Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

破晓 by Stephenie Meyer

101 reviews

arbitrary_convenience's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

2.5

I’m surprised it was sooo much better than the movie. I think the main reason is that the characters are t as flat—at least not the Cullens. It’s nice to have some more focus and backstory on them and their motivations. Can’t say Bella is any better than the movie. If anything Jacob is worse, but I’ll have to see if he gets better in the coming books. 

The writing was pretty bad. It was hard to follow the development at times, but the worst part was how repetitive it was. How many times can you reiterate on how beautiful or awkward someone is without adding any additional information? I got irritated. Side note, I think it’s fair to say the author has a thing for blondes. 

That said, it was a fun, brainless book and that’s what I wanted out of it. I’m trying to put myself in the shoes of my 14-year-old self to see if it would be better then, but I think she was even more of a snob than I am now. 

Obligatory note on Edward being a controlling creep. For anyone considering whether or not this is okay behavior or “hot”, nope it’s not. Run. His casual age difference mentions are classic groomer stuff. And his disregard for her autonomy is a major red flag. I don’t care if it’s fantasy, it’s not okay and it shouldn’t be normalized. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, and Blood

tiaroseshang's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

pbraue13's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.5

the .5 in my 2.5 score is for Bella's choice to wear a khaki skirt

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Murder, and Gaslighting

drachendingsi's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship

add_a_little_spook's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious 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? It's complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

bexsur's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction, Death, Gore, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Stalking

stindex's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Blood, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Medical content, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

quinna_corinne's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.25

Better than the movie. Not amazing, but fun.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Stalking

elodiethefangirl's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Stalking

trinloyd's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.0

I reread this for the first time as an adult, having only read it one other time as a 12 year old. It was fun rereading it as an adult, and doing it as a buddy read as well, but yikes this book is problematic. Red flags everywhere, Bella is so unlikable and annoying, and the writing can be so over-descriptive that it honestly takes you out of the story. As a reread/buddy read, it was enjoyable, but I think we can all agree that Twilight is definitely nothing to write home about. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt

Minor: Forced institutionalization