Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Romanov by Nadine Brandes

28 reviews

chaterbox87's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Animal death

fangulaura's review

adventurous emotional hopeful sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Animal death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and War

estock36's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, and Death of parent

Moderate: Confinement, Physical abuse, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, and War

Minor: Torture

zsometimesreads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Death of parent

Moderate: Gun violence and War

Minor: Blood

halem13's review

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Blood, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Suicide attempt

Minor: Animal death

gartimar's review

adventurous tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Death, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: War

anyawolfy's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad medium-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

What a great retelling of Anastasia! Being named after the historical legend, I was very obsessed with the movie and legend, and I found this to be an interesting mix of the two. 

While leaning towards historical fantasy rather than historical fiction, magic was blended in and I saw some parts of the movie weaved through out. While the writing was vivid and beautiful, it was a little mixed for me. Being very descriptive of captivity and war happening around them, it seemed to jump in and out of those surroundings so quickly it was hard to keep up. At first it was hard to read, then it picked up and then took off so fast it was a bit much. And the ending seemed to throw together a happy ending that to me still felt like there were a lot of lost ends. 

However Nastya was beautifully written and her character was strong. I really enjoyed Nastya's character development throughout. I was able to see her grow and take charge of everything around her. The romantic relationship seemed a little awkward and rushed at the end. 
But the family aspect was amazing to read! Seeing her love and loyalty to her family and bloodline. The bond between brother and sister was touching to read. 

Overall I enjoyed it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and War

Moderate: Physical abuse, Torture, and Violence

abibliophilecalledbeth's review

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

The perfect blend of history and fantasy. Written beautifully.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent and Murder

centermemine's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and War

kassidyreads's review

adventurous sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Gun violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Confinement, and Suicide attempt