Reviews tagging 'Addiction'

You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson

8 reviews

zefancifulreader's review against another edition

emotional 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

5.0

I’m so glad I finally got around to listening to this audiobook! 
I’ve been reading a lot of YA queer highschool romance lately and this sets a new bar for me.

Some general thoughts: 
- Loved that this wasn’t just a “I’m-not-like-other-girls” main character, even though she IS a unique and passionate character.
- I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again. Black Characters written by Black Authors hits different. There is so much more depth to the characters. 
- I can’t decide if I’m in love with Mack or I want to BE Mack. We love an Alt-Girl. 
- The Jordan - Liz Relationship is PERFECT. 
- A burnt out, hardworking, people-pleaser bisexual?! 👀👀👀
- I was so impressed with Alaska Jackson’s reading of Madam Simoné and the commitment to the rather ridiculous French Accent. 🤣

 
- This book tackled racism, homophobia, bullying, xenophobia, death of a parent, outing, critical illness of a sibling, financial insecurity/financial privilege while also somehow creating a fun YA prom/highschool drama story. The DEPTH. 

I really loved this story and I honestly would recommend it to anyone. Such a wonderful read. ♥️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness, Outing, and Homophobia

Moderate: Death of parent and Racism

Minor: Addiction

nataliapassos's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Chronic illness

Moderate: Racism, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Hate crime, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Vomit and Addiction

valentine_c's review

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Medical content, Racism, Addiction, Death of parent, and Hate crime

lmagie's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

4.0

Lovely read, dives into teenage worries, grief, weight of responsibility and intersectionality.
There wasn't enough time with the love interest to root for them, too, and main character Liz is dry and sarcastic. She can be relatable, but her constant thinking she's "better" or not like other girls can be tiring at times

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Content Warnings

Minor: Medical content, Addiction, and Death of parent

longlost's review

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

liz lighty my dearly beloved

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Homophobia, Bullying, Medical content, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Toxic friendship, and Lesbophobia

Moderate: Grief, Vomit, and Hate crime

Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Addiction

relin's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing, Homophobia, Toxic friendship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Grief

Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Vomit

irlchaosdemon's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Homophobia, Racism, Medical trauma, Medical content, Chronic illness, and Death of parent

Moderate: Death and Vomit

Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Addiction

hannahmayhere's review

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit

Moderate: Grief, Hate crime, Homophobia, Medical content, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Addiction