Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Secrets of a summer night(The Wallflowers, #1) / KABE NO HANA: HISHOYAKA NA SHOKA NO YORU NO by Lisa Kleypas

8 reviews

itsjadenbaby's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

Fantastic! Exactly what I wanted/needed from a historical romance. The female friendship is amazing and the romance was enjoyable!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, and Classism

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Bullying, Infidelity, Grief, and Death of parent

kyeruhh's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

3.5

I think I enjoyed this? I really liked Simon (mainly bc I love a pining man) but Annabelle was so shallow for most of the book that I never ended up connecting with her. The side characters were fun, especially the wallflowers and Jeremy, so I do look forward to reading more in this series. I also really appreciated that there was no third act breakup. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Classism

Moderate: Violence, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

heather667's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted slow-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: Sexism, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism

Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Death, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Murder

sydapel's review against another edition

emotional funny

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

3.0

Not sure I know any other review but aggressively fine? I did appreciate that it didn't take the turn I was expecting - "marriage of convenience to save me & my family from ruin" - and I love a good caretaking scene, but not a lot else to recommend it otherwise. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment

Minor: Death of parent

annahamburger's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Blood, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism

Moderate: Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Cursing, Death, Sexual assault, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol

ember_eyes_are_for_tigers's review against another edition

emotional 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? No

4.0

There is definitely an odd choice in the pacing, that after the first two thirds of the novel changes completely, which could’ve definitely been a stylistic choice from the author. Signifying the slower and calmer approach to life the main character now has that her main goal, that had been driving throughout the entire book, wan now accomplished.
Despite that, I really enjoyed the beginning and the middle of the book, especially the non romantic relationship that the character formed throughout it. However, I do believe that the

the wedding was rushed and, as the author was keen to show us how Annabelle’s life changed now that her social status also changed, I wished we could’ve seen more of it and more in depth.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Death of parent and Alcohol

lauramparis's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Blood, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism

roebschter's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.0

Would i recommend this book: Yes
Will I reread this book: Probably as part of the series

Rated with the CAWPILE rating system (https://pagesplots.com/book-rating-system-cawpile/) with some minor adjustments.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Sexual content and Toxic relationship

Minor: Infidelity and Death of parent