Reviews tagging 'Vomit'

Summer of Salt by Katrina Leno

11 reviews

ranjanireviewsreads's review against another edition

3.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Vomit, Animal cruelty, Alcohol, and Animal death

Minor: Rape

fesja_reads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death and Animal cruelty

Minor: Death of parent, Sexual assault, Vomit, Rape, and Gun violence

wren_unseen's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape

Minor: Vomit and Gun violence

ollieworm's review against another edition

emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Vomit, and Sexual assault

juliamb's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced

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

2.75

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, and Cursing

Minor: Gun violence, Death of parent, Murder, Rape, and Vomit

flora_araruna's review

adventurous emotional mysterious 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

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Violence, Gun violence, Animal death, and Sexism

Moderate: Rape, Drug use, Alcohol, and Sexual violence

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Vomit, and Pregnancy

bookswithisabel's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Vomit and Sexual assault

honeyhistory103's review

adventurous emotional mysterious 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

This was a lovely, simple read - definitely a great mini-mystery summer beach read. I loved now normal being abnormal was in Leno's world - the casual acceptance of members of the LGBTQ community, magic, and general oddness (Vira's gothness, the birdpeople's fixation) was a breath of fresh air. The problems that drove the story weren't caused by folks' oddness. Instead, the plot was gently compelling, keeping the novel chugging ahead at a steady pace. There was never a "gotcha" moment, and Leno gives you plenty enough clues to figure out the mystery on your own. The prose is well-written and immersive in its description without being superfluous.

*Spoilers* What truly made this book worth 4 stars instead of 3 to me was the absolutely beautiful way Leno handled the topic of rape, especially within a YA novel. The subtle character shifts that caused confusion for other characters in the story, the secretive nature surrounding it rang with a truth to them. What I loved most was the no-nonsense, absolute accountability that came for the perpetrator in the end - the ending that was deserved. 

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Vomit, and Drug use

Minor: Death of parent, Drug use, and Gun violence

nandakandabooks's review

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

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

3.0

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Vomit

Minor: Death of parent

hmatt's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

Okay wow I just stumbled into this book as a rec on TSG and it blew me away. Perfect dark YA fairytale with real social commentary that doesn't feel forced.

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Grief, Rape, and Sexual assault

Minor: Death, Death of parent, Child abuse, Gun violence, and Vomit