Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

Darius the Great Deserves Better by Adib Khorram

16 reviews

1quillb's review against another edition

emotional 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? Yes

4.5

This is so much better than the first book. Darius is such a relatable character, as is what he goes through in this book. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, and Mental illness

Minor: Body shaming, Death, Transphobia, and Grief

decklededgess's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.0

trigger warnings: depression, suicide mention, homophobia, racism, bullying, transphobia mention, body dysmorphia, fat shaming, sexual content mention, refugee mention, death of family member, cancer mention, grief

I didnt expect the second book to hit has hard as the first one did but here I am driving to work crying over the last few chapters. 

Such an incredible duology and a strong follow up to a stunning first book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, and Grief

Moderate: Body shaming, Cancer, Death, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Islamophobia, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Sexual content and Transphobia

q17's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective slow-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

While some the best gay representation I've seen, I found the pace of the book a bit slow and the plot difficult to summarise.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Homophobia

Moderate: Body shaming, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Minor: Mental illness and Racial slurs

vcaister's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content

Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Islamophobia

kie'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? Yes

5.0

takes on being a gay teen of color, exploring sexuality, bullying, racism, homophobia, and so much more.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Homophobia, and Racism

chelsearowan's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Homophobia, and Mental illness

Minor: Racism, Sexual content, and Grief