Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Heartbreaker by Sarah MacLean

7 reviews

sydapel's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

I complain about Sarah Maclean's work and the oft tired tropes I personally feel she relies too heavily on, but I do read quite a lot of it. Overall, her latest works for me, though there's a reliance on telling the audience about their respective back stories rather than showing. Adelaide and Henry balance each other out well though, and I liked the overarching themes of this series. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Violence

Moderate: Murder, Child abuse, and Death of parent

tostita's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Violence

Moderate: Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Pregnancy and Confinement

emilyhcox's review

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death of parent and Child abuse

marysbookinit's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Violence

Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Misogyny, Blood, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent

Minor: Grief and Pregnancy

purplepenning's review

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Cursing, Child abuse, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, and Violence

Minor: Confinement, Gore, Gun violence, Pregnancy, Medical content, Emotional abuse, and Blood

Carriage accident, Blackmail

themeadowlibrary's review

adventurous emotional mysterious 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

“We shall face it together. You and I. And your league of terrifying women.”

A heartbreakingly beautiful book, with a ton of sisterhood sprinkled throughout and a hearty dash of action. 

I do not give out my 5 Star ratings easily, so when I tell you this was a 5 Star book I really mean it. But be warned: once you pick it up you will not be able to put it down until it’s finished, and then you’ll just want to reread it again. 

First we have Addie and Henry, the most frustratingly awesome couple. They are so in sync and yet for a long time cannot get past some very real issues caused by their past trauma. It didn’t feel forced for conflict; their problems rang true and made their triumph that much more beautiful. And his support of her and her gang is the best thing. 

Then the side characters. Oh my. The Belle’s are strong and individual and I cannot wait to read all their books. The women they meet along the way- tavern owners and highwaywomen- are all full fledge characters of their own. 

Sarah MacClean’s voice is so strong. She has a way of glancing at the fourth wall without breaking it. The writing is funny and snappy. 

This was my first Sarah MacClean book, which is a travesty I will soon fix because even the acknowledgements in this book were gripping! But if you haven’t read the first book in the series you will be ok reading this one. 

My one complaint is, why isn’t Addie wearing glasses on the cover?!?! 

If you’re looking for an intense but adorable adventure, pick this up right now! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse

claracavanaugh's review

emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Death of parent