Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag

22 reviews

sapphic_alpaca's review against another edition

funny lighthearted

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Outing, Toxic friendship, Bullying, and Sexual content

Divorced parents (dad left/not in the picture), main character almost drowns but is saved by seal-girl. Family kind of fighting. Plus lots of kissing (nothing further than that, just lots of it)

little brother does out older sister to family and friends at dinner, but its not overly malicious and is forgiven and made up for. Also supportive family which is lovely

princessrory's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? No

3.5

This is a very cute book with a beautiful illustration style. The pace of the romance made it fall a little flat for me, but overall I enjoyed it. It has a lovely plot, relatable characters, and strong (positive) messages.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing

Minor: Bullying, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Mental illness, and Injury/Injury detail

pastelkerstin's review

adventurous emotional

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying

almost drowning

littleseal's review

A lesbian novel that involves selkies? Count me in!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal cruelty, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Abandonment, Grief, Outing, and Toxic friendship

spooderman's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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 and Outing

Moderate: Toxic friendship and Animal cruelty

Minor: Alcohol, Bullying, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Stalking, Classism, Body shaming, and Panic attacks/disorders

pam_'s review

adventurous emotional 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing

Minor: Bullying

wends_nblw's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.25

Super, super cute!! I loved Keltie; she's so funny and sweet. Definitely the best character alongside the brother (I'm not sure why I like him so much, but I do!!) 

I didnt quite like the ending

i wanted their "true love" happily ever after, dammit!!

 

I wasn't a fan of Morgan's friends (I really dislike Serena LMAO) and I wish we got to see more of her familial issues, but otherwise this is a cute, cozy sapphic read!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Injury/Injury detail

the_eclectic_shelf's review

adventurous emotional fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying and Homophobia

bookishlybecca's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing

Moderate: Bullying, Classism, and Homophobia

Minor: Alcohol

reading_leaf's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.75

Charming read with some intense moments that keep you guessing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Addiction, Alcohol, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Murder, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Bullying

Minor: Ableism