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huntress's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Gaslighting, Fatphobia, Bullying, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Murder, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Violence, Emotional abuse, War, Alcoholism, Death, and Suicide attempt
ellanarose's review
- 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
Moderate: Torture, Child abuse, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Confinement, Fatphobia, Violence, Body horror, and Bullying
Minor: Suicide attempt and Child death
mr_ryancowboy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Bullying, Child abuse, and Confinement
yvo_about_books's review
4.25
"Sometimes you don't need a key,' said Sumi. Her smile verged on feral. 'Sometimes a crowbar is good enough."
It's been a while since I last visited this series, and when I spotted it the other day I decided to add it to my priority TBR on a whim. I usually have an excellent time with the Wayward Children books, so I hoped it was going to be an excellent way to end the year... And Where The Drowned Girls Go has definitely helped me remember me why I love this series! Sure, there isn't as much magic going on this time around, but the whimsical vibe is still there and Cora's story is such an important one. A little warning is in place as this sequel has minor spoilers for the previous books, and you might not understand the full scope of the situation if you haven't read them yet... Although it can still be read quite easily if you (like myself) don't remember all the details. I loved learning more about the Whitethorn Institute, and it was interesting to see the different approaches. There are so many important topics and hidden messages incorporated, and I could really appreciate how the story shows that it is okay to be yourself and stand up for what you believe. I'm looking forward to continue the series in 2024!
Graphic: Bullying, Gaslighting, Violence, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Ableism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Grief, Mental illness, Self harm, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
miya37's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Fatphobia, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Confinement, Bullying, and Suicide attempt
aitanavec's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Suicide attempt
anna_hepworth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The story loops back to Cora, who has been one of the ensemble in a previous story. Here, we get a clear stage for Cora to shine, and shine they do. But we also get to see an alternative path for those who return through their doors -- an alternative school, with a very different treatment focus for the students. I found the pedagogy of the school really difficult to read, and it is part of why I say it is dark.
There are a lot of fascinating bits of world building, with the focus being on the common 'mundane' world that the children have all come from. Very interested in seeing how this adds together.
Up to now, I'd say that we have very much had a child/adolescent viewpoint on the doors, the alternate worlds, and the lives of the children who return. This one takes a step back, and while the story is still told from the younger viewpoint, the larger story it is telling is much more adult -- much more recognition of what is at stake beyond family, familiarity, and home
Graphic: Emotional abuse
faduma's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Confinement, and Gaslighting
readandfindout's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Themes: 3.5 stars
Characters: 3.5 stars
Plot: 3.5 stars
Worldbuilding: 4 stars
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Gaslighting, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Eating disorder
Minor: Violence
dolores_madil's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Grief, Body shaming, and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Animal death, Forced institutionalization, and Emotional abuse