Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Nothing Burns as Bright as You by Ashley Woodfolk

31 reviews

erin1339's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic friendship and Toxic relationship

lexa's review against another edition

5.0

Poetic. Traumatic. Beautiful. 

Fantastic audiobook narration. This story was so beautiful to listen to, but at the same time left me feeling gutted. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Toxic relationship

Minor: Alcohol, Biphobia, Bullying, Grief, Racism, and Drug use

caseythereader's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Drug use, and Cursing

Moderate: Racism, Bullying, and Alcohol

Minor: Sexual content

saucy_bookdragon's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

3.5

"What does it feel like to be you?"

A story told with beautiful introspective poetry that will resonate with anyone interested in the idea that just because a love doesn't last doesn't mean it wasn't worth it. I loved that this portrayed a messy but ultimately loving relationship between two Black girls. The individual chapters are gorgeous and made me think, though I found the overall storyline behind the poetry to be less interesting. I also ADORED the author's note where Woodfolk discusses her experience with heartbreak from women.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Drug use

b3ck's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective fast-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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Alcohol and Drug use

bookbuyingwithkatie's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship

sofiematthe's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

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

4.0

We didn't "let" this happen.
We did it on purpose. With purpose.
We were making a statement.
We were making a point.
And even when it's right in front of them,
they're missing it:
our lives
are on fire
and
no one
fucking
cares.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

joisaddler's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic relationship

stardustandrockets's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Drug use, Alcohol, Racism, and Bullying

Minor: Sexual content, Blood, Sexual harassment, Biphobia, and Panic attacks/disorders

jessereadsthings's review against another edition

emotional sad

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

5.0

Slow to start, but I ended up really loving this book. It was very lyrical and poetic in a way that took a second to get used to, but after that I found the prose very beautiful. It was also a really heartbreaking book and by the end I found the story to be overwhelmingly sad yet a wonderful story about the close line between friendship and romance in two young girls relationship.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship