Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Hell Bent - Tűzön vizen át by Leigh Bardugo

128 reviews

christina95's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I enjoyed this book soooo much more than the first! There was less ‘shock horror’ moments that didn’t add to the story thankfully and it made reading it more enjoyable. I loved the whole hell heist story line and thought it was really well laid out, but the side plot of the murders was underwhelming and felt unfinished but maybe it will get tied up in the next book and leave it in a better position. I also enjoyed the Tripp storyline and I have such a soft spot for him - he’s like a doopy golden retriever and I’m looking forward to seeing what happens next there. What I also need to see is Alex and Darlington finally addressing their love for each other!!! There was so many points in this books that it could have happened so it better in the next! Overall a very enjoyable read and I’m looking forward to seeing where they go next!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder

lisasbookselection's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Vomit, Murder

Minor: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment

kponturo's review against another edition

4.5

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Violence, Death of parent, Murder

Moderate: Racism, Rape, Sexual assault

takarakeireads's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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My notes while reading:
-Literally the prologue I am already "WTF"ing
-Leigh Bardugo is a goddamn genius. That is all.
-Cat scream gif forever.
-I AM READY TO GO TO HELL!
-IT HURTS (& theories)
-THE GASP I GUSP
-I AM ON FIRE

Anyway I really wish we didn't have to wait years for the next book :')
It's also somehow technically 0/5 🌶️ but still I'm 🥵

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Murder

Moderate: Animal death, Drug use, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Death of parent

Minor: Racism, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Police brutality, Grief, Suicide attempt

scripturient's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark 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: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Slavery, Suicide, Torture

Just basically ALL the trigger warnings.

black_cat_iiix's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark mysterious 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Sexism, Blood, Classism

Minor: Addiction, Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Police brutality, Medical trauma, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

dmatson21's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I enjoyed reading this book, but I always felt like I was missing something and that everything was going around in circles. I enjoyed getting more of the other characters and see more magic, but some parts felt lacking and left unexplained. It was still a fun read and successfully filled the dark academia read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Blood, Murder

Minor: Racism, Slavery, Suicide

lyragalathynius's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Drug abuse, Racism, Rape, Suicide, Murder

Moderate: Animal death, Biphobia, Body horror, Child abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Trafficking, Toxic friendship

internationalreads's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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There must have been so much pressure to write this sequel, but it’s even better than the first book!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism

thearielleview's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Classism

Moderate: Sexual content, Police brutality

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization