Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

63 reviews

blackfaefables's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-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

5.0

This book was everything I needed and more. it is so emotionally intelligent. I love Shane and Eva's journey and how they help each other find their way. 

it also has the perfect will they won't they with some plot points I didn't expect. 

I would definitely read it again. the pacing is a bit on the slower side but the beautiful writing makes me want to stay in the novel even longer! you will not regret reading this.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Drug abuse, Self harm, Forced institutionalization, Blood, and Death of parent

liblibby's review

emotional lighthearted tense 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

5.0

Tia Williams is a master at incorporating the reality of the traumas of our life and showing the way that we can fit love and wholeness into our lives as well. 

Eva and Shane fell into a tumultuous and acute love affair when they were severely traumatized teenagers. When they meet up again as adults they’re faced with the question of whether or not they are capable of having a functioning live as healed grown ups. This is a powerful conversation. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Alcoholism and Child death

ainaruizdegauna's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

When I started this book fir my book club, I didn't expect to get so attached to the characters and to cry so hard at some points of the book. But here we are. Brilliant book. You should read it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Alcohol

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Racism, Self harm, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Body shaming, Cursing, Misogyny, and Car accident

maireadryan's review

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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? Yes

3.75

I had complicated feelings about this book. I thought Tia Williams did an incredible job portraying pain and what it’s like to live with a disability, addiction, recovery, depression, self harm, and the toll of poverty on a person. I enjoyed seeing Eva and Shane’s growth throughout the story and their deep connection felt palpable. However, the side characters were all so extreme in their personalities that they seemed more like caricatures of people rather than supporting characters with substance. Additionally, the languages and pop culture references really date the story and things like the use of social media (twitter, instagram, etc) seem exaggerated. Every time it was mentioned it took me out of the story. I wish we got more of a conclusive ending and saw more of Shane and Eva as an adult couple. The ending left me dissatisfied and wanting more. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Classism

alfalky's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction and Self harm

Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

dangselena's review

emotional hopeful reflective 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

5.0

Absolutely love this author. The timeline and narrator jumping never felt confusing at ALL. It just made the story more vibrant and detailed. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

trademark's review

dark emotional hopeful

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

LOOOOVED the chronic illness rep, it slayed so hard. The whole cast of characters being so unique and distinct is just one of the beautiful parts of this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, Sexual content, Blood, Vomit, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Gun violence and Forced institutionalization

tamyaslibrary's review

dark emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Chronic illness, Gun violence, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol

kitcat_reads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, and Self harm

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Blood

foxmulders's review

dark funny reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

well written but didnt live up to the hype imo. the first half is really good, but i felt like the last half didnt sell me on the romance. it starts off beautiful and then feels like a rushed modge podge of black twitter references? which is fine but disappointing after how solid the beginning is. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Self harm, and Abandonment

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Forced institutionalization, and Injury/Injury detail