Reviews tagging 'Toxic friendship'

The Karma Map by Nisha Sharma

4 reviews

caitlinemccann's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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: Bullying

Moderate: Addiction, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Homophobia and Classism

sydapel's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.0

I just think Nisha Sharma can do no wrong at this point. She writes so poignantly about Desi culture and spirituality, alongside capturing a really sweet coming of age romance. This is lower on the romance than I was maybe hoping for, but it's still so special 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Drug abuse, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, and Toxic friendship

trippyotter's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

5.0

A teen rom-com full of self-discovery, acceptance, and heartwarming connections. 

 

I truly loved how the author incorporated diversity within the cast of South Asian characters, the struggles each encounter at home, and the acceptance they find amongst themselves and aboard. 

 

Though each character's reason for being on the temple trip is general the same - being misunderstood and/or unaccepting parents - their stories are uniquely their own. For the first time, each character will feel seen for their true selves. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism

Moderate: Bullying, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

iamsammie27's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism

Minor: Addiction and Toxic friendship