Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Ghosted by J.M. Darhower

36 reviews

tabbaly's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol

Minor: Suicide attempt and Death of parent

mana_reads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism

melissaslibraryy's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.75

Absolutely loved this book and the way it ended! Their daughter Maddie was a cutie pie from beginning to end and I’m so glad the mc’s were able to work it out together to give her the proper family their little one deserves 🥹🫶

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Sexual content

faith99's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy

Minor: Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

mshai's review against another edition

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

4.25

I loved this and listening to it on audiobook elevated the experience. I rooted for the MCs so much and loved the unveiling of their past relationship alongside their current relationship rebuilding. The flashback scene with her mum was really needed and tied things together well. A second chance romance done well in my opinion. I will probably always find this author comforting to read and so I will definitely be revisiting this again. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse

Minor: Pregnancy

sterreks's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

this was amazing. I have mostly sara to thank for this incredible reading experience. this was so beautiful. the characters were flushed out well, loveable and I absolutely loved maddie. I never like kids in books because I don't see myself have a kid, but maddie was so cute. I wish I could spend another 448 pages with these characters. it hurts to think about the fact that my favourite characters are not real and are not just living their lives rn. I think sara and des can relate :)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Sexual content, Car accident, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death of parent

lauralouise93's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Drug abuse

ariana_m's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

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

5.0

This was amazing! I enjoyed reading this so much. I don't like second chances romances , I don't actively look for them but this was really good. For some reason I pictured this book taking place in the early 2000s because that's what it reminded me of lol.  I loved the way the past timeline of Kennedy and Jonathan's relationship was told. I thought that was a really unique way of showing the past timeline. It wasn't boring at all which I loved. I loved all of the characters. Their daughter Maddie was so adorable and actually written as a child which was great because some authors write five year olds who talk like they're 45.

I also really liked the second chance aspect in this book. The reason why they broke up was very valid which is another reason why I think I enjoyed reading this so much because the number one reason why I hate second chance romances is because most of the time the reason why the characters broke up in the first place is so stupid. I liked the reconnection between them. Overall this was a really great read and I'd highly recommend. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism

dimpleswhore's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

i need people to understand how much i have to love a book to rate it 5 stars AND reread it 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Sexual content

claranagbabasa's review against another edition

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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Physical abuse

Moderate: Alcoholism and Drug abuse