Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

Where the Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire

51 reviews

huntress's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense slow-paced

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

2.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Gaslighting, Fatphobia, Bullying, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Murder, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Violence, Emotional abuse, War, Alcoholism, Death, and Suicide attempt

roorooreads's review against another edition

dark reflective sad 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? Yes

4.5

That is not what I expected from this book but I did really enjoy it, especially the last third. I am interested to see our next characters story as well. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia and Forced institutionalization

beccaand's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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: Body shaming, Forced institutionalization, Fatphobia, Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Gaslighting, and Confinement

Moderate: Suicide attempt and Eating disorder

sammaywin's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicide attempt, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Self harm, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Bullying, Child abuse, and Body shaming

mr_ryancowboy's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Bullying, Child abuse, and Confinement

bear_ridge_tarot's review against another edition

adventurous tense slow-paced

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

3.0

This quick read was interesting enough to keep my attention on it through one sitting, but if it had been longer, then I might not have finished it at all. I felt like the character development was minimal and the whole story felt unnecessary to the overall arch of the series. The brief glimpses of a pair of MCs from previous books were better than the majority of Cora's storyline as they felt more developed than her. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Forced institutionalization and Gaslighting

matcha_cat's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming

Moderate: Bullying, Fatphobia, and Gaslighting

Minor: Eating disorder, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, and Suicide attempt

yvo_about_books's review against another edition

4.25

 Finished reading: December 29th 2023

"Sometimes you don't need a key,' said Sumi. Her smile verged on feral. 'Sometimes a crowbar is good enough."

It's been a while since I last visited this series, and when I spotted it the other day I decided to add it to my priority TBR on a whim. I usually have an excellent time with the Wayward Children books, so I hoped it was going to be an excellent way to end the year... And Where The Drowned Girls Go has definitely helped me remember me why I love this series! Sure, there isn't as much magic going on this time around, but the whimsical vibe is still there and Cora's story is such an important one. A little warning is in place as this sequel has minor spoilers for the previous books, and you might not understand the full scope of the situation if you haven't read them yet... Although it can still be read quite easily if you (like myself) don't remember all the details. I loved learning more about the Whitethorn Institute, and it was interesting to see the different approaches. There are so many important topics and hidden messages incorporated, and I could really appreciate how the story shows that it is okay to be yourself and stand up for what you believe. I'm looking forward to continue the series in 2024! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Gaslighting, Violence, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Ableism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Grief, Mental illness, Self harm, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

cj13's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Bullying, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Eating disorder, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia

decie's review against another edition

adventurous challenging fast-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Forced institutionalization and Eating disorder