Reviews tagging 'Injury/Injury detail'

Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater

33 reviews

lainiereads's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This is one of the most beautiful books I have ever read. It is what Howl's Moving Castle would have been if it had not been aimed for a middle grade audience. Such wonderful main characters and development for them. And the romance was so genuine and sweet, it is the picture of comforting romance read. Plus, there is a wonderful story centering classism, the abuses towards the working class and veterans, and the struggle of  finding a purpose to your life when there are such evil things going on. Dora and Elias are such perfect characters, and the story going on around them is so important. This will definitely be one of my favorite reads of the year.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism

Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Blood, Medical content, Death of parent, and War

lotte5322's review against another edition

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Child abuse, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

heather_freshparchment's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious sad tense 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Slavery

theliteraryhooker's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

This is one of those books that just found me at precisely the right time. It was exactly what I needed! It's adorable and romantic and whimsical, but it never feels like fluff. The characters have substance and the plot explores some deeper themes. This book made my heart happy and I can't wait to read more by Atwater!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child death, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

chrisljm's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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

5.0

such a lovely fairytale atmosphere. i loved the story, characters, and the romance between elias and dora. the only concession i wished was to be able to spend a longer time with the characters. :(

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Slavery, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Torture, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and War

bookcasey's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective 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

If you like the idea of regency period pieces and the snippets of witty banter but think that things tend to be a little dry on the plot side, this is worth your time. Some elements feel a bit predictable, but the overall effect is so fun that it’s quickly forgiven. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism

Moderate: Classism

Minor: Domestic abuse, Slavery, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail

I do want to caution that there’s content that feels like neurotypical ableism, so you may see yourself and some of the malicious things people say.

snivellus's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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

4.0

I really liked where this book was headed but it became a bit lack-luster in the end. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child death, Death, Blood, Pregnancy, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

fromjuliereads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

Y'ALL. This was the book I never knew I needed! It's like an Austen fantasy and I devoured it. Everything I wanted and more. I loved it and highly recommend for a cosy fantasy romance! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Death of parent, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

btwnprintedpgs's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Classism

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: War

solacelight's review against another edition

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

4.5

wtf this is SO CUTE

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Child death, Terminal illness, Medical content, Trafficking, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Misogyny, Violence, and Kidnapping

Minor: Death of parent and War