Reviews tagging 'Sexual harassment'

The Stand-In by Lily Chu

120 reviews

literarymary95's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

3.5

This was a really clean but fun adult romance novel that has a heavy Prince and the Pauper feel to it. Some of the story felt a bit predictable even with the twist at the very end.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Dementia, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Death of parent

Minor: Cancer, Miscarriage, and Abandonment

aleciaaa's review

emotional lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Dementia and Sexual harassment

hjb_128's review

emotional lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, Sexual violence, Dementia, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Miscarriage, Sexual content, and Pregnancy

kaitlinmoose's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective relaxing sad fast-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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual harassment

jackieyvette's review against another edition

slow-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

2.5

It was fine, but so blah. One of those books I'll forget about quicker than it took to read it. 
All the plot lines were seen from a mile away. 


Crying score: nope

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment

thejunglebrooke's review

emotional funny inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Dementia, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Miscarriage, Death of parent, and Abandonment

imds's review against another edition

• 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Dementia, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Cancer, Miscarriage, and Death of parent

fantasycat's review

funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Dementia, and Sexual harassment

ensii's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment

Minor: Racism

tatorsonline's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

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

2.0

Overall: 2/5
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Characters: 3/5
Entertainment: 2/5
Plot: 3/5
Storytelling: 2/5
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Recommend: Maybe?
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The story started out strong with introducing the characters, the dynamics, and the plot. I also appreciated the serious tone of addressing the characters' experiences with harassment, identity, mental health, and racism. However, I felt exhausted with the amount of time spent on the main character's (Gracie's) back-and-forth motivations.
I found myself more interested in Fangli's storyline and her development over Gracie's. I greatly enjoyed the little plot twist toward the end, which helped soothe my continued exhaustion with Gracie's talk-and-run communication style.
Overall, there were some enjoyable moments throughout the story, but I largely felt underwhelmed.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, and Sexual harassment