Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Dear Love, I Hate You by Eliah Greenwood

8 reviews

andellabella's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective sad

2.75

Idk how to feel there’s topics that are really big and heavy that just get brushed up.
 But I love the premise.
I just didn’t like how it felt like a YA and 30% in the book they have sex I was astonished.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

idekfeebs's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug use, Rape, Suicide, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

tea_rea's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful tense slow-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, and Alcohol

sabinehunter's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

steffandbooks's review against another edition

emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

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

4.25

I admit, I was disappointed at first when I realized it’s a high school romance. I’m too old to enjoy high school romances, but I am glad I finished it after all. It was a sweet romance with a lot of heartbreak. Definitely check trigger warnings before picking this up though.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Death of parent

aelin4's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, and Physical abuse

curicastic's review against another edition

emotional 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? It's complicated

4.0

PLEASE HEED THE WARNINGS READING THIS BOOK.

Well, well, well. Would you look at that. I was not expecting to like this book AT ALL. 
I feel like a say that a lot but... ya know. It's high-school based, I usually don't do those but the premise was tempting enough (And booktook made me do it)

That being said, it did not read as a High School book. Well, not all the time at least. There was some cliches and high school drama but the banter and the conection between the main couple more than made up for that. 

The whole confessions/letters trope is something I really enjoy, honestly. It was well played, I loved how it came to be and it was super organic, in my opinion. 

Xavier is a lovely character. I wanted to hit him in the face for a while, but he redeemed himself. I loved his depth. Plus, he's hot. Come on. I liked his intensity and the way he cared, his backstory made me cringe in simpathy more than a few times. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HOW THE TITLE CAME TO BE, I THINK IT WAS PERFECT. PERFECT. (spoiler) I was so so so so disappointed with Xavier for not doing something when he saw Logan roofie Aveena. That sucked. He only came forward when Alex took a leap of conscience. WHat the fuck, Xavier? 

Aveena (What a weird name lol) is also a lovely counterpart. I resonated with her in a lot of things. Her backstory was tragic and I liked how she turned out to be because of it, it didn't feel forced. Her family issues were mostly organic and believable. 

The second part of the book took me a little by surprise, but it was good. I felt like they kept hitting a wall and it frustrated me but the interactions in the middle were worth it. (and the smut hehe) 

(spoilers) I was... dissappointed? That Xavier's father knew. That felt a tad too forced but I am sure there are real assholes who have done worse. And the whole scene with Logan and Axel... jesus fucking christ. I shuddered .
PS: The epilogue was so cute I died. I want to read Dia and Finn's story so bad. I think it might be interesting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Drug use, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent

abbbymyles's review against another edition

dark emotional funny tense fast-paced

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

3.5

this would’ve been a 4 star if it weren’t for the final 30% of the book. I was so intrigued off the bat and couldn’t put the book down, until about 70% of the way through.

such good use of childhood friends to enemies to lovers & anonymity/letter writing tropes

I definitely think this book should be advertised as New Adult, not Young Adult, and would be more believable if set on a university campus. The characters, their lifestyle, their development, and the plot did not line up with high school aged characters. It made it feel disconnected and unrealistic.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Death of parent

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Infidelity

this would’ve been a 4 star if it weren’t for the final 30% of the book. I was so intrigued off the bat and couldn’t put the book down, until about 70% of the way through. such good use of childhood friends to enemies to lovers & anonymity/letter writing tropes I definitely think this book should be advertised as New Adult, not Young Adult, and would be more believable if set on a university campus. The characters, their lifestyle, their development, and the plot did not line up with high school aged characters. It made it feel disconnected and unrealistic.