Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

The Stand-In by Lily Chu

6 reviews

juliacsmith's review against another edition

medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Sexual harassment, Dementia, Mental illness, and Sexism

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Grief, and Xenophobia

daniellekat's review

lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

It has been a long time since I last stayed up all night reading, but this was worth it. I was in desperate need of something light and fluffy and this did the trick. The writing is simple but smooth, and the plot was realistic. The author did a good job of creating believable motivations for the characters. The ending was meh, the

long lost sister

plot line was a little weak and silly for me. I loved the way she wrote about Toronto though, enough specifics that had me and I'm sure other locals smiling, but non-local readers won't be drowning in details. Overall, I found it to be little on the long side but a solid PG romance.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Mental illness, Dementia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent, and Classism

Minor: Alcohol and Cancer

peachani's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Bullying, and Dementia

Moderate: Mental illness, Grief, Racism, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Alcohol, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Classism, Suicidal thoughts, and Abandonment

betwixtbooks's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-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

This book wad such a fun read.  I really enjoyed the characters and it was a delight to get to listen to a story set in Canada.  I really enjoyed the narration as well.  Phillipa Soo did a phenomenal job voicing the characters.  

Can't wait to read more from Lily Chu

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual harassment, Bullying, and Racism

tamilolo's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.25

Fun, light hearted but a little predictable. All in all an enjoy quick easy read

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Bullying, Dementia, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Racism and Racial slurs

yvonne_cl's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted sad 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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, and Dementia

Moderate: Death of parent and Racism

Minor: Cancer and Miscarriage