Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Addicted for Now by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie

31 reviews

amanda_mh's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This book changed EVERYTHING. It pulled all my emotions out caught myself smiling, screaming, and crying. I already feel the main six are more than just characters in a book. Book 3 was a true turning point in my new addiction to this series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Addiction, Cursing, Drug abuse, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

readwthsam's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Sexual content, Vomit, and Emotional abuse

connieshew's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I loved this book so much. The two perspectives of Lily and Lo really add to the story as we are able to delve deeper into their own individual stories, issues and struggles that they face and overcome throughout the book. The dynamic of the 6 main characters are amazing and i love how they all have a bigger role in the story. This is truely a found family series and i loved how they can support and lean on one another throughout the story and events that unfold. I was shocked when I found out who the leak was and I truely feel sorry for them. But I loved the ending of the story and how they were able to make amends and push through even after all the stuff that they had to go through. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Vomit, and Stalking

Moderate: Sexual harassment and Rape

Minor: Abandonment

meeklovestoread's review

emotional funny lighthearted tense 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

4.0

People weren't lying when they said things pick up once you get to the 3rd book. This was definitely better than the first two. There were more things happening plot-wise, there was more at stake, and alot more development and closeness of the characters' relationships.

I adored Loren's development from overcoming his addiciton as well as seeing his struggle to maintain his sobriety as well. And I love love love how he ADORES Lily and ultimately just wants the best for her. He was actually being the boyfriend that Lily deserves.

I also admire that we really got to see Lily struggle to get better. I've been rooting for her and felt sympathy for her since book 1. I can't wait to see her get better!

Again! Loved Rose and Conner (not that big of a fan of them individually, but they just work as a couple). I can't wait to read their book.

I really felt the friendship between the characters in this book and am gradually seeing the formation of "the core six". I also enjoyed them diving into their parental relationships as well. I can't wait to connect with the characters as much as everyone else does.

One thing that did aggravate me and something that I will never get over is Ryke and Daisy. They know how inappropriate their relationship is and yet the authors are gonna pursue them anyways. I just can't get behind it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Addiction

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Alcoholism

Minor: Child abuse, Bullying, and Cursing

sydspaperbacks's review

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Eating disorder, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcoholism

agnesbebon's review

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

3.0

These are crazy I love them

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Rape, Sexual harassment, Violence, Addiction, Sexual content, Abortion, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Abandonment

maja536372728's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

its been a long time since a book made me want to just sit and stare at the wall
damn

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Child abuse and Emotional abuse

ecravens's review

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Medical content, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Body shaming, Bullying, Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Alcohol, Cursing, Drug abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

goodbooksandtastytea's review against another edition

I want to give this book the worst rating in the world, and also five infinite stars.

The character development that
Johnathan 
Loren
Lily
Rose
Gave us was amazing.

However these books NEED FUCKING TRIGGER WARNINGS.
I’m not the kind of person who thinks the world should be coddled, however the topics in these books, and this one ESPECIALLY made me sick to my stomach.

They hurt to read, and made me physically sick. My heart hurt.

I can commend the writers for the way they depict the events. I can even applaud them for finally improving their writing enough that they illicit these emotions from readers.
But the topics in this book are  heavy as hell.
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That’s all…

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Sexual assault, Addiction, Sexual harassment, Bullying, and Emotional abuse

Conversion therapy Neglect

ruthhmarieereads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Stalking