Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

87 reviews

giasbookhaven's review

emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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

This book had everything I love:
Humor
Children with no filters😂
Slow-burn love
Found family
Magic
Self acceptance 
Wit
British sarcasm 

I loved it! And all of the characters too

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Abandonment

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Death of parent

sparksofkell's review against another edition

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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Abandonment

Moderate: Death, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia

leannanecdote's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Colonisation, and Classism

Moderate: Blood and Alcohol

wovenquiry's review against another edition

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? No

3.5

Its cute but he ending seemed rushed to me. Love the found family trope in this!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Bullying and Toxic relationship

pgmoon's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

3.25

I picked up The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches as part of a Fable app club read, hoping for a bit of a breather from the intensity of The Folk of the Air series. This quick, cozy read was exactly what I needed!

One of my favorite tropes—found family—is at the heart of this story, and it’s done beautifully. Mika, the protagonist, was interesting to follow. While I found her very different from myself, there were certain aspects of her that I related to, making her journey feel personal in some ways. The colorful cast of characters surrounding her were like the sweet, lovable counterparts you'd find in a classic rom-com, which made the story even more enjoyable.

Plot-wise, it felt like a light magical rom-com with the same ilk of Practical Magic (a personal favorite of mine). The familiarity of the plot was prominent, with a wholesome message of togetherness that made it a perfect fall read. The twist toward the end didn’t feel forced either—the clues were laid out well, making it satisfying when it all came together.

Overall, I really liked it! If you're looking for a cozy, heartwarming read, especially for the fall season, this one is worth checking out.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship

sharkfan's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent

Moderate: Cursing, Death, and Gaslighting

mrsmiley's review against another edition

emotional 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Minor: Child abuse, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent

hmetwade's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent

frenchpants's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.75

This book is the epitome of the word "cozy". If you're a sucker for found family like me, then this is the book for you.  

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Abandonment

Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

thirdtimesacharm's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement

Moderate: Death, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent

Minor: Racism