Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Damaged Goods by Talia Hibbert

15 reviews

shaaay's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful 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? No

5.0

A beautiful story of two teenaged sweethearts finding their way back to each other after a lot of life happened. So glad Talia decided to write Laura’s story and get her away from Daniel. Laura got to heal and Samir loved her through it, beautiful. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, and Physical abuse

bookbrig's review against another edition

emotional relaxing fast-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? No

4.0

This series is great, and I finally chose not to start reading one just before bed. This was also a bit of a rougher read for me because of the more explicit on-page discussion of the abusive relationship. I still really enjoyed it, but I actually found myself skimming some of the sweeter parts to find out what happened with that relationship. It stressed me out more than I expected, and I wish there'd been a bit more of a resolution with her sister. But the main couple are sweet and lovely and it was a satisfying read overall. I may need to buy these once I've finished the series because they strike me as a good series for rereading when you need a mood boost.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Emotional abuse

bookwormbullet's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Fatphobia, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Death of parent

marylinaris's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

5.0

This was the novella that got me interested in the Ravenswood series and it was everything I expected. Hibbert managed to hit the right mix between emotional, romantic, and healing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy

Moderate: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Body shaming, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Slavery, and Toxic relationship

venetiana's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Minor: Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, Stalking, Abortion, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Blood, Cursing, Fatphobia, Medical content, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts

ashleycmms's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Violence, Sexual violence, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Alcoholism

belleamahle's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring relaxing fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Minor: Sexual assault

katherinethebrave's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Body shaming, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Alcoholism and Death of parent

myfantasyreads's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

Talia Hibbert does a fantastic job once again of capturing wholesome romance in the midst of external and internal turmoil. This was a lovely book to start the year off finishing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

shieldingeffect's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexism, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Rape, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship