Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Love, Mom by Iliana Xander

17 reviews

girlwiththepaperback's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Pregnancy

Moderate: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol

Minor: Drug use, Terminal illness, Stalking

leahbee33's review against another edition

3.5

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Death, Rape, Blood, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy

Minor: Fatphobia

lilbookowl's review against another edition

1.0

dark mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Where to start with this book...the plot of the book had potential but the author was literally just throwing a lot of things around to call it a "mystery". I was not a fan of Kenzie at all or any of the other cha acters honestly. The ending felt VERY rushed like it was just thrown together last minute. I'm not a fan of

romance in mysteries/thrillers they are just not necessary fr. Plus EJ and Kenzie were cringe together

 

Also the writing in general was terrible... Like did this actually go through editors? I noticed several times where the author would say something and then 2 pages later would say THE SAME THING like we didn't just read that. It was so annoying. A lot of things didn't make sense either examples

why did Ben's mom get involved in the first place?? It was never explained just happened...the epilogue was absolutely unbelievable doesn't make sense that the old super would be the one to send the letters! Like just to piss off Ben? Huh makes zero sense

Also, I wish the author would have told us

what condition Kenzie had considering it was a hereditary condition from her real father like why not say what it was?

I will not be reading anything else from this author and definitely wouldn't recommend this unless you wanna rage read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Rape, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy

yaveiska's review against another edition

3.25

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: N/A

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I enjoyed all the twists and turns of this book! I found myself consistently putting together the dots in a way that was very entertaining. My major gripe is in the epilogue. When we find out who sent the letters, it is very difficult to believe. I would’ve rather had the letters remain a mystery since the ending feels to neat and tidy. I don’t think it was necessary to end the novel with the final two characters. I think it would’ve been much more impactful without those two perspectives. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Kidnapping, Pregnancy

Moderate: Confinement, Forced institutionalization

Minor: Alcoholism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Gaslighting

mrohrer320's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Death of parent, Abandonment

gigipill04's review against another edition

4.5

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

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This book was very good but be sure to look through trigger warnings beforehand. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment

sabrinabird's review against another edition

5.0

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: N/A

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Hooked from the get go. Well-timed twists and all plots answered. The ending wrapped up in a neat little bow. Loved it from beginning to end - literally could not put it down

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Rape, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy

amywuerch's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional sad tense fast-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: No

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Confinement, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail

tayreads10's review against another edition

3.0

dark mysterious tense slow-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

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I really almost quit reading this 30% in. The writing was almost like it was meant for teenagers. The storyline was what kept me going. So many grammatical errors. The same exact tone for every character. Nothing changed. Whether it was Mackenzie, the letter, Ben, or anyone else, the same mannerisms and phrases repeated so it was all one character it seemed. The storyline was what bumped it up to 3 stars, but l'm not sure why this book is so highly recommended by people. Not a fan.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism

cheyb29's review against another edition

1.5

dark mysterious slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, Toxic friendship

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, Pregnancy