Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera

23 reviews

literary_lyette's review against another edition

emotional informative medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Racism

Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment

Minor: Sexual content

bucklace27's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Racism

Moderate: Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Transphobia

Minor: Pregnancy

cat_demon's review against another edition

inspiring reflective 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Homophobia and Sexual assault

idk_indigo's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective 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

Pace-wise, the book definitely ebbed and flowed; I found myself almost bored at times because of how slow it was going. There is no real plot, there's not really a genuine beginning-middle-end with a conflict-resolution storyline, it's just vibes. I typically don't enjoy all vibes-no plot books, however, I did enjoy this. 

The characters were very lovable, and it was definitely very focused on characters, I feel like hearing all of Juliet's internal monologue was really endearing and I loved her a lot! She was a really lovely character, and her little quirks, like her big boobs and her inhaler, came up often and it was lovely to see her grow and shift her perspective while sticking to her values the whole time. 

It was overall a very sweet book! It picked up pace like 1/3 of the way through, and although there wasn't really a plot, it was easy going from there. 

Side note, I think this book would have been a little inappropriate for a genuine YA audience because there is so much weed. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Drug use, Sexual assault, and Lesbophobia

Minor: Blood, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism

cashorcheque's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault

btorsi's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

3.0

this book is really heavy-handed on the preachiness and that discolors it a little for me. the back of the book promised romance and the romance was a very very small part and was not the kind of romance i was hoping for (more of a fling than anything and damn did juliet fall in love with every lesbian she met). but, as much as it wasn't my favorite book in the world, i also recognize it wasn't written for me. i can see the person it was written for and i'm glad they have it. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment

drraytay's review against another edition

challenging informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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: Drug use, Homophobia, Racism, Blood, Lesbophobia, and Outing

Moderate: Chronic illness, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy

Minor: Sexual assault

staciloverock's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault and Lesbophobia

oh_bother's review against another edition

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

Cute!! The writing style/voice was a little annoying and unrealistic sometimes but the characters were real and fun. Love hot romances with mysterious lesbian librarians. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Sexual assault

Moderate: Fatphobia and Homophobia

anibenfrad's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

Minor: Racism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment