Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by Mackenzi Lee

92 reviews

elliizzzabeth's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious 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

A wonderful end to what is my new favourite series of books! This book's main theme is all about mental health, in particular putting a spotlight on anxiety. A someone who suffers from anxiety, it was a very realistic depiction (almost felt like a call out at some points) and it was no suprise to find out the author also suffers. Adrian was relatable and we also got back my beloved Monty to join in the adventure! It was nice to see where the characters were now and how things had progressed over the last 20 years. Also a lot better paced than the other two books with the adventure starting within the first few chapters instead of half way through. Only nitpick was that Adrian (and a couple other people) seemed way too comfortable with Monty's sexuality for the 1700s. I guess this was to further the Monty plot without the homophobia but it was a little too unbelivable for me to have Adrian find out and within days Monty was openly making jokes to him about gay sex. Also there wasn't very much Percy in the book and I would have loved to get to know Louisa more. But other than that, very enjoyable!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Grief, Self harm, Blood, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Alcoholism, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Physical abuse

Adrian suffers from Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and this is explained very realistically and in detail throughout the book. This also includes descriptions of panic attacks and in one case a delusion which leads Adrian to put leeches on himself which could be considered a form of self harm (but not deliberate). Several characters also discuss and describe having suicidal thoughts as well as suicide attempts.

steffi_23's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny 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

4.5

The degree to which I identify with Adrian is slightly worrying to say the least 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts

greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief

Moderate: Death of parent, Alcoholism, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Physical abuse

briely's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful slow-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

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Medical content and Death of parent

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Slavery, Child abuse, and Alcoholism

tri_lo_bite's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Blood, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Eating disorder

Minor: Addiction, Slavery, Sexism, Child abuse, and Suicide attempt

paigeyoungberg's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide and Mental illness

Moderate: Suicide attempt and Death of parent

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders

queenbeemimi's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious 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

I liked this book. I thought it threaded the needle on “is this a book with magic or without it” better than the first one did. I found Adrian very relatable in a way that was to my own detriment— sometimes seeing one’s own mental illness depicted isn’t exactly fun— but it was a compassionate portrayal.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Grief

cassimiranda's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Minor: Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Suicide

audeira's review against another edition

adventurous reflective slow-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Suicide

kingfelix's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Blood, Cursing, Medical content, Self harm, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Sexual content, Sexism, Physical abuse, Homophobia, and Child abuse