Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

225 reviews

ash122's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, and Abandonment

Moderate: Death of parent

ksilvio's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Xenophobia, Death of parent, and Abandonment

ladybug12793's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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

3.0

wholesome and whimsical.

This book is like a warm hug. It’s very cute but not much depth to it. I’d compare it to a Hallmark movie. This setting is around Christmas time, as well. It’s an easy and sweet read. I’d recommend it for younger readers if it didn’t have sexual content and cursing in it.

1 🌶️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Abandonment

Moderate: Child abuse and Homophobia

Minor: Death of parent and Alcohol

greendog95's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Sexual content and Death of parent

jess_always_reading's review

adventurous funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

I absolutely loved this one, chosen family feels, grumpy x sunshine, a journey of self-acceptance and the importance of community, and ✨ magic ✨. It has it all! It drew me in so much that I devoured it and about a day which was amazing but also left me feeling like I could read three more about the same characters. 

This book is light but heartfelt with awesome characters and found family. 

10/10 would recommend!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment

Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Racism

katemageau's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse

thebookforest's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective 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: Death and Abandonment

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Blood, Death of parent, and Abandonment

noodle_95's review

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0

The plot was very simplistic and quite refreshing. The author does a great job of adding character diversity, which is refreshing. It was indeed a nice cozy read with low stakes. I truly loved how the author described magic or potion-making. They made simple ingredients feel like they were worth thousands. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Abandonment

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Homophobia

The abuse done to one of the children is only the mention of an exorcism but no mention of the child being physically harmed. The homophobia is mostly mild due to Ian thinking of his past and how one of the solicitors acts toward the cast

roscoeandem's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.25

This was so lovely! A perfect palate cleanser after struggling through a high fantasy trilogy I didn't much enjoy. The characters are so loveable and sweet, and the balance between character development and plot is perfect. Just a delightful read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Racism, Grief, Abandonment, and Alcohol

kayceero's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

3.5

A slow start, but started picking up around 30-40%. Characters are lovable if one-dimensional and the story is cute with a fairly unique premise. Overall a good book, but not an all-time fave. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: Child abuse, Death, and Death of parent