Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Next of Kin by Hannah Bonam-Young

8 reviews

teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective

• 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

3.5

The story behind how the characters come together is unique and I really liked the concept. The main characters each had their struggles and though that can somehow make things feel forced, it felt natural in how they supported each other and showed their vulnerabilities. I felt the relationship came together naturally. The found family aspect was a nice touch. The writing was accessible, but did lack some depth in places where it was "telling, not showing" I wish there weren't time jumps, I think the gaps left were important ones to fill. I appreciate that the conflict wasn't the typical normally seen in romances. I think dual POV would have also added great depth. It was a heartwarming read that touched on healing, forgiveness and acceptance.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Grief, and Abandonment

Moderate: Addiction, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Death of parent, and Gaslighting

Minor: Ableism, Child abuse, Cursing, Mental illness, Gaslighting, and Classism

callenmecait's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.5

I really loved the storyline to start with. I liked that the catalyst for the story was CPS based and how the trials and tribulations of social work affect people at every level, and how there’s a wide range of outcomes from the “same” approach. The characters were lifelike, realistic, relatable. They made me laugh, cry. I loved the accurate portrayal of being an exhausted parent, and the found family trope, and the romance was very cute. There was one point where I felt it was a little forced, but I chalked that up to me reading it really fast and just not sitting with the story and the characters enough when they were first getting interested in each other. I’m really excited to read more books by her!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Mental illness, and Abandonment

thebruce's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Addiction, Mental illness, and Death of parent

Minor: Pregnancy

tetrootz's review

funny hopeful lighthearted 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? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

maddibleu's review against another edition

funny hopeful medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Addiction, Mental illness, and Death of parent

ambercunningham's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Medical content, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Classism

mels_reading_log's review

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.25

 Such a good romance. Having a hot, tough guy take care of a baby and do housework, really is the sexiest thing ever! I love their story of found family!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Abandonment

headinthepages's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail