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The Mixtape by Brittainy C. Cherry

14 reviews

readwithharley_'s review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol and Drug abuse

Minor: Rape, Pregnancy, Grief, and Sexual assault

sparklingpynk's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad slow-paced

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

This is an emotional story about overcoming generational trauma, grief, loss and sexual assault. It is also about finding light in the darkness that life can throw at us and finding love through everything mentioned. 
But overall, there is something I did not entirely like/enjoy about this one that I can not put my finger on. I felt like in certain areas it dragged along and there are certain parts that could have used more explanation that were left to our own interpretation I guess. The way music was mixed into this was a sweet touch and I can see that being a reason music lovers pick this one up.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, Rape, Vomit, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, and Bullying

greylandreviews's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced

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

3.25

It's been too long since my last Brittainy Cherry book. This was good but I just wished Emery and Oliver's relationship didn't go past friends. Their romantic relationship seemed kinda out of place for me. I will be leaving trigger warnings because this book has them in spades. The zealot religious parents were triggering me so bad.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Death, Grief, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Rape and Gaslighting

Minor: Eating disorder, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts

chelseamayxxx's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense 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? No

5.0

OMG this is one of the best romance books I have read. The characters were so likeable and so relatable as they went though hard hitting moments which made me feel so many emotions for them there was only one character I didn’t like as she really irritated me. The story is so well told and told In such a way you believe ever single word. The author really took her time to make this book such a loveable book. There were some tears whilst reading this book and the start of the book hit me in my emotions as I didn’t expect it to start like that but it shaped how the story was going and the ending made me so happy. The plot of the book is well told and written. This author did a fantastic job with this book xxx

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Alcoholism, Grief, Child death, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Rape, Car accident, Alcohol, and Emotional abuse

sheisnye's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Death, Rape, and Alcohol

chloelj27's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Death, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Car accident, Grief, and Mental illness

Moderate: Cursing, Pregnancy, Bullying, and Sexual content

daif'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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Rape, Religious bigotry, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Alcohol, Car accident, and Sexual violence

pages_of_sav's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Addiction, and Death

cait's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Addiction, Bullying, Car accident, Grief, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Death, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

ellaticonstellation's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

Brittany, you brilliant woman. I loved this. I started reading your story for the music, but I stayed for the love. Even though my blood boiled with Emery's "parents" when they "said" something, I wanted to let you know that I knew people like them, and I hated them. Kelly, I hope you heal. Abigail, thank you for being a kind human being. Sammie, to be honest, I wouldn't say I liked your decision to abandon Reese, but I understood your POV. Oliver, I'm happy about your progress and glad you didn't give up on yourself. Reese, you sweet kid, you're so bright (you reminded me of my little one). Emery, I was not the favorite child of three; I feel you. (Though I'm not adopted or anything like that) I felt your pain. It must be awesome to be the favorite child for once, but I accepted this through the years. You inspired me, Emery. To all the strong people out there, I salute you all. You deserve extraordinary lives.✨💕

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Rape, Cursing, Death, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Abandonment, Violence, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Sexual harassment