Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

A Room Called Earth by Madeleine Ryan

6 reviews

solanum's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective slow-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Sexism, and Death of parent

Minor: Toxic relationship

teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

This is such a gem of a book. It was exactly what I needed. Throughout the book, I felt my heart grow to love the main character (I don't believe she was named) a little bit more with each page. It was a lovely portrait of neurodiversity. It was beautifully told and felt. It was full of love, hope and happiness in being who you truly are. I highly encourage others to read it. It was quirky, fun and lovable. And so, so much more.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual content, Grief, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, Ableism, and Rape

b_carlson's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

I love this book, it is so unique and I felt like it was holding up a mirror to myself that was finally free of dirt and debris for the first time in my life. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Colonisation

Minor: Toxic relationship

horizonous's review against another edition

funny reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Animal death, Drug abuse, Grief, and Sexual violence

Minor: Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Rape

◦ Death = Mortality salience

wherethebooksgo's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• 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

Moderate: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Sexism

Minor: Rape, Grief, and Death of parent

scarlettreadsbooks's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The nameless protagonist is neurodiverse, a viewpoint I have never read from before. Her whit, openness and honesty is refreshing. All of her anecdotes made me reflect on my own experiences in life, especially with ex-partners. It is all mostly internal dialogue, with parts of conversation weaved in; but my favourite character (feline companion) was definitely Porkchop! All I would change is for it to be longer, as it is set in one night. I wish I could’ve known what’s in her future! 

I very much encourage you all to grab a copy and check out the UK cover which is BEAUTIFUL 😍✨

Thank you to @scribe_uk for sending me this copy! #gifted 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Rape, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship