Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

In at the Deep End by Kate Davies

63 reviews

sofiarodriguez's review

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

I mean this so sincerely when i say this book angered me so much i have no clue how to rate it. As a form of art, i applaud its ability to make me feel something. However, the psychological ware fare and depth of the descriptions of abuse definitely made me uncomfortable… i both applaud the author and hope she gets her mental health checked up lmao <3 i genuinely do not know how to rate this novel.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol

Moderate: Self harm

readabilitea's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Self harm

eagerreader2022's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.5

I honestly think I would read this again, even though I wanted to SCREAM at the MC for not realizing the truth of the relationship.

Written in the first person, I thought that I would end up so inside the mind of our protagonist, but I was still an observer able to see the

gaslighting and controlling personality

occuring with the main love interest.

I really enjoyed how frank Kate Davies is with the writing style. Leaving very little untold and being direct in what our MC noticed about their surroundings (which was little to none since they're established in their living space).

None of the secondary plots were left unfinished nor felt like they were ever forgotten about. They demonstrated real life and how we are balancing our own "plots" over time.

I'm interested to read this story, or others with similar themes from the

abuser's

POV to see if I still want to scream.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Gaslighting

nmf16's review

challenging dark emotional funny informative sad 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

3.0

I started this book loving it, but by the end felt quite sad for the main character.  Julia thinks she is on some sort of sexual awakening but completely fails to see she is being mistreated and massively gaslighted for the entirety of her controlling/coercive relationship. 
The book isn’t for the prudish as there are quite vividly written sexual scenes relating to BDSM and kink, which at first seemed quite funny but as the storyline progresses, become more uncomfortable to read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Drug use, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Minor: Self harm and Suicide attempt

anna_helena's review

challenging dark emotional funny tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship

nectarb's review

challenging emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Gaslighting

catherinerowland's review

challenging dark funny sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

ailionnet's review

funny medium-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? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Self harm

rbadz's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Audio book read.

Felt quite slow. But maybe as stopped and started it a few times. 

ControllIng relationship and behaviours (some may find a hard read/listen). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

carmen15044's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship