Reviews tagging 'Gun violence'

Can't Take That Away by Steven Salvatore

3 reviews

nonidude's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.25

This just wasn't totally my jamz... too many pop culture references... too predictable (but also not a good predictable imo).

The gender queer story line was done well I thought, but overall the story was just a liiittle too cheesy with a too prettily put together happy ending.

Fave parts: grandma storyline and side characters (hot take? cris and carey are a bad combo that won't last; the author should've stuck with carey and joey.

It was a fine, fast read, but I don't need to own it and would rarely recommend it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Gun violence, Blood, and Vomit

the_true_monroe's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Homophobia, Transphobia, Violence, and Dementia

Moderate: Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, and Outing

Minor: Gun violence and Racism

kp_writ's review against another edition

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, and Dementia

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Gun violence, and Car accident