Reviews tagging 'Death'

Crueldad by Sara Shepard

5 reviews

mirasreadingnook's review against another edition

mysterious

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

3.75

It took a little while for each story arc to pay off, but in the end it may have the most intense and insightful ending of the PLL books to date. Throughout the first part, I was most interested in Emily's storyline as she was following A's directions and heading out to Amish Country. Aria's arc, while makes sense for her character, was my least favorite this time as she questioned if Ali was a ghost. Hannah was sequestered away much of the time at the facility and was majorly focused on her own personal struggles. Spencer's storyline, which I often find myself drawn to, picked up heavily as the book hit midway and reached a satisfying conclusion. Just when I thought one reveal at the police station would be the cliffhanger, another more tragic occurred. Heartless, while slow to start, weaved its way to an ending that more than made up for the wait. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Infidelity, Mental illness, Stalking, and Fire/Fire injury

underscoresyd's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Stalking, and Murder

Moderate: Eating disorder and Suicide

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Pregnancy

fanboyriot's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

4.0

Read For:

✓ Ghost Hunt

✓ Mental Facility

✓ Nostalgic Vibes

✓ Parents Actually Parenting

✓ Undercover Amish Moment

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While some of the plot is over the top and dramatic, it was still rather entertaining to read.  Though it is almost funny how much bad luck everyone in these books have.  Lots of things happen in this book like Hanna going to a mental facility, Spencer’s parents being nice for a once… at least for a little bit, Emily going undercover and pretending to be Amish, and Aria trying to go on a ghost hunt for Ali.

Spice Level: n/a

Angst Level: n/a

POV: Multiple, Third Person

Release Date: 19, January 2010

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Stalking, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Death, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Infidelity

Minor: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Murder, and Gaslighting

regalreads's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective 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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, and Stalking

Moderate: Death, Medical content, and Murder

coffeebreath27's review against another edition

2.5

2024 re-read
2.5 stars

adding a 0.5 star purely because I've totally forgotten about that ending

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Eating disorder, and Infidelity