Reviews tagging 'Hate crime'

La casa en el mar más azul. Edición especial: Edición especial con cantos tintados by T.J. Klune, Carlos Abreu Fetter

209 reviews

madelynfrank's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful 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

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I think at this point I’ll give any book that makes me cry 5 stars. 
Truly funny, heartwarming, interesting world building, great imagery, cool characters. Felt very idealistic/wish fulfillment- which I absolutely loved. Do you want to go to a perfect island and have supportive dads that will stand up for u. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Classism

tdap1899's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted 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: Complicated

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While reading I felt a lightness, like I was floating on a cloud. Just such a lovely wholesome read that made my heart feel full with contentment
Would I keep? YES!
With reflection I truly do not see any flaws in the book at this time, I absolutely loved it and can think of no criticisms I would throw at it, just a beautifully written story, I only wish I had more time with the cast of characters.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia

Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement

Minor: Body shaming, Hate crime, Outing

clever__username's review against another edition

4.5

hopeful reflective 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: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse

Moderate: Confinement, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders

mayday_the_cleric's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

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The first book ever that made me cry, not only once, but multiple times. As cliché as it might sound, this book is so magical, whimsical, emotionally satisfying, and purely beautiful. Reading this honestly feels a lot like healing and giving your inner child the things that have been sorely missed since childhood. To be understood, to be forgiven, to be supported and encouraged, to be believed in, and to be heard and seen. 

This is a story about individuality and freedom of expression; acceptance and respect for individual differences; healing past traumas; finding a group of people that you belong; and fighting prejudice and discrimination. It is the perfect story if you ever have a really bad day and just want something comforting to read while wrapping yourself in a warm blanket. 

In terms of characters, this is a great representation of queer people in general. The two gay male characters (Linus and Arthur) are actually portrayed not only with nuance but also not involved with sex and sexual tension. You won’t get any sex scenes between the two gay characters, and I just love that. A lot of gay male relationships in romance stories nowadays have been so fetishized with explicit sex scenes that it’s honestly refreshing to see a gay relationship simply being so wholesome and heartwarming in their embrace and support of one another. 

And the kids in this book are so freaking precious! Love every single one of them. My favorites (because all parents have their favorites) have to be Chauncey and Sal. Their stories resonated with me deeply. It’s just so satisfying to see all of the characters slowly move past their traumas through their love for one another and get to have their happy endings in a world that they can all fight for. It is not a perfect world, but they can slowly change it, one step at a time. 

Overall, I had such a good time with this book. Would recommend this book to anybody who needs a little pick-me-up and some small comforts in their life. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Hate crime, Abandonment

sockandkey's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Devoured this in less than a week. Extremely disappointed when I realized the (white) author was inspired to make a lighthearted fantasy by the 60s scoop (yikes), which was handled poorly, in retrospect

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Racism, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry

Moderate: Ableism, Eating disorder, Hate crime, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment

Minor: Homophobia, Self harm, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Death of parent

aexileigh's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective sad 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Confinement, Physical abuse

marthadude's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

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Cute but almost to the point of cringe in places. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia

Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Death of parent

lonely_tardigrade's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

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this book genuinely felt like a warm hug. it was the first book i’ve finished in probably a year or more. the vibes it gave off (not content) felt like the vibes of watching the owl house. a wholesome story with a bit of danger. and the characters are all so unique and lovable in their own ways.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia

Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Fatphobia, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment

funky_reads's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous emotional funny 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: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia, Racism

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Death of parent

abbiechron's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad 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

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Seriously cannot recommend this book enough. The audiobook added lots of quirky character building with different voices. There were many smiles, heartaches, and times where I just sat laughing literally out loud. Fantastic comfort book with an undertone of mystery.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Animal death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment