Reviews tagging 'Toxic friendship'

Improbable Magic for Cynical Witches by Kate Scelsa

22 reviews

frankenstens13's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-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? Yes

3.75

I really liked the style of it and it was really engaging! But it wasn't exactly what I was looking, There was also not a lot of magic, I was expecting a fantasy world travel sort of book (with a queer romance along for the ride) and I got a contemporary queer romance which don't get me wrong was quite good! It just wasn't what I was looking for

If you'er looking for a contemporary queer romance (with it's fair share of drama) with a little fantasy music mixed in then I would highly recommend! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug use, Addiction, and Bullying

Minor: Toxic friendship and Toxic relationship

isnt_it_pretty's review

inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Toxic relationship, Drug use, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Outing, Lesbophobia, Chronic illness, Gaslighting, Biphobia, and Alcohol

Minor: Bullying and Sexual assault

hailstorm3812's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

I liked this. It wasn't super well written but the charming style and emotional core won me over. I loved using the tarot cards to shape the story, and the star chapter was hilarious. I think it pulls from an experience a lot of queer teens have and dramatizes it to the worst possible and shows how to move on. Wish I had this book as a teen!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship

Moderate: Homophobia and Lesbophobia

ari_bryce's review

challenging emotional funny reflective sad fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Stalking, Bullying, Lesbophobia, Biphobia, Sexual assault, and Toxic friendship

therainbowshelf's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective 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? Yes

4.0

The author combines chapters from Eleanor's present, past, and explanatory tarot book to tell the story of a teen who lost her confidence in love and life and show how she gets it back. The switches between past and present were a little confusing on the audio, but otherwise I liked this book. The characters are fun and the story engaging throughout. Content warnings for toxic relationship, bi erasure, and chronically ill parent.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Chronic illness, Toxic relationship, Biphobia, Alcohol, Grief, Gaslighting, Lesbophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, and Stalking

Minor: Vomit

Bi erasure

maresuju's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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: Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Sexual violence, and Stalking

Minor: Biphobia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Chronic illness

nieva098's review

lighthearted reflective

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

3.0

It was a sweet read. It reads a bit young and at times a bit immature but it was fun.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault, Biphobia, Lesbophobia, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

beavivi's review

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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Drug use, Addiction, Drug abuse, Terminal illness, Homophobia, and Cursing

Minor: Gaslighting, Bullying, and Abandonment

joeyclowns's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious sad slow-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Biphobia, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, and Alcohol

dre112358's review

emotional lighthearted 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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, and Sexual assault