Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

The Fine Print by Lauren Asher

181 reviews

hellowildflower's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Classism

frantically's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

1.0

I can excuse murder but I draw the line at exploiting minimum wage employees.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Classism

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism and Toxic relationship

azapolya's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Death of parent

Minor: Cancer and Pregnancy

barocap001's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, and Alcohol

worldofv33's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Death of parent

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, and Pregnancy

mikaylamills's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

I thoroughly enjoyed this book!!! I loved the premise and the idea of it, different from what I’ve read before. Rating it 4 stars due to the very quick ending. I like happy endings, but I want a little bit more than just an epilogue. Excited to read the rest of the series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Death of parent

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, and Grief

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Pregnancy

annikenr's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful tense 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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Death of parent

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, and Medical trauma

natybookss's review against another edition

emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Death of parent

Moderate: Alcoholism and Abandonment

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

green_mm's review against another edition

dark hopeful inspiring sad 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

3.5

I liked this book! Although it at times felt like phrases or motions were becoming redundant, I was happy to see Rowan have significantly less self-deprecating thoughts throughout the story and Zahra get her creative inspiration back along the way too. I also admired how kind Zahra was to everyone - even Rowan - while still making choices for the benefit of her wellbeing. Further, I loved that Zahra kept her career ambitions in mind regardless of what occurred around her. I was very happy with the conclusion of this novel! [SPOILER AHEAD!]

On one hand, I did not want Zahra to take Rowan back because of how he kept hurting her and refusing to respect her decision to no longer engage with him, but on the other hand, I sympathize with her willingness to be there for Rowan amid his steep learning curve, as he was facing a genuine person for the first time, which was understandably challenging for him to process considering his upbringing and life experiences. In that way, I wanted to play devil’s advocate for him and the messes he made. Overall, I cannot deny I was happy they worked out in the end and Rowan truly committed to bettering himself for Zahra, their relationship, their family, and even himself. </ spoiler>

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death of parent, and Classism

Minor: Ableism, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, and Blood

krosebooks's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective 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

This book is a little corny at times, but has a good overall plot. I like that the plot is centered around something different and it's refreshing not to have a basic romance book setting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism