Reviews tagging 'Murder'

Northranger by Rey Terciero, Bre Indigo

8 reviews

agentshellfish's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Racism

Moderate: Murder

diamond627's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Murder, Racism, Racial slurs, and Homophobia

robinks's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense slow-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

5.0

What an interesting combination of horror and queer romance. The characters were so realistic! And Terciero is very skilled at slow revelations. Although I would’ve liked the ending to be more drawn out and filled with queer love, I was satisfied.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Grief, Death of parent, Violence, Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, and Misogyny

Moderate: Excrement, Classism, Animal death, Blood, Religious bigotry, Xenophobia, Cancer, Alcoholism, and Death

Minor: Suicide attempt, Murder, Hate crime, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, and Forced institutionalization

aus10england's review against another edition

emotional 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

5.0

Oh, my heart. The author fit so much into this graphic novel. The themes were executed wonderfully, and all of the characters felt fully fleshed out and it was such a joy to read. 

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Racial slurs

Minor: Animal death, Murder, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

pey333's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Homophobia, and Racism

Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Cancer, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Murder

howlinglibraries's review against another edition

5.0

 A gay main character who's obsessed with horror films, an ominous gothic mystery taking place in the ranch family's vacation home, and a syrupy sweet forbidden queer romance? Sign me up.

I absolutely loved this graphic novel! Cade is such a sweet little softie and I adored the Henries (especially Henrietta). I appreciated the content warnings in the author's note at the beginning of the book, as this book does involve a fair bit of the cruel realities that queer teens (especially in rural areas) are used to living through, and I thought it was all balanced really well with the fluffy bits to keep things from getting too sad.

I highly recommend this graphic novel and will most likely be grabbing a finished copy for my shelves, because this is the sort of story I could see myself revisiting for sure!

Thank you to the publisher for the review copy! All thoughts are honest and my own.

✨ Representation: Cade is Latinx and gay, Henry is gay, Dale and Alice are Black 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Dementia, Racism, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Grief and Religious bigotry

Minor: Death of parent, Terminal illness, Cancer, Death, and Murder

fanboyriot's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted mysterious 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

5.0

Read For:

Hurt/Comfort

Happy Ending

Graphic Novel

Sunshine x Grumpy

Horror Movie References

This was such a lovely little story.  The art style was so beautiful from the pages to the cover.

I really enjoyed this graphic novel.  The characters were detailed and complex, the setting was done well, the drama/plot twist was entertaining, and I am really happy with how it ended.

Cade's comments were a mood the entire time.  He kinda reminded me of a latinx Nico di Angelo.  His family was really wholesome at the end, I was so happy with the way his parents acted—and I loved how his Abuela knew his secret probably before he even knew.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author/publisher for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

(First Person POV)

Spice: (n/a, just kisses)

Rep: Gay, Latinx MC, POC SCs

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Homophobia, and Racism

Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Animal death, Grief, Outing, and Death

Minor: Cancer, Racial slurs, Death of parent, Murder, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

lifeonasofa's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious relaxing 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? N/A

4.0

Northranger 🌾 Review 

Release Date: 6 June 2023 🌈 

Thank you to @harperalley @harper360uk @thirdrex @ndgoarts for sending this Advanced Copy across. I LOVED sitting outside in the sunshine with this graphic novel over the Easter holidays. ☀️ 

Described as a spooky and swoony queer teen romance, I started this as soon as it came through my door 😂

Set on a Texas ranch, Cade finds himself falling for the ranch owners mysterious son. A big fan of horror movies, Cade discovers there may be spooky secrets surrounding his handsome crush. 👻 

Firstly, I adored the illustration style. The colours were beautiful. It blended itself well with the spooky atmosphere and also the age range of the characters/readers. 🖍️ 

TW: this story tackles mental health, grief, racism and homophobia - but all handled delicately and adding to the character development. I loved the primary focus on family and self acceptance as well as first love. 🥰 

I’m so happy there are books like this widely available to teens now. As an adult, I’m not sure the spookiness was explored or used as well as I’d hoped - but it might be just right for the target audience. The romance side - spot on! The ranch setting - spot on! The cute summer romance - spot on! 💕

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Alcoholism, Homophobia, Murder, Outing, Racism, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, and Grief