Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

34 reviews

ozalina's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious 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 content and Murder

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Homophobia

lily_west's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

5.0

I adored this book. Secret magical society in 19th century England + gay? Sign me up. The characters are funny, complex, flawed, and incredibly lovable. I thought the darker parts of the book (see content warnings) were handled incredibly well. I’m excited to see how the sequel goes- I can’t wait!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Outing, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail

morganmcdub's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Minor: Child abuse

sailortrash's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Bullying, Death, and Murder

Minor: Child abuse

moonytoast's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

i’m CONVINCED this was originally a drarry fanfic i could be wrong but i feel it in my bones (in a good way)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Child abuse and Death

Minor: Homophobia and Suicide

horns_and_ember's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Torture, Kidnapping, and Classism

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Murder

Minor: Death of parent

dzvenyslava's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Bullying and Sexism

Minor: Child abuse and Racism

audeira's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Bullying and Child abuse

Minor: Death of parent

historic_wince's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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

This book was written for me. Interesting magic systems; Edwardian Era; semi-sentient manor houses; (the consequences of) underestimating women; full-on queer romance as central as the mystery/heist. 
I was immediately in this world; understood it and loved it.
A lot happens in a short amount of time (a fortnight, really); quick pacing but believable due to the tense circumstances.
Can't wait to read the next.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Sexism and Blood

Minor: Homophobia

readwithanne's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Blood

Minor: Child abuse, Misogyny, and Racism