Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Birds of California, by Katie Cotugno

17 reviews

jhging's review

emotional fast-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

3.75

Cute story

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, and Mental illness

nbreezy17's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Alcohol, and Mental illness

ashleybeereads's review

funny hopeful medium-paced

• 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

3.5

The first 2/3 of the book was enjoyable, but the central conflict and resolution felt rushed. Overall, I thought the premise was interesting and I liked most of the book! It was a lighthearted romance that touched on important topics.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Mental illness

Minor: Car accident, Injury/injury detail, Death of parent, and Grief

le3713's review against another edition

emotional 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Mental illness

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Cancer, Adult/minor relationship, and Sexual assault

Minor: Eating disorder and Body shaming

ktbug711's review

dark emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

This ending wrapped so quickly I felt like it was pretty rushed but overall did love the characters and the book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Mental illness, and Sexual harassment

hazelgirl21's review

emotional reflective sad 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Cancer and Abandonment

noelleslays's review

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• 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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Mental illness, Murder, Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Cancer

anniesbookpicks's review

emotional funny inspiring medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault and Mental illness

kenziewol's review

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, and Mental illness

macoliumb2's review

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Mental illness