Reviews tagging 'Grief'
Blackout by Angie Thomas, Dhonielle Clayton, Ashley Woodfolk, Nic Stone, Nicola Yoon, Tiffany D. Jackson
18 reviews
cassielaj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Grief
sarahna's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Classism and Grief
kaitlinlovesbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Minor: Grief, Homophobia, and Death
thebakerbookworm's review against another edition
- 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
For being short stories, they were all connected and worked well together; these characters are all unknowingly trying to get to the same block party, which made for a fitting finale. I loved how much we learn about each character even though we don't spend a ton of time with any of them—it was great writing! I loved that NYC felt like its own character; it's always fun when authors do that.
Overall, these were sweet stories celebrating young Black love that made my heart happy and hopeful. Definitely recommend if you enjoy YA romance or if you just need a lighthearted pick-me-up book.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Death of parent, Bullying, and Grief
Minor: Homophobia, Death, and Cancer
mandkips's review
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, and Bullying
Minor: Homophobia, Cancer, and Death
onemorepagecrew's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The stories all center on Black teen love during the New York City heatwave and blackout. They stand alone as stories and feel cohesive in the way the setting brings them together. It’s YA type romance and captures that young crush feeling balanced with teenagers settling into their own personal identities.
Several relationships are LGBTQ+ inclusive and everything has a charming quality to it. If you’re looking for a quick read that will make you feel good, this is a wonderful pick.
Content warnings (all minor): panic attacks, grief, death, bullying
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Bullying, and Homophobia
amivireads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Cancer, Death, Homophobia, and Bullying
le3713's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death of parent and Cancer
kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Death, Grief, and Homophobia
arireadsitall's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Minor: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief