Reviews tagging 'Infidelity'

Giftmakerskan by Sarah Penner

346 reviews

pamsbur995's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

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

3.75

I really wanted to like the book. It has a veeeery slow start which is why it took me so long to finish it, there's a lot of built up until you actually see any plot start to take shape. The author does create a nice descriptive environment and makes you understand each character's emotions and drives. I'd say it has a satisfactory ending and once the plot actually began it was a nice read.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infertility and Miscarriage

Minor: Death, Infidelity, and Sexual content

nikkilerae's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death of parent, Murder, and Sexual harassment

carlynnnnne's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

3.25

This was an interesting read and different from anything I’ve ever read! The concept was great, but the execution was mediocre at best. The very slow start makes me rate it lower, but if you can make it 60% of the way through without DNFing, the story really picks up and you’re in for a wild ride! I love the aspects of magic in this book that leave you wondering “is it real?” Overall, a quirky, short read that crosses through time in a fun way. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Blood, Vomit, and Murder

Minor: Sexual assault

booksnart2023's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug use, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Medical content, Grief, and Pregnancy

Minor: Blood and Sexual harassment

welcomehome's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Sexual assault

deestreet's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child death, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Suicide, Terminal illness, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Pedophilia

mj_86's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-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? Yes

3.75

If not for the last page, I would have given this 4.5 stars. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Murder

Moderate: Death, Infertility, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Pedophilia and Sexual assault

a_bow's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

odcosta's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

4.0

Really interesting! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Suicide, and Murder

nancykz's review against another edition

emotional 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? Yes

4.25

This isn’t something I would ever pick up on my own. I don’t know why. I love to read anything and everything and despite myself knowing this, I am certain I’ve had passed over it. 

Caroline and James are about to enjoy two weeks in London as a celebration of their tenth wedding anniversary when Caroline sees a text that unravels their marriage. Taking her best friend’s advice, Caroline goes on the trip solo to have the space she needs to figure things out. 

Told along two timelines, Caroline is intrigued by a glass vial etched with a bear she finds while mudlarking — a complete whim brought her to join a group. As she traces back the origin and story of the vial in real time, we move through the vials owners in the past. 

Well written and executed. The last chapter could have been removed — felt like it was there for readers who may have missed the point. I like to be trusted as a reader. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Blood

Moderate: Infidelity

Minor: Suicide

Personally I thought the sensitive/triggering things were handled gently. That’s not to say others’ reactions won’t be different.