Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes

94 reviews

bookishfoxes's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

Wow. I don't really know what to say. This was absolutely beautiful and had me to tears. I started it for the autism rep and didn't know much about it. Now I think I have a new addition to my list of all time favorites. This book is important and I'm glad I read it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment

amaris_danae's review

challenging emotional funny tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault

rachellelikestoread's review

challenging emotional inspiring sad slow-paced

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

3.25

This book took a lot out of me, and not just because of its strong content. I found the characters generally likeable, and their struggles made them seem very real and human. At times, it was hard to seperate their experience from the universal experience of being a young adult in high school. At the same time, it was truly representative and each character was complex. I think the pacing was a little bit off at times, and the resolution felt a little forced to me. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault

standardchaos's review

challenging emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Infidelity, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Rape

bemyguest93's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

dododenise's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

This was such a hard yet empowering read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual assault

Moderate: Ableism, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, and Gaslighting

dcdc's review

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? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Biphobia, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault

swagnn's review

challenging dark emotional reflective tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault

Moderate: Biphobia, Emotional abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders

cats_and_rabbits's review

emotional hopeful 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

5.0

I absolutely loved TLOSC!  This was such a powerful read; author Sonora Reyes very realistically depicts the complex range of thoughts and feelings following SA.
*spoiler alert*  

Protagonist & narrator Ari is autistic, has selective mutism, and experiences isolation from her peers until she is contacted by an anonymous individual who is part of a club of students who have been assaulted and wronged by the same person.  Ari forms community with other members of the club as they  process their traumas and carry out different approaches for getting justice.  

Author Reyes crafts healthy models of consensual, neurodiversity-affirming friendships and relationships among characters, making this an important read for teens and adults of all ages.  There is a wlw romance, a nonbinary character, and a neuro-inclusive pride celebration.
 I wish this book could be a series on television!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Infidelity, and Dysphoria

jaylulah26's review

challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment