Reviews tagging 'Rape'

The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark

107 reviews

znvisser's review against another edition

emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

 The last few books I read took me a while (whether I enjoyed them or not), so with The Lies I Tell I picked out the type of story that usually hooks me easily: a thriller with strong, smart and solidary women. And it worked; I definitely got what I wanted out of this book. I especially loved getting to know Meg and watching her friendship form with Kat - even though for the most part I didn't care that much for Kat herself, who seemed to have a hard time not to obsess about the wrong things. A lot goes on in this story and at times it's a bit much, but there was lots to love so I didn't really mind.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Sexual assault, and Death of parent

Moderate: Terminal illness, Cancer, Sexism, Classism, Misogyny, and Rape

Minor: Bullying and Racism

lizaxwin's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

What an excellent story! Just like ‘The Flight’, this was yet another story filled with clever and bold female characters. Meg was so badass and I just loved how the two women worked with rather than against each other. This book has so many features I wish for in a modern, feminist story. Can only recommend reading it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Rape

zumpers's review

mysterious 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Rape, Misogyny, Gaslighting, Death of parent, and Addiction

Minor: Sexism, Cancer, and Panic attacks/disorders

adeperi's review

mysterious fast-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape and Sexual assault

isbn_reading's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault and Rape

mklein319's review

adventurous informative mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Addiction

hazelgirl21's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction and Rape

bookishchaos's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I really hope this gets a sequel!! I loved it! This is about a female con artist that tricks gullible (and horrible) men. This book had me hooked from the beginning and it didn't end the way I thought it would. It was very entertaining and mysterious. And Meg was a very intriguing main character, you never knew what she was up to. I highly recommend this!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Rape, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual assault, and Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Violence, Cursing, Toxic friendship, and Stalking

millenniumix's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

An easy reading experience with parts enjoyable and dragging. The twists and turns are unpredictable even if 70% through the book, it still felt like it was still building up. Stakes (revenge, career advancement) are low, which is why the tensions are kept muted. But still a worth-it read all the same for fans of thrillers. Just don’t expect an edge-of-your-seat plot.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape and Domestic abuse

bookswithajew's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting

Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Pedophilia