Reviews tagging 'Vomit'

The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang

28 reviews

thewildmageslibrary's review against another edition

emotional reflective

5.0

This isn't your typical romance novel and that's what makes it Anna's (and Quan's) story. Parts of this book were hard to read because they deal with end-of-life care. Other parts of this book I related to too hard. But I loved all of this book and most of it made me want to cry.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Ableism, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Grief, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Infertility, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Cancer

Minor: Vomit and Infidelity

criticalbooks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny inspiring sad 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: Abandonment, Ableism, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Vomit

ashleycmms's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Ableism, Grief, Medical content, Death, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Vomit

pia_h's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Grief, Medical content, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Vomit

quasinaut's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful 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

4.25

This book captures the toll of caregiving, the pressure of living up to others' expectations, and the value of finding people you can be your authentic self around. That said, there were a few things that didn't work for me. For example, how was Anna able to get by without working for so long? Just... financially, her situation doesn't make sense to me. I've read other books, particularly romances, that skim over these practicalities too, but it felt odd when other harsh realities of life were given such thorough attention in this book. 

A lovely book, though not for those seeking a relaxing, lighthearted romp of a romance.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Ableism, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Grief

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Infertility

Minor: Alcohol and Vomit

library_of_alexandra_'s review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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

Helen Hoang just keeps topping herself! This book is fantastic. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Chronic illness, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit

kayladaila's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Death of parent, Grief, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, and Torture

Moderate: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Infidelity

Minor: Cursing, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Vomit, and Xenophobia

readandfindout's review against another edition

emotional

4.0

Style/writing: 4 stars
Themes: 4 stars
Characters: 4.5 stars
Plot: 3 stars

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Ableism, Death of parent, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Medical content, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Death, Medical trauma, and Bullying

Moderate: Cancer, Infertility, Infidelity, Alcoholism, Sexism, and Excrement

Minor: Vomit

rini's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Alcohol, Car accident, Child abuse, Infertility, Medical content, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexism, and Vomit

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

zombiezami's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

5.0

This was my favorite in the series! It was so raw and emotional. I loved the characters, and I can tell the author's skill is growing. Beautiful

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Medical content, Sexual content, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Body shaming, Cancer, Excrement, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Abandonment, Car accident, Child abuse, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Vomit, and Alcohol

self-loathing, romantic rejection