Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton

71 reviews

carbs666's review

adventurous emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

This book is disgustingly charming I loved it so much. The front cover blurb calls it "delightfully bonkers" which is the most spot on description possible. If you're reading reviews before reading this you probably aren't the type of person to go in blind, but I STRONGLY recommend that you do you will be in store for the best surprise. I just loved everything about it so much that it made me incoherent!!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Sexual content

Moderate: Violence

thrntnja's review

adventurous funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Sexism and Gun violence

hobbithopeful's review

funny lighthearted 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

5.0

Witty, funny, cozy, this was such a delight to read! I love the concept of a society of refined and polished ladies who are also pirates! There was not a single chapter in this that I didn't laugh out loud, I thoroughly enjoyed every page I read.
India Holton has a very distinct writing style and I was immediately drawn in by the historical world and magic she brought. I loved how badass all the characters are, and how they ran the show and treated men with disdain or exasperation.
I am so glad this is a series, I can't wait to read the next book.
If you are looking for a cozy and funny book filled with adventures, pirates, and romance, then this is the perfect book for you. (Or if you just want to read a good book, I HIGHLY recommend!) 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Death

emilywemily6's review

adventurous challenging funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.25

It took me quite a bit to get into this book (maybe like 75 pages) because the premise is so wacky and writing style is so different than what I’ve read before. But this ridiculously fantastical historical romance was such a fun trip that had me smiling the whole time. I adored the characters and their whimsy and sass. This story was fun and fluffy and yet my brain had to work to understand the satire and writing style, so it was an interesting mix. I definitely want to read the next book!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Blood, and Death of parent

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Classism, Kidnapping, and Alcohol

clairew97's review

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Body shaming, Classism, Confinement, Cursing, Sexual content, Abandonment, Death, Alcohol, Blood, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Misogyny, and Sexism

caseymac's review

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

soph22's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Fatphobia, Blood, Classism, Death of parent, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Misogyny, Drug abuse, and Gun violence

skudiklier's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.5

It took me a bit to get into this, and tbh a lot of it felt so weirdly dissonant that it was hard for me to be super invested. But on the other hand, the romance was well-done and the ~tension~ was high with that. I ended up reading the second half of the book all in one day, so I must have been at least somewhat engaged.

I wasn't sure if I was going to read the next book in the series, but then I found out the author is autistic and the main character(s) of the second and third books are autistic as well. So now I want to if only for that reason--I haven't read a lot of romances with autistic MCs, so I'm excited!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, Murder, and Death of parent

Moderate: Sexism and Misogyny

sarahsbookss's review

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Violence, Vomit, Murder, Stalking, Alcohol, Death, Kidnapping, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Gun violence, and Sexual content

louisegraveyard's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Violence, and Drug use