Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Delicates by Brenna Thummler

15 reviews

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, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts

rhiannon814r's review against another edition

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: Toxic friendship, Bullying, and Suicidal thoughts

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

huntress's review against another edition

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

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: Death of parent and Grief

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, Toxic friendship, and Grief

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Child death, Death, and Suicidal thoughts

nicolescottwv's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Mental illness, and Bullying

Moderate: Death of parent

vanessayeung's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

3.0

(4.25)
read in one sitting. 
some quote i dont really get it but I totally resonate with Eliza

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(3 star)
i remember the plot of the story and I think I can relate to the characters, but it feels more of a 3 star for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Mental illness

The part when Eliza cut out a sheet and walked around the town with it on, I feel her. No one knows nor cares who you are.

sierrajhansen's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.25

i loved this one so much more than sheets, mostly due to the more interesting changes in color palette, character complexity, delicately handled heavy subject matter, and the photography!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Bullying

Minor: Mental illness

jbabbm's review against another edition

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Child death

itsjadenbaby's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

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

2.0

This book was also quite darker than I was expecting. I thought the sequel might be a bit lighter as we catch up with the characters, but no… This one was slightly less charming than the last due to the constant conflicts.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Bullying, Death, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Grief, Mental illness, and Death of parent

Minor: Fatphobia, Child death, and Racism