Reviews tagging 'Ableism'

Cinder by Marissa Meyer

67 reviews

carrotsxcks's review

adventurous challenging 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Fire/Fire injury, and Child abuse

Minor: Death

junowo's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

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

4.0

Always a fun series to read, with lovable characters. I’m particularly endeared by Cinder’s deadpan humor, as well as Kai as an entire character. It’s creative with the Cinderella story, following the same basic beats while bringing its own twists and rethinking the basics.
Ultimately, it’s a YA book that follows expected YA plots. That’s fine, and I think it’s unfair to expect something else from it. Its predictability can make it particularly comfortable to read, also.
I will probably come back to this book many times in my life!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Xenophobia, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, Death, Car accident, Medical trauma, Medical content, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Abandonment and Child death

renyoi's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Fun and sometimes even innovative YA novel, with surprisingly likable characters and worldbuilding that feels natural, if a bit simplistic at times. The conglomeration of Asian cultures into a single monolith is problematic in some instances, but I do think the author was aware of the differences, even if that wasn’t always the impression in the text. Creative writing and striking characters with clear agency are the strengths of this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Ableism, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Car accident, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Child death, Confinement, Medical trauma, Medical content, and Grief

Minor: War

angelaocmon's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Ableism, and Medical content

Moderate: Xenophobia and Grief

ginameix's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Death, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Child death, Kidnapping, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Car accident

Minor: Grief, Murder, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Violence

mostlyvoidpartiallystars's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Kidnapping, and Death

Minor: War, Medical trauma, Medical content, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent

hollystopreading's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

An absolutely fantastic read for younger readers! It was one of my favorite books in middle school and I'm glad to say it holds up! It's not perfect, I wish there were a bit more character development, and as a 19yr old, I can definitely see how it is not written for my demographic. I can't wait to finish this series in the coming year finally!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma

Minor: Car accident, Domestic abuse, Ableism, Child death, Chronic illness, Fire/Fire injury, and Medical content

theteamsreader's review

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

An incredible start to an expansive science fiction series with immediately loveable characters, loveable settings, and loveable writing.  The book itself flows amazingly well, with a permanently addictive pace that makes the story fly past, especially as wider galactic tensions arise, plot twists grow in number, and stakes become rapid.  Recommend to anyone looking for a good science fiction, or badass sci-fi versions of your favourite fairytale princesses and stories.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Terminal illness, Violence, Outing, Body shaming, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Hate crime

Moderate: Domestic abuse, War, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Colonisation

Minor: Fire/Fire injury

chirimoya_222's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Ableism, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Blood and Child abuse

Minor: War

carolyngrace's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism