Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Afterlove by Tanya Byrne

2 reviews

frantically's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The love story in this was absolutely adorable but the paranormal element fell flat for me, I wish it had been more developed.

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luciajen's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The fact that lesbian is a word used throughout this book is so heartwarming. And the fact that lesbian is also used to promote this book, it is so very inspiring. It gives lesbians, especially brown lesbians, a chance to look at themselves as main characters that are so loveable. These characters while they end up dead, do end up having a happy ending which can be somewhat unseen in media when it comes to lesbians. They have happy endings that are relevant and appropriate for their situation. This book made me feel loved, sad, and seen. 

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