Reviews tagging 'Lesbophobia'

Parachutes by Kelly Yang

4 reviews

platypusinrainboots's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Classism, Emotional abuse, Xenophobia, Body shaming, Lesbophobia, Racism, and Gaslighting

Minor: Alcohol

marigoldgem's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring sad 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? No

5.0

*please check tigger warnings before reading* this read was very hard to get through since it dealt with very really and heartbreaking topics but I loved it. Especially the authors note at the end. Also please be gentle with yourself while reading this book, it’s important but not more important than your mental health. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Pedophilia, Stalking, Body shaming, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, Rape, Homophobia, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Classism, Gaslighting, and Grief

rachelcotter1's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Racism

Moderate: Lesbophobia, Adult/minor relationship, and Toxic friendship

amandalorianxo's review against another edition

challenging emotional slow-paced

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

5.0

The cover was initially what brought me here and what kept me going was the storytelling. Yang reveals a plethora of topics in her 476 pages of a novel - including racism, assault, rape, sexuality, coming out, emotional and verbal abuse among others. It was heartbreaking when I found out the personal ties Yang has with Claire & Dani’s story. The struggles and the aftermath were written in a way that felt raw and painful. This would be ideal for a college aged student or a mature upper level high schooler who can handle serious, possibly traumatic themes in this book. The representation and potency of this novel is fully developed in this novel. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Racism, Abandonment, Gaslighting, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Alcohol and Lesbophobia

Minor: Drug abuse