Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Planetfall by Emma Newman

10 reviews

dejahentendu's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective

4.0

This was a re-read of this book. I first read it several years ago. And then realized there were more books in this universe. I read those books earlier this year. I went back to this one in an effort to see if the others tied in here before it ended as I have the memory of... Well, something without a memory. They do not.

All that being said, this is a solid story with interesting intrigue,  some commentary on the nature of humanity, and a foray into faith. Not necessarily faith in any god, but just faith in the universe? Ourselves? Intuition? I like Ms. Newman's writing and I am looking forward to book 5.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Abandonment

Moderate: Child death, Death, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

emmaloho's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

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

5.0

this book never fails to absolutely crush me. the building of the plot with both past memory and present mental illness is so well done, and the ending is incredible. both times I've read it now the kick off to the climax had me breathless, shoulders locked, jaw hung open, nauseated. the scifi world building is in my opinion masterful, both the human tech to the alien gods city. anyone who enjoys scifi should read this book

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, and Grief

Minor: Child death, Death, Sexual content, Vomit, Medical content, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

moomieswan's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, and Grief

hanz's review against another edition

mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Really liked this, however think the tension that was built up throughout was lost somewhat in the last section. Interested to see how the other books fit in to some of the unresolved mysteries. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Child death, Death, Violence, Grief, and Murder

valjeanval's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-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

5.0

This is exactly my kind of sci-fi. A quiet, slow burn mystery on a far-flung planet with an exceptionally unreliable narrator. I guessed some bits but thought the series of steady reveals was skillfully done as was the exploration of mental illness though check the trigger warnings on this one if you’re so inclined.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Grief

Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Cancer, Vomit, Murder, and Pregnancy

teatunesandtales's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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

Oof. This was a heavy read. Exciting and action-packed, but very heavy and triggering topics. 

Wasn't too keen on the ending, but overall it was a very good book. 


TW: death, murder, suicidal ideation, child death, mental illness. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship

Minor: Child death

avisreadsandreads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief

Moderate: Violence, Vomit, Medical content, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Child death, Eating disorder, and Suicide

meduza's review

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Child death, Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, and Grief

scriptrix's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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? Yes

4.5

Oof. This book was really good, but hot damn it was an emotional rollercoaster to read. The mysterious plot made it unputdownable, but the emotional trauma exploration of the main character made for heavy, difficult reading. I would recommend this one only if you're in the mental headspace for it, and please make note of trigger warnings.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief

Moderate: Vomit

troisha's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Ableism, Child death, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, and Murder

Minor: Cancer, Drug use, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Alcohol