Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Those Girls by Chevy Stevens

4 reviews

kailanit's review against another edition

dark tense medium-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

4.25

The book was separated into two distinct parts that are separated by almost twenty years and two different POV characters. I found the book to be an interesting and compelling read but I did find the POV character of the second half to be horribly frustrating. 

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Murder and Incest

stormagedon's review

I found the plot to be predictable and was no longer invested in the character arcs and hwo the story would resolve. I read all I needed to to get the point. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Torture, Domestic abuse, Violence, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Sexism, Self harm, Misogyny, Death, Kidnapping, Rape, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Emotional abuse, and Addiction

Moderate: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Alcoholism

autumnwhite's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Mental illness, Gore, Domestic abuse, Cursing, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Gun violence, Grief, Death of parent, Child abuse, Blood, Abandonment, Violence, Torture, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Rape, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Excrement, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Drug abuse, Death, Confinement, and Addiction

dosxhime's review

challenging dark emotional sad fast-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? It's complicated

4.0

Those Girls is a complicated read.  The first chapter instantly hooks you in with atmospheric writing and interesting characters. I found myself devouring this book so fast and I would read big chunks in a matter of minutes. The characters are so relatable and charming, and you'll find yourself rooting for them all the way. 

Because of how fast paced it is, there is little character development. But, the main point is the plot, characters, and the twists. Each girl in the novel is so different and lovely in their own way, which is why I couldn't hate any of them. I have to deduct a star for killing off my favorite character. 

4/5 B-

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Gore, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Violence