Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

14 reviews

jessk349's review against another edition

funny 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

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

grrrlbrarian's review

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? It's complicated

5.0

Just what I was looking for, a cosy, joyful read about found family, hope and magic.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Confinement, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting

lisavandonselaar's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious relaxing sad 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Grief, and Gaslighting

rwsmith's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

truly, i could not put this book down. it just got better and better the more i read. a wonderful and heartwarming story. 
i loved the worldbuilding of the magic - just as you expect, and it aligns with all the familiar fairy tales, but with a touch of uniqueness to this fictional world. 
the romance was also SO GOOD. ive never been into the romance genre, and i wouldnt say this is necessarily a romance novel, but the romantic plot was incredibly well done - relatable, funny, emotional, perfectly paced, and incredibly satisfying. 
the representation in this book is lovely as well. the different races of the characters are simply stated, but the differences between each are acknowledged and deemed important at the same time. 
anyone who loves love, magic, and silliness - and a happy ending - should give this book a read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Grief

dottiewankenobi's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.75

The only reason this isn't a 5 star rating is I felt there were some pacing issues here and there that took me out of the story a little bit. Other than that, this story was a perfect found family, romance, fantasy novel which I am so glad to have found and read.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Gaslighting

Minor: Child abuse

novella42's review against another edition

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? No

5.0

Completely charming and cozy. Lovely low-fi speculative fiction!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Outing and Gaslighting

wickedgrumpy'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

4.75

This was a very welcome softer read.  It had the found family, the magic, life passions/ambitions, the kids were cute, and let's not forget the swoony words!

I don't know if I would change the rating if I reread it but since it's the first in a series I will continue when more books are released, there's a chance.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Homophobia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Outing, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol

margaret_k30's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Abandonment

Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual content, and Death of parent

Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Blood, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

feathers4bookmarks's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring 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? No

5.0

A fun witchy modern tale about finding family and a little about processing trauma. This book with its quirky and diverse cast is hopeful and inspiring and makes you wish the magic was real. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Gaslighting

Minor: Death of parent

Manipulation and exploitation of minor by caretakers and of significant other.