Reviews tagging 'Kidnapping'

Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker

100 reviews

pika_chuu's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

I liked the book. I just think its was rushed and had some things they could have explained more about. I think if that happened it could have been really good. But I liked the idea. Was nice to see queer nonbinary rep and hard of hearing rep too. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Kidnapping

Minor: Death of parent

sydneybedell's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement and Kidnapping

Moderate: Death of parent

comrade_mia's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping

Minor: Death of parent

ashylibrarian's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted 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

I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS BOOK. 10/10, 100% recommend.

Bookstores, witches, magical creatures, and more! Mooncakes is an amazing graphic novel that tells a fun, fantastical story while integrating so much representation. This book did nothing but make my heart happy. There is diversity rep, body rep, LGBTQ+ rep. Nova and Tam make the most perfect duo alongside the Nanas as they discover the mysteries and dark forces fighting against them in their town.

Mooncakes is a book I will be rereading for sure and definitely recommending to readers in the future!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Kidnapping, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Child abuse and Violence

letiross's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Violence, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Child abuse and Death

cemeterygay's review against another edition

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Just a really fun, quick graphic novel read. The main relationship is really adorable and the witchy elements are really fun and cool. I love the relationship between Nova and her parents and I would die for the grandmas. While pretty low stakes, I still was really rooting for Nova and Tam. I also adored the casual nonbinary, deaf, and queer rep. The art is also just so nice to look at. Honestly this book has cozy Scooby Doo vibes in the best way possible

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror, Death, and Kidnapping

Additional CW: Mentions of parental abuse, adoption, captivity, dead parents, cult rituals, accidental misgendering

abigail_reads06's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

Really cute, just what I needed

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement and Kidnapping

Moderate: Animal cruelty

Minor: Death of parent

jaidlyn_7's review against another edition

adventurous 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? N/A

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Violence, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Death of parent

jainabee's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Confinement and Religious bigotry

Minor: Grief and Death of parent

nerdysread's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

3.5

It’s cute and great and magical

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping

Moderate: Grief and Death of parent