Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Hopeless by Elsie Silver

15 reviews

linnea_tornblom's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, War, Panic attacks/disorders, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual content, Medical trauma, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail

tostita's review against another edition

emotional 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: Sexual content and Alcohol

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and Alcoholism

Minor: Drug abuse

mooncraftbujo's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

2.5

The relationship in this book is SO uncomfortable. I have no issue with age gap relationships but the fact that Beau has known Bailey since she was younger than 18 and he is 13 years older than her is super uncomfortable. The fact that she's a virgin is completely unnecessary and adds nothing to the story other than even more discomfort. 

You can do the whole fake-relationship trope without needing a barely-legal virgin and a 35 year old man as the two parties, especially when it's mentioned numerous times in the book that it's a bit dodgy. Acknowledging its awkwardness doesn't excuse the point that it's completely unnecessary and adds nothing to the story.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Alcohol, and Alcoholism

Minor: Pregnancy

ms_brie3's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-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

4.5

Great banter and relatable characters with a beautiful HEA. Als always, I appreciate the representation Elsie gives us of mental health struggles in relationships and the open-arm acceptance of partners and family.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness

Minor: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, Addiction, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Grief

rachelmginger's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

Minor: Physical abuse

ines_santos13's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Medical trauma, Emotional abuse, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Torture, Abandonment, Sexual content, and Alcoholism

fairytalefootnotes's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring 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: Fire/Fire injury and Sexual content

Minor: Alcoholism

adub345'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: War, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism

readingduckling's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad fast-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

I liked this book and this series in general. I really love Elise Silves writing style an I think I will read other books of her in the futur. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Alcohol and Alcoholism

Minor: War

sdupont's review against another edition

emotional 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

5.0

Start to finish this series has been *chef’s kiss* Elsie Silver can do no wrong! I really enjoyed Beau and Bailey’s story. I just love when fake dating/engagement are never really that fake because at least one of the MCs has real feelings. Bailey and Beau are well matched- she calls him out and keeps him on his toes, and he provides her love and care that she never had had. They are a couple you will root for. Theirs is a bit of a slower build up than some of the other books but it suits them and their story. This book is great for someone looking for an emotional romance with some spice. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Mental illness

Moderate: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Bullying, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: War