Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

320 reviews

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

theliteraryhooker's review against another edition

adventurous 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

5.0

This book just feels like a warm hug from a good friend. It's so sweet without being saccharin, the found family element is so well-done, I just loved every bit of it! I wish I could be friends with Mika, she's a delight!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Minor: Racism and Xenophobia

marinajonesreads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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? No

4.0

What a lovely read. I really enjoyed such a diverse group of witches and I loved that the author didn’t shy away from issues of race within such a whimsical setting. Mika Moon felt very real and her motivations and actions felt very sensible and on brand. Only reason it’s not a five star is that I felt some parts were unnecessarily slow. Bit too much filler here and there but overall I enjoyed the message.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

bemaline's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-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

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Content Warnings

Minor: Abandonment, Death, and Death of parent

mairead_parade's review against another edition

emotional 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

3.0

This is pretty much a TJ Klune book, which is not a bad thing, I just kept hoping it would surprise me a bit more. (If, on the other hand, you enjoyed this and have somehow not read Klune, you’re missing out). It’s sweet, cozy and peripherally Christmas-y, and the characters are very lovable - it is a pleasant if not especially challenging read. The audio narrator was quite good, especially in differentiating the three children without getting too cloying. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment and Child abuse

Minor: Death of parent, Xenophobia, and Homophobia

mrschy's review against another edition

emotional 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

3.75

I loved how cozy and enchanting this book was.  Found family was fantastic, and I loved the slow burn for Jamie and Mika.  That said I didn't like their fully together scene, it felt out of place to the rest of the book.  Loved the woods scene though that was fantastic.  The children were an interesting complication, and I loved Ian. The last 50 pages felt like a lot but the pay off was worth it.  Beautiful ending.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent

wheelyautistic's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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

5.0

Fantastically cozy read with loveable children characters and although the ending was a bit everything is okay in the end I didn't mind it at all and was actually shocked by the twist

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying and Child abuse

Minor: Death of parent

brittknee52's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent

lunep's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Alcohol, Cursing, and Death

Moderate: Death of parent, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Grief, Murder, Bullying, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Misogyny, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Xenophobia, Forced institutionalization, Racism, Abandonment, and Classism

wickedgrumpy's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

This was a very welcome softer read.  It had the found family, the magic, life passions/ambitions, the kids were cute, and let's not forget the swoony words!

I don't know if I would change the rating if I reread it but since it's the first in a series I will continue when more books are released, there's a chance.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcohol, Gaslighting, Grief, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Cursing, Confinement, Outing, Death, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Violence