Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

117 reviews

kenyahavejoy's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Cursing, Grief, and Toxic relationship

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kimberleyw12's review

funny lighthearted mysterious 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Death

Minor: Grief

tey_lynn's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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

I have not loved a cast of characters this much in a LONG time. Especially Vera, she’s the type of person I admire in real life. Really enjoyable, quick and easy read. My favorite book I’ve read this year!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Murder, Body shaming, Bullying, Grief, Death, and Death of parent

thelaurasaurus's review against another edition

funny hopeful 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

I loved this book. It was exactly the sort of light yet intriguing story I needed in my life at this moment. I picked it up as a palate cleanser between some heavier reads, but it also soothed my soul. 

I guess this would probably be classed as a cosy mystery, and I'm generally not the biggest fan of the genre, but this worked for me. Some of the plot was ridiculous, but it was charming enough for me to overlook it. 

I was initially concerned about the number of POV characters in a relatively short book (I think there were five), but I felt their personalities were distinct enough that it worked. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Violence and Murder

ehmannky's review against another edition

funny 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

4.0

Just a genuinely funny and sweet book centered around the murder of a shitty man in an old woman's tea shop. Vera is such a fun lead and the supporting cast of characters is just delightful. It's a fun breezy beach read that I'd recommend to anyone looking for a sort of lighter read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Death, and Emotional abuse

emma_reading_love's review against another edition

5.0

This story took me by surprise. I knew it was a cozy mystery about an old lady in Chinatown, San Francisco, who finds a dead body in her tea shop one morning. What I didn’t know was that this was a beautiful found-family narrative, about art, community, and healing. I absolutely loved it, and I actually cried at the end. I recommend reading this one for humor, hijinks, beautiful character journeys, and all the feels.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse

inthebrineydeep's review

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, and Murder

kimveach's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-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

4.5

After recently reading some "heavier" books, this book was a delightful change.  I loved this quirky, cozy mystery.  Vera Wong is a delightful character, as were all her suspects.  A bonus was that I felt like I was back in San Francisco.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Murder, Terminal illness, Bullying, Cursing, Medical content, Death, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and Medical trauma

theliteraryteapot's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

I tried the mystery/crime genre, a cosy one, and was not disappointed! I love tea and books featuring tea. I liked how the author tackled some more serious themes in a little cosy book, such as toxic marriage, parents' expectations and pressure, and motherhood. It was a really fun, and at times, quite emotional read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Death, and Panic attacks/disorders

k8lynn's review

emotional funny mysterious sad 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

Adored this book. I want Vera as my grandmother♥️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Grief