Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

319 reviews

lawmixitup's review against another edition

lighthearted 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Death and Death of parent

Minor: Racism and Body horror

kellirogue's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Death

lottsofplots's review

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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual content, and Abandonment

violetends's review

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

This was as warm and lovely as I had anticipated from all the reviews I had previously read. I am so happy to have access to all these cozy stories and be able to indulge the cold winter months that I am spending still healing from a longer illness with these types of narratives. This was is intricately crafted, with each character being lovely in their own way. And honestly, I am so very much here for a grumpy-sunshine romance arc! Especially if it happens in a found family setting.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Abandonment, and Death of parent

Moderate: Alcohol

tlindhorst's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

3.75

A sweet story but a little rushed in the end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Abandonment

dancing_dryad_85's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Death of parent, and Grief

Moderate: Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Death

Minor: Cursing, Classism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Hate crime

spilled's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Death of parent

Minor: Kidnapping, Grief, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Abandonment, Physical abuse, and Body horror

It is part of witch lore that they are all orphans, and parent death is mentioned in passing throughout. Main female character has had people (former caregivers and a boyfriend) take advantage of her witchy skills in toxic ways. Main male character experienced physical abuse as a child at the hands of his brothers after his father died. A secondary character has a natural death pre-narrative, but there is discussion of burying her, unburying her, and animating her bones. A minor character is locked in a tool shed and has his memories modified.

badgergatan's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing sad 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? Yes

3.75

Very cozy book with strong found family vibes and a couple steamy scenes (though even those are quite funny)! I can see why it's so popular. The characters are believable, likeable, and aren't taken too seriously (even Mr. Broody) - in a good way. This book also does an exceptional job of accurately representing sibling dynamics among children while still treating them as people. Solid read overall.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Death of parent and Bullying

nicospitsjive's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

I think this is probably a 4 star book for folks who truly enjoy this genre, I'm exploring to see if it's for me, and I believe it may not be. Really sweet and fun! Moments of emotion peeking through at times. Would make a great film, it almost felt like reading an adaptation of one. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual content, Homophobia, and Death of parent

sweetbasil0716's review against another edition

emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Death, and Sexual content