Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel

53 reviews

casey_sunshine's review against another edition

emotional tense 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

It fades to black, which they should have to tell you up front. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Medical content, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

kristakp's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Abandonment

Minor: Grief, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury

stories_of_the_soul27's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? No

5.0

BEST BEST BEST

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

aesantiago's review against another edition

reflective relaxing tense medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting

zabeishumanish's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.75

This book caused Emotions™️. One of the most satisfying book endings I’ve read. Probably the most satisfying ending possible for someone who has survived SA. The conclusion for the parallel plot was just as satisfying as the conclusion for the romance. Liya is such a fantastically independent woman I was afraid that a HEA for the romance would quash that, and I am happy to report it did not. Jay is one of the most responsible and considerate book boyfriends I’ve read. 

Check trigger warnings! There are some super heavy themes here, personally, I think they were all handled responsibly and with care. 

This isn’t a great escapism book, or it wasn’t for me, just because of how emotionally heavy parts of it can be a lot. While I wouldn’t call it great for escapism it hits the spot in a whole other delightful way. Still has that big romance HEA, just with a kick-ass bit of social justice on the side. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Violence and Alcohol

scampbell1290's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

katiemack's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted slow-paced

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

2.75

I don't find the plot points around abuse and toxic men unrealistic, unfortunately, and I did end up loving Jay's family and their warmth. Jay and Liya were mildly annoying, but for the most part I enjoyed their relationship. I can't speak for the accuracy of the cultural depictions, but they seemed to work well.

My main issue is with the writing. There is too much description in some parts and not nearly enough in others. For example, I still have no idea how Liya's career progressed or why Jay worked in Liya's office instead of his firm's building. I'm also not sure why the readers got a graphic depiction of childbirth and a lot of sexual tension/thoughts only to have the sex happen behind closed doors. (I completely missed it until one of the characters mentioned it.)

I'd still try Preeti's book because I thought she was Liya's most compelling friend, but the writing didn't work for me. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent

aliciachauhan_'s review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense 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

5.0

what can I say about this book? this was the first time reading a book where South Asians were the maim characters specifically Hindu gujarati therefore I felt like i could really relate to it. it was incredibly great to read about things I could specifically relate to such as traditions and beliefs so I felt a lot more connected to the characters than ever. I strongly felt a connection towards Liya as she has the same view as me on marriage and children within an Indian household and wider society. I just hope one day I would would able to experience this type of love in real life because this book was truly beautiful.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

coppolaklein's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting

jnwhit94's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault