Reviews tagging 'Blood'

Solitaire by Alice Oseman

97 reviews

bg_oseman_fan's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.0

I love Alice Oseman’s writing style. This story is not up to the same standard as her subsequent works, but i enjoyed as a glimpse into her evolving style. The mystery isn’t too mysterious, however. Overall a strong book, but in comparison to her other works doesn’t shine as brightly, but it’s still a star!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Eating disorder, Homophobia, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Blood, and Alcohol

nellienelson's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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

5.0

Idek what to say but I loved it so much. It portrayed well how (some) teenagers go through school life nowadays and I loved how Tori is portrayed as an ‘unlovable pessimistic character who ended up with someone who - from the outside - seems like the exact opposite. And they end up being the one thing they both need. It’s really well-written and I loved it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Injury/Injury detail

menthe's review against another edition

inspiring

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Vomit, and Suicide attempt

v1l25's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

ophycore's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Violence, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Blood, Medical content, and Alcohol

Minor: Drug use and Vomit

leahmaslin's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Cursing, Eating disorder, Gore, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

ivulikkivulik's review against another edition

challenging dark fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence

Moderate: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic friendship

lost_windsock's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

What a wild ride. Watching Tori fall apart like that was shocking and something I wasn't really prepared to see in such intensity. Her relationship with Michael was tragic and also lovely, and so complicated. Overall, this story just blew my mind. It was like watching a car wreck, I couldn't look away and there was nothing anyone could do but let it happen.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

yalestay's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Homophobia, Self harm, Violence, Blood, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury

mmm_reads's review

challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, and Suicide attempt