Reviews tagging 'Medical trauma'

American Royals by Katharine McGee

3 reviews

zoecardigan's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense 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

3.0

Spoilers!......kinda.....in an abstract way 

Loved the premise though wasn't blown away by the book itself. I liked it, it was interesting and for the most part I liked the characters (though the princes ex's perspective did get annoying in parts). Will read the second mostly out of curiosity as to how it all ends, as I am quite invested in the relationships. The standout moment of this book is easily the ending! The VISUALS of the bowing and the church bells! I loved it! Stand out character: Teddy, the grace that he handles the Beatrice situation is something to be admired. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Medical trauma and Toxic relationship

alexbowie03's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted tense 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

3.75

this book was really good; I did have alot of trouble getting into it in the beginning though. I found the beginning really slow but once things started to pick up it was really enjoyable.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Cancer, Death, Grief, Sexism, Stalking, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Blood

Minor: Blood, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, Sexual content, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

mostlypoptarts's review against another edition

lighthearted 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? No

3.5

if i could rate on enjoyment alone… this score would be way different. it’s trash, but it’s MY trash.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, Infidelity, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Drug use, Drug abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Cursing, and Medical trauma

Minor: Toxic friendship, Body shaming, Colonisation, Genocide, Misogyny, Sexism, and Slavery