Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Too Late by Colleen Hoover

152 reviews

dinoisbingbong's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Drug use, Pedophilia, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Abortion

lise_atelier's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

•This book was wild from the first page, no messing about. 
•I enjoyed the perspective swap between Sloan, Asa & Carter. 
•The story felt so quick & left me with many questions.
•I can only imagine living in those circumstances; events simply occur without rhyme or reason at crazy pace. It’s taxing physically, mentally and beyond emotionally.
•I blazed through the story, truly wanting to know if Sloan would be okay. 
•I carried a heavy heart for a lot of this quick story.
•Realising that this can be a current chapter in someone’s real life on this planet made me feel many things. 
•Getting into the mind of Asa was absolutely necessary for this story. 
•I loved the insight into Stephen. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

_alyssabrown's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Stalking, Abortion, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

dorielizabeth's review against another edition

dark hopeful mysterious sad 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

Graphic: Addiction, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Suicide attempt, and Murder

ellemay's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad 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

3.75

The way the book was written from all three perspectives of Asa, Sloan and Carter/Luke was perfect. It really made me feel like I was apart of the story and got me so invested into wondering how all the three characters' experiences would all come together in the end for the final outcome. I'd definitely reccomend this book but it's a difficult read at times and the topics covered are heavy. But the overall story alongside the cleverly shown bravery yet vulnerability of all the main characters makes it a good read that will have you hooked from the beginning

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Rape

Moderate: Gun violence, Physical abuse, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Suicide attempt and Pregnancy

zoedonn's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Islamophobia, Grief, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Addiction, Body horror, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy

Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol

rromero721's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

pageturner19's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

Please be mindful of the trigger warnings - Heavy Drug use, Mental Health, Domestic Abuse, S-Assault, non- consensual.

This was a solid 3- 3.5 for me, I don't think this one was as dark as Ugly love or Verity but was equally a very powerful read. 

The strength Sloane has to have to withstand Acer was heartbreaking. I think unless you've been in her position it's hard to fully see the emotional heartbreak of some of the scenes in this book. 

A tragic end but I felt the emotions of the ups and downs of this story. Recommend for people who don't mind triggers are in a good mental state.  

All characters I found to be very well written and felt like they were real people, not just fictional beings. 

The storyline was medium to fast paced, easy to follow. The Audiobook voice actors helped to bring the characters emotions and personalities to life and I enjoyed it more than I would think to read it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

wordsgirlie's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No

3.5

⛓️ dark romance.
— slow-paced, multiple povs

“i don’t know what the hell i think i’m doing, but whenever i’m around her, all i can think about is how much more i want to be around her.”

i’ve been in a major reading slump, and this book helped me get through it. the story follows sloan, a woman trapped in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend, asa. but her world turned upside down when she meets carter, a man who has secrets of his own.

first of all, i have mixed feelings with this book. it was good, the plot seems very well thought-of and the element of suspense was great. the characters’ personalities also contributed to the beauty of the whole story. i actually felt sad for the fmc’s situation and her boyfriend made me so furious—he was so fucked up in the head. on the other hand, my favorite character in the story was carter—the mmc. i really like the idea of him being a knight-in-shining armor for the fmc. 

to be honest, there are some dull moments and i was a little bit confused about the story at first, and it was kind of slow for me, but it was interesting at the same time. i also did not see the plot twist coming. 

if you’re looking for a book with a touch of drama and suspense, you should give this book a try.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Murder

tmoore99's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy