Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Adulting: A Novel by Liz Talley

10 reviews

justinenoon82's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

"Adulting" is a compelling journey of self-discovery and healing. Talley's nuanced portrayal of addiction recovery and personal growth is both touching and authentic. The novel's exploration of unexpected friendships and second chances makes for an emotionally satisfying read.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, and Suicide

courtneys_reading's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol

Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault

the_bookish_owl's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, and Suicide

db_cooper's review

emotional funny inspiring relaxing 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

4.0

Very readable "chick lit"--predictable and everything tied up neatly.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide

michelled13'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Suicide

suzy86's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Sexual assault

planreadrepeat's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol

alybark's review

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

2.75

This book was okay. A little cheesy and feel-good, which is obvious from the synopsis. I enjoyed following the characters on their journeys, though. The epilogue brought it down for me, though, and I was disappointed in the ending.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction and Suicide

Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Rape, and Sexual assault

peachmoni's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Grief

Moderate: Incest

Minor: Body horror and Forced institutionalization

luelle_'s review

medium-paced

2.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Vomit, and Grief

Minor: Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Forced institutionalization