Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

La figlia degli Abissi by Rick Riordan

69 reviews

reading__redhead's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Body horror, Death, and Death of parent

indieandajean's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.5

Daughter of the Deep is a brilliant "what if" piece of science fiction. I love how it pulls from the works of Jules Verne to create a narrative around a group of diverse freshmen students doing what adults deem impossible. It is very much in the vein of Percy Jackson, and Riordan doesn't shy away from mixing the fantastical with the real struggles of a teenage girl.

The characters are extremely lovable, the plot is fun and mostly well paced, and the twist was one that was well foreshadowed. I found that the plot did drag a bit while the students were on the ship trying to arrive to the base, but despite the fact that this section could have used a little more action or conflict, it didn't detract much from the book.  

Overall I very much enjoyed this read. I would highly recommend it for tweens particularly as it doesn't shy away from the very real experiences that they are having or will have (anxiety, imposter syndrome, trouble with peers, death of loved ones, menstrual cramps, crushes, and responsibility). I would also recommend it for those with an interest in science fiction, those who enjoyed any of Rick Riordan's books (or Rick Riordan Presents),  and for those who enjoy a good adventure story. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail

bookb1itch's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-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

4.5

As engaging as Riordan's other books, but instead of ancient myths, based on the Jules Verne canon, specifically 20,000 Leagues under the sea.  What if Captain Nemo's creations weren't fictitious?  Makes sense even if you haven't read Verne.  Great adventure story. Violence levels OK for MS readers.  Jupiter, the baking orangutan is a fantastic creation.  He adores Mary Berry from Bake Off and creates gourmet food with mostly seaweed proteins.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Chronic illness, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Injury/Injury detail

em_velope's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful 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? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

flyingryndeer's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, and Death of parent

mamahan's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious sad 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? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Death of parent

Minor: Cancer, Child death, Gun violence, Grief, and War

wiktoria_bojda's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful relaxing fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Racism, Violence, and Death of parent

provokamin's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

I really loved the characters and I love that Rick Riordan always has a diverse cast without it being forced.
I didn't like it as much as some of his other books, maybe because it was about technology and not about mythology and that just wasn't that interesting to me.

I also didn't love that the audience has no chance to grow attached to the HP because it only exists for like 5 minutes. That made it hard for me to really feel bad about it being destroyed.

 
Aside from that I think it's a really good book.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence and Death of parent

gabykyu's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

5.0

Considering how Rick Riordan is my favorite author thanks to the PJO, HoO, and ToA series, it is no surprise I am not disappointed with this book. It was a beautiful story and had me crying a few times, which rarely happens when I read. I love the premise of this being a sort of what-if future story related to Captain Nemo’s stories. And the characters were either really loveable or made to rip your damn heart out and want to sock them in the jaw. 

Also, Top, Romeo, Socrates, and Jupiter are best boys

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Death of parent

aseel_reads's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious 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

4.0

A very fun, sweet, and diverse little adventure under the sea! I really liked the blend of fiction with reality and just all the little plot moments. I'm excited to read more in this world. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail