Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Keeping 13 by Chloe Walsh

109 reviews

ahou13's review against another edition

dark emotional sad

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

tranvnguyen's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

4.0

I so badly wanted to love this book as much as I loved Binding 13.  It was a lot more emotionally charged and I simply was not ready.  It was such a good pace with perfectly timed comedic relief amongst the sad bits.

The ending was just a little lack luster for me.  I get that this is the end of Shannon and Johnny’s story; but I don’t think it teased Joey’s story enough to draw me in.  I am still going to read it, but I’m okay taking a break from this series for a little bit before I start.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment

brittonmc1221's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

kinsportch's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment

Minor: Infidelity and Rape

anna_2809's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Vomit, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Fatphobia and Infidelity

cassiereadsbooks_'s review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• 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: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

jnterhune's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

It is kinda hard to rate these, I wouldn’t say I love them I wouldn’t say I hate them. This second one is better than the first for sure, more plot and less drag. I enjoy reading their story and feel you will hate this if you’ve never been through trauma or a rougher upbringing. I do feel like it does still drag on slightly more than needed tho still but it was better than the first. This one did make me cry and bring out emotion so plus for that. It is a good one to talk about in book club setting and did enjoy and will continue reading the series but i wouldn’t give it a top read for me personally. I do enjoy the culture and learning of the time and country. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

ericapino_'s review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.25

i cried too many times during this book

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, and Alcohol

Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Child death, Death, and Infertility

greenknightemrys's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Minor: Ableism

shelovesabook's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring sad tense 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

It was so great to see how much Shannon had grown since the last book. Some parts may be a little more depressing and hard to read but overall such a great book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent

Moderate: Drug use

Minor: Drug abuse