Reviews tagging 'Racism'

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, by Sangu Mandanna

58 reviews

awanderinglibrarianreads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

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

4.0

A delightfully cozy 4 stars. I laughed, I cried, and I laughed some more. 

Liked:
+ Grumpy/sunshine romance trope 
+ Found family 
+ Diverse cast of characters 
+ Explores themes of self worth, what it means to let yourself be loved after being hurt, being 'othered' in society and the emotional weight that can bring, healing from past trauma, and the importance of community
+ Some plot twists that I did not see coming with those sunflowers (iykyk) 

Didn't love: 
- the main 'issue' was resolved quickly and easily over a few pages, which felt like a bit of a letdown after all the build up, tension, and emotional upheaval around it 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, and Death

chrisljm's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing fast-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? It's complicated

3.75

loved every character in this book, but i didn’t enjoy the second half of the book as much as i enjoyed the first half.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Confinement, and Alcohol

Moderate: Death of parent, Physical abuse, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Racism, Classism, and Murder

nerdy_reader_9571's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

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Content Warnings

Minor: Xenophobia, Racism, and Homophobia

stupidcat's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual content, and Death of parent

Moderate: Child abuse and Death

Minor: Racism and Homophobia

mayaism_01's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

5.0

This was tooth-achingly sweet, with a deeply rich center, and the most heartwarming cast of characters. The perfect balance of humor, emotional depth, and charm. I loved this rag-tag bunch, and this story was well-paced and beautifully written, I really enjoyed this!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Abandonment, Bullying, Physical abuse, Racism, Death of parent, Homophobia, and Toxic relationship

lizacorn's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

This is one of those cosy books were you might cry a bit throughout. Feels like a warm hug with how human and kind it is. 
A truly special story.

Also! Loved how everyone’s skin colour was shared. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Sexual content

Minor: Alcohol, Homophobia, Racism, and Death of parent

dreamingofreading's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Abandonment, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Racism

leilah_m's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective relaxing 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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Death, Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Racism

4romance's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

the writing was so refreshing! maybe ive just been reading badly written books lately but it just clicked so well with me. sangu made reading so easygoing. i felt as though the prose took me by the hand and eased me into comfort like “you’re in good hands, you can relax here”.

it was just as easy to connect with and fall in love with all the characters in Nowhere House. a lovely little found family<3 

primrose definitely thought of mika as her daughter considering the soul crushing little jabs that only a mother could come up with. she did have some redeeming qualities of course..

mika is one of the better characterised mcs ive had the pleasure of reading about! just such a sweetheart i absolutely loved her.

great cozy vibes and thematically strong—letting oneself be vulnerable even if it hurts you

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racism, Physical abuse, and Homophobia

angelmoo's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

3.5

It felt like not a lot happened in this book when it came to the plot but if you like all comfort no hurt reads then this is the book for you. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Death, Child abuse, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Racism, and Toxic relationship