Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado

2 reviews

smalljoys's review

dark emotional hopeful 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

I really enjoyed seeing the main character, Charlie and her best friend discuss the jealousy and resentment between them about their respective places in society. I don't think it's discussed enough how this effects friendships. I think it's healthy to put these things on the table instead of pushing them aside or hiding them. <spoilers>

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Death of parent, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Mental illness

kylieqrada's review

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

3.75

3.5 - 4 ⭐s. I am always here for a fat heroine, especially a fat WOC who loves herself (for the most part, as we all can relate to, I think). This book was a fun, quick, and surprisingly deep read that explores mother daughter relationships and friendship dynamics in a really interesting way. The cast of characters is very diverse, and the love interest is also fat, which *swoon*. Only giving it a slightly lower rating because I just don't think it will stick with me for long.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Grief, and Mental illness