Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

The Infinity Particle by Wendy Xu

38 reviews

megj23's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse, Child death, and Emotional abuse

rachelkc's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted sad fast-paced

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

3.25

Sweet and charming characters, simple yet earnest illustrations. 

I just can't get on board with the parent loses a child and becomes an evil scientist trope. After all the care taken with other characters this felt like a slap to grieving parents. 

No one I know who has lost a child (including my own parents) became evil - parents want to keep the memory of their child, grieve the child, and figure out how to stay present for their living children. Nothing can replace the loss. This trope is tired and cheap - and takes away from what was otherwise a compelling story of how we treat our technology.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Child death

dwarrowdams's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• 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

Delightful: the book equivalent of a hot cup of tea or a good hug.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse and Emotional abuse

Minor: Child death

stardustandrockets's review against another edition

4.0

The story felt a bit rushed to me, but I really enjoyed it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Pregnancy

linefelcei's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Minor: Child death

lovelysailboats's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective 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

Extremely well written and well illustrated. Great read.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse and Emotional abuse

Minor: Grief

blastoise's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Child abuse

shelvesofivy's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

I went into this graphic novel without many expectations, but it ended up wowing me. This is a beautiful story that not only discusses topics of AI, humanity, and consciousness, but also shows characters overcoming the emotional abuse of narcissistic parents. The narrative also treats everyone with humanity and care in a way that's really touching. 
And I of course loved watching the sweet romance unfold as well ♡ 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Child abuse and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Child death and Grief

biggaywave's review against another edition

adventurous challenging reflective fast-paced

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

4.25

A sweet and empowering story, while also asking deep questions about the nature of “artificial” sentience and the love and empathy it takes to leave an abusive parent. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gaslighting

cozyhen's review against another edition

emotional funny informative lighthearted reflective 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

I hope this book stands the test of time, if civilization is lucky enough to live to a time where an android and AI can be a romantic partner. If you like this book, give Detroit Become Human the video game a try!

-4/19 edit: i can't stop thinking about this book so I'm giving it a 5 and definitely already want to re-read it. My partner and I read this together, and it makes it special for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Child abuse and Abandonment

Minor: Child death