Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

One Jar of Magic by Corey Ann Haydu

5 reviews

cateemma's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring medium-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse

Moderate: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic friendship, and Child abuse

Minor: Medical content

jennvreads's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

I did not like this book for a multitude of reasons.  I was hoping that it would be much more 'magical' and it just wasn't.  I also thought that the

Spoiler

domestic violence

was done in such a way that it could potentially be a difficult read for the intended age group.  The world building was lacking, as was the character development.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Violence, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse

Spoiler

domestic violence from the point of view of a child. It's not super graphic, but is still triggering.

torireadsstuff's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse

phenexrose's review against another edition

emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship

kbergsten's review against another edition

challenging hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Child abuse