Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The One by Kiera Cass

84 reviews

mrsalexisrjones's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark hopeful inspiring 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Sexual content and Torture

sparkinspace's review against another edition

3.5

Good end to a nice story. As long as you take it for what it is, a classic YA dystopian, it's a really good time.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Violence

briana513's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Violence, Death of parent, and Classism

Minor: Gun violence

All of the mentions of violence are very brief, but there are allusions to death after violent acts.

siglerbooknook's review against another edition

emotional funny informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

If the miscommunication trope was a book, this would be it. Half the plot of this book is Maxon and American NOT talking to each other, both being stubborn when they both want the same thing. 

Over all the story is cute and one I could definitely see the intended audience loving. The side characters are very different in this book than they've been in previous ones which was a bit of a whiplash. 

The ending drama felt a bit over the top and I'm not sure how the next two books are going to work out.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Physical abuse, Slavery, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail

zoec24's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

2.0

I enjoyed the political bits, but that's it. I enjoyed Celeste's redemption arc more than America's character and lack of thought. I also hated that Aspen calls Anne 'rigid'-I know it probably wasn't meant this way but it seems to imply that she has to be open and sweet and stereotypically nice all the time.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

maytheseason245's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring relaxing 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

5.0

This is one of the best books I have ever read.

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Content Warnings

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

wrappingpaper's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful sad 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

4.75

I read this book in one day. I originally started this series not expecting much beyond a naive romance story however I can now say it’s much more than that. 

This book progressed quickly from the start, with multiple plot points and key moments coming in fast. Then, about halfway, it started to take a very emotional turn, so much so I even cried at the end. 

Overall, this book really exceeded my expectations. Am I mad about (spoiler alert) Celeste being killed off right after having the best character development ever?? Yes. And I think that’s what makes this book so great - I’ve gotten so genuinely attached to the characters that I simply want nothing bad to happen to them in their messed up world. 

I’m really looking forward to seeing how the books progress for the last two parts. The story has got me hooked and I can’t wait to find out what happens next!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, Murder, and Classism

Moderate: Gun violence, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Alcohol

booksandstardust's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad tense 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Violence

Moderate: Blood and Death of parent

Minor: Infertility

kingangie's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Death of parent

Moderate: Blood and War

pippamillerxoxo_'s review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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: Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and War