Reviews tagging 'Drug use'

Without Merit by Colleen Hoover

31 reviews

teawitchontravel's review against another edition

0.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Biphobia, Cancer, Chronic illness, Drug use, Homophobia, Infidelity, Grief, and Alcohol

Minor: Sexual assault, Outing, and Sexual harassment

laffi's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

0.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Cancer, Chronic illness, Drug use, Gore, Infidelity, Rape, Self harm, Terminal illness, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, and Alcohol

Minor: Sexual assault, Outing, and Sexual harassment

katie_23's review against another edition

challenging dark funny medium-paced

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

this book SUCKS..istg first the incest then the plot twists being so…predictable. i could tell the ending from a mile away. sorry i give this a zero.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use and Incest

kotashomelibrary's review

adventurous emotional funny mysterious 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Alcohol

Minor: Incest, Infidelity, Grief, Car accident, and Gaslighting

lcintron10's review

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

1.0

After listening to the book I wasn’t moved by the book. The end sucked and there was no trigger warning.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Suicide attempt

daydaybookbay's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

I had a tough time relating to Merit since I was on the outside looking in. This wasn't a twisty book, but when all the secrets were revealed, I had to finish reading. I would be interested in more YA novels by CoHo.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Vomit, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Bullying, Cancer, Drug use, Incest, Car accident, and Outing

Minor: Child death and Death

karifaye's review

hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Cancer, Drug use, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Suicide attempt

viktoriadoyle's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective tense 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? Yes

4.0

 
The characters in this book are captivating and leave you constantly pondering their personalities and true identities. Each character harbors secrets that come as shocking revelations. What sets this family apart is their unique dynamic, as imperfect individuals grappling with their own hidden struggles. One aspect I particularly appreciate is how the author provides resolutions for each character's problems, delving into their complexities throughout the story. It's refreshing to see these issues being openly addressed and discussed. For instance, the exploration of Merit's suicidal attempt and her initial denial of being depressed was thought-provoking. As the story progresses, her journey towards healing is portrayed through Luck's list and her realization that everyone is striving to overcome challenges, while emphasizing that there is no shame in being depressed. Sagan's maturity is another highlight, as he navigates Merit's complex personality with patience and encourages her to love herself before pursuing their unspoken connection. This book is truly remarkable, leaving readers with lingering thoughts long after they finish reading. The intensity at the beginning gradually eases towards a satisfying resolution, which is a testament to the author's skillful storytelling. I wholeheartedly recommend this book, although it's important to note that there are trigger warnings associated with it. It offers profound insights into various life issues and prompts honest contemplation.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt

Moderate: Animal death, Drug use, Infidelity, Grief, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Body shaming

spkysi's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Cancer, Drug use, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol

carolineee_86's review against another edition

reflective sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol