Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

22 reviews

hrh_victoria's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

This would be a great book club pick. The novel adeptly navigates complex family dynamics, attachment theory, and healthy new love.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Gaslighting

Minor: Vomit, Medical content, Dementia, and Fire/Fire injury

sharlenegerena's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful sad

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment

thesapphire's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting

kteliza28's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Really enjoyed the connection between Justin and Emma and the unconventional way they came together. The love story was really beautiful and made me smile a lot. It was a fun read with quirky, mundane, and relatable things. I like how most of what Justin and Emma did together was pretty ordinary and not always over the top. Being from the Midwest and familiar with MN, it felt like their relationship made sense with the landscape.
An issue I have with their story is how Justin had literally zero flaws. And Emma has one huge one that seemingly gets resolved when her best friend says one simple thing to her about her mental health. That’s when the story began to feel rushed to the conclusion. I felt the pacing of the romance moved too quickly as well, especially for Emma who is a self proclaimed runner that never forms deep romantic connections. Just seemed a little out of place. Otherwise I really enjoyed this book!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness and Abandonment

Minor: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship

orphicsunflower's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

1.5

To say I was disappointed in this book would be an understatement. The characters in this book felt all thrown around.

Like Neil coming back why? That was a really dumb move I didn’t like Emma at all,  Not sure if that was the point but she was kinda insufferable. She also came really out of nowhere. I didn’t like that she chose to write this story with Justin. I read the three books in the series in secession and I could not even remember who Justin was until they mention Brad and Benny.  I was hoping for Benny’s story or something.  For 90% of the story nothing happened. Justin was sweet but he didn’t deserve the things Emma did to him. I never understood how people can forgive each other so quickly as soon as the person  that hurt them says I love you I also never understood the whole love at first sight thing but to each their own

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Death of parent, and Abandonment

herperfume's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

The cover and title scream light-hearted romance but this was so emotional I had to stop it multiple times. I stand by my opinion that romance novels are less about romance and more about the relationships the characters have with family/found family.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Abandonment

brebooks_'s review against another edition

challenging emotional funny reflective medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

lisettemarie's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Grief, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Moderate: Car accident and Death of parent

evakonic's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Abandonment

Minor: Medical content, Dementia, Car accident, and Death of parent

This book is maybe heavier in circumstance then your average romance novel. I think you should approach with the roght understanding of what you’re getting into. It is, imo, well handled and well written

juliareads123's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

this book altered by brain chemistry.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Abandonment

Moderate: Death and Death of parent

Minor: Vomit and Alcohol