Reviews tagging 'Terminal illness'

American Royals by Katharine McGee

17 reviews

deannamullican's review

lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.75

The story is very predictable. There were moments when the characters could have done something interesting and unpredictable, but they never did. Everyone was so understanding and forgiving when they were wronged or mistreated that even the drama was predictable and kind of uninteresting. I liked the characters but didn’t love them. They could have been deeper and more complicated. 

Overall, I really liked the concept of an alternate history of the U.S. becoming a monarchy. It was well written and I liked the varying perspectives of the different characters. It could have been so much more. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Death of parent, and Terminal illness

tays_books's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Death of parent and Terminal illness

roseamillerg's review

emotional tense slow-paced

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

1.5

This was so disappointing..
I was anticipating a Red White & Royal Blue meets The Selection but instead it was boring and it lagged sooo much. 

It was also very frustrating how NONE of the plot points tied up at the end and  I def don’t want to read the sequel. 

Just all around such an unsatisfying read. 

 also, are we really supposed to sympathize with a girl who drugged her friend and committed MANSLAUGHTER?! <spoiler/>

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Death of parent, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Stalking

jojo_'s review

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, and Terminal illness

Minor: Drug abuse, Grief, Infidelity, and Stalking

rrubin97's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.5

Read as a soapy drama, I liked it.  It was interesting to switch characters perspectives and see how things got trapped and separated from each other
However there was so much more potential to explore how having a monarchy affected American history rather than a wink wink nudge nudge things like the Louisiana purchase still happened

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness, Infidelity, and Stalking

Minor: Death of parent

bandteesandbooks's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cancer, Death, and Terminal illness

markedwithanm's review

medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Terminal illness