Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson

131 reviews

thejesster's review

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness and Racism

Moderate: Homophobia, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Classism, Death, Bullying, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, Lesbophobia, and Grief

porkkutletbowl's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Homophobia, and Racism

elizabethwb's review

emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Outing, Biphobia, Homophobia, Chronic illness, Lesbophobia, and Transphobia

Minor: Racism, Death of parent, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Adult/minor relationship, Hate crime, Blood, Grief, Vomit, and Bullying

thenovelmaura's review

emotional 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? No

4.0

I've had this book on my radar since its release and I'm so glad I finally prioritized it earlier this year. Here's a short and sweet recommendation that I shared on my Bookstagram account back in February:

Has this book been optioned yet? Because it has the makings of the next big Netflix teen rom-com! It's seriously feel-good, with lots of fun prom shenanigans and a lovable cast of characters. Plus, the struggle of figuring out how to pay for college is (sadly) more relevant every year!

In addition to the sweet sapphic romance, Liz's family and friends were her steadfast supporters. It was touching to see the Lighty family rally around both Liz and her brother Robbie, who has sickle cell disease (a blood disorder that disproportionately affects African Americans). And we love a main character who isn't afraid to take stand against antiquated traditions in her community. Fans of contemporary YA need to add this hilarious, heart-warming story to their TBRs! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Chronic illness and Bullying

tovetott's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Homophobia

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

bookishkellyn's review against another edition

funny lighthearted

• 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

Such a cute cohesive coming-of-age story. It reminded me of ‘Mean Girls’ but with wittier dialogue and a main character you can root for through the entire book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Homophobia, Bullying, and Chronic illness

Minor: Death of parent and Racism

gracelang_09's review

challenging emotional funny medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Death of parent, Vomit, and Toxic friendship

avacadosocks's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Racism, Death of parent, Outing, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Medical content, Grief, Chronic illness, and Biphobia

Minor: Transphobia, Car accident, Vomit, and Cancer

withlivjones's review against another edition

emotional 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? Yes

3.5

This is a very cute YA sapphic romance! Liz is a really compelling and likeable protagonist, and her struggles with being a minority among her classmates (being a black, queer girl), as well as dealing with severe anxiety, are really well articulated - especially when it comes to dealing with her more privileged peers who mean well but don’t fully understand how much harder Liz has to work for acceptance. 

I did find parts of the book pretty cheesy (not that that’s necessarily a bad thing!) and some of the supporting characters felt kind of flat and one-dimensional - I think if I’d read this book when I was 16 i would have eaten it up, but being 22 I didn’t absolutely love it but I enjoyed it nonetheless! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing, Chronic illness, Mental illness, Racism, Homophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Death of parent and Terminal illness

ktdakotareads's review against another edition

inspiring 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Chronic illness, and Death of parent

Minor: Homophobia