Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

The Stolen Heir by Holly Black

5 reviews

friendly_neighborhood_grandma's review

adventurous dark reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Bullying, Abandonment, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Murder, Physical abuse, and Infertility

ella7211's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad 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: Blood, Kidnapping, Torture, Murder, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Gore, Death, Forced institutionalization, Domestic abuse, and Violence

laurenleigh's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense 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

4.0

I was so excited to learn a new book in the Elfhame world came out! I didn’t quite love it as much as the earlier books, but I still love Black’s style. I noticed this was written in present tense, which uniquely gave me a sense of urgency or closeness to the characters. I struggled to stay on top of all the secrets and deceits and storylines, but I was along for the ride quite happily. I’m really glad a different narrator was chosen, as our main character has shifted. I plan to do a deep Holly Black dive this year 🤓

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Violence

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, and Confinement

rosezbelair's review

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Blood

Moderate: Body horror, Death, and Forced institutionalization

bookishgoob's review

adventurous dark tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Blood, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Child death, Physical abuse, War, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infertility, Kidnapping, Murder, Self harm, and Violence