Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale

2 reviews

bookwormsandcoffeestains's review

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic friendship, and Alcoholism

Minor: Death of parent, Addiction, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Abortion, Miscarriage, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Grief, Infertility, and Abandonment

Additional TW: revenge porn

bmyurs's review

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Enjoyed this overall- it wrapped up quickly at the end but gave some modern insight to sexism, feminism, and gender stereotypes.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Sexual harassment, Alcoholism, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Abandonment and Death of parent

Minor: Blood