Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan

96 reviews

saurahsaurus's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death and Physical abuse

Moderate: Sexual violence, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, Kidnapping, Misogyny, and Violence

Minor: Infertility and Death of parent

sadie_honey's review

adventurous dark 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexism, and Rape

Moderate: Death of parent and Violence

Minor: War

dododenise's review

challenging dark 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? Yes

4.5

While it took a while, this book sucked me in. A beautiful and rich world, so well described that I was living in this magical world the last few days. The characters needed some getting used to, but once I did, I embraced and loved them. All of them were so carefully crafted and given beautiful depth. All the while a wonderful forbidden romance blossomed in the middle of it. 
The story was a difficult one, but drew me in even more because of it. I suffered with these characters and fought with them. I definitely want to continue the series and keep on fighting with them. I desperately want to know where this world and its characters will go. 
Unfortunately the book at the typical problem of a high fantasy book: a slow start with a lot of world building, making it incredibly hard to be drawn in. It probably took a solid 100 pages. I would’ve given this book the full five stars if it wasn’t for the rocky start. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Animal death, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Misogyny, Death of parent, Blood, Sexism, Alcohol, Homophobia, Violence, Slavery, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Grief, Confinement, and Murder

Minor: Infertility and Fire/Fire injury

angstifies's review

adventurous dark emotional tense

• 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

PLEASE IF U WANT TO READ THIS BOOK CHECK THE CONTENT WARNINGS FIRST!!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexism, Violence, and Misogyny

Moderate: Death of parent and Death

Minor: Rape

aishablue's review

adventurous emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Classism, Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexism

emmaowens's review

adventurous challenging dark 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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Murder, Rape, Physical abuse, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Alcohol, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Animal death, Blood, Grief, Slavery, and War

Minor: Infertility and Vomit

mothman19's review

adventurous challenging dark reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Grief, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Torture, and Trafficking

Moderate: Blood, Forced institutionalization, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Bullying and Homophobia

pclairx's review

dark 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Violence, Death, Kidnapping, Murder, and Sexual assault

Minor: Death of parent

amandalorianxo's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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

3.25

I borrowed this from the library last week and finally got around to sitting down and reading it. The premise is unique and I like the fact that even though some of the topics are triggering, Ngan didn’t shy away from the seriousness and depth of what happens to those that aren’t deemed good enough. The Paper Girls are supposed to be honored that the King wants them as their consorts but as Lei quickly finds out there is more to being a Paper Girl than just pleasing the king. The f/f romance between her and someone who I won’t name due to spoilers was well written & I like that it wasn’t automatic instant love. It’s a little bit more fast paced than I expected but I also found out this book one of a trilogy so I’m looking forward to what’s next in the rest of the books (: 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence

Minor: Animal death and Death of parent

yohhhanna's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious 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

4.0

I read this book once already 2 years ago but somehow I only realized now on my reread that I never wrote a review. so this is just my second thoughts no first reaction..
this book is perfect for anyone looking for an Asian-inspired fantasy world with strong sapphic main characters fighting against their oppressors. also there's lots of friendship, food descriptions and a himbo helping the girls. I strongly urge you to have a look at the trigger warnings beforehand though.

spoiler warning just in case: wren is an absolute goddess, where do I get a gf like her? she makes me feel all giddy and her love isn't even directed at me. I love how her and lei are never whiny, always fighting, always fire. and I miss kenzo already :(

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Blood, Misogyny, Alcohol, Confinement, Death of parent, Grief, and Kidnapping