Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

Gallant by V.E. Schwab

34 reviews

vixenreader's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

3.75

It’s like “Crimson Peak” for young adults, and that is still welcome. Also, there was some good disability representation. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Grief, Blood, Death, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

I would also give a disclaimer for death of a sibling and sleep deprivation.

haylzno's review against another edition

challenging 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? No

4.5

I rather enjoyed this story! I thought the characters were well written and I loved the found family (literally). 

I found the pacing to be perfect and the magic/fantastical elements to be very entertaining! 

I started out listening to the audiobook and then switched to the ebook and as much as I enjoyed the narration, I would recommend reading this as an ebook/physical book as there are illustrations that I think add a lot to the story. 

There are areas of the story that I wish we got a little more information on, but that's really my only complaint. I binged this story so fast I almost wish I would have slowed down a bit so I could have spent a little more time in that world! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Mental illness, Child abuse, Death of parent, Kidnapping, and Suicidal thoughts

kate_arts's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-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? It's complicated

4.5

This book had a very creative premise and was beautiful written. The ending was a little unsatisfying, but I understand why it ended the way it did. Also it was great to see a mute protagonist and not have her muteness be cured at the end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Gore and Suicidal thoughts

asiya_can_read's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

The way the plot unfolds it really feels like you're with Olivia as she learns about the darkness surrounding Gallant. The main character is easy to love because her main goal is just finding out who she is and what home means. This book starts as a puzzle but the missing pieces are scattered very well throughout the plot and leaves you wanting to find out what happens next. The way Schwabb writes also makes it very easy to visualize everything that is happening and does a great job at setting the proper tone.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood and Violence

Minor: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts

elsea_readingelsea's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, and Suicide

phillyhufflepunk's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Olivia grew up in an orphanage with nothing but her mother's very confusing journal to connect her to anyone else. Unable to speak and surrounded by people unable to sign, she's alone. Even the ghosts, that only she can see, are silent. Then, a letter arrives from a family she never knew she had.

A young adult gothic novel which features a character who struggles within an ableist institution, doesn't needlessly info dump, and doesn't waste time telling the story. Would love to see this as a movie or limited series. Quality storytelling. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Ableism, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence

Minor: Blood, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, and Self harm

laguerrelewis's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad fast-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

4.25

This a quick little read for me, and one that I enjoyed very much. A little creepy, a little Romantic, this book is both cozy and cold. A wonderful dark companion for a rainy day, should you need one. V. E. Schwab is a beautiful master of prose, and the juxtaposition of beauty and horror in this story is fantastic. I think some of the mystery and drama could have been drawn out, but the pace certainly did not break my engagement or enjoyment!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, Body horror, Blood, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Child death

Moderate: Bullying, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts

takarakei's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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

Haunting and beautiful. V.E. Schwab is a master of atmospheric writing. The illustrations are gorgeous

and I loved the way they eventually integrate into the story

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, and Death of parent

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Child death

Minor: Animal death

MC is mute and often has a frustrating experience communicating with others.

houstonwegotaproblem's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective slow-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Mental illness, Grief, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Vomit

mae_dexter_author's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Animal death, and Death

Moderate: Bullying