Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Ash by Malinda Lo

19 reviews

kshertz's review

lighthearted mysterious 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? No

4.0

This was a super cute queer retelling of Cinderella. I enjoyed following the character on her journey. The magic and the fairy were a little confusing at times and the ending was a little unbelievable but I still enjoyed this rewrite and retelling. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Death, and Animal death

nicheinterests's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? Yes

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Death of parent

Moderate: Confinement

annorabrady's review

adventurous 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? It's complicated

4.5

I really enjoyed this take on the Cinderella story, especially since it didn't come at the expense of relationship development. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Classism, Toxic relationship, Slavery, Grief, and Child abuse

gh7blis's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Child abuse

iuvmoonie's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse

bluberrybooks's review

adventurous dark sad slow-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

3.0

I liked the storywriting of this book. It was beautiful written and I liked the sorry. I just think it fell flat to me but it wasn't a bad read I enjoyed it. It was solid! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse

Moderate: Death of parent

booksandbesitos's review

adventurous dark emotional relaxing 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? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Death of parent, and Grief

libt11's review

dark inspiring mysterious tense 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Abandonment, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Physical abuse

laranjadosalgarves's review

dark emotional 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

4.0

I lovely short book for lovers of fairy tales, with a focus on grief and lgbt themes.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Domestic abuse

btorsi's review

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

such an odd book. it's pretty much sapphic YA royalty, so i knew it was a crime i hadn't read it yet. the writing is like that of a fable; there is such an odd amount of distance from the reader to the protagonist, but it still felt overflowing with heart. it was such a fast and enjoyable read. i didn't expect to love it as much as I did. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Animal death, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Death of parent and Confinement