Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'

Poison Ivy: Thorns by Sara Kipin, Kody Keplinger

7 reviews

mfrisk's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

This read was just ok. The pacing felt off, the mystery felt underdone, and the ending felt meh but the romance was sweet and Ivy’s powers and growth were interesting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Terminal illness, and Medical trauma

kayladaila's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Chronic illness, Sexism, Medical content, and Grief

Minor: Confinement, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment

betweentheshelves's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? Yes

3.5

This was a quick, enjoyable read, and fits along what I've mostly come to expect from DC's line of YA graphic novels. Honestly, I think they're a great way to introduce teens to DC characters in a way that's relatable to them. I would love Marvel to do a similar line, but I don't think they're going to. But I digress!

While some of the mechanics and logistics aren't really explained that much, the characters are well-developed and fleshed out. This art style isn't quite my favorite, but there were some nice panels throughout. Specifically with the plants. I also thought Pamela and Alice had good chemistry together, right from the beginning.

Out of the DC graphic novels I've read, I think this one might also be the most morally ambibuous. It makes for a more interesting story, and also makes the writing engaging to read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, and Sexual harassment

skydragxn's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, and Sexual harassment

moontiaras's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Torture, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

notabookseller's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

5.0

this is one of the best origin stories i’ve ever fucking read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

fungivibes's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Chronic illness