Reviews tagging 'Animal death'

Snapdragon by Kat Leyh

81 reviews

aus10england's review against another edition

dark 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

4.5

Oh, this was a ride! I need this to be adapted into an animated series ASAP. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death

Moderate: Gore

blueroo's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Transphobia, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Bullying

merula's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? No

5.0

This is an incredibly sweet, heartfelt, funny story about being yourself and finding your own way to do things.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death and Bullying

Minor: Animal cruelty, Lesbophobia, Racism, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Car accident, Domestic abuse, and Homophobia

All of the minor tags are implied and not directly shown or discussed.

jeanniea's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.75

Love the characters, the events, the lessons, the relationships, how themes were addressed. Felt so natural and comforting to read. A world i'd like to live in. Such an embracement of diversity!!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death

Minor: Death, Bullying, and Car accident

nrogers_1030's review against another edition

emotional 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Animal death

Minor: Transphobia

kalira's review against another edition

adventurous 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death and Bullying

Minor: Domestic abuse

sunnydale's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? No

5.0

LOVE. Immediately wanted to reread. Adore the characters, the art is dynamic and easy to read, and the story is so intimate and warm.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death and Bullying

Minor: Transphobia, Animal cruelty, Deadnaming, and Injury/Injury detail

Animal death and taxidermy is a major part of the story, but is not graphically depicted. One incident of transphobic bullying. The dog is threatened once but is never harmed.

spookily's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Toxic relationship, and Bullying

Moderate: Animal cruelty and Blood

Minor: Car accident

librarymouse's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

5.0

I love the multi-generational love and sense of community throughout the story. The idea of small town charm and close knit rural community represented as something available and attainable for queer folks hit a note of longing that I'd buried a long time ago. To have that openness and to not have the fear of rejection from the community or one's own family in small town America plainly written in a book geared towards children is quietly and profoundly revolutionary. Violet standing up to the condescending bookstore employee and supporting her daughter's interest in STEM also brought me immense joy.

 It was really nice to see

gender non-conforming and transgender children be not only accepted, but loved and supported by their families and community. Lulu's role as the catalyst for Snap's magic manifesting because of their close bond and Snap's desire to see her friend get the hair of her dreams

shows that love and kindness are at the root of the novel's magic system. It's a really refreshing concept.
Overall, Snapdragon was an entertaining and quick read that's heartwarming and cozy for readers of all ages. It's full of an interesting plot line, cast of dynamic characters, and expressive illustrations. I would highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death

Moderate: Bullying, Car accident, Child abuse, Deadnaming, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Lesbophobia

laequiem's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted 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? N/A

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal death