Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Wenn sie wüsste by Freida McFadden

406 reviews

orlaelan's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

redempta's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

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

4.0

4🌟

I was dubious when I started reading the book. Part 1 wasn't great. I didn't like being in Millie's point of view, as she wasn't very smart and a bit self-absorbed about her feelings. And it was unnecessarily long compared to the rest of the book. But I really liked part 2.

I enjoyed getting Nina's point of view and understanding where she was coming from.

. And part 3 was great conclusion. It remains to be seen what the next books will bring. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Self harm, Torture, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death of parent and Sexual harassment

your_geekygf's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Torture, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Murder

Minor: Death

Frieda McFadden really likes to play into the "nice guy- dark secrets" trope.

missdaniellexo's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting

Minor: Infertility and Infidelity

nicoles_reading_corner's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Infertility, Rape, and Murder

lauren_27's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Torture, Violence, and Murder

Minor: Infertility, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

abbiwesner's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Cursing, Drug use, Infertility, Infidelity, and Deportation

bookclubwithpookie's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

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

2.25

I honestly didn't like this book 😭 The writing was definitely YA coded, but the content was not. The writing was pretty predictable and I was disappointed with the plot twist.

I didn't understand why they had Nina sleeping with Enzo immediately following the abusive relationship. Why was Cece all of a sudden not a spoiled brat at the end? To me, the ending seemed so cheap too, with her now being 'the housekeeper that kills abusive husbands' idk maybe I'm just picky but

I honestly heard such good things about this book so I went in with really high hopes. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Blood, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Child abuse and Torture

lavendcr's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

"Just not yet."

i received my copy from a blind date with a book gifted by my friend marie for my bday, so i had to bingeee it.

its been months since i've read an entire book and reviewed one so my skills r a lil rusty but omg... this was my first freida mcfadden book and i've heard veryyy good things about her works.

it was absolutely crazyyy and i could not put it down. i went from hating nina to hating millie to hating nINA AND MILLIE SIMULTANEOUSLY to loving nina and hating andrew and millie and to loving both nina and millie

altho millies morals are fucked up cuz why would u fuck someones husband

and it was truly a rollercoaster ride.

i ended up crying at the end bc i was so satisfied with the ending (i had my doubts) and some of the characters abusive behaviors reminded me of my own grandparents (crazy right?) like its insanity how stuff like this actually happens.

im gonna have to pick up another freida mcfadden book soon because i was HOOKEDDDD!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Minor: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy

itsmax's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, and Gaslighting