Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

The Stand-In by Lily Chu

4 reviews

annabananadel's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

"Why is it so hard to say no to everyone except myself?"

Phillipa Soo once again delivered one of the best audiobook out there. She as the narrator is definitely a must hear! Her feelings whenever she delivers a line of Gracie's and even how she voices both Sam and Fangli! Especially Sam! With the British accent to boot! 

The story is good but nothing that would make me rate it high since it doesn't have that much staying power. Although I did enjoy this after the half mark, that's for sure. It's somewhat different from the current trends since it's about impersonating someone that looks like you (although plot twist:

they're actually sister so what else is the reasonable reason?

). 

It's more about family than it is romance for me, which I have nothing against since it's a good balance between the two topics. I love the relationship between Grace and Fangli a little bit more than Grace and Sam, although it's only a little bit! I love seeing friendship bloom especially if the other half is an actress.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Medical content

Minor: Abandonment and Sexual content

historianvik's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? Yes

4.75

I really enjoyed this book! The characters, the pacing, the voice, and the plot were all amazing. It was refreshing to have characters talk about mental health in very real ways. It was an easy book but incredibly enjoyable and satisfying!

I would have enjoyed it better if it had a real sex scene and not a fade to black one. Although it did fit the tone of the book really well.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gaslighting

Minor: Sexual assault and Racism

mamawantsbooks's review

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, and Dementia

Minor: Abandonment, Racism, Racial slurs, and Miscarriage

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