Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Thirsty by Jas Hammonds

3 reviews

otakatoe3's review

adventurous challenging reflective sad tense fast-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Vomit, Grief, Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism

imstephtacular's review

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Wow this book is a kick in the teeth! It absolutely wrecked me and slowly pieced me back together. It’s hard but it’s beautiful 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Classism

Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Mental illness, Racism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Violence, Vomit, Outing, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Xenophobia, Blood, and Cultural appropriation

moreadsnrambles's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective 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? Yes

5.0

This book was incredible! I went through such an emotional journey from devastated to hopeful. I found myself really connecting with different pieces of the characters and rooting for Blake. 

The premise of the story was so interesting, with the inclusion of a secret society reminiscent of Greek life and the pledging process. Jas did an incredible job creating an intricate story that not only makes you feel for the characters but also touches on the effects wealth inequality, racism, and mental health issues can have on people. 

I absolutely recommend this book to folks who enjoy queer and coming-of-age stories that center mental health issues.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Drug use, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Outing, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

Moderate: Infidelity, Racism, Vomit, and Classism