Reviews tagging 'Suicide'

Gallant by V.E. Schwab

164 reviews

bean_book's review against another edition

mysterious

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Suicide and Child death

regaliaofchaos's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, Death, and Suicide

The main character is bullied viciously in one scene for her disability (she is mute), there is a revenge moment for the bullying, and she is perpetually neglected at the orphanage for her disability as well.

mythicaltrilogy's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.75

Really enjoyed this one! It felt like it took a little while for the story to take shape, but once it did I really enjoyed seeing all of the pieces come together and I really enjoyed Olivia as a character. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicide and Gore

doodeedoda's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Death, and Grief

Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Suicide

Minor: Animal death, Blood, and Drug use

theinfinitebookcase's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Violence, and Bullying

mybestfriendsarefictional's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• 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

Moderate: Suicide, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Child death

boydgirl's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Suicide

Minor: Blood

bookedbymadeline's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-paced

4.0

The book was a lot slower for my taste, especially when it comes to fantasy novels. I had a difficult time getting into it, especially in the beginning-I switched to audio every once in awhile. Luckily it picked up more in the second half, and I didn’t want to put it down after that. It’s definitely a slow burn fantasy horror/mystery, that’s more character driven! 

Beautiful descriptions and enjoyed Schwab’s writing style. I loved the concept and the creepy/gothic vibes; it’s a perfect  fantasy novel for October! 💀

I felt like we didn’t get to know the characters super well, like I really wanted more about Matthew and Olivia’s parents. The climax felt so rushed especially with how quickly it was solved. I wanted more time with the characters and the conflict resolution! Despite its short length though, the world building was amazing. I felt like I was there with Olivia and was especially grabbed in the second half!

The ending was well done. Even though the climax was rushed, it does still wrap things up nicely. But it also left it slightly open in a way to imagine what the future of Gallant could hold!

Overall I’d recommend it if you’re looking for a creepy but not scary autumn read; whether you’re a big fantasy reader or not (like me)!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Blood

Moderate: Suicide

maggieoc_x's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Death

Moderate: Child death, Murder, Suicide, and Bullying

Minor: Animal death

lavenderdolmeh's review against another edition

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Suicide

Moderate: Gun violence