Reviews tagging 'Alcohol'

Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth

34 reviews

hannah_lilli's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted sad 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

4.5


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bookishly_bi's review

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challenging emotional lighthearted reflective sad tense 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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boop123's review against another edition

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emotional funny sad 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

 It had a very strong start but for some reason it felt rushed at the end :// I was kinda disappointed it ended like that because it felt incomplete like it was not tied up very well. For instance, the “resolution” between Aideen and her Mam was barely mentioned in the last few chapters but was SO heavily written in the earlier ones. The writing was inconsistent like two people wrote the book. It started off hilarious but towards the end it was toned down and not as funny in the first half. I don’t know if that was the author’s intention but it was jarring to read because I expected the humor to be consistent. 

On another note, I loved reading about the relationship between the MC and her Mam. Truly the road to sobriety is never easy and linear knowing that the people close to you are getting affected by your actions.

Also the MC being a wee lesbian and getting the girl is like the backdrop of the plot. It’s my first time seeing that in a YA queer book but honestly I don’t mind. The main story was still just as compelling and engaging to read. 

Nevertheless, this book was so hilarious I can’t even count the number of times I laughed out loud. Truly giving Derry Girls humor (missed my family 😔). And honestly the reason why I was intrigued to read this was because the MC pushing Meabh pushing off the stairs reminded me of that meme of Sue Sylvester pushing the opposing coach off the stairs 😭 

Other than the lowkey flat ending, I loved this book. What a great start to the year! 

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luckyonesoph's review

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challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

Everything about this book was so unexpected, in a really good way. Aideen is an incredible protagonist - so easy to root for despite her flaws, SO unbelievably funny, and she showed a lot of character growth. 

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merthemarij's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful sad 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

Great book, i really felt for the main character. I also love the ending even though i would've liked it to be explored a bit more even though i think this ending is really powerfull. 

I would recommend this book, it was an easy read

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gracedunne's review

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emotional funny fast-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

3.75


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meheehee's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad 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

5.0


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isitcertain's review against another edition

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funny 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

4.0


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falibat's review against another edition

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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? Yes

5.0


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erica_0000's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

The first word that came to mind to describe this book was funny, second was enemies-to-lovers, which is not one word, but it was my second thought. Aideen was an absolutely hysterical main character, and I loved the development of the enemies to friends to lovers of the main characters and all the shenanigans that they got in throughout the book. This is a very lighthearted and funny read that is worth the read. 

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