Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Sunshine Court by Nora Sakavic

4 reviews

katkan's review

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense 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

5.0

This book took me apart. I thought I was ready for what’s coming after reading Neil’s story, but oh boy I didn’t know what kind of storm was coming. 
Jean is so easy to dislike at the beginning. We kind of know what happened to him, how much he suffered. But he’s a rude bastard. Throughout the book, like magic, you start to feel for and with him in ways so deep they almost take over. 
I can’t believe this book is as incredible as it is. I am flayed open, in tears and so so so proud of Jean for where he is at the end of the book. 
To have such an incredible support system after all he went through (also slay for Neil to be so comfortable with murdering abusers) is all anyone could ever wish for. I hope Jeremy Laila and cat only see sunny days for the rest of their lives. And that Jean will be there with them. 
Happiness is far from this book, but the emotions you go through and the characters that travel with you are an incredible experience that makes waking up for another day worth it over and over again. 
Thank you Nora, for sharing this story with us. It is worth everything to me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Death, Violence, Emotional abuse, Grief, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Blood, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, and Self harm

otbval's review

adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad tense 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

Graphic: Child abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Child death, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Abandonment, Blood, and Death of parent

ironandsilver's review

dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Suicide attempt, Trafficking, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Murder, Torture, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Slavery, and Violence

flowerparrish's review

emotional inspiring tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

I have wanted this book desperately since 2016 and it lived up to every hope of what it could be. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, Grief, Confinement, Violence, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Bullying, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Slavery

Moderate: Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Drug abuse, Sexual harassment, Murder, Trafficking, Torture, Suicide, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Stalking

Minor: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Cursing, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, Drug use, Alcoholism, and Alcohol