Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Girlcrush: The debut novel from the bestselling author of Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given

15 reviews

wilbur42's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gaslighting, Biphobia, Misogyny, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Self harm

kenzibir's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

Man I have mixed feelings about this book! I enjoyed it, it has some important messages in it, but I was hoping for more of a queer romance book. Definitely worth the read but prepare yourself for a darker plot than you you think it’ll be! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Addiction, Bullying, Sexual content, Alcohol, Body shaming, Dysphoria, Biphobia, Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

bergwietse's review against another edition

challenging dark medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia and Mental illness

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Sexual assault

isabella18's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness

Moderate: Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, and Self harm

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Rape, and Homophobia

campbellio's review against another edition

dark 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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Biphobia, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Misogyny, Bullying, and Toxic relationship

eepemma's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Bullying, and Biphobia

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, and Sexual content

zaramjg's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Self harm, Biphobia, and Emotional abuse

bookb1itch's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Biphobia, Drug use, Homophobia, Alcoholism, Bullying, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual assault and Suicidal thoughts

laurabru92's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

1.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Self harm, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Outing, Rape, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Mental illness, and Toxic friendship

jessieh's review against another edition

dark reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Emotional abuse