Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

The Gifts That Bind Us by Caroline O'Donoghue

4 reviews

veggiestrawenjoyer13's review

adventurous emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.75

Personally, I liked this book more than the first one. All the new plot points tied in really well and didn’t feel randomly added in, they felt planned. The modern media references continued to throw me off, but there were less so it was easier to read. I really enjoyed the conflicts and personal struggles each character went through. They felt realistic and relatable. The plot twists towards the end of the book had my jaw dropped and I didn’t know who to trust. I would say the only thing that I disliked was (minor spoiler about a new character’s background) 

Manon’s source of power. Gods were never mentioned before this, so it felt very random. It seemed like a way to give the group a super powerful ally (because they desperately needed one.)

Otherwise, I think the plot moved at a good pace and I enjoyed all the characters. It’s not a literary masterpiece, but it’s still a really good sequel and a nice casual read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Religious bigotry, Blood, Transphobia, and Self harm

Moderate: Misogyny, Dysphoria, Homophobia, and Violence

Minor: Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, and Fire/Fire injury

mcdal's review against another edition

4.5

Not enough Roe. Could’ve been another 5/5 if there was more Roe. Aside from that, I have no notes, only incoherent screaming 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Self harm, Fire/Fire injury, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, and Confinement

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Biphobia, Deadnaming, Hate crime, Sexual assault, Homophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Stalking and Ableism

thewoodlandbookshelf's review

adventurous dark 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Deadnaming, Misogyny, Sexism, Transphobia, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Death, Sexual violence, Fire/Fire injury, Homophobia, and Forced institutionalization

sophiesmallhands's review

dark emotional 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Death, Violence, Self harm, Hate crime, Blood, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Sexual content, Deadnaming, Racism, and Sexual assault