Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater

76 reviews

baileythebeagle04's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious

5.0

That phone scene really reminded me that this book is a period piece

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse and Death of parent

Moderate: Violence, Murder, and Classism

Minor: Homophobia

morgnicole's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

I usually HATE sequels but I loved this one

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Homophobia, and Murder

Minor: Toxic relationship, Car accident, and Death of parent

owl_and_oak's review against another edition

adventurous funny tense fast-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Violence, Car accident, and Death of parent

Moderate: Gun violence, Homophobia, and Kidnapping

Minor: Addiction and Grief

ccsmith23's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Death of parent, and Classism

It is a heavier-themed book than the last. I would recommend it for mid to late HS.

brotherhamster's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional reflective tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Suicide attempt

nina_elin's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Car accident, and Death of parent

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Gun violence

pinkrosehip's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Drug use, Violence, and Death of parent

uselesspirateraven's review against another edition

adventurous dark relaxing tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, and Violence

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent

Minor: Ableism and Emotional abuse

melodyseestrees's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• 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

Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Violence

Moderate: Addiction, Body shaming, Child abuse, Cursing, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder

mighty_dumpling's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Stiefvater continues the tale of the Raven Boys and Blue. Each character gets his share, especially Ronan, he's one of the main plots in this title. 
Another new major role are Kavinsky and a hitman called the Grey Man - both equally entertained me in different ways, I didn't excpect either to be this adorable in their vile ways. 

My personal favorite is the added lore to dreaming. Given I have a disability with lots of ugly dreams, I can highly agree with Ronan's perspective and actions and am a bit jealous about his powers, haha. I'd love a more deep dive in the future, let's see if we get it. 

There's also lots of teenage angst, including the romance department. I found it to be okay and not too annoying as it pushes the characters onward and shows their internal thoughts and feelings about the actions of the others. 

Shhhh, Blue's mother Maura gets a romance, too! I enjoyed that.

Trigger warnings of the book are stated in the review stats. The only major thing is drug abuse by Ronan and Kavinsky, but we know that already by the first book. Their... relationship? Is rather toxic, please beware. 

I give this book 4 stars, for I found the beginning too slow. I still enjoyed it and give a definite recommendation for everyone who liked the first book. I will definitely be reading the next one soon.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Alcohol

Minor: Car accident and Death of parent