Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

Mad About You by Mhairi McFarlane

7 reviews

beckyremillard's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

3.5

This book is not a romance. Although the description, title, and cover indicate that it’s a romance, it is not. The romance is just barely hidden in there and is such a minor part of the story.

Since I went into this looking for a romance, I’m not really a fan. It was a decent story, but not my cup of tea. If you’re looking for a story about friendship, discovering self and

jerk ex-boyfriends kind of getting what’s coming to them (although John didn’t get enough crap for being so manipulative)

then try this book. Looking for a book with a lot of romance, look elsewhere. 

Seriously, they first kissed at 95%

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Grief, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Bullying

Moderate: Infidelity

braggsy's review

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Infidelity

maggie_andthebooks's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

2.5

This was my first Mhairi McFarlane book and honestly most likely won't be my last. I picked this up as an audiobook randomly through the library so went into it not knowing anything about it. 

If you enjoy fun romcoms with POSITIVE female friendships as well as female empowerment I recommend. There was nothing in particular I loved about the book but also didn't hate it (hence the half way rating). It was a little slow at the start and found myself enjoying it more but not until I was about 50% the way through. 

Overall wasn't a bad book or a great one but still enjoyed it. 

Full review will be on: https://www.instagram.com/maggie_andthebooks/

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Gaslighting, Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

cookmiranda1923's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Classism, Toxic friendship, Cancer, and Death of parent

Minor: Violence and Vomit

aliceloyallaleon's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Infidelity, Grief, Gaslighting, Death of parent, and Bullying

pickldpeppr's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Bullying

alireads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Bullying, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Grief