Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

64 reviews

aformeracceleratedreader's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

5.0

I had the physical book and listened to the audiobook. Although there were minor discrepancies between the two, it didn't take me out of the story.
I freaking loved this, and I'm def gonna read the next book. It is longer than most books I have read, and I think without the audio, I would've struggled getting through some parts (a lot of the building, slower parts). But it was enjoyable all the way through. No spoilers, but my heart hurts a little at all that transpired with Xingyin's personal connections. I loved seeing her grow and all the things she had to do. A great mix of supernatural, fantasy, adventure, and love.
The cover art is also beautiful.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood

Moderate: War, Death of parent, and Grief

Minor: Kidnapping, Sexism, and Infidelity

guessgreenleaf's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective tense 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, War, and Blood

Minor: Death of parent, Confinement, Sexism, and Grief

passionatereader78's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

4.0

This was an amazing world to visit. I loved the determination of Xingyin. She was determined to find a way to save her mother who is being held prisoner by the celestial emperor. Xingyin is forced to leave her mother and find her way in the immortal world. She becomes the companion of Prince Liwei so she can learn more about the world she is in. I enjoyed her relationship with Liwei. The adventures she goes on are beautifully dangerous. This was a fun adventure!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement and Pregnancy

Moderate: War

Minor: Grief

awkwardimagination's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Absolutely adored this and will be starting the second book rjght away. Xingyin is on of my favourite protagonists I've ever read and I love everything about her character; I was never once annoued with her, what a breath of fresh air. The romantic plot lines were well done and I enjoyed them, cannot wait to see how that turns out. I'm vaguely familiar with the legend this story is based on, but everything is explained well enough that I was not confused. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Blood, and War

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

Minor: Death

bea_reads_books's review

adventurous emotional inspiring tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Kidnapping, and Violence

Minor: Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Classism, Confinement, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Animal death, War, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

dododenise's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.0

I liked it a lot more than I expected. When it comes to legend retellings there have been many books that couldn't catch my interest. They would drag on. That is definitely not what happened here. It was fast paced with a lot happening. I was intrigued by the characters, although I had a hard time fully understanding the motives and actions of the main character sometimes. The book managed to hook me quite easily and I ended up devouring it quickly.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping and Violence

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death of parent, War, and Grief

kelseyr713's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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

Excellent, creative fantasy romance. I felt a little distanced from the main character (I feel like we never really get to know her beyond the surface level, despite being in her head for the whole book) but I still liked her. Very much looking forward to the sequel, and I appreciate that the first book still ended in a satisfying way and not on a cliffhanger!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gaslighting, War, Murder, Blood, and Violence

Moderate: Confinement, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Death of parent

The sexual assault is attempted, not completed, and alluded to vaguely.

claudiamacpherson's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Violence, Torture, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Death of parent, Kidnapping, and Confinement

jj_tj's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Bullying, War, Blood, Grief, and Kidnapping

shannnne_reads_words's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Bullying, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Torture, Death, Death of parent, and War