Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Scapegracers by August Clarke

20 reviews

nicosta_music's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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? It's complicated

5.0

The Scapegracers has immediately become one of my favorite books of all time. Main character Sideways' narration is down-to-earth and relatable, and she confronts sensitive topics with intelligence and a bit of humor. The other main characters are complicated and compelling, and the casual queerness throughout the book is refreshing and, in a way, comforting. This is girls supporting (and loving) girls in the best way.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Car accident, Alcohol, and Classism

aseel_reads's review

dark funny mysterious medium-paced

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

1.75

for the longest time, i assumed this was a standalone and was so confused when i got to the final chapter and so much was still unresolved. this book was very good at representing teenage girls but i am not one and found it very frustrating to listen to Sidway's internal monologue and self-esteem/worth/doubts struggles. the book was also overly descriptive at some parts and then jumped quickly to a different point. there were also a few instances of continuity errors, where things didn't make sense. i also found some of the descriptions of appearances a bit ick, like how her teeth were unclean, no one wants to read that. finally, while it was nice to see school work/class being an actual part of the plot, it came so randomly into the final third of the book, i was just like why are we here?

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Biphobia, Bullying, Gore, Homophobia, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

ilaxaria's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Death of parent

Moderate: Homophobia

chase0w0's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny 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? No

4.0

MAN this was really good. i inhaled it during a flight. would be 5 stars but starting this feels like you're missing the first three or four chapters

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, and Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia

utilitywhiskers's review against another edition

funny mysterious slow-paced

• 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Kidnapping, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Stalking and Death of parent

swiftpool's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious 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? No

5.0

The relationships between everyone in this book felt so real and palpable. I read it all in one day and can’t wait to get my hands on the next one. The magic in this is written beautifully and is really unique.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Homophobia, Blood, Death of parent, and Lesbophobia

Moderate: Alcohol

woodsofthebooks's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

4.5

beautiful showstopping amazing. i loved the casual non assumptions, i.e. calling a couple a 'straight couple' or saying 'sweating like a teenage cis boy' instead of assuming those were the norm. the feminine rage was wonderful. truly embodies the spirit of supporting women's wrongs.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cursing, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

reading_mermaid's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death

Moderate: Blood

Minor: Homophobia, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol

This is my new comfort read - I cannot fully express how much I love this book. As an introverted, closeted outsider who never found her "group", this book means so much to me.

mossgoblins's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Cursing, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicide, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

raptorq's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Cursing, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Car accident and Death of parent