Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

319 reviews

shadow_reader12's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

This is a fantastic cozy read. I loved it from start to finish and was sad that it ended. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

rwsmith's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

5.0

truly, i could not put this book down. it just got better and better the more i read. a wonderful and heartwarming story. 
i loved the worldbuilding of the magic - just as you expect, and it aligns with all the familiar fairy tales, but with a touch of uniqueness to this fictional world. 
the romance was also SO GOOD. ive never been into the romance genre, and i wouldnt say this is necessarily a romance novel, but the romantic plot was incredibly well done - relatable, funny, emotional, perfectly paced, and incredibly satisfying. 
the representation in this book is lovely as well. the different races of the characters are simply stated, but the differences between each are acknowledged and deemed important at the same time. 
anyone who loves love, magic, and silliness - and a happy ending - should give this book a read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting

Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Homophobia, Grief, and Sexual content

thoughtsontomes's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.25

This book was a delight! Cozy with just enough stakes. While I enjoyed the romance, it wasn’t very romance heavy and I would have liked to see that develop just a bit more. This is what I mean when I say I want something cozy. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent

booksemmahasread's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Sexual content, and Death of parent

Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Bullying

temia04's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Child abuse

fyredragyn's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

karapillar's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring slow-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Abandonment, and Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Homophobia, Child abuse, and Racism

bexi's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Abandonment, Death, Cursing, and Death of parent

Minor: Domestic abuse and Homophobia

stardewrally's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.5

It was very fun and dealt with some heavy topics in a very well done way. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death

Minor: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Physical abuse, and Grief

blckandread's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and Sexual content

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Physical abuse