Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Mad About You by Mhairi McFarlane

40 reviews

theverybookish's review

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse

braggsy's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Infidelity

maggie_andthebooks's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.5

This was my first Mhairi McFarlane book and honestly most likely won't be my last. I picked this up as an audiobook randomly through the library so went into it not knowing anything about it. 

If you enjoy fun romcoms with POSITIVE female friendships as well as female empowerment I recommend. There was nothing in particular I loved about the book but also didn't hate it (hence the half way rating). It was a little slow at the start and found myself enjoying it more but not until I was about 50% the way through. 

Overall wasn't a bad book or a great one but still enjoyed it. 

Full review will be on: https://www.instagram.com/maggie_andthebooks/

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Gaslighting, Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

kraskin's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

Good, enjoyed reading about Harriet’s growth. Would prefer if the book was more focused on the friendships and previous relationships.

thought the ending with Harriet and cal saying they loved each other was out of place. Didn’t feel that build up at all, more an after thought. Would have made more sense to me if they just dated.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Gaslighting

Minor: Toxic relationship, Cancer, and Death of parent

tajarvis's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse

earlgreyandhoney's review

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Death of parent

Less about new love and more about reclaiming yourself after abusive relationships

natalialews's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Cancer, Death of parent, and Eating disorder

mackenziem12's review

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Domestic abuse

stacieh's review against another edition

emotional 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? It's complicated

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Sexism, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Domestic abuse, and Stalking

Minor: Death and Cancer

_skyler's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.5

I hate to do this but…if you like The Flatshare then read this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse