Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Girlcrush by Florence Given

17 reviews

beccajreads's review

fast-paced

• Loveable characters? No

2.0

I think this was a hate-read. There was so much I disliked but I couldnt stop reading. 

And why was it set in 2030 when there's nothing in the story to make it feel like it's set in the future? It gives pre-2020 vibes for sure. 

I think it has potential to be a good story but it has too much going on,  and it's really really trying hard to convince you it's feminist but it really really doesn't feel like it is. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Self harm, and Sexual assault

friendly_neighborhood_grandma's review against another edition

2.25

I love florence given. But i had a hard time liking this book. I love the writing, but the plot was a bit confusing. At the end it makes sense but the middle bit was hard for me to get through. I would recommend this for women in their 20s that had been through some tough times. Not for everyone... 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment

Abuse of power

wilbur42's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Minor: Self harm

kenzibir's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

Man I have mixed feelings about this book! I enjoyed it, it has some important messages in it, but I was hoping for more of a queer romance book. Definitely worth the read but prepare yourself for a darker plot than you you think it’ll be! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Dysphoria

bergwietse's review against another edition

challenging dark medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia and Mental illness

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Sexual assault

isabella18's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Self harm, and Sexual assault

Minor: Homophobia, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts

campbellio's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

eepemma's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, and Alcohol

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Gaslighting

zaramjg's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Biphobia, Emotional abuse, and Self harm

bookb1itch's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Bullying, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Sexual assault and Suicidal thoughts