Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

We Are Okay by Nina LaCour

179 reviews

gabydoesgrowth's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death, and Death of parent

jacquy's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-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? N/A

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Death

Moderate: Cancer and Suicide

aimnorth's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Sexual content, Cancer, and Death

Minor: Alcohol

siobhanward's review against another edition

emotional 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

4.0

 This was a great, sweet read to wrap up 2022. I loved the story and the characters. I wish that some of the plot lines, like Marin's past had been more fleshed out, but this was still just a really nice read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

brookey8888's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

This was a really difficult book to read, but I read it at the perfect moment in my life. I recently lost my grandpa(thankfully not like how it was in the book), so it was really important for me to read this about grief. I really liked the main character and how she dealt with her grief and all she found out about her grandfather. I enjoyed seeing her relationship with Mabel change, but still be very important. I also liked the ending and it was bittersweet. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, Mental illness, and Death

tracey1981's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

A beautiful, sad, thoughtful character-driven story about grief and loneliness. I liked the characters and the fact that the book didn’t shy away from or hold back on the painful depths of the grief Marin was feeling, while also giving us glimpses of how she was working her way towards being ok in little moments and steps.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Death of parent

nicoleanthony's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Mental illness, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Suicide, and Abandonment

luananki's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.5

this book pulled me in and kept me there. i enjoyed how short it is, i liked the writing, the characters and how the story unfolded itself. 
it’s sad and i definitely lost a tear or two, i’m very happy i finally decided to give it a go

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Mental illness

Moderate: Suicide and Alcohol

ohnocami's review against another edition

emotional 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? Yes

3.5

"the whole world was out there, but i was in my mother's arms, and i didn't know it yet." 

this being so short it was kinda difficult for me to fully connect with the characters but the book was still lovely and it made me feel a Lot of emotions

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Death of parent

kalinczi's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, and Death of parent

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Alcohol