Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings

17 reviews

takarakeireads's review against another edition

emotional 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

Opal's start in this book is a little cringe and anxiety driven, and the whole lottery plotline is a little silly - but if you just take those things at face value and get into the relationship side of this book I enjoyed it! Sapphic romances have really been a struggle for me recently - I haven't found that I understand why the MCs are truly into each other beyond just a sexual attraction. But I thought the development of Opal and Pepper's relationship more realistic. Both MC's go on a journey of learning to trust each other because of past partner/family dynamics - and to me that felt very authentic. I've I think only read one other (non queer) book by this author but I find that Mazey is really good at writing complex well-rounded characters that have real, relatable struggles to overcome on their journeys to love.

• neurodivergent rep
• forced proximity
• sexual awakening
• grumpy/sunshine
• complex parental dynamics

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Grief

Minor: Ableism and Infidelity

3readingcircus's review against another edition

• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Grief, and Abandonment

Moderate: Alcoholism, Stalking, and Gaslighting

Author-included CWs!

fleur____'s review against another edition

emotional 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, and Grief

Moderate: Addiction, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

Minor: Infidelity

jordanbolker's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

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

2.5

I thought it was cute but this is the best I can give it. I got bored throughout most of the book waiting and waiting to see how this would all play out. There was a lot of disorganization with the plot and random acts by the characters that didn’t seem dramatic or as plot-twisting as I’d hope. Wasn’t the wow factor for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, and Drug abuse

enderrose's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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 is a stunning, LGBTQ+ centered love story that i adored reading :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Stalking, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

i'd 100% reccommend this to anyone who wants a cozy LGBTQ+ love story to read with a nice cup of tea :)

arlaubscher's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

Moderate: Cursing and Emotional abuse

themdash's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Gaslighting

teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted 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

2.5

I felt a lot of dept was missing in this one. There was no background or understanding about what lead to events. The interactions felt odd and out of place. For me, it was an easy, mindless read. I am not sure I will remember it much past that.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Abandonment

Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gaslighting

Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, and Cursing

hannahmichele5's review against another edition

funny hopeful 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? No

5.0

Late Bloomer is a ~blooming~ good read! This sapphic story will plant a smile on your face and make your heart flower. 🌸🩷 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Abandonment

Moderate: Mental illness

lipstickitotheman's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

3.75

It's a nice romance novel! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Infidelity, and Mental illness