Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Are We All Lemmings and Snowflakes? by Holly Bourne

12 reviews

owls_rainbow's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Self harm

myaaaaaa's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

4.5

That was amazing! I did not expect to enjoy it that much and I don’t think it would be that deep! I  got attached to all the characters and I think the whole idea and the setting and stuff were so interesting and I also loved the authors writing style so would love to read some more from her. Over all it was an amazing book!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Drug use, Addiction, and Child abuse

kayleejanes's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Addiction, Sexual content, Self harm, and Suicide attempt

kerry123's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Child abuse, and Mental illness

lucy33's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Child abuse, and Bullying

reasalic's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Mental illness

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

books_and_fairy_lights's review

emotional hopeful informative 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

3.5

Very honest book. It's hopeful, but realistic. It depicts mental illness(es), mental states, in a way that someone who know those feelings will read themselves every page of the book, and someone who doesn't will get to feel understanding and compassion. This book makes you want to hug people, tell them that it's okay, that they should be kinder and more compassionate with themselves. It's also full of triggers - so readers should be advised and some people might find this book more distressing than helpful. Still a good read, and important, but if one feels okay and ready.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement and Mental illness

Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts

laurynjane's review

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Addiction and Drug abuse

Minor: Sexual assault and Child abuse

memorable's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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

Holly Bourne’s books are different and I wish I’d have discovered them earlier when I was younger. I love how her books don’t just focus on romantic relationships, but on characters and friendships. Even though I part of me really wants to know what happens to Olive and Lewis ;)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Minor: Addiction, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts

Therapy

_booktails_'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
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Drug abuse