Reviews tagging 'Violence'

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

80 reviews

bobhog's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

Heartwarming and beautiful 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Xenophobia and Child abuse

Minor: Fatphobia and Violence

kmart_ceo's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

5.0

It’s funny and extremely charming. I grew attached to all the kids. I loved all of the characters.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Xenophobia

Moderate: Fatphobia, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Violence

daisiesandbees's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization

Minor: Death of parent, Violence, Physical abuse, and Genocide

lonely_tardigrade's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.75

this book genuinely felt like a warm hug. it was the first book i’ve finished in probably a year or more. the vibes it gave off (not content) felt like the vibes of watching the owl house. a wholesome story with a bit of danger. and the characters are all so unique and lovable in their own ways.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia

Moderate: Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Torture, Child abuse, Violence, and Confinement

Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Abandonment, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Hate crime, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Murder

grizzlysnack's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Physical abuse, Violence, and Death of parent

bwoodard's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia and Body shaming

Minor: Violence and Confinement

owlieali's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse and Violence

martapsalvado's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

(4,25 ⭐️)
well maybe I like fantasy after all but only wholesome fantasy

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Fatphobia, Death, and Abandonment

Minor: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Violence

faitherslibrary's review

adventurous emotional funny inspiring fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Violence

Minor: Child abuse and Homophobia

planetshelf's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

This book is so sweet and makes me want to forget about my huge TBR to reread it.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Forced institutionalization, Physical abuse, Violence, and Child abuse