Reviews tagging 'Violence'

This Is Why They Hate Us by Aaron H. Aceves

10 reviews

its_vendetta's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted 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

4.75

Ugh this book was so good i’m so upset that it’s over!! This book hit me in ways others didn’t. Enrique‘s descriptions of his mental health and his insecurities surrounding himself in comparison to other queer people around him is so relatable it hurts. The discussion around biphobia was especially personal to me as well, and was done perfectly. 
All the side characters were so incredibly well written!! I had an emotional attachment to everyone in this book and I honestly did not know how this book would end, which I loved!
Overall this is an amazing and touching novel that dives into issues surrounding queer communities, racism, religious bigotry, and so many more topics that need to be more discussed in our society.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Hate crime, Violence, Religious bigotry, Racism, and Islamophobia

Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Bullying, and Drug use

the f slur is used quite often in the book. it’s used both from queer people and from non queer people in a derogatory context

skye_era_books's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful 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

3.0

This was a really great story about 17-year-old Quique who is exploring his bisexuality while also navigating the fact that he’s in love with his best friend. It’s hard for queer people to be together in general, but adding in the fact that they’re both boys of color (Quique is Mexican-American and Saleem is Palestinian). But I will say I feel like this book was a bit too explicit to be considered YA? This had some very graphic sex scenes considering this is a YA book 😅 I personally feel uncomfy reading sex scenes involving anyone under 18.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual content, Hate crime, Violence, and Biphobia

anniekayefic's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Mental illness

Moderate: Xenophobia, Violence, and Alcohol

xandry's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Islamophobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Violence, and Hate crime

Minor: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, Pedophilia, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, Mass/school shootings, and Religious bigotry

maple_dove's review against another edition

challenging emotional 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

4.25

This book was not what I expected but it didn't disappoint!

I loved the discussions of religious bigotry, and the LGBTQ community and religion. It's a difficult topic to navigate, but I think this book handled it well. 
As an asexual person, I didn't expect this book to be so sexually graphic (mostly in terms of dialogue and thoughts), but I'm glad. We need to let teenagers explore their sexuality, too (safely). 
I can't say the bipolar disorder rep was accurate, as I'm not bipolar myself and don't know enough to say. Speaking of which, I loved all the representation in this book!: Bisexual, Mexican-American, Afro-Latina American, Latino-American, Arab Palestinian-American, and Gay characters can all be found in this book. :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, Sexual harassment, Mental illness, Sexual content, Alcohol, Racism, Biphobia, Drug use, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Religious bigotry, Medical content, and Violence

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Colonisation, Islamophobia, Murder, War, Ableism, Infidelity, Misogyny, and Pregnancy

Homophobic slurs (Graphic), Underage drinking (Graphic), Teenage pregnancy (Minor)

imstephtacular's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol and Mental illness

Moderate: Cursing, Drug use, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Ableism, Biphobia, Islamophobia, Vomit, Xenophobia, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Bullying, Classism, Colonisation, Mass/school shootings, Racism, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Excrement, Gaslighting, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Grief, Dysphoria, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pedophilia

mal_bookedatfirstsight's review against another edition

4.5

This book will likely make you uncomfortable at parts 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Hate crime, and Violence

patricktreads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-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

4.25

This book was everything. It gave me “They Both Die” vibes without both of them dying. That intensity was there and the pain was definitely felt, but also the joy. I also loved that we had the middle eastern representation. You don’t get to see that a lot in LGBTQ+ stories. 

It should definitely have content warnings in it though because some of the topics can get very dark. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Suicide attempt, Vomit, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Xenophobia, Sexual content, Racism, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, Mental illness, Homophobia, and Injury/Injury detail

stuckinatimeloop's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, and Islamophobia

Moderate: Racial slurs, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Sexual content and Violence

elizabeth_delozier'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

3.75

A moment of silence in appreciation for the wonderfully bisexual cover. 

This story was a delightful YA bisexual exploration of sexuality, which covers some really difficult themes (see TWs below). While YA contemporary LGBTQ+ stories can often be a coming out story/ an exploration of the MC's identity, this MC has a somewhat firm grasp on his identity and is taking time to develop a relationship and comfortability with his sexuality. The main character is also trying to find a way to get over an unrequited love, which plays a role in this relationship he is trying to cultivate. 

This story was both fun and uncomfortable, in very relatable ways. Particularly with the MC's inner dialogue, as many of us have likely had similar thoughts throughout adolescence. I would like to mention that the content of the book is more upper YA, with some mild sexual content throughout.

Trigger Warnings: racism, homophobia, biphobia/bi-erasure, mental health, passive and active suicidal thoughts, physical violence.

I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Alejandro Ruiz, via NetGalley. An advanced reader's copy of this audiobook was provided to me via NetGalley by Dreamscape Media in exchange for an honest review. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Biphobia, Homophobia, and Racism

Moderate: Violence, Bullying, and Sexual content

Minor: Cultural appropriation