Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Gallant by V.E. Schwab

282 reviews

kgreer's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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? Yes

4.25

This was such a good read, the spookiness and the mystery kept me engaged until the last page. The added element that the main character could not communicate with spoken word propelled the story forward: it added to the suspense, kept the mystery going, and allowed the worlds to develop in ways that it wouldn’t otherwise. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Terminal illness

lauramcc7's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent

i_write_on_occasion's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

Really beautiful story and very atmospheric

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, and Death of parent

Moderate: Child death and Suicide

Minor: Animal death

m_a_j's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious 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? No

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Death of parent

Moderate: Child death

hippievamp's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Blood, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Confinement, Gun violence, Suicide, and Terminal illness

readingwithkaitlyn's review against another edition

mysterious tense 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? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Ableism, Confinement, Violence, Grief, and Abandonment

Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, Terminal illness, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

sageandcitrus's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.25

This book had INCREDIBLE vibes. Every chapter had me ready to dive in! The plot was so engaging and well paced, if a little slow at times. This book was very easy to immerse myself in. The art and design of the book adds to the overall experience. I would have ADORED this book as a young teen! While it didn’t absolutely blow me away at 23, I have no complaints! I’m looking forward to reading more of V.E. Schwab’s books. She has a wonderful voice as a writer!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Suicide, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Minor: Ableism, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Gore, and Self harm

sabrielsbell's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

You should read this if you like haunted houses, ghosts and ghouls, or middle grade books.  I love V.E Schwab and this was no exception.  It was spooky and somber but you still felt hope and I found myself really rooting for Olivia. I can't say this was a happy read but it was really beautiful.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Moderate: Suicide and Grief

Minor: Animal death and Blood

samanthaeumir's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent

macaroons06's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious 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

4.75

Thought this book was creative and interesting. I was really hooked by the author's style of writing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Self harm, Blood, and Death of parent

Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Grief

Minor: Eating disorder and Gore