Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

The Lightness by Emily Temple

3 reviews

mxpringle's review against another edition

emotional inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Stalking, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Child abuse, Grief, Body shaming, Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Infidelity, and Suicide attempt

shel_conn's review

challenging dark funny mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This is exactly my type of book—a distinct voice, witty asides, about women and culture and belonging. I absolutely loved the writing and found that the POV of the narrator looking back on her teenage years worked perfectly here. There was an honesty in Olivia's thoughts that can be hard to achieve, but Temple executes the story flawlessly. I loved this one (and that cover is just *chef's kiss*).

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, and Death

Minor: Physical abuse, Alcohol, Drug use, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Toxic friendship

stevie's review against another edition

dark reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment, Blood, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, and Violence