Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Wildfire by Hannah Grace

95 reviews

saretta02's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? No

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Vomit, Car accident, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol

yikeskatie_'s review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Sexual content

borgen's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

---

Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism

kay_chan's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

I feel like most of the plot kind of fell apart I should say, there was none for a good 75% of the book) because this book takes place completely outside of Maple Hills and the squad. I think that companionship and group of friends is why I really liked the first book so much more than this one. Russ and Aurora are cute together and have a lot of adulting hurdles to navigate, which makes this book feel at the same time very immature as well as frustrating because you're watching young characters evolve through tough topics. I wish the spice to plot ratio was a little bit better, but the spice was 👀🌶🌶 though a little laughable when these characters are barely 21. Overall, not bad. Hoping that the next book will make take me right back to my love for Maple Hills!

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Toxic relationship

Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism

savvyrosereads's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

Rating: 4.5/5 stars

Russ and Aurora don’t expect to see one another again after a one-night-stand…but then end up counselors at the same summer camp a day later.

I really enjoyed ICEBREAKER but procrastinated reading this one for ages for whatever reason, and I’m so glad I finally got to it! Aurora and Russ’s relationship was SO SWEET and healing, and I loved to watch it unfold. They are truly a perfect match for one another, and I absolutely adored the found family vibes and the extreme closure of the epilogue.

There were a few moments here where the book felt a bit long, but it allowed the relationship to unfold in a really realistic way, which I did appreciate. And a bonus—no third act breakup!!!!! The emotional maturity Russ and Aurora both displayed towards the end of the book was fantastic and it was great to see that much character growth!

Highly recommend, and can’t wait for DAYDREAM!

CW: Emotional abuse/parental neglect; addiction (gambling)

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Emotional abuse, and Abandonment

Moderate: Alcoholism

gracelang_09's review against another edition

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

4.75

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

erleabee's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

2.5

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction and Alcoholism

lucygraham_27's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

rebakesl's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

I liked this book a lot more than the previous book, Icebreaker. I found the characters more relatable and the author did a great job of weaving in both main characters’ backstories. Lots of childhood trauma that was kind of miraculously solved at about 80-85% of the book, which was feel good and happy, but felt unbearably unrealistic at times. The tension and spice was yummy and not over the top. Definitely a book with spice and not a spicy book. Looking forward to book 3 coming out next month! 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Excrement, Vomit, and Gaslighting

Minor: Cursing and Drug use

alicesbookcorner's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.25

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction and Abandonment

Minor: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Alcohol