Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Queens of Geek by Jen Wilde

3 reviews

madamenovelist's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective slow-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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Biphobia, Homophobia, Sexual harassment, and Ableism

Moderate: Cultural appropriation, Fatphobia, Violence, Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, and Bullying

I content tagged moderate cultural appropriation because one of the POV characters is Chinese Australian and the author is … definitely not. And while I assume no harm was intended, I personally feel uncomfy about a white author writing a quirky primary hair-colored Asian protagonist that just drop 3 or 4 small references to her heritage and that’s it. It was very refreshing to read about Charlie’s & Jamie’s & Taylor’s friendship, Charlie becoming more comfy in her bisexuality and

branching out with a girl for the first time

,, and Taylor learning to navigate stressful environments while autistic. Several of Taylor’s moments hit me like a freight train in a good way. I just wish the author had not picked a heritage for Charlie she could not accurately flesh out. One more thing that’s more a personal quibble: it was hard to suspend disbelief that Alyssa would actually

UPLOAD FOOTAGE OF KISSING BY MISTAKE

. I was rolling my eyes while listening to the audiobook because REALLY?!??

lumorise's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? It's complicated

4.0

This book was so light and lovely!! The romance was so cute, and I’ll admit I cried happy tears at the end. I did feel like the writing was exposition-heavy and awkward at times. However, the story made up for it in the best ways possible, and all the characters of this book have a special place in my heart.

Except that asshole, Reese, of course.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Ableism, Biphobia, and Fatphobia

Minor: Violence and Sexual content

dhwani's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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: Biphobia and Body shaming

Moderate: Violence, Toxic relationship, and Fatphobia

Minor: Vomit