Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez

103 reviews

cadinth's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

I resonated a lot with the cultural aspect of familial ties and relationships and definitely found myself crying. It’s a bittersweet ending with a lot of growth for many if not all of the characters. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Gun violence

Minor: Rape

tangerinecutie'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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Rape, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment

jraley_writes's review against another edition

sad medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Self harm, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, and Classism

Minor: Rape and Abortion

jeanaquinlan's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

I loveeeed this book. It’s one I wish I had read when I was younger. Sánchez tackles the topic of losing a loved one as a teenager beautifully, and I loved the themes of mental health, generational trauma, connecting to one’s culture and empathizing with the struggles of those who have come before. The main character is so lovable and easy to root for. I can’t wait to watch the film adaptation!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Grief

Moderate: Suicide attempt

Minor: Sexual assault, Violence, Abortion, and Pregnancy

litbrett's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy

bookrecsondeck's review

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death and Death

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Cursing, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Rape and Pregnancy

themadbloodstone's review against another edition

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? Yes

5.0

My therapist gave me this book to read because I would find it relatable, and I did, as a Hispanic kid who couldn’t be the perfect Puerto Rican their family wanted them to be. I cried towards the end of this book and felt hopeful. 
The author wrote Julia and her family so authentically, it felt like I was her and the Reyes family was my family. I can definitely see this being a classic in the future that the next generation will read in schools and find growth and love in.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Child abuse and Suicide attempt

Minor: Gun violence

that_person_logan's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense

• 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? It's complicated

4.5

I think this is a wonderful book that should be required reading in high schools across the world.
It’s raw, it’s beautifully written, and above all it is real. Nothing is glossed over and it makes for a very emotional and compelling read. 
Highly Recommend but please do your research on potential content warnings before deciding to read it!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy

Minor: Sexual content and Deportation

melist6's review

challenging emotional sad medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Mental illness, Rape, and Self harm

Minor: Homophobia, Racism, Sexual assault, Abortion, and Sexual harassment

amandaladd3's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Homophobia and Rape