Reviews tagging 'Classism'

Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert

75 reviews

psydneigh's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

I couldn’t get into this one. I think everything just took too long for me to get to. I will continue the series though.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness, Classism, Domestic abuse, Ableism, Abandonment, and Emotional abuse

ramreadsagain's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

The first straight romance I’ve read this year where I actually liked the male MC!! 

This had a slow start but picked up really well and I ended up enjoying this immensely. 

I loved the amazing representation for disability and plus sized people, it was written in such a way that is directly against the usual “disabled and/or plus sized are unattractive/sexually unavailable” way. And done so incredibly well! Be warned, it’s spicier than it seems like it would be. And I think this is done intentionally to show that, yes, these groups want/have/enjoy sex! 

I was worried that the miscommunication trope would ruin this for me but actually it’s the most well-written example of this trope I’ve come across. It didn’t last very long and the MCs deal with it in a mature and realistic way. 

Loved the characters and the writing! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Ableism

Moderate: Chronic illness

Minor: Classism, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Medical trauma

ruthiedr89's review

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Chronic illness, Gaslighting, and Sexual content

Moderate: Ableism

Minor: Abandonment, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

fleur____'s review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Chronic illness

Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Ableism, and Abandonment

Minor: Physical abuse and Classism

arthur_ant18's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, and Sexual content

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Ableism, Classism, and Racism

someonelikeblue's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Chronic illness, Medical content, and Classism

Moderate: Drug use, Ableism, Alcohol, Cursing, Abandonment, and Car accident

Minor: Domestic abuse, Racism, and Mental illness

jadeandsuch's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.75

First off, I’m going to need these all these amazing romance authors to stop writing literally the perfect men. It’s starting to hurt my feelings and feel personal. Secondly, this book is so lighthearted and warm and just plain fun. The writing is hilarious and the characters are diverse and real and people you would absolutely want to know in real life. It was an absolute breath of fresh air to read about a woman battling chronic pain and fibromyalgia and to actually know and feel that this is exactly how one would react to these circumstances while battling endless pain. It all felt very real and personal and touched my heart.

The backstory of an abusive relationship is handled with such care and grace, while also being very raw and real. It is a plot many readers have lived and felt and it was reassuring, in a way, to read about it in a romcom setting and have it be addressed and dealt with. It lends a feeling of community and knowing that, if you’ve experienced that kind of trauma, you aren’t alone.  Your actions and reactions may not always make sense to others, but sometimes we don’t get to control how our brains choose to protect ourselves; we can only learn and grow and forgive ourselves for processing trauma the way that we do.

I truly loved reading about a fat heroine (curvy, plus size, whatever you want to call it; I’m sticking with fat because it isn’t a word that makes me feel bad about myself). While she is first and foremost a Black woman battling chronic pain, I couldn’t help but love seeing her so comfortable in her skin and her size. And I absolutely adored seeing Red love every bit of her. It was reaffirming. He didn’t love her becauseof or despite her size; he didn’t fetishize her (which is a fear most fat women face). He just loved her, all of her, all the things that made Chloe Chloe, and that really got me in my feelings. 

This was such an incredible read and I cannot wait to read the stories of the other sisters. Their short scenes in this book were filled with such character and warmth and I just know it’s going to be a good time reading their tales.

If you love romcoms, smut, heartfelt stories, and badass heroines, read this book. If you love strong men who feel their feelings and take care of people, read this book. 

Now. If you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go figure out how to manifest my own Redford while consuming Hibbert’s other novels.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness and Medical trauma

Moderate: Classism, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders

sunlit_music's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

Content warning for characters experiencing past racism and classism, and the love interest Red Morgan experiencing a toxic relationship with his ex girlfriend, who is classist.

My gosh this story is incredibly adorable. I love it. 

Things I love:

- The protagonist Chloe and her love interest Red are so sweet together. They have the best sense of humour!! I laughed out loud several times while reading this book. They call each other out on bad behaviour and work hard at becoming better people. 

- Their chemistry is so great!

- The side characters are just so sweet! And lovely. 

- great disability representation. Chloe is chronically ill, and this is treated with sensitivity and respect. 

- Watching Chloe and Red change from disliking each other to loving each other is believable and heartwarming. 

- Chloe's sisters are hilarious and adorable, and great emotional support. 

- Red's mum is adorable. 

Cons: No cons that I can think of. The misunderstanding near the end is so sad (!!!) but it works out and Chloe and Red get their happy ending through communicating maturely, so I'm satisfied. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism and Chronic illness

Minor: Toxic relationship and Racism

emily_mh's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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

4.5

This was a delight!! I LOVED Chloe and Red’s dynamic; I could really feel their chemistry and pining, and their narrative voices were really distinct. Chloe’s perspective meant a lot to me as a chronically ill person as she was intensely relatable. I’ve docked a half star because I didn’t like how the third act breakup was executed. I did, however, LOVE the reconciliation. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Chronic illness, and Cursing

Moderate: Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Ableism, and Alcohol

Minor: Medical content, Murder, Violence, Cancer, Pregnancy, Blood, Death, Drug use, Kidnapping, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Racism, Vomit, Bullying, Gun violence, Body horror, Self harm, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Excrement, and Emotional abuse

Major warning for chronic pain. Minor warnings for fainting/dizziness, earthquake, capital punishment, volcano, self-injury, and disownment.

pendragyn's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

5.0

I hardly ever give a book 5 stars but I truly love this one. I really identified with Chloe, so there were a few scenes that had me full on crying because I've never felt so seen, especially not in a romance story. I loved the writing and getting to see things from Red's (the love interest's) point of view. At first I was worried Red was going to be a jerk because the beginning felt like an enemies-to-lovers setup, but he's actually very sweet and a good fit for Chloe. A modern fairytale with a very lovely and realistic happily ever after.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Chronic illness, and Sexual content

Moderate: Abandonment, Toxic relationship, and Classism

Minor: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse