Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering

4 reviews

teamwombat's review against another edition

1.0

What an absolute heap of shite. Both the main characters were awful people who deserved everything they got. So much left unexplored and unanswered and the supporting characters were just there for convenience. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, and Sexual harassment

mookayla's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.0

We've all probably dated someone like Stephen in some point in our lives. He's a narcissistic, cheating, manipulative, (in many ways abusive), sociopathic, liar. So if you're anything like me, you'll probably find yourself yelling at Lucy all throughout this book- as many of our close friends and family yelled at us in frustration as well. "WHY are you with him? WHAT do you see in him?? Can't you see what he's doing to you???"

Tell Me Lies is a messy, twisted story that shows the reality of toxic relationships, overcoming trauma, and finally getting over THAT guy. 

My biggest complaint (other than the stress this book caused me) would be that there is ultimately no real resolve, or I guess consequences, to some of Stephen's more horrifying actions. I suppose that is the way the world works at times though.

I would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys Colleen Hoover's style of books.

With that being said, this book is not all just empty drama. It also deals heavily with mental health while getting into these real-life issues. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

Minor: Stalking

Very different from the show, and I hate the changes the show has made to both Wrigley & Evan's characters. Interested to see how it plays out though! ♡

lindsayerin's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Murder, and Alcohol

Minor: Alcoholism and Classism

aamorgan's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious reflective tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault