Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Binding 13 - Alternative Cover by Chloe Walsh

8 reviews

a_libra_library's review against another edition

dark emotional funny tense slow-paced

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

4.75

This story was so much more than "a rugby romance". If you're looking for a tough stuff young adult story, this is it. There is a love story but it's very much B-plot. 
Shannon and Johnny do not have a happy ending at the end of this book.

Heavy Triggers for:
Child abuse
Abusive family dynamics 
eating disorders 
Abandonment
Bullying 
Social pressure
Anxiety 
Alcoholism 

Please read with care and caution.  

After years of bullying Shannon Lynch is finally getting a new start at Tommen High School. She'll be with friends she hasn't seen in years and it gives her a few hours day away from her abusive home life. Everything is going great her first day. That is until and unportioned accident on the rugby field and throws her in the path of Tommens golden boy. 

Johnny Kavaugh is a rugby god to his peers but is hiding a secret that could lead to the end of his career before it's even began. He's injured, badly. After an outburst on the field he's crosses paths with Shannon, like the river, and he's completely gone for. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Eating disorder, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Bullying, Addiction, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Vomit

simone01's review against another edition

emotional funny informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Bullying

rosereadsalot's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Miscarriage, Abandonment, Addiction, Bullying, Mental illness, Medical content, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Blood, Child abuse, Drug use, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Violence, Domestic abuse, Torture, Sexual content, and Vomit

pageafter_paige's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

There are no words to describe how much I loved this book. Such a slow burn that depicts high school love so sweetly.
Both characters have strengths and weaknesses that balance each other out and had me rooting for them the whole time. Not only did I love Shannon, like the river, and Johnny, but I enjoyed all the size characters too! Gibsie, Joey, Claire, even Lizzie proved to be lovable. I was initially intimidated by the page count and find size but I found myself able to fly through chunks when I made sure to dedicate time! Overall such a cute high school sports romance I will certainly be continuing!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Alcoholism, Bullying, Classism, Cursing, Physical abuse, Rape, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Misogyny, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Addiction, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Grief

serena_hien's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, Violence, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Blood, and Mental illness

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Miscarriage, Transphobia, and Pregnancy

Minor: Drug use, Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment, Infidelity, Medical content, and Homophobia

talia_x's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness

lacey_jalyn's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

This book was HARD to get through. It was pretty dark and gritty and you kind of just want to shake the main characters a bit. The characters are immature and could've made better choices, but they're children so it's understandable. That doesn't mean I didn't ADORE these characters, because I did. All of them. I am rooting for all of them to have a happily ever after and figure their stuff out. The romance... was amazing. There was insta-attraction, but the love story took a while to develop, which I liked. Neither one of them really wanted anything and tried to fight against their attraction, but we know that never works. I hated the ending, but was glad that the big secret was finally out and I'm hoping for a HEA in book 2. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Violence, Mental illness, and Physical abuse

noellareads's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Vomit, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Medical content, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts