Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'

Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

5 reviews

aely's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Violence, Death, Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Murder

Minor: Vomit, Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Child abuse

seforana's review

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Gore, Grief, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death, and Physical abuse

malalaisee's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness, Ableism, Chronic illness, and Injury/Injury detail

tinyelfarcanist's review

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted 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? No

5.0

An outstanding start for The Year of Sanderson.

Tress is one of the most sensible heroines you'll find in YA. She seeks help, talks openly with her parents, and admits when she's scared. She also goes on a suicidal mission for the man she loves, but that's love for you.

This book features beautiful relationships (romantic or otherwise), tons of adventure, and FEELINGS. Even deaths that should have been insubstantial pack a punch. Also, as expected from Sanderson's fantasy novels, a fascinating and innovative magic system. You may need to have read other of his books (The Way of Kings, Elantris) to appreciate it fully.

I LOVED the fairytale vibes. It's no coincidence that it was inspired by one of my favourite books of all time: The Princess Bride. This book has some of the most beautiful prose I've ever read. It's funny, it's witty, and full of insightful lessons. I kept highlighting passage after passage. I hope Sanderson keeps exploring this narrator. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, Body horror, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Classism, Ableism, and Chronic illness

Minor: Medical content, Alcohol, Bullying, Slavery, Vomit, Terminal illness, and Torture

emilyplun's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Gun violence

Moderate: Confinement, Chronic illness, Death, and Violence

Minor: Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, and War