Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary

131 reviews

wonderfulwaytooweird's review

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

4.5

LOVED this book. I finished it in a day. Just what I needed as a break between series reading. Engaging, funny, sweet, emotional, and just absolutely lovely. All of the characters were all so human and well-written, they all really shined in O'Leary's writing. Also I ADORED Leon. He was absolutely perfect in every way and I loveeeeed him. I really enjoyed Tiffy too but I just want to emphasize that I absolutely thoroughly enjoyed reading from Leon's pov. Many times I feel like, a man's perspective or character is too boring, or uninteresting, or just not realistic. But Leon was just absolutely perfect. I loved reading this, it was SO much fun. would definitely read again 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Stalking

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Sexual violence

Minor: Medical content, Terminal illness, and Fatphobia

daniellekat's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-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

4.75

I'm surprised at how much I enjoyed this. The relationship was believable and both main characters were endearing. I loved how the different POVs were written and thought it was a brilliant choice by the author to get the reader inside the head of each character. I think the Justin plot-line was challenging but well handled and

showcased how difficult these situations can be despite having a relatively strong support group.

My main drawbacks were

that I hated how easily Martin got off. He should have faced some real and legitimate consequences. I also HATED the Gerty-Mo relationship! Why can't people just be friends! I'm going to pretend that Gerty and Rachel hooked up and Mo is actually asexual just so I can be happy.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, and Bullying

Minor: Vomit, Alcohol, and Domestic abuse

melissaslibraryy's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I haven’t read a comfy rom-com in awhile and I’ve seen this book going around last year and decided to finally pick this up and OMG🥹 this was so cute and beautifully written. I love Tiffy and Leon’s relationship! Especially in the beginning when their friendship developed through notes to each other around the flat before they’ve met and how it’s so innocent and sweet. I also love the mc’s friendships because it adds a layer of comfort and playfulness in the story that makes you love all the characters even more. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Stalking, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual content

alimackenzie's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-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

3.75

Very sweet read

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Violence

weirdfi's review

dark emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

Wanted to read the book before watching the show and finally got to it.

I expected a cutesy rom com and it was a bit more boring and nitty gritty for the first half and double the adventure for the second! Both main characters were so much more flawed than expected and real, which was nice. And I've been going through a shift workers theme romance in my books as currently I do shift work so I got that little thrill from this.

It was still a quick read though even with the unexpected darker themes, if anyone avoids themes search for warnings before hand.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Cancer, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders

nottooscarythanks's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Death, and Stalking

Moderate: Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gaslighting

jaysaysnope's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful relaxing 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

4.75

Literally the romance book that got me into romance books. No notes. Makes me cry every time. Beth O’Leary, you son of a bitch.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Panic attacks/disorders

beesin03's review against another edition

emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

I really enjoyed the writing style from Leon's point of view!! It very much sounds like how I talk to myself/write notes (very fitting). I don't know if I'll read again though (and this is entirely on me) I didn't check TWs before reading (and forgot to read the blurb before starting) and it caught me off guard. I think it was truly beautiful and wonderful and I did really enjoy it, it just wasn't for me!

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Medical content, and Terminal illness

Minor: Sexual assault

melike_k's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-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

4.25

Definitely a bit of a cliché romance read with a fairly predictable ending but with this story and writing style there is some character development which is often missing from romance books. Good easy well paced holiday read I was able to finish in one sitting!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Bullying, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual content and Panic attacks/disorders

icieri's review

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? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Emotional abuse