Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater

13 reviews

gothicmoon's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Same writing quality and better characterisation for Ronan, Noah (in the beginning), and further explorations of Gansey, Blue, and Adam. However, between Kavinsky's constant (and purposeful) misogynistic comments and Blue's own misogynistic thoughts at Orla... it takes away from the book. Also, the plot doesn't quite hold up, either. <spoiler)I don't understand how Ronan could've been meant to dream something to solve a problem he didn't know he had? The puzzle box ends up being more of a mcguffin than anything else. Also Ronans entire problem is simply because his dad is an ass and never thought him how to dream.

Another downfall is that I simply do not enjoy Gray Man pov.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Grief, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Murder, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death, and Suicide

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Xenophobia

Minor: Animal cruelty and Torture

lyderz_'s review

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I just finished rereading, and this book is definitely my favorite out of the series. It’s such an adrenaline rush. You know that feeling at the beginning of summer, where it’s like anything is possible? That’s what this book feels like. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Car accident, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Murder

seanamcphie's review

dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Death of parent, Cursing, and Death

Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Car accident, Classism, Drug use, Alcoholism, Grief, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Violence