Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

La noia del mar by Molly Knox Ostertag

24 reviews

shinyfox's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-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

4.25

SO CUTE! Quirky, charming, sweet. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing

Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Blood, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail

frantic_vampire's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.0

This was a sweet and soft read, perfect for summer! I loved getting to see Morgan figuring out who she was outside of her friend group. Especially when she finally just let herself be in the moment with Keltie and not let what other people might think get to her. I loved seeing her and Keltie falling in love over the course of the summer, it was so sweet (even if they did hide it from everyone). Also! Getting to see Morgan’s conversation with her mom after being outed by her brother was really nice. All in all, The Girl From The Sea is getting a solid four out of five stars!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Blood, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail

sapphic_alpaca's review against another edition

funny lighthearted

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Sexual content, Outing, and Toxic friendship

Divorced parents (dad left/not in the picture), main character almost drowns but is saved by seal-girl. Family kind of fighting. Plus lots of kissing (nothing further than that, just lots of it)

little brother does out older sister to family and friends at dinner, but its not overly malicious and is forgiven and made up for. Also supportive family which is lovely

princessrory's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

3.5

This is a very cute book with a beautiful illustration style. The pace of the romance made it fall a little flat for me, but overall I enjoyed it. It has a lovely plot, relatable characters, and strong (positive) messages.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing

Minor: Bullying, Homophobia, Mental illness, Lesbophobia, and Injury/Injury detail

pastelkerstin's review against another edition

adventurous emotional

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying

almost drowning

littleseal's review against another edition

A lesbian novel that involves selkies? Count me in!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Grief, Outing, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

spooderman's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing and Abandonment

Moderate: Animal cruelty and Toxic friendship

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, and Classism

pam_'s review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing

Minor: Bullying

wends_nblw's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• 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

3.25

Super, super cute!! I loved Keltie; she's so funny and sweet. Definitely the best character alongside the brother (I'm not sure why I like him so much, but I do!!) 

I didnt quite like the ending

i wanted their "true love" happily ever after, dammit!!

 

I wasn't a fan of Morgan's friends (I really dislike Serena LMAO) and I wish we got to see more of her familial issues, but otherwise this is a cute, cozy sapphic read!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Injury/Injury detail

the_eclectic_shelf's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying and Homophobia