Reviews tagging 'Eating disorder'

Dunbridge Academy - Anyone by Sarah Sprinz

11 reviews

abireadthat's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.0

Anyone by Sarah Sprinz was a fantastic follow up to Anywhere - the first book in the Dunbridge Academy Series.

In this story we follow Sinclair and Tori through their friendships, relationships, conflicts and resolutions. 

 

It was great being able to see the story from another perspective with the dual POV between the characters, and each one’s characteristics and personalities shining through.

Readers should be aware that like the first book, Anyone contains trigger warnings consisting of toxic relationships, eating disorders, domestic violence, substance abuse, and addiction.

The whole premise of the story follows Tori and Sinclair through their trials and tribulations preparing for the end of year play - Romeo and Juliet, and how the show brings the characters together in a certain circumstance.

Ultimately, Anyone was a great read, but in my opinion just slightly too long. There were certain scenes that dragged out a little, as well as including detail that really wasn’t necessary. There are also some spicy scenes in this book too - but they’re pretty low key. 

Thank you to Quercus Publicity for giving me the opportunity to read books 1&2 in this series.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, and Toxic relationship

xan_gie05's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Eating disorder

celly's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.25

Ich wünschte mir, Tori würde die privilegierte Situation, in der sie ist, näher überdenken, anstatt darüber zu jammern, wie schwer sie es mit ihrem Namen hat.

Dazu hat Sarah Sprinz ein generelles Problem damit, schwierige Themen, die sie erwähnt, wirklich zu verarbeiten. Vals Essstörung wird in einem Satz erwähnt und dann nie wieder, der Drogenkonsum ihrer Mutter wird schnell abgehandelt, und das Kit misshandelt wird, wird mit seinem Umzug beendet. Als wären sie nur für den Schock da. Ich erwarte mehr im 21. Jahrhundert.


Ansonsten ist das Buch, nachdem Tori Val absägt, schöner Fluff. Davor ist es unangenehm anstrengende, wenn auch gut gemachte, Repräsentation von Teenagern.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, and Physical abuse

michellebub's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• 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

3.25

Die erste hälfte des Buches zieht sich sehr. ich finde die Beziehung zwischen Tori und Val echt nervig, denn man weiß schon wie es auslaufen wird. Das Buch ist in diesem Aspekt leider vorhersehbar, aber ich konnte die teile in denen die miscommunication gelöst war tatsächlich genießen.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Eating disorder

paulinelluise's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism and Eating disorder

nico7701's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• 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

Ich hatte recht hohe Erwartungen, da ich den 1. Teil wirklich mochte. Leider fand ich Tori teilweise einfach nervig (was eine persönliche Meinung ist). Zum Teil wiederholen sich die selben Phrasen immer wieder, was beim Lesen manchmal etwas den Fluss gestört hat. Außerdem sind mir die Fehler im schottischen Schulsystem noch mehr aufgefallen als in Teil 1, was Schade ist, weil vieles durch einfache Recherche rauszufinden wäre, und hier einfach das Deutsche System in ein anderes Land gesetzt wurde. Bis aufs Tee trinken, fühlt sich die Story teilweise insgesamt sehr „deutsch“ an. Dennoch ein gutes Romance Buch.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

insanebookperson's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Alcohol, and Classism

steffitina's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship

Moderate: Alcoholism

Minor: Eating disorder

marlene_silber's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective relaxing slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Alcohol

Moderate: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting

rey_art3mis's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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? N/A

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, and Alcohol