Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Only a Monster by Vanessa Len

3 reviews

rae42's review against another edition

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

2.75

Just not my thing, I like the concept though

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Outing, and Torture

hiddeninfantasy's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Gore, Grief, Murder, Death of parent, Alcohol, Blood, Drug use, Violence, Alcoholism, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, and Torture

giulsfloris's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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? Yes

4.25

Monsters aren’t the villains in this amazingly written story. The hero is the enemy, monsters can travel in time and there’s a mystery to solve. I loved the found-family trope, one of my favorites, and the impossible heist was just *chef’s kiss*
I enjoyed the characters and how they interacted with each other. The story is both plot and character-driven. I hope it gets the hype and success it deserves!

Thank you to NetGalley, Hodder & Stoughton and Vanessa Len for the opportunity to read the ARC. I loved this novel and I can’t wait to read its sequel!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Torture, Violence, Death, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Death of parent