Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, by Sangu Mandanna
99 reviews
relin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Domestic abuse
Minor: Death of parent
bookcaptivated'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? No
5.0
Minor: Death, Injury/injury detail, Death of parent, Racism, Abandonment, Homophobia, Body horror, Confinement, and Child abuse
jbpalumbo'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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Abandonment and Death of parent
Moderate: Death
Minor: Murder and Physical abuse
hootreads'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
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual content, Cursing, and Death of parent
Minor: Physical abuse, Abandonment, and Emotional abuse
hazelgirl21'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse
lindsayerin'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
Graphic: Abandonment
Minor: Child abuse
flyintothestorm'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
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment and Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, and Death
Minor: Racism and Homophobia
sarahholliday's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Kids being my favorite part of the story is uncommon, but Mandanna manages to write three very unique, funny, strong-willed girls who throw around curse words and threats of murder in the most endearingly innocent ways.
The romance storyline is what kept it from being five stars for me. There were a few deeper "get to know each other" moments between Mika and Jamie, but overall it felt like the reader is supposed to take for granted that these two beautiful young people will fall in love.
Regardless, this is a warm and cozy read about found-family and carving out a space for yourself in the world. Absolutely recommend if you're looking for something to put a smile on your face!
Graphic: Abandonment
Minor: Bullying, Death of parent, and Death
magbigler's review
- 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
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content and Mental illness
inked_in_pages'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
4.5
[TW: loss of a parent, parental estrangement, emotional abuse]
I was surprised by how many similarities I could find between this book and The House in the Cerulean Sea. Although, that's never a bad thing! |loved the scenes when the three girls were learning about their own magic and the little twist towards the end had me cracking up!
This is a must read for anyone in search of their own belonging. For anyone in search of the reminder that they are worthy exactly how they are. And for anyone who knows the power of found family to give vou those things.
Graphic: Abandonment, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent