Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

Birds of California by Katie Cotugno

6 reviews

ali_fremont's review

challenging emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

Vibes were there, enjoyed the dialogue, banter, romance. Felt the ending was rushed and unresolved. Felt that the book could have gone on for at least another 100 pages to give insight into the big reveal.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, and Cursing

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship

sholtie's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

lexa's review against another edition

3.0

Had some moments I loved (banter, side characters, narration) but found that it glossed over the important messages and the ending left me wanting more (but not in a good way). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Cancer and Sexual assault

Minor: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Body shaming, Sexual content, and Adult/minor relationship

kdailyreads's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Mental illness, Terminal illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

mmage's review

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness

Moderate: Abandonment, Drug use, and Cancer

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Self harm

Adult/minor relationship, sexual assault, sexual harassment, Rape, Pedophilia, Gaslighting

sarahbess's review

emotional reflective fast-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Body shaming, Cultural appropriation, Sexual assault, and Adult/minor relationship

It doesn’t really handle the issues that are brought up with Jamie grooming Fiona . It’s foreshadowed but not stated until like the last 10 pages. I understand that it’s not what the book is about but the lack of resolution is just not for me.