Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater

51 reviews

fangirlsread's review against another edition

3.5

This was cute! I can't remember why I ordered it on Libby, so I was a little disappointed it wasn't more romance (it's a subplot, but there's not even kissing!) but I did love the twist on typical regency stories by having the inclusion of magic. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, and War

ramakn22's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Child abuse, Trafficking, Violence, and Sexism

valpuri's review against another edition

dark funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Blood, War, Violence, Sexism, Physical abuse, Pandemic/Epidemic, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, and Classism

Minor: Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, and Child death

beamsreads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.0

What a delight! 

I loved our main character here. She showed so much growth throughout the book. 

It did leave me wondering though if the story was meant to be some kind of representation? To represent those who maybe don’t show feelings in “socially acceptable” ways or who don’t know how to process typical emotions. But that’s the counselor in me of course. It didn’t take away from my enjoyment but it did leave me thinking about the intention of the story and how I would feel about it if that is the intention. I’m not sure I’d be as big of a fan. 

All in all a cozy little romance. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism and Child abuse

matcha_pages's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

Bridgerton meets Howl's Moving Castle <3   

I loved every moment of this book. I'm a huge fan of fake-dating trope and this did not disappoint. The whimsical magic really enhanced the romantic moments It was wholesome, cute, and made me feel all warm inside. The main characters were witty and didn't hesitate to call things as they see it. I adored seeing their feelings for each other grow as the book progressed.

The Faerie world is introduced at the end of the book and it left a lot of questions. Origin stories are hinted at but never explained in depth. I'm hoping the sequel will answer these questions, so I'm not too concerned right now. 

Also bonus points for including non-gorgeous Fae

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder and Child abuse

handette's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism and Ableism

Moderate: Child abuse, War, and Child death

Minor: Blood and Death of parent

katievallin's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Ableism, Classism, Murder, Trafficking, and Grief

Moderate: Child abuse, Medical content, Sexism, War, and Body shaming

Minor: Blood and Death of parent

awaterswadesthrough's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful 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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Forced institutionalization, Bullying, Slavery, Child abuse, and Child death

a_libra_library's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Death, Classism, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Trafficking, Blood, Ableism, Child death, Chronic illness, and Cursing

17kmcollins's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse and War