Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould

12 reviews

greatexpectations77's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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

4.75

This was an intense read, and I was very into it. The whole character of The Dark could have been confusing and contrived, but I thought it was written so so well. All of the characters were really well-developed, and I can't wait to read more from this author. Plus,

f yeah the girlies getting together!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Grief, Stalking, and Abandonment

Moderate: Biphobia, Child death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, and Classism

Minor: Police brutality and Alcohol

maddiegyoms's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I loved how The Dead and the Dark tells a story about how the hate we put into the world creates a darkness that can be so overpowering/overwhelming that we cave to it. This story is more than just a paranormal murder mystery, it's about acceptance; acceptance of who you are, of who other people are. We all make mistakes, even if we think it's better for someone else, but owning up to it and making a change for the better is what ultimately prevails.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Abandonment

blackthornfaery's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Violence, Blood, Lesbophobia, and Abandonment

Moderate: Child death

Minor: Hate crime

puddleshoes's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Torture, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Lesbophobia and Abandonment

pagelikebooks's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Homophobia, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Bullying, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Alcohol

piphux's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Blood, Police brutality, Grief, and Abandonment

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Alcohol

magellen's review against another edition

dark funny sad 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

3.5

A nice queer ya that captures the fear and enclosure of small town life while *other*. While some of the supernatural elements are poorly landed, the overall twist of plot is well executed (though you're gonna guess the killer pretty quick 😎)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Grief, Lesbophobia, and Abandonment

Minor: Child death, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and Toxic friendship

ecn's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Abandonment

ghostlyprince's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Police brutality, Grief, Murder, and Lesbophobia

Moderate: Abandonment and Classism

Minor: Biphobia and Alcohol

lycanhood's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Murder, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Kidnapping, and Abandonment

Minor: Cursing