Reviews tagging 'Ableism'

The Fine Print by Lauren Asher

34 reviews

readnoot's review

dark hopeful inspiring sad 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

3.5

I liked this book! Although it at times felt like phrases or motions were becoming redundant, I was happy to see Rowan have significantly less self-deprecating thoughts throughout the story and Zahra get her creative inspiration back along the way too. I also admired how kind Zahra was to everyone - even Rowan - while still making choices for the benefit of her wellbeing. Further, I loved that Zahra kept her career ambitions in mind regardless of what occurred around her. I was very happy with the conclusion of this novel! [SPOILER AHEAD!]

On one hand, I did not want Zahra to take Rowan back because of how he kept hurting her and refusing to respect her decision to no longer engage with him, but on the other hand, I sympathize with her willingness to be there for Rowan amid his steep learning curve, as he was facing a genuine person for the first time, which was understandably challenging for him to process considering his upbringing and life experiences. In that way, I wanted to play devil’s advocate for him and the messes he made. Overall, I cannot deny I was happy they worked out in the end and Rowan truly committed to bettering himself for Zahra, their relationship, their family, and even himself. </ spoiler>

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Classism, and Death of parent

Minor: Ableism, Blood, Infidelity, and Suicidal thoughts

suzelarson's review against another edition

fast-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Suicide, Ableism, and Toxic relationship

matthewslaura's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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

3.5

The love story is cute but I think my favorite part is Ani’s character and how she was portrayed (aka how she wasn’t just referred to as a girl with autism but instead a fully fledged person… how it should always be but isn’t always the case). I also loved how much Rowan showed his emotions because masculinity doesn’t equal being a robot.

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Content Warnings

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

cdoubet's review

emotional inspiring lighthearted 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Grief

Moderate: Medical content, Terminal illness, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Ableism, Alcohol, Cancer, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Drug use, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Body horror, and Blood

ifoundcallie's review

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Ableism, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Classism, Toxic relationship, and Grief

Minor: Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, and Child abuse

hanatzuu's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.25

The book was overall a good romance, and the diversity was great to see, however in my opinion, the book was suddenly ruined when

the epilogue showed that Zahra was pregnant.

Another disappointing part of the book was

how quick Rowan seemed to overcome his mental struggles in the end, as it seemed to just resolve instead of show that he was working on himself and improving instead of Zahra constantly forcing him to overcome his issues.</spoilers>

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Death, Death of parent, Medical content, Mental illness, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Blood, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Ableism and Alcoholism

melissa_rueff's review against another edition

funny relaxing medium-paced

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

3.0

So it’s not a bad book per say. As a person with a disability I don’t know how I feel about the sister character being portrayed as she was? The main character was nice and I liked her. The male lead has some good qualities. My main problem was the weird lip service we got with the male lead being the boss, acting as if he understood why being a boss and romantically involved with his employee would be bad and then abused his power? Like constantly stating he got the power imbalance and then abusing it. Perhaps I’m just not into the control and power kink they have going here but the main girl had a really good case for a nightmare harassment charge, not even just work place harassment? Please understand with all of that said I didn’t dislike the book or find it unpleasant just a bit hypocritical and out of touch of how scary work place sexual harassment is especially when your entire family works in a place.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Body shaming, Classism, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Alcoholism, Self harm, Ableism, Addiction, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Sexual harassment

peachani's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Cursing, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Grief

Minor: Ableism, Classism, Medical content, Blood, Death, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness

kaleighfinn's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

At the 50% mark, I wanted to DFW this book but damn I’m glad I stayed with it. Although I didn’t like the MMC, Rowan, at all in the beginning, he really had a massive character glow up in the second half of this book. I was so grateful he evolved instead of having the author rationalize or excuse his shitty behavior. He was down bad for Zarah and the epilogues gave him the final developments he needed. Also, His groveling was more than just a single apology or brief grande gesture. Given that “show versus tell” was an ongoing theme, I loved how he ultimately won Zarah back and make it count for so many people besides the two of them. 

⭐️ - 4
🌶️ - 2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Cancer, Classism, Medical content, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Ableism, Blood, Alcoholism, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Fatphobia

unicornofthesea'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Ableism, Body shaming, Classism, Death of parent, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts