Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

Homicide and Halo-Halo by Mia P. Manansala

48 reviews

theknm's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious reflective relaxing 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

LOVEDDDDDD this edition to the tita Rosie's mystery seriess!! It was a bit dark tone since Lila is adapting to what happened to her in the first book but i think it was a great to show that if anyone reading can say you know i see myself in her i know whats she going through. I think i loved it because not only does Lila have a lot of character development but also shows like its okay to not be okay. As someone who has gone through a lot its nice to see that side and why it okay to feel what you feel and why i resonated to Lila so much. Mental health is so important no matter what race or gender you are and i like how this book showed how Lila embraced it and give herself that. The mystery aspect was written really well and had my jaw to the floor, definitely cant wait for next one! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Sexual harassment, Grief, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence

kiala's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Infertility

things100's review against another edition

emotional mysterious 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

4.5

Such a good second book in the series the twists and turns wow can’t wait to read the 3rd book

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Gun violence

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Murder, Death, and Violence

Minor: Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Racism

agnesjlopez's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Sexual harassment, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Infertility, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Adult/minor relationship

ios_reads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

I loved this book. Definitely a dark addition to Mia’s trilogy of stories starting with “Arsenic and Adobo”. I think it helped tie in some plots from the first book, gave us a new refreshing yet dark twist, and we see Lila grow and change in her own ways! Loved it and praise the author for the disclaimer prior to the story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Gun violence, Infidelity, Infertility, Violence, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, and Medical content

Minor: Murder, Mental illness, Sexism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy

kevi_wan's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious reflective 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, and Suicide

onegalonelife27's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted mysterious 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

5.0

I've discovered that if I really enjoy a book I'll be able to plow through it over three days. This would have been a three day book, if only my work wasn't so busy. It's a three day book in my heart!

Absolutely wonderful! This takes the great base from Arsenic and Adobo and creates a fantastic story and mystery. I really like how the previous book does have an impact on the characters, especially the main character and her psyche. It's often easy for cozy mysteries to downplay events of finding a body and confronting a murderer, since those are a part of the mystery genre, but this series takes it seriously. It made me want root for Lila to take care and help herself. The mystery was also great, had me questioning until the very end. The cast continues to be wonderful offering great moments both personal and for the mystery. I'm eager to read the next Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery and see what happens to Lila, her friends, and her family next!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent

Minor: Body shaming and Infertility

metaphorsandmisc's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, and Toxic relationship

lynnlovegreen's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

I really enjoyed this cozy mystery involving a Filipina, her extended family and friends, and a pageant. The love and fun was well mixed into the mystery plot, just like the Halo-Halo and other featured foods. There are some dark moments, but they are balanced by the humorous ones.
Although this is the second in a series, I was able to pick up on the backstory and read it as a standalone.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Death of parent, Murder, and Grief

Content Warning: PTSD

aprica's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted mysterious tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Gun violence, Sexual harassment, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual assault and Emotional abuse