Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Viagem Atribulada by Beth O'Leary

73 reviews

vickyjpstan's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Rape, Physical abuse, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Toxic friendship and Toxic relationship

voxydox's review against another edition

challenging emotional medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Vomit, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Stalking, and Toxic friendship

jilly_k's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, and Mental illness

Minor: Rape and Sexual assault

signalprocess's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Addiction, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail

roxy_reads_romance's review against another edition

challenging tense slow-paced

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

1.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Rape and Sexual content

Minor: Stalking, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail

samchase112's review against another edition

dark emotional lighthearted reflective 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

4.5

Beth O'Leary delivers another stunning, emotional romance with this incredible story of second chances and growth. There were some truly dark moments here — Marcus's entire character was very difficult to handle, often — alongside the traditional lighthearted moments of road trip arcs. I found myself flying through this one, which I think was due to the structure: short chapters and well-timed flashbacks. The entire journey was well-written and well-earned. This is certainly a book which will stay with me for a while.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, and Rape

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, Confinement, and Stalking

saumyacc's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Mental illness, Stalking, Homophobia, and Emotional abuse

lilianmelanie's review against another edition

emotional tense slow-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

2.25

THIS BOOK REQUIRES TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR SEXUAL AND EMOTIONAL ABUSE. 
I just couldn’t get along with this book. I didn’t like the relationship between Dylan and Addie (horrible names btw) before they broke up nor at the end of the book. I really just couldn’t picture them together and didn’t ship them at all. All the characters are two dimensional, and rich to the point they felt fake and so distant from real life that I really struggled connecting with them on any level. O’Leary’s books have been on such a downhill trajectory that I won’t be buying her next book until it has high enough ratings to convince me otherwise.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse

angelbabe_cj's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, Classism, Drug use, and Stalking

haddy's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

3.0

<mild spoilers>
I thought this book was okay, was a little disappointed as I have absolutely loved Beth O’Leary’s other books. I struggled to like some of the characters, especially Marcus, and despite the cold act he was supposed to be given a redemption arc I still think he was mainly insufferable and everyone gave him wayy too many chances. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Vomit, Sexual assault, and Emotional abuse