Reviews tagging 'Racism'

The Stand-In by Lily Chu

60 reviews

tardislibrary's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

5.0

 Brilliant. Great story, fantastic narrator, kept my interest the entire time. And some BANTER Yasssss 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual harassment and Racism

finnickdeservedbetter's review

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense 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

4.0

For readers who like:

• celebrity romance
• fake identity
• dislike to lovers
• biracial (asian/white) MC
• first gen Canadian MC

The book was like a breathe of fresh air. I was kinda putting it off in favour of other books but I wish I hadn't. The characters are ao well-rounded and dimensional. They had flaws of course but I could relate to each one and honestly, see myself being friends with any of them.

This touched on a few big topics (like identity- being biracial and the child of an immigrant, mental health, and sexual harrassment to name a few) but all in a very accessible and approachable way. 

The only reason I didn't give it 5☆ is the unnecessary (isn't it always?)

third act breakup paired with miscommunication 🤢

. 

Other than that tho, I really enjoyed this book and got through it all in one sitting. This is my first book by Lily Chu but it definitely won't be my last.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia, Mental illness, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Xenophobia

Minor: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Child abuse

btwnprintedpgs's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective 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: Racism and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Fatphobia and Alcohol

Minor: Cancer and Death of parent

_alyssar_'s review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Mental illness, Dementia, and Chronic illness

Moderate: Cursing, Sexual harassment, and Alcohol

Minor: Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, Terminal illness, Xenophobia, Cancer, and Death of parent

mariyah_reads's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment and Dementia

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness

Minor: Racism

emfass's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.5

Philippa Soo is DELIGHTFUL as the narrator. Lily Chu's writing is so entertaining, fresh, invigorating, and just so so good. The dialogue sparkles.

This was a closed-door romance which I usually do not go in for (personal preference only, happy for those that like it/don't mind it!), but the writing was so freaking great.

I had some issues with parts of the plot

(how one-dimensional the sexually harassing boss was, the mother leaving her daughter in another country and never ever begin in touch, I mean UGH)

, but overall really enjoyed this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Abandonment, and Dementia

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Mental illness, Racism, and Death of parent

Minor: Death of parent and Miscarriage

aqtbenz's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia, Sexual harassment, and Mental illness

Minor: Cancer, Death of parent, and Racism

d_dubzz's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-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

4.0

This book was SO cute!

The plot of this book is very fun and it’s more than just a romance story which I loved! The characters are all likeable and the romantic plot line felt natural wasn’t rushed. The other platonic relationships felt very refreshing and heartwarming and the conversations about culture and race and experiencing prejudice were well done and it didn’t take away from the the lighter themes of the book!

Philips Soo was a great narrator and would absolutely recommend for Audible Users looking for a new romance to read! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Sexual harassment

tea_rea's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Racism, Dementia, and Mental illness

Moderate: Sexism, Death of parent, Grief, and Classism

Minor: Miscarriage, Cancer, Terminal illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Child death, and Pregnancy

daniellekat's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

4.0

It has been a long time since I last stayed up all night reading, but this was worth it. I was in desperate need of something light and fluffy and this did the trick. The writing is simple but smooth, and the plot was realistic. The author did a good job of creating believable motivations for the characters. The ending was meh, the

long lost sister

plot line was a little weak and silly for me. I loved the way she wrote about Toronto though, enough specifics that had me and I'm sure other locals smiling, but non-local readers won't be drowning in details. Overall, I found it to be little on the long side but a solid PG romance.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Mental illness, Dementia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent, and Classism

Minor: Alcohol and Cancer