Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

City of Nightmares by Rebecca Schaeffer

40 reviews

meganparfitt's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

A wonderful quick read. The characters are lovable with what I’m hoping will be a wonderful romance in the second book? I loved the

themes of overcoming fear

and I loved the discourse around consent and media manipulation. There was intrigue, action and empathy. I’m excited for the end of the duology and for anything else Rebecca releases. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

kassidyreads's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Grief

Moderate: Gun violence, Blood, Trafficking, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual assault and Alcohol

gay101's review against another edition

adventurous dark lighthearted mysterious sad slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Death of parent, and Murder

winifara's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

I hate it when authors can't keep their political and religious views out of their FANTASY books.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic

ahyshia's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

I enjoyed reading this book! I loved Rebecca Schaeffer's "Not Even Bone" series and was excited to pick this book up. The pacing was great, and I couldn't stop reading it. I can't wait for the next book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, and Death of parent

fiercereadsfiction's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Death of parent

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Kidnapping

Minor: Blood

khakipantsofsex's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Gore

Minor: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Trafficking

theycallmebookish's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious sad fast-paced

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

4.0

The description compares this book to Gotham and that is so accurate. Gotham City is already trippy but this book is like Gotham on a slight acid trip. WHICH IS AMAZING! This is a unique story in which we turn into our worse nightmares if we dream. And Ness gets caught in the middle of a a corrupt scheme while figuring out how to deal with her fears of turning into a nightmare. This book is extremely unique, which is rare in books these days. It’s a fast paced story that keeps you hooked. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, and Death of parent

sophiesmallhands's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Police brutality, and Trafficking

Minor: Child death, Domestic abuse, Vomit, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

tangara0's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent