Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

A Venom Dark and Sweet by Judy I. Lin

34 reviews

alrightlauryn's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.5

Whilst this book is the second in the duo, it became slightly repetitive when following the storyline. I believe the villain of the book was one of the obvious choices apart from the love interest. However, the redeeming qualities of the book still follow its unique take on an interesting subject matter and its growth. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and War

Minor: Grief

kaylynnlock's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

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

duarshe's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

3.5

Sinceramente, esta segunda parte decae con respecto a la primera. La primera mitad del libro se me hizo eterna y un poco aburrida, no fue hasta que Ning y Kang se reencontraron que me volví a enganchar a la trama (alrededor de la página 200).

Pero... NI UN MÍSERO BESO. YO, ASÍ, NO PUEDO.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, and Death of parent

Moderate: War

sophiesmallhands's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Blood and Fire/Fire injury

euphemiajo's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Classism

aformeracceleratedreader's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

I liked this one more than the 1st in the duology (I read the 1st one a year ago and don't remember too much of it to be fair tho).  I think it was a good ending to the story/world. I loved all the magic. I was a little disappointed by the twist but not because it was a bad twist but because the resolution was a bit quick after a semi-slow build up. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death of parent and Alcohol

guessgreenleaf's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death of parent

lizgriffinwords's review against another edition

adventurous tense medium-paced

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

3.25

While the writing is lovely and the tea-based magic system is so clever, I did not enjoy this duology sequel as much as book 1. The plot involves a lot of running around the kingdom and gathering relics (felt like a video game quest, honestly) and Kang’s POV didn’t add much.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Violence, Grief, and Death of parent

cattheteawitchfairy's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

3.0

An interesting conclusion to the duology. I certainly preferred the first text as this one seemed less experimental and fell more into stereotypes.

I did enjoy it but I found it less good in comparison and therefore gets a lower rating.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and War

gatorademachinegun's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? N/A

5.0

Holy shit what a ride. Amazing read, the switch from 1st person to 3rd when changing character perspectives is something I’ve never read before but Judy I Lin, does it so well. 

Absolutely loved this book, the characters are so real and the medium to fast pace kept me on the edge of my seat. 

10/10 stunning cover, stunning contents 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Death, Torture, and Death of parent

Minor: Death of parent and Alcohol