Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth

14 reviews

some_random_person_hi's review against another edition

funny lighthearted sad fast-paced

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

4.0

I think I misunderstood the synopsis so I got less from this book than I wanted.

Aideen's problems didn't get solved ;-; (I guess technically there's a start but idk)

Aside from above, overall very funny.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism

Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Bullying, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Racism

ferp's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism

Moderate: Abandonment

gracedunne's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Minor: Homophobia, Racism, and Lesbophobia

willow_tree's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction and Alcoholism

Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

_eleanorgreen8_'s review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.0

I really liked this book because it was set in working class Ireland, a setting which I haven't ever read about before, but the protagonist's life seemed really authentic and not overly-romanticised. it was also a really funny and lighthearted read in many ways because the main character was constantly making jokes as if she was talking to the reader. even though I think this book was supposed to be a romance novel, I felt like the plot didn't really involve much romance until the very end, which made it seem like actually the romance part wasn't really that important. the book also dealt with some big issues that the protagonist faced, and addressed the struggles of growing up poor in Ireland. overall this was an entertaining and unique book with a very likeable protagonist that I would recommend :) 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism

Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, and Sexual content

Minor: Abandonment and Classism

thedisabledreader's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Classism

Minor: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment

danagb's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? Yes

3.5

was a fun lighthearted read, something you can pick up to help get out of a readin slump

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Abandonment

Moderate: Toxic friendship

grace_ocb's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective 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, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Child abuse and Abandonment

kaya_g's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Minor: Bullying, Abortion, and Toxic friendship

thecourtofreading's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Bullying

Moderate: Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

Minor: Homophobia