Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Next Of Kin by Hannah Bonam-Young

13 reviews

marinajonesreads's review

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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

This was a nice read. She worked with sensitivity readers and it landed well. The dedication is what drew me in (something like “For anyone who thought Jess was Rory’s best boyfriend.”) and I’m glad I tried it. The characters were lovable, the scenario felt real, and I just love a read where the communication isn’t just awful. They were actually pretty open considering the situation. Would indeed recommend for a quick, lovely book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Bullying, Gaslighting, and Cursing

Moderate: Death of parent, Addiction, Abandonment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Chronic illness

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders

readwithsophsx's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Grief, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Medical content, Alcohol, Addiction, Cursing, Drug use, and Emotional abuse

mels_reading_log's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.25

 Such a good romance. Having a hot, tough guy take care of a baby and do housework, really is the sexiest thing ever! I love their story of found family!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Mental illness, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Emotional abuse

amanda_reads13's review

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

Chloe’s life takes an unexpected turn when she tries to get custody of her newborn sister. In order to gain custody, she has to team up with another young foster parent, Warren, who has fought to gain custody of his teen brother. 

This was a sweet and cute contemporary romance. This book deals with some very serious topics (foster care, anger issues, adoption, abandonment, and neglect), but it doesn't feel heavy. I think each topic was tackled with respect and understanding. 

I really loved the progression of each of these characters and their relationship. Both had a similar beginning, but Chloe was adopted, whereas Warren ended up in the system. Though they both see pretty content to keep distance between them, but the trauma of their past and the reality of their current situation draws them together. They very quickly form an emotional bond as they begin to lean on and depend on each other. As that emotional bond and trust grows, it turns into deep feelings for one another. 

I really liked them together. Some parts of the book were pretty cheesy (that song...), but they balanced and complimented each other well. I loved how quickly and deeply they formed a bond with each other's siblings and were always there to fight for and support them. 

I liked that they discussed that Warren was dealing with his anger issues, but I wish more time had been spent on addressing it after his blow up. It seemed to be just brushed under the rug. 

Tropes: forced proximity, found family, sibling guardianship, slow burn, grumpy/sunshine 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Addiction, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent

headinthepages's review

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Medical content, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Abandonment, Addiction, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

casually_literate's review

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad 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

This was such a good book! The characters and story feel natural and the emotional beats don't feel forced. Often times traumatic or complicated backstories can feel contrived, but the author does a great job conveying the facts in an honest way that allows the depth of emotions to gradually be revealed through her storytelling.

It's such a heartwarming story about healing and finding your place in the world. I stayed up all night reading it even when it had me sobbing at 3am.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Emotional abuse, and Violence

apolen's review against another edition

emotional inspiring

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Moderate: Cursing, Grief, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Alcoholism, Ableism, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, Child abuse, Alcohol, and Violence

Minor: Death of parent

Adoption Foster care Guardianship

rickireadss's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

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

5.0

SO SO SO GOOD!! i have heard such good things about this series and holey moley, this was amazing. i loved warren and chloe so freaking much. like i was hooked in from the jump with chloe in the supermarket - hannah’s writing is so engaging, had my heart thumping, and was all around like a big hug. i loved that this didn’t have the typical 3rd act breakup - it was realistic & resolved realistically and i was so happy about that.

⚠️: abandonment (foster care & adoption), adoption trauma, drug abuse, death of parent (OD), child abuse, grief, ableism, alcoholism, panic attacks/disorders, manipulation, emotional abuse, violence, pregnancy (not mcs)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, and Drug abuse

Moderate: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Ableism, Addiction, Grief, and Violence

Minor: Pregnancy

kerrygetsliterary's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Child abuse, Drug use, Grief, Medical content, Addiction, Alcohol, Death, Drug abuse, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Ableism, Cursing, and Sexual content

romanceschmomance's review

emotional reflective

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Grief

Moderate: Abandonment and Addiction