Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

First Love, Take Two, by Sajni Patel

18 reviews

ariana_m's review

challenging emotional tense slow-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

3.5

Where do I begin with this one? Preeti and Daniel's second chance was very emotional and challenging but I'm glad they got their happy ending. Honestly though maybe because I've seen Bollywood movies my whole life but the aunties still got on my nerves lol. I hate the miscommunication trope. I wish Daniel and Preeti just talked. That's what irritated me the most because they basically annoyed me for most of the book. The book just seemed a bit all over the place at times but at the same time, there were moments where I thought this was a five star book. With all that being said, I loved the representation throughout this and it was like a palette cleanser from the first book. Despite everything it was still a good book and I would recommend.   

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical trauma, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Miscarriage, and Racism

jennp28's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

Lost half a star for the scene where she caresses him *through the shower curtain* for an extended period of time and it’s meant to be sexy. Ugh. Ick. Nope. 

But I did completely relate to the way he could calm her anxiety just with a presence and a touch - I am lucky enough to have that kind of a person in my life and I knew exactly how she was feeling as she was able to breathe easier when he was there. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Sexual content

aliciachauhan_'s review

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad 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

4.25

another book with South Asian representation. I loved this book and all the books this author has wrote within this series. I think its so important exploring the racist aspects of the Indian community and the stigma that is held on marrying someone outside of race and religious beliefs in a modern society.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Drug use, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Blood, Chronic illness, Classism, Cursing, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/injury detail, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation, Grief, Hate crime, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness

thefatpaperback's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Mental illness, Classism, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Miscarriage, Racism, Sexism, and Sexual content

carolibrary's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma, Racism, Mental illness, Miscarriage, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Sexual assault

cinnaflake's review

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Racism

Moderate: Miscarriage

izzyf16's review

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Mental illness

Minor: Child death and Sexual assault

mhailey07's review

dark emotional funny hopeful 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

4.5

Such a heartwarming story! It was a quick, lovely read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Racism

Minor: Miscarriage

dolphingirl6's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

I loved the first book and how it handled deep issues along with its romantic comedy. This book aims to do the same. The author's note tells us that we will be dealing with mental illness and racism. I don't remember if the first book had such a note, but I appreciated that this one did. 

I believe that the book does a really good job showcasing both of those areas. I appreciate more and more reading about characters handling real-life issues. This makes the characters more relatable. 

It was great to get an update on the characters that we read about in the first book. 

I'm not sure what it was with this book, or it could have been me and the mood I was reading it in, but the book was just okay. Unfortunately, this probably isn't the book I will be touting for everyone to read. Overall, this book is a good, easy read, though. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Mental illness

nicolesreadingbooks's review

emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

I am a sucker for second chance romances and this book did not disappoint. Preeti and Daniel's relationship evolves and strengthens over time, with the both of them learning from their past mistakes that caused the end of their relationship and Preeti deciding to take a stand for herself because she is strong enough. She recognises that some events of the past were not her fault, but due to toxic family members and social circle, but she also recognises that she made mistakes and owns up to them, not letting herself fall into the same traps. Honestly, one of my favourite characters I love her so much!

Spoiler

Ok I feel like someone should say it but how sadistic does my boi Daniel have to be to build the dream house he designed with (or maybe even for) the love of his life even when his heart was broken by her literally 6 years ago!?! I genuinely can't imagine LIVING in a house I had envisioned with the love of my life without that person. IDK Daniel is another breed of yearning.

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Medical content, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual assault