milamoo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
2.5
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, and Child abuse
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Domestic abuse
aleclghtwood's review against another edition
- 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
1.0
Spoiler
sees that Cindy is a victim, he tells that "it's not his place to intervene"??? WHAT THE FUCK??? It felt so ooc after everything his mother and him went through.Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Rape, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, Blood, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Stalking, and Terminal illness
Minor: Grief
boundt0please's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Cancer, Terminal illness, and Physical abuse
vj_thompson's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Sexual violence, Cursing, Misogyny, Rape, Domestic abuse, and Sexism
Moderate: Violence, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
Minor: Cancer, Terminal illness, Drug use, Bullying, Mental illness, and Blood
emilyfrenchie's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content, Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Violence, Emotional abuse, and Alcohol
lilyyyy_b's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Cursing, Alcohol, Child abuse, Sexism, Blood, Bullying, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Body horror, Grief, Medical content, and Rape
Spoiler
one character (Hannah) was raped and doesnt like drinking in public as doesnt trust she wont get raped again. the other main character (Garrett) looks after her drinks to make sure shes ok. she went to therapy afterwards, also sees someone who testified against her saying shed given consent.ashs8a's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
Moderate: Rape
m3lina_777's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
‘She’s so tiny and he’s so big’ trope runs this book along with the ‘she’s not like the other girls’. Misogynistic from both ends and just so fucking cringey
Here are some excerpts that stood out to me (not in a good way):
"girls who bat their eyelashes and thrust their boobs out to get attention."
"If only the rest of the female population was as smart as I am"
"Woman aren't supposed to think. Thats why your brains are smaller. Science Proves it."
and possibly the most painful one "Big penises and small penises and penis-shaped penises"
Also this may be a small spoiler (it’s revealed in the third chapter) but rape is one of the main focal points of the book and not in a good, educational, preventative type of way… a very using trauma as a plot point with little resolution or realism to victims type of way.. I didn’t find it super triggering because most of it is pretty broad but if you went through a similar situation it very easily could be triggering. Stay safe <33
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Alcohol
Minor: Rape
lilimaibrisson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, and Domestic abuse
diana_raquel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Deal is the first book in the Off-Campus series, a series that follows the love lives of four hockey players. This is the story of Garrett and Hannah.
Although this is the first book, this is the book that sold me on the series. Its a light, funny story, perfect for summer days. I truly recommend this story and the whole series!
Graphic: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and Rape
Minor: Drug use