Reviews tagging 'Drug abuse'

Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala

173 reviews

modernhobbitvibes's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

2.75

Low-balled the score because this woman WOULD NOT STOP TALKING TO THE COPS and it drove me up the wall. Know your rights, people!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Murder

Moderate: Addiction, Body shaming, Drug abuse, and Racism

Minor: Domestic abuse, Medical content, Car accident, Death of parent, and Deportation

eliselerario's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

Whodunnit with food!!!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Body shaming, Death, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

redvelveting's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

Light, fun little read (especially given that it is a murder mystery) with references to Filipino culture (specifically that of a Filipino American) that I could relate to. I do have to mention, however, that the writing felt juvenile and fanfic-like. It’s a little corny, but overall was entertaining enough that I’d read the next book (not top of the to-read list, but still on there).

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Murder, and Gaslighting

Minor: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Violence, Grief, Lesbophobia, and Injury/Injury detail

churrocaitie's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What a cozy, wholesome story of the importance of family and community - with a zest of murder mystery! Such a great and fun read, I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Most the time I prefer to read books that allow me to enjoy the characters and wonder “what happens next” and this book gave me all that and more. And I absolutely adore how much “love” that Mia Manansala writes into her stories with the use of food. Food is a way of culture and care in many cultures, and Manansala used it beautifully in this story. I loved every second of it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Toxic relationship, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Bullying

garbage_mcsmutly's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.25

Good whodunit book overall but kind of a predictable "who"

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Cursing, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, and Colonisation

thenextbookdilemma's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious 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: Death

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Drug abuse and Deportation

stacy_reads's review against another edition

funny mysterious relaxing 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? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Violence, and Murder

Minor: Body shaming, Drug abuse, and Fatphobia

bbybelcheez's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

The writing is simplistic in a way that it’s easy to understand but also slightly lacking. However, the vivid descriptions of different foods and drinks definitely leave your mouth watering and wishing it could taste the dishes mentioned. 

As a Filipina away from home, this book is a great reminder to cherish your loved ones despite their own personal flaws and to stand by your family no matter what, blood or found. It’s definitely a fun read, but not something I would take too seriously. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Murder

alyvia_jeane's review against another edition

funny mysterious sad fast-paced

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

4.0

I perfect introduction into cozy mysteries. 💕

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Murder

Moderate: Drug abuse and Blood

Minor: Drug use, Grief, Lesbophobia, and Toxic friendship

sicilyjoy's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Death of parent, and Colonisation