Reviews tagging 'Ableism'

Recommended for You by Laura Silverman

7 reviews

crochet_bby's review

funny 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

4.75

Very very cute. I could tell the intended audience was somewhat younger than me, but ut was still really fun to listen to!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Grief, Ableism, and Antisemitism

sagarific's review

funny lighthearted 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

3.0

This was a sweet holiday-themed dislike-to-love romance featuring a Jewish MC and LI. It’s also set in an independent book store, and I really liked the presentation of wholesome character dynamics and banter and the wonders of working at a bookstore alongside the pitfalls of retail jobs and the threat to indie stores. Silverman yet again writes in a diverse cast of characters with sensitivity and care, which I greatly appreciated. The themes of faith, family, tradition, friendship, culture, and coming-of-age were well-balanced for such a short, lighthearted read. The narration was funny and watching Shoshanna muddle through life was so endearing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism

CW: Harry Potter references, absent parent, parental arguments, financial struggles

kayladaila's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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

3.0

Lots of JKTERFing references. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Abandonment and Transphobia

aus_1521's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Ableism

graceheiberger's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Ableism

teapartyprincess's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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: Ableism

Minor warning for ableism, is a plot point and in context with the story, sensitively dealt with.

whatcaitreads's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A diverse cast of characters, Hanukkah and Christmas celebrations, and a bookstore I desperately want to visit? Sign me up! This book was the perfect book-themed holiday read and exactly the vibe I need to close out my reading for 2020. The book has only further convinced me to open an independent book store and fill it with delightful and charming employees. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Ableism