For me this was exactly the type ornament self help book I love. Not only is it relatable for me, as an Empath, it is one of those books you can have and use continually for reference when dealing with toxic people and narcissists. I would definitely recommend to anyone who identifies as an HSP or and Empath or even if they’ve been treated in a less than awesome way in any of their relationships. You gain knowledge as well as reality like tactics to put toward your boundaries. Thank you NetGalley for this read.

Loved this! Exactly what I needed, as I somehow always find myself intertwined with toxic people and happen to be plagued with guilt for even the consideration of cutting them out of my life. A well needed read that opened my eyes to the changes I need to make.

This book was so incredibly helpful. It was filled with so much great information and helped me sort out the lingering effects of some past difficult relationships. I would highly recommend this book to anyone trying to deal with toxic people or trying to overcome a past relationship with someone toxic.

I found this book extremely helpful, being a highly sensitive person. I started reading it and couldn't put it down because it seemed like the author knew everything about my life and experiences but most importantly ended by giving me advice on how to overcome the challenges that I have faced and currently facing. I found a few parts slightly repetitive but to be fair it is sometimes necessary to reiterate certain concepts. 

Overall, it is a really useful resource and something I would keep going back to read as I strive to be a better version of myself.

This is a comprehensive and up to date look at methods of handling narcissists of all kinds, from the home to the workplace to the friend group. While the information may not be entirely new, I found the author's view into the issue via the lens of a high-sensitive person to be a neat, fresh take. This book works as a front to back read, but is also a handy dip in reference book to come back to for refreshers on certain aspects of handling toxic people. I also liked the author's breakdown of coping strategies and journalling exercises. An interesting read, with lots of relevant information, accessibly written, and the use of human stories as examples doesn't overwhelm the narrative. Good stuff.

The author begins by describing how a highly sensitive person, or empath, can often be victimized by narcissists and manipulators. She discusses benign and malignant toxic personalities; the former includes boundary steppers, attention seekers, and emotional vampires, while the latter includes psychopaths, sociopaths, and narcissists. Practical suggestions are offered, and anyone (not just a sensitive person) who is concerned about toxic relationships could benefit from reading this book. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.

As highly sensitive person I am almost always sorrounded with toxic people. I've read many books about this theme and I have to say that this is really sistematic and very useful guide for all who has to deal with benign and malign sorts of toxic people.

The author has a very user friendly and also scientific approach to deal with boundary-steppers, crazymakers and attention-seekers, emotional vampires, narcissists, sociopaths and psychopaths. As HSP's we are not responsible for well-being of such people, we have to be strong and care for ourselves. With this book we can quickly learn how.

Great and well written guide, I highly recommend it.

I’m not one to read self-help books as my only other experience with one (The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fu*k) did not go very well. When I received the ARC of this book, I expected to struggle with it and even DNF it but it was beyond my expectations. Arabi has tackled the topic very effectively and has used scientific/psychological facts in such an easy language that even a person with no background in these subjects would be able to understand everything. She has also included examples of previous researches done in the area in order to make the phenomena more comprehensible. 
Arabi also busts the belief that toxicity only occurs in romantic relationships and goes on to cover all the bases from toxic parents to relatives to friends to co-workers/employers to spouses and everyone in-between. She provides insights into different types of toxic people in a relatable way and makes you wonder if you have been ignoring red flags in any of your relationships. Especially if you’re someone who is sensitive to other people’s feelings, feel a compulsive need to fix others’ problems or get effected by even the slightest changes in their mood/behaviour etc., then this book is a must-read. It clarifies the fact that HSPs don’t just overreact to everyday stuff, it is their genetic trait and is a scientifically proved phenomenon.
Another interesting thing about it is that the author has included a number of reflective questions and quizzes in order to make you better understand your own personality type and help you uncover if you have been a victim of toxic manipulation, narcissism or any such behaviour. Arabi not only highlights the problems but also provides strategies to resolve them in an efficient way. She provides tools to help HSPs curb their destructive habits and build healthy boundaries in order to deal with emotional predators.
The book is remarkably detailed and yet concise. The author has not dragged or overlooked anything and validated all her arguments with scientific research. She has covered everything from emotional to physical abuse and childhood trauma to adult relationship issues, the tactics used by toxic people (sociopaths, psychopaths, narcissists etc.) how to deal with them and how to recover from trauma, in a well-organized way. 100% recommended for everyone who has ever felt misunderstood or abused in any way.