Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Keeping 13 by Chloe Walsh

48 reviews

ecravens's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Sexual content, Abandonment, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Alcohol, Body horror, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Vomit

levzies's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Young Love • Found Family • 

A truly well written story that plays out over a year in two parts. For me personally it was just too long but that my own personal gripe, I still very much enjoyed their story. If you struggle to pick up really long books like me I’d recommend audiobooking parts to get you through. I read book 1 in its entirety but only 50% of this one and turned to the audiobook to finish it off. So thank my library now have access to these books. 

Shannon is a small, meek character who has experienced a world of pain growing up in the home she’s been dealt with. 

Johnny, who is slightly older is the boy who saves Shannon and comes from a loving, supportive family in contrast. 

More to be added…

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Death of parent and Alcoholism

Minor: Drug abuse

queerbookworm2021's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Grief, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Cursing, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Addiction, and Bullying

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Eating disorder, Toxic relationship, and Stalking

Minor: Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

bookswithangeli's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Alcoholism, and Bullying

Moderate: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Murder

Minor: Drug use and Vomit

books_by_dae's review against another edition

emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Addiction, Child abuse, Death of parent, Bullying, and Cursing

kassandramesa's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Bullying, Violence, and Child abuse

Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Vomit

hollytarbuck's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

six stars. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Child abuse, Grief, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Vomit, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, and Drug abuse

bookishwithlaura's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I started Keeping 13 immediately after I finished Binding 13. If I could give an infinite amount of stars to this book, this series, I would. These characters own my heart. I’ve thought about these characters for so long after finishing the books. I can’t help but feel heartbroken for everything they’ve had to endure. But I’m so beyond happy for everything they’ve gained and accomplished. I love the found family they’ve made, the love they all have for each other. The friendship and undying loyalty. I just want Johnny and Shannon, and everyone else in the books to have the whole world and nothing but love, happiness, and safety. I will always recommend this books. Wow. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Physical abuse, Death, Cursing, Bullying, and Fire/Fire injury

monicamathisen's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

jnnhcml's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It's a good book. The MMC's friends are funny. They have good relationship with each other. I love how the author told Shannon's story based on real life complications within some families. I understand the feelings of the Lynch kids. The only thing that made me give this 4 stars is that the book is so damn long. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Drug use, Bullying, Addiction, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse