Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

The Switch by Beth O'Leary

50 reviews

nottooscarythanks's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, Grief, and Panic attacks/disorders

monicafaith4's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.25

Beth O’Leary knows how to write female characters! In other hands I probably would have hated Leena because it’s so easy to take motivated woman characters and make them neurotic and cold. Instead, O’Leary writes characters who are relatable and multidimensional. And Grandma? A TREASURE. What a lovely read!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Cancer, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Vomit

molly_appleby's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad slow-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Cancer, and Death

Minor: Mental illness, Domestic abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders

ajourneythroughpages's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted slow-paced

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

2.5

I was quite disappointed by this book, as I loved The Flatshare. The whole premise was unbelievable from the go - two months paid leave for one panic attack? Unlikely. The story was too slow, no actual plot, a lot of significant things for the characters happened off page, there were no real stakes and every little thing got resolved far too easily. I didn't feel like I really knew or connected with the characters. That being said, it was an easy read for a few days, with some enjoyable story points. Overall I do feel that this was a bit of a hit-and-miss. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Cancer, Death, Deadnaming, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Gaslighting, Misogyny, and Terminal illness

c_totume's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Cancer, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, and Grief

joppiereading'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? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

A lovely, really well-paced romance that pulls off a convincing enemies to lovers trope without toxicity, includes love at all ages, and has a lovable and rich cast of characters.  It also depicts a broken family following tragedy, including how several family members struggle to heal from it. In the end, it’s a heartwarming read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Medical content, Chronic illness, Medical trauma, Infidelity, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Cancer, Toxic relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders

pageswithamber's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

Moderate: Death, Child death, and Cancer

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness

agirlnamedellie's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

Beth O'Leary's books are fast becoming my comfort reads. Didn't enjoy this as much as the Flatshare but it was a lovely heartwarming read. The characters were charming and packed a punch too. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Grief, Death, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Pregnancy

krisrow's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Cancer

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse

bien's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Cancer

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Domestic abuse