Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher

117 reviews

boowa22's review against another edition

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

3.75

I immediately fell in love with the titular characters and their inner circles. Everyone is complex yet lovable, and the reader is empathetic to their individual struggles. My only critiques would be that the world building lacks some necessary details and the B-plot (especially towards the final act) is a bit predictable. Though it is set in the medieval period, there’s some modern social elements added to make the book more digestible to YA romance readers. I do not mind these changes, but I wished they had been outlined more clearly as it sets the stakes for the characters’ relationships and ambitions. Overall, though, this is a fairly lighthearted, fun read.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, War, and Injury/Injury detail

lisamsalgado's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny hopeful inspiring 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: Alcoholism

Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, Violence, Death of parent, Outing, Toxic friendship, and War

Minor: Classism

callidoralblack's review

adventurous emotional lighthearted

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Alcoholism, Death, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail

oliviasquillfeather's review against another edition

dark funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.25

A very pleasant and heartfelt read, got through the book quite fast—couldn't put it down! There were a handful of chapters that I found a bit difficult to get through but the earlier chapters I enjoyed immensely. From time to time, I did want to whack Arthur with a wet piece of bread or I was found practically screaming at Gwen in my mind, but the best part was seeing their progression as I ate through each chapter. I will say my favorite character was the cat, Lucifer :)

The ending wasn't what I was expecting but it was a welcome one, a very sweet read and full of romance and very much Gwen & Art not in love. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Vomit, and Death of parent

Minor: Homophobia and Lesbophobia

emdowd's review against another edition

funny 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Gore, Violence, and Blood

gaelicpearl's review

emotional funny lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Death of parent

blewballoon's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny 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

4.25

I wasn't super into this book at first. I found Arthur annoying, and I think part of that was the narrator for his chapters in the audiobook. I was hoping he might go through some character development and I'd like him more, which happened so gradually I didn't even realize it was happening until I was practically crying for him. The book in general has a bit of a slow start and it took me a while to get invested in the characters and get a sense of where the plot was going. The end kind of rushed at me and I found it hard to put down in the last 70%. There is a pretty big tonal shift after that point as well, I didn't expect it to go as dark as it did. I kind of wish this had stayed a bit more lighthearted.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Blood, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Vomit, and Alcohol

Minor: Child abuse and Suicidal thoughts

nikenacs's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Sexism, Blood, Vomit, and Alcohol

raptorq's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Blood, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Alcoholism, Gore, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, and Outing

sxndaze's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

witty and romantic! the first third was a bit slow but the plot and romance kicked in and made it a page turner in the end. a lovely queer historical romance.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Homophobia, Vomit, and Death of parent

Minor: Sexism and Grief