Reviews tagging 'Sexual harassment'

Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

145 reviews

kayladarthur's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful tense 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

I enjoyed this book! I’ve always wanted to read more romance, esp centering Black women. I feel like there’s good representation for us here! And it’s very cute.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Alcoholism and Abandonment

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment

While this book is mostly lighthearted, there are scenes that can be graphic for some.

samiredden's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

5.0

I normally don’t enjoy a second chance ,”JUST BE TOGETHER,” trope. I think I was too distracted by my heart being absolutely ripped from my chest to be bothered by it. 
If you like romance novels with very little cringey fluff that leave you blankly staring at the wall after you’ve finished it, this is for you. 
Definitely read the trigger warnings. This book is centered around their trauma and generational trauma with some romance thrown in. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Self harm, and Abandonment

Moderate: Child death

Minor: Sexual harassment

ashesonthebeach's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

texashippie's review against another edition

It feels like parts of this book belong in different universes, like not all of the parts of the book belong to the same book if that makes sense. It’s too jarring. And I can usually withstand dark books, but the descriptions of self harm is too much when it feels like there isn’t a clear purpose for them.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Drug use, Self harm, Sexual assault, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

myparisbookshelf's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Self harm

Moderate: Sexual harassment

carlyjoann's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

bergha1998's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted 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

5.0

I knew this book was going to be a 5 ⭐️ in the first 50 pages. There haven’t been many books I’ve read that the characters felt as human as Shane, Eva, and even Audre. The way their joys, agonies, and everything in between are described is nothing short of perfection. I will admit not a lot of “plot” happens in this book it’s all character development and reflection, but if you love that please read. I’m normally not a second chance romance lover, this one is perfection. 

Second Chance Romance, Trauma, 2 1/2 🔥

“You push stuff away that isn’t safe and obvious, Mom, but love isn’t safe and obvious. Love is risky. Take the risk, woman.”

“I’ve been roaming around forever, and I’ve never been anywhere I wasn’t itching to leave.” 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

jenna_s_9's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-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

5.0

I genuinely loved this book. Williams’ writing is witty and charming, the characters felt so real and true with complex layers. They felt like people. 
I loved this take on “the one that got away” and how layered this story felt, getting to see the inner workings of Audre and Lizette was great and added such richness to storytelling.
One of my favourite reads this summer!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm

Moderate: Violence and Sexual harassment

Minor: Sexual assault

thewairimu's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness and Self harm

Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Child death, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

agbowler's review against another edition

dark emotional

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I didn't like how the main character was depicted but the overall book was great.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Sexual content

Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment