Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

The First Time She Drowned by Kerry Kletter

6 reviews

reneebeaubien's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-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

5.0

Wow. This book was heartbreaking, compelling, and hauntingly beautiful. It was a page-turner that I could not put down as I connected so deeply with Cassie and desperately wanted to see her heal. This book is such a vivid and incredible exploration of mental health and how important it is to confront your past so that you can move on with your future. I loved the symbolism in this book, such as the many different meanings of water and the broken cactus in Zoey and Cassie's dorm room. This book also made me think about just how important it is to be kind to everyone because you absolutely never know what their past is like. Without a doubt this is a five star read, and I highly recommend it. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

kaadee's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

Geez, where do I begin. I remember reading this book in 8th grade but I didn’t finish it. It has been on my mind every since then and I decided to pick it up two days ago. It took me two days to finish, which is pretty quick (although it is a YA book) I really related to Cassie in the sense of not knowing my place in the world or feeling trapped by my feelings.
I love the way the author describes things, it makes me feel really seen. I’m glad I saved reading this book  all the way through now that I’m older because I just  relate much more. I would recommend to friends and I’m definitely gonna buy my own personal copy :)

Note: I’m making this a 5 star because I can’t stop thinking about it months later!!!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Sexual assault, Suicide, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship

paigeconnelly's review

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Minor: Suicide

toric90's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Mental illness, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

ellaandcoffee's review

emotional sad slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization and Mental illness

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Self harm

gracecleo's review

challenging emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Incest, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Forced institutionalization