Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

2 reviews

modernmatilda's review against another edition

emotional 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

4.0

 This was a sweet romance about the game of chess, how people navigate in circles dominated by the opposite gender, and intimidation theory (which is basically this idea that people perform worse if they are afraid, especially when gender is a factor). 

I really love "he fell first" love stories - they are so CUTE - and I loved love loved reading about a protagonist who feels the stress and weight of money, caring for a sick parent, and providing for her siblings. The sister dynamic was wonderful. 

This is very random, but I promise it makes sense. If you love The Lizzie McGuire movie, you should read this book. 

Also, we love the bi rep!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Car accident and Infidelity

uranaishi's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent, Dementia, Sexual content, Grief, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Cursing, Alcoholism, Abandonment, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Car accident, and Infidelity