Reviews tagging 'Kidnapping'

The Orphan's Wish by Melanie Dickerson

3 reviews

bethjordahl's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious fast-paced

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

4.75

A retelling of Aladdin set it 1400s Germany. This book from the series definitely surprised me! I liked it even more than I expected. I loved the characters. The twists and turns kept me very engaged. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, and Kidnapping

Minor: Racism

christygsp's review against another edition

3.5

A twist on Aladdin and Joseph from the bible. 
What would have happened if Aladdin had been taken from those Arabian nights and deposited into a European place? This book is a potential answer. 
Almost nothing the same as the actual Aladdin story, except his name and Abu’s name (though not a cute and mischievous monkey, but a little boy instead in this story). 
I liked it. Christian themes were nice throughout. Not what I expected when I hear the words “Aladdin retelling” though. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping

Moderate: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Gore, and Violence

Minor: Sexual harassment

f_r_e_d's review

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing tense medium-paced

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

5.0

So good! I love this series! 
(Although I'm probably being biased.)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence and Kidnapping