Reviews tagging 'Fatphobia'

Desaparición para expertos by Holly Jackson

54 reviews

mar's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious 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? Yes

4.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Child death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Alcohol

Minor: Animal death, Cancer, and Fatphobia

moonlitreading_'s review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

“What do you do when the things that are supposed to protect you, fail you like that?”

This wasn't what I was expecting in a positive way. I guess I was expecting something like the first book but this one surprised me. My initial thoughts about Jamie changed as the story progressed and I got to know more about him. The reason for his disappearance really shocked me and made me sad. The ending was heartbreaking, both for the victims of what happened and to Pip. I really feel bad for her because she's so young to have experienced this. I'm just glad she has her family, her friends (except Lauren and Ant, I hate them), and most of all, Ravi. Ravi was the ray of sunshine in this book. He's got some funny lines and it's really nice how well he knows Pip and that he's always there for her.

I'm both excited and nervous to start the third book knowing the trauma Pip experienced from both books, and knowing that

Max Hastings is a free man roaming the streets.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Fatphobia, Rape, and Sexual assault

Minor: Toxic friendship

itsheyfay's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Death, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Sexism, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting

gracegeeks's review against another edition

mysterious

3.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Sexual assault

wolf013's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense 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

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Fatphobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Car accident, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Animal death

asophia1014's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

read this for six hours straight. it’s almost 4 am n i have work tomorrow 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault

Minor: Body shaming and Fatphobia

anielabooks's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow. I really didn’t expect this book to make me cry after reading the first one and bawling my eyes out (y’all who have read it know what chapter I’m talking about). I loved seeing everything unfold in the last few chapters. Just when I thought I was one step ahead of the author she threw me a curb, but I loved the thrill of it. Once again, she managed to make me trust someone who I shouldn’t have trusted, and I got my feelings hurt. I particularly liked how the culprit wasn’t a particularly good person but it was easy to understand their motives. This book really showed how no person is fully bad or good. Speaking of that, we NEED to talk about Pip’s character growth. I LOVED IT. It’s amazing to see how she’s changed from the first book. She’s finally breaking away from her mold and becoming such an independent and capable person. I love her for that and can’t wait to see what she does next in “As Good As Dead.” I’ve heard many people say that the third book is the best in the series so I have high hopes. Here’s to hoping I’m not disappointed. 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body shaming, Cancer, Cursing, Drug use, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Stalking, Car accident, and Death of parent

stormzx's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense 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

13+
SO GOOD!! ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, and Murder

Moderate: Gun violence, Blood, and Grief

Minor: Fatphobia and Fire/Fire injury

khloereads86's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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

4.5

This was so good! I was a little worried going in because I really wasn’t sure where the series would go based on the ending of the first book, or if it would be as interesting, but I’m relieved that it was still so good! 
I feel like this one focused heavily on Pip’s struggles with everything that’s happened to her in the past year as well as people’s comments both in person and online. I got a lot more emotional with this book, especially at the ending where I felt crushed for Pip. I wish we’d gotten to see Pip & Ravi’s relationship in the early stages a little more, but I love him! He’s so sweet and supportive of her. 
I had a feeling I knew who would be involved in the mystery from pretty early on but it took a lot longer for me to feel certain about it than it did in the first book. 
Excited to read the last book and see how this series ends! 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Confinement, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail

readwithanne's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-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

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence

Minor: Fatphobia and Sexual assault