Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

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

5 reviews

mromie's review against another edition

challenging dark 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Death, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Grief, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, and Homophobia

sweetmusic22's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

There is so much about this book that I want to talk about. The main thing is that I LOVE that it shows authentic and complicated family relationships. As someone currently in recovery from family dysfunction and has also dealt with grief and as someone who is also Latina, it is so moving to read a book like this. There was so much about this book that reminded me of myself and my siblings. It is a tough read, but a powerful one at that. It is quite an emotional journey reading this book. 

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter is for anybody who has dealt with complicated family members and grief. If you are in the right head-space to read it, I strongly suggest it. However, if you are not in the right mind to read something like this, I'd skip it! Other than that, this is one of those books that I am never going to forget. I haven't read a book that has touched a nerve in me since The Perks of Being A Wallflower. 10/10 would recommend again and again! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, Violence, Death, Child death, and Mental illness

Moderate: Pregnancy and Homophobia

Minor: Physical abuse and Child abuse

ksuazo94's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Car accident, Death, Emotional abuse, and Transphobia

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage

carmenvillaman's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Self harm, Incest, and Gaslighting

lyd41's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

0.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Homophobia, Child abuse, Alcohol, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexism, and Body shaming

Moderate: Rape, Violence, Self harm, Racism, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Mental illness, Gun violence, Gaslighting, Eating disorder, Drug use, and Cursing

Minor: Adult/minor relationship