Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Delicates by Brenna Thummler

20 reviews

mikaylawood's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Grief, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts

maddireads13's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Death of parent

laurenvoice's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful 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? No

4.5

Delicates was sad. So very sad.

But, the story and pictures were beautifully done.

Delicates was full of important topics, and an amazing addition to the Sheets series.

I am excited to read the next instalment in this series, as I am sure it will be just as beautiful as the first two volumes of the Sheets series. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Mental illness and Grief

rin_kate_katie's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-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? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

katey_'s review against another edition

challenging emotional sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

I really enjoyed Sheets, but this follow-up is even better, though it is darker and more emotionally heavy than the first one.

The book continues on from the events of Sheets, placing more of a focus on Eliza, the daughter of the swim coach (who also appears to have about 15 different jobs, but that's another topic). Eliza and Marjorie are classmates, and Eliza's struggling with making friends as a middle schooler. She tries to befriend Marjorie, but Marjorie has befriended some of the popular girls at school, and Eliza's often the butt of their jokes -- causing Marjorie to feel self-conscious about hanging out with her. Eliza's parents don't listen to her and are largely paying more attention to Eliza's two sisters, saying that "Eliza's fine" -- but she isn't fine. She's depressed and at risk, and Marjorie (and of course their ghost friend, Wendell) is eventually the first to discover how much Eliza's really struggling.

The book shares some valuable messaging for teens about friendship, fitting in, kindness and asking for help. Once again, the graphics are beautiful, and the ghost element is thoughtful and at times hilarious.

Content warning: This book does deal with depression and suicidal thoughts fairly heavily, so be cautious before reading if those are topics you're sensitive to.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Death, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

emilywemily6's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.25

This graphic novel was a well-crafted story with many deeper themes that are really pertinent with middle grade kids. It wasn’t super compelling like the first book, but it was more cohesive in themes. I love the artwork too!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent

rhiannon814r's review

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, and Death of parent

huntress's review

dark reflective sad slow-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Grief, Stalking, and Death of parent

Minor: Suicide attempt

willowtree7's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

4.25

I enjoyed this book more than the first one. I feel like Brenna Thummler started coming into her story, and had more of a purpose and direction. I enjoyed the exploration into grief, depression, and friendship. It was well written, well drawn, and overall very captivating. This one is definitely worth the read! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Mental illness

Moderate: Grief and Death of parent

raesreadingcorner's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Grief, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Child death, Death, and Suicidal thoughts