Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by Mackenzi Lee

57 reviews

blewballoon's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense 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

When I started reading this series, I had no idea how much I would come to deeply love these siblings. The reaction I had to reuniting with an older Monty and Felicity, and their loved ones, was much stronger than I expected. Each of them is unique, and each of their books feels fresh due to their narrative voices despite their adventures all involving love, adventure, ships, far off destinations, and a bit of magic. I remember I did struggle with Monty's perspective in his book at the start before he has some character growth, and I also struggled sometimes with Adrien, although for different reasons. If you have a hard time reading stories in the perspective of someone with severe anxiety, you may struggle as well. As with the previous books in the series, although the protagonist has blatant flaws and struggles, they feel reel and lovable and you get swept in with how invested in their well-being you become. I am eager to read more from this author and I'm so glad I picked up this series on a whim.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Self harm, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Suicide, Blood, Medical content, and Death of parent

lucystolethesky's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, and Alcohol

Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Suicide attempt, Murder, Colonisation, and War

eyescanbecruel's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, and Alcohol

Minor: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts

purrson's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective 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

I enjoyed this, and loved how it caught up with the characters of the first two books. I really felt for the main character, who missed out on knowing his siblings and struggles with severe anxiety and intrusive thoughts. His mental illness is a big focus of the book due to its influence on his internal monologue, which we’re privy to. The central mystery is well handled—and there’s enough magic in the series that we can trust the main character’s experiences aren’t hallucinations. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Self harm

Minor: Alcoholism, Suicide, Death of parent, and Classism

water_violin's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Chronic illness, Eating disorder, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Alcoholism, Xenophobia, Murder, and Alcohol

sagramoure's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective 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

i truly could not imagine a more perfect conclusion to this series. it was so wonderful. it felt like coming home.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, and Self harm

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

thelittle_seokmin's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious sad tense 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Blood

Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Vomit, Medical content, Alcohol, and Classism

briannasam's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

“And books can be loud, if you know how to listen to them”

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death of parent

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical content, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Chronic illness, Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Classism

adig13's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional reflective tense 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

yes. simply yes. I don't think adrian is my favorite montague, but I do think he's the most relatable. 

thank you mackenzi lee for finally giving me percy and Monty's wedding.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, and Dysphoria

rosalie_pearl's review against another edition

adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism