Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

Vicious by V.E. Schwab

43 reviews

theintrovertsbooks's review against another edition

dark sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, Self harm, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, Death, Gun violence, Suicide, Blood, and Animal death

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Confinement, Stalking, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Torture

Minor: Cursing, Sexual content, Alcohol, Gore, and Grief

samanthal37's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

This book left me thinking about it for days and a date to pickup the sequel the day after finishing it. 

I read Addie LaRue first, and while I enjoyed it, it did not sweep me off my feet they way it seemed to for so many other readings. I was intrigued by her other, seemingly darker, books but was left with little to no drive to seek out her other stories. But oh man, did this book change that for me. The story was dark and unique and so easy to get through. There was intrigue from the very first line, all building up to a stunningly impactful climax, and an ending that promises a sequel that is not to be missed. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Violence, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Gun violence, Murder, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Cursing, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

alexandrabelze's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

sydney and dol CARRIED! mixed up victor and eli’s hair colors for the ENTIRE book and didn’t notice until the last few chapters. only one or two awkward transitions or unnecessary moments; nothing crazy or unusual.

eli’s self harm scene was very poor in taste and could’ve been written better. a let down on schwab’s part.

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Violence, Cursing, Drug use, Toxic friendship, Self harm, Torture, Animal death, Blood, Gun violence, Death, Gore, Alcohol, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Child death, Medical content, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Stalking, and Abandonment

Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism

dorythereader's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Blood

Moderate: Murder and Gore

Minor: Cursing, Suicide, and Self harm

emohan's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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? No

5.0

Wonderfully story and a great book to start the new year with. I really enjoyed reading about Victor, Mitch, Sydney, and Eli. The relationships

the trio built are great. The fact safe for Sydney is Victor is too pure. She sees him as someone who can care for her despite his ability to cause her and those around them pain.

I loved the story concept and the tie in of how biology/pathophysiology could ultimately lead to giving humans powers to become EOs. Whenever science can be incorporated and make some plausible sense, I’m here for it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Cursing, Murder, Gun violence, Death, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Self harm, Toxic friendship, and Addiction

lily_marigold's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Murder, Medical content, Violence, Blood, and Death

Moderate: Cursing, Animal death, Child death, and Alcohol

fernyfh's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Child death, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Violence, Death, Gun violence, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Suicide attempt

dannavarro's review against another edition

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

5.0

 Wow, what a ride. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I was hooked from beginning to end. The characters & plot were believable & pacing was perfect. I found myself enthralled near the end as things were coming to a head; my heart racing. I highly recommend this read. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cursing

aliyachaudhry's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Gun violence, Violence, Medical content, Torture, Cursing, Death, Medical trauma, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Alcohol and Alcoholism

menacingsouls's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Cursing, Gun violence, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Drug use