Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

A False Start by Elsie Silver

15 reviews

esalinas2014's review against another edition

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse

lunahale's review

emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced

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

3.25

there were parts of this book that i really loved and parts that were just sorta meh. i did have a great time reading it tho so 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Sexual harassment

kaycie93's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse and Alcoholism

yoohanna's review

emotional relaxing medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Death of parent

Minor: Animal cruelty

beaniebookcorner's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism

Minor: Emotional abuse and Child abuse

abidavisf's review

challenging emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

I am so gutted this series is over. I want to read about these characters forever. 

I went into A False Start thinking no characters could beat Mira and Stefan but Nadia and Griffin sure did put up a fight. This story broke my heart and healed my heart. Was I ridiculously frustrated in places because how dare anyone tell a young woman what is or isn’t right for her? Absolutely. Did I completely understand why this tale had to take the paths it did? Absolutely.

My only criticism is that I think the book could have been a bit more concise, but, then again, I’d also happily read about these two forever soooo… who am I?

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, and Physical abuse

Minor: Gun violence, Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Misogyny, Gaslighting, Pregnancy, Self harm, Sexual harassment, and Medical content

ambercunningham's review

emotional reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Alcoholism, Medical content, Bullying, Child abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

thathanhilp's review

3.0

I’ve decided I love anything Elsie Silver writes (even if it isn’t all that great tbh 😂) but I am definitely partial to her Chestnut Springs series. This one was definitely the best one from the Gold Rush Ranch series though!

My biggest qualm with A False Start is that it was just too damn long. I skimmed the last probably 30% because by that point it was just dragging on with a side plot that just really wasn’t necessary in my opinion. 

Aside from that though I absolutely loved Nadia and Griffin 🥹 the build up to their relationship was great and my man Griffin has a way with words 🥵

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Content Warnings

Minor: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Physical abuse

apolen's review

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Cursing

Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, and Alcoholism

Minor: Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, and Infidelity

charmaynesallbookedup's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Honestly, a bazillion stars. This is 100% my favourite Gold Rush Ranch book.. but sneaky Nadia and Griffin might be one of my favourite couples?! 🤭 don’t sleep on this series especially if you loved Chesnut Springs🫶 

full review to come!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse