Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Such Charming Liars by Karen M. McManus

12 reviews

babyleo's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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: Domestic abuse

Minor: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Vomit, and Murder

stories's review against another edition

tense fast-paced

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

5.0

A fast paced ride full of twists and turns as plot evolves and escalates. An unlikely trio of teens are left piecing together the facts while all the adults lie through their teeth. Plenty of incorrect theories abound. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Infertility, and Stalking

styxx's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Vomit, and Abandonment

lulibooks's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder

novelsally's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.25

Well I didn't guess the ending!  I'm not sure if I ended up liking how everything came together but I did like the heist bits.  Some of the reasoning and choice making were questionable, I'm not sure if I'd agree that 16-17 year old's are that inconsistent.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Vomit, and Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Infertility, Blood, Grief, and Alcohol

velkeyta's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

Karen M. McManus NEVER misses, I was so invested.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol

bookb1itch's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

I read a review by a parent that talked about restricting access because of a graphic sex scene.  That scene didn't eventuate and I am happy not to 15+ this title.  this was up to McManus' usual standard and was a page-turning heist mystery.  Lots of fun with well-written characters.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism

Moderate: Death and Gun violence

Minor: Suicide attempt

lea3141's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious sad fast-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Stalking, and Murder

lochnessvhs's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Karen M. McManus really said "all straight men are monsters".

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Murder

jillkaarlela's review against another edition

3.75

Karen M McManus is very reliable in writing entertaining YA murder mystery thrillers, and this was no exception. This was not my favorite of hers (my fav remains to be “one of us is lying” ) but it was still solid/good! I predicted one of the twists, but that final act twist was very unexpected!! Overall, I recommend if you are a fan of McManus’ other books! 

Age rating: 14+ (violence, language, no sexual content) 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail