Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

The Shelf by Helly Acton

6 reviews

md3's review

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Gaslighting, Body shaming, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship

maggies's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

1.0

This wasn't offensive, but that's probably the best thing I can say about it. The characters were totally exaggerated and unrealistic one-dimensional cartoons, I was consistently distracted by the logistics of the show, and it is decidedly not a romance. Despite being very much visually in the style of contemporary romcoms, there's no romance here whatsoever. I should also say that it's kind of packaged like a feminist message, but when the majority of the book is people saying and doing misogynistic and patriarchal things, those are messages that ultimately stick, which didn't do me much good, if I'm honest. I do kind of feel like I wasted my time, but at least it was a quick read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, and Vomit

kimmykelly's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Gaslighting, Racism, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Body shaming, Bullying, and Fatphobia

berodatheelf's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gaslighting, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Panic attacks/disorders

koplomps's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Toxic relationship, and Misogyny

Minor: Vomit, Sexism, Panic attacks/disorders, Fatphobia, and Cursing

kellyloubishop's review against another edition

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Fatphobia, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Gaslighting and Infidelity

Minor: Body shaming, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy