Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Northranger by Rey Terciero, Bre Indigo

25 reviews

ladypageling's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Sexism, Racial slurs, Racism, Alcoholism, and Homophobia

Minor: Suicide attempt, Emotional abuse, and Cancer

hanhantap's review against another edition

dark hopeful inspiring 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia

Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Addiction, Racism, Terminal illness, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Forced institutionalization

jenniferbbookdragon's review against another edition

emotional 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

Being a Latinx gay teen in Texas isn't easy, and to make things worse, Cade's step-dad gets him a job on a ranch for the summer. Toss in a fascination with horror movies, and he becomes convinced something dark and mysterious is going on with the family that owns the ranch. Great characters,  first love, and some twists keep you engaged from the first page to the last. *note: the animal death noted in the content warning is a mouse and it is not tortured, or anyone's pet.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Grief, Homophobia, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Alcoholism and Death of parent

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

devynreadsnovels's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Grief, and Racism

Minor: Violence, Hate crime, and Sexism

mfrisk's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

5.0

I’ve never read Northanger Abbey (though the Author’s note at the end now makes me want to check that out too - I loved this retelling and how the author connected the main character’s queer identity to his love of horror movies and his questioning of mysteries happening all around him. This is a sweet read with a sweet romance as well as meaningful family and friend relationships. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death of parent, Death, Sexism, Racism, Grief, Homophobia, Alcohol, and Racial slurs

the_b00kreader's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

I'm a mix of emotions after finishing Northranger by Ray Terciero and Ben Indigo. This book is beautiful.

We delve into the lives of Cade and Henry as they deal with their emotions and feelings towards each other. There's mystery and intruige but it seems that it is the mystery side of things that comes between Cade and Henry. What secrets are being hidden by Henry's family?

The emotions that were unravelled throughout this book was a mix of heartache and happiness. Having that feeling that you must remain hidden by hiding your true self was such a delicate subject that I feel was really well done in this book.

Also, the illustrations throughout this book were beautiful and so nicely done. Everything was clear in regards to motions, emotions, etc. A job very well done! 

5 star read!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Homophobia, Terminal illness, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Animal death

Minor: Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicide attempt

growintogardens's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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: Homophobia and Racism

Moderate: Death of parent, Racial slurs, Grief, Alcoholism, and Misogyny

Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Outing, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Animal death, Death, Mental illness, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, and Violence

onemamareads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Read my full review here: https://onemamassummer.weebly.com/book-reviews/northranger

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Death, and Racism

Moderate: Cancer

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt

dananana's review against another edition

emotional mysterious

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Racism, Religious bigotry, Cancer, and Homophobia

Moderate: Sexism, Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, and Animal death

Minor: Dementia

shamelesslyash's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Grief

Moderate: Outing, Xenophobia, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Bullying, Self harm, Mental illness, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Cancer