Reviews tagging 'Dementia'

The Cousins by Karen M. McManus

55 reviews

kshertz's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

A very good mystery! I was surprised by the twists! They all got me. It didn’t wrap up the way I hoped in the end but I definitely could not put it down. A great mystery thriller for anyone looking for one. Reminds me a lot of Ruth Wares novels whom I also love. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Car accident, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

thenovelbookshelf's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This YA mystery thriller throws the reader around so many twists and turns, that when a surprise twisted ending happens, you feel like you've survived the most thrilling rollercoaster ride ever. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Car accident, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

bella_cavicchi's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

3.0

Catching up on my Karen McManus in honor of the new season of "One of Us is Lying" on Netflix (!); let it be known I am a sucker for a YA mystery, especially one that involves a convoluted family saga. That said, I'm bummed to say this is likely my least favorite of her published bunch -- it read too soap opera-y for me to get invested, and the pace is oddly slow despite the action that's packed inside. It happens -- they can't all be winners!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment

Moderate: Miscarriage, Dementia, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

Minor: Car accident

shaunaxx's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Toxic relationship and Car accident

ellesbells1510's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

One of my favourites by Karen M. McManus. Full of mysteries and plot twists that will keep you engaged from beginning to end. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism and Death

Minor: Dementia

cateemma's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Violence, Dementia, Murder, and Abandonment

Minor: Terminal illness, Car accident, Death of parent, and Classism

eeeeva's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage

Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, and Dementia

Minor: Incest

evdziech's review against another edition

mysterious medium-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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia

Moderate: Alcoholism, Incest, Miscarriage, Murder, and Pregnancy

Minor: Drug use

kstericker's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Body shaming, Gun violence, Incest, Sexual content, Car accident, and Abortion

luveloise3's review against another edition

funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Murder

Moderate: Miscarriage and Dementia

Minor: Car accident