Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg

12 reviews

tangleroot_eli's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

An enjoyable, lighthearted cozy fantasy mystery. For the most part, the anachronisms actually added to the charm, but the complete lack of acknowledgement that slavery was still happening during the book's time periods and in its general area sat poorly with me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Body horror, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Child abuse, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Alcohol and Vomit

rachminick's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful 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? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Murder

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Animal cruelty, and Death of parent

cmbohn's review

I just couldn't get into this for some reason. Maybe I'll try again someday.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Violence

kkopacetic's review

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Animal cruelty, and Body horror

Moderate: Murder and Stalking

angela005's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Child abuse, Abandonment, Murder, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Infidelity

classysmarta's review

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Death, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Murder

marsh_mall0w's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Violence, Abandonment, Murder, Body horror, and Stalking

Moderate: Death of parent and Kidnapping

Minor: Miscarriage, Animal cruelty, Classism, and Pregnancy

thealmightykatt's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Child abuse, Animal cruelty, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse

antimony27's review

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Death of parent, Violence, Torture, Death, and Murder

bellebookcorner's review

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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

4.0

“Beauty is just like a book. Some will not bother to look beyond the cover; others will find the entire tome utterly captivating.”

 

The perfect combination of historical fiction, fantasy and a touch of both mystery and romance! 

 

I love how the author makes these enchanted house that should feel creepy and scare people like a haunted house should be feels magical and playful instead, because of the magic that plays a huge part in the story. 

 

Great writing style which describe the world building and parts of the house vividly, makes it easier to envision these places. 

The magic system is also fascinating, there’s so many different type of powers. While it might feel a bit overwhelming at first, but you’ll remember it easily as the story goes. 

 

Both main andside characters are well developed and easy to connect with. 

I love the banter between the main characters (Merritt and Hulda) – how different they are but ended up getting along together. 

 

My favorite part of the story would be the found family aspect and the enchanted Whimbrel House which just liven up the story with its pranks set for the characters that live in there. 

 

The twist near the ending is very unexpected because I guess the wrong villain, I thought that one person was the villain in disguise when in fact it’s the other one! 

 

Overall, this is a great and enjoyable read! 

I would read the second book immediately to continue the story and find out more about Merritt’s power and family. I wish there would be more romantic interaction between Merritt and Hulda cause I love seeing both of them!  

 

I received an advanced review copy for free through Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Huge thank you to the publisher and the author!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror and Murder

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Emotional abuse