Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young

6 reviews

apuzzledbooklover's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cursing

pianokeys's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense 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

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

smiley_kylie's review against another edition

3.75

On a small island known for it's folklore and mystical ways, a terrible fire and the mysterious murder of a teen girl change everything. Fourteen years later, the suspected murderer returns to the island, which unearths secrets that had long since been buried. 

This is a mystery/thriller with a hint of magical realism. The setting is completely atmospheric and adds a lot to the telling of the story, which is told through various POVs across a then vs. now timeline. 

I had heard it was good to go into this story blind, which I agree is good advice. I do wish I had at least paid more attention to the book summary, though, since the story is just a little "witchy," which I'm not particularly into. I suppose I could have guessed from the title too! While it could be a touch slow at times, I was intrigued by some of the plot twists and enjoyed the story overall.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cursing and Sexual content

kbowles24's review

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Sexual content, Violence, and Pregnancy

heatherjchin's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

Minor: Child abuse, Gun violence, Terminal illness, Cannibalism, and Pregnancy

ravenwolf_waf's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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? It's complicated

4.0

Review on my IG -> @Katie_the_Wandering_Reader

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Cancer, Domestic abuse, and Pregnancy