Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

Are We All Lemmings and Snowflakes? by Holly Bourne

10 reviews

the_bookish_owl's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts

myaaaaaa's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

4.5

That was amazing! I did not expect to enjoy it that much and I don’t think it would be that deep! I  got attached to all the characters and I think the whole idea and the setting and stuff were so interesting and I also loved the authors writing style so would love to read some more from her. Over all it was an amazing book!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, and Self harm

chadreadsrom's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

kayleejanes's review against another edition

adventurous 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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

_mm_'s review

emotional medium-paced

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

3.0

I didn’t really like Olive because she was so busy saving other people instead of herself. I do think the message and the mental health awareness in this book are very good! But Olive was just annoying.

specifically when she kinda took advantage of Lewis

overall i liked the idea and the message of this book so 3/5 stars

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Drug abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Self harm and Sexual assault

readsby_luca's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

Moderate: Drug abuse and Sexual assault

lucymcdougall's review against another edition

emotional inspiring medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Self harm, Suicide, Vomit, and Medical trauma

ciao_potatoes's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, and Drug abuse

memorable's review

emotional hopeful reflective tense 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

4.0

Holly Bourne’s books are different and I wish I’d have discovered them earlier when I was younger. I love how her books don’t just focus on romantic relationships, but on characters and friendships. Even though I part of me really wants to know what happens to Olive and Lewis ;)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Minor: Addiction, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts

Therapy

whatellieread'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? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Holly Bourne has done it again! I've read almost all of Holly's books now - both YA and adult - and I've loved all of them. Holly's writing never disappoints and always leaves me feeling as though I've gained a friend in her characters. As with all of her books, Are We All Lemmings and Snowflakes deals with mental health in a sensitive and yet incredibly realistic way. All of her characters are real and human ; their stories honest and raw - Olive is no exception. I don't know of a single other author who deals with such important subject matter, over and over again, and to such a high standard - especially in YA fiction. The representation of mental health in this book, and many of Holly's other novels, is unrivalled.
If I could choose one author that I think all teenagers (and adults!) could benefit from reading, it would be Holly Bourne.
#KindnessIsContagious

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Self harm and Sexual assault

Discussion of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD and hypomania.