Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Caraval, by Stephanie Garber

31 reviews

anielabooks's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

The world of this book absolutely captivated me. I truly enjoyed observing Scarlett throughout her time in Caraval. The ending made me feel satisfied while still yearning for more time with the characters. One character I felt very drawn to was Legend, he has absolutely amazing character traits. Somehow he is ever-present in the game while also feeling distant. I will absolutely pick up the next book in this series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Blood, Child abuse, Violence, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Kidnapping, Injury/injury detail, and Physical abuse

Minor: Abandonment, Confinement, and Rape

eeread247's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Blood

Moderate: Murder and Physical abuse

Minor: Kidnapping and Sexual harassment

saraavowlerr's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Murder, Physical abuse, Death, Grief, Kidnapping, Suicide, Child abuse, Injury/injury detail, Violence, and Misogyny

linneaalgemon's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Grief, Blood, Death, Violence, Murder, Physical abuse, and Suicide

atthelibrarywithmegan's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

I devoured this book. The second book was a ~3 week wait on the Libby app and I couldn’t wait so I may have just bought the whole trilogy digitally.😬😅
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Caraval kept me on my toes the entire time. I’m sure I missed things because I was so caught up in it. There were times when I thought I had things figured out, and then I got thrown for a loop. I love the diversity in the characters. You’re never really sure if you love or hate a character. It’s a dark, mysterious, fast paced fantasy with romance. I cannot wait to see where Legendary takes me!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide

Moderate: Blood, Grief, Injury/injury detail, Physical abuse, and Kidnapping

Minor: Abandonment

helloimjacq's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

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

4.5

That was honestly such a rollercoaster of emotions… so many twist and turns and I’m not sure I trust anything still. Full review to come once I sort through what I just read!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Child death, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Suicide, Child abuse, and Death

Moderate: Injury/injury detail and Abandonment

Minor: Alcohol

kbairbooks's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

This was CREEPY. Very clever and the synesthesia element was really cool and wow that ending but it was creepy and dark and heavy and emotional and maaaaan Tella was making me mad at the end!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Grief, Injury/injury detail, Violence, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship

jennylarue's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Confusion had never been so exciting. My head was reeling and I kept having to put the book down to scream but quickly swept it back up to find out what happened next. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Blood, Death, Suicide, Body horror, Child abuse, Injury/injury detail, and Suicide attempt

rhm04's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Violence, Blood, Gore, Murder, Physical abuse, and Suicide

Moderate: Grief and Abandonment

mayas's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

5.0

It's been a day since I finished this book. And as the hours have passed, I've felt more grateful that I read it. I was able to see parts of myself in this story, and I've also learnt more about me. 

I experienced so much joy and excitement reading this. The kind of ADHD joy/excitement that dances through your whole body and feels euphoric. The kind that makes you scream and cackle because the tension is just right, the twists are endless, and you just figured out that clue right before it was revealed. 

I love the concept of this book. I love the setting. The characters. The descriptions. I have synesthesia, and so it was a DELIGHT to read the senses blend so many times. One of my favourite synesthesia-like moments in this book was the comparisonred velvet red curtains to chocolate cake
soaked in wine. I've never tasted that, or thought about this, but I SO understand this comparison!!! So much. Heheh

I was a little disappointed with the ending at first, and sort of still might be? But I also find it SO COOL. What Stephanie Garber did and how she did it was very clever and I love it. I really love it.

Thank you, Stephanie, for this story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Gaslighting, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide, Murder, Blood, and Death

Minor: Alcohol, Sexual violence, Drug use, and Sexism

rape threat, anxiety