Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop

6 reviews

ruthannejoy's review against another edition

5.0

Excellent reread

I really like the way the plot unfolds in this one. It's got the traditional build up to the climax that you don't always get in sequels, especially not when it's still following the same characters in the same general timespan. The problem and antagonist is new, too, in a way that's surprising and eventful but still totally matches the logic of the world and the buildup of the other novels. It wraps up the series really satisfyingly, with justice for several characters who deserved it and emotionally fulfilling endings for characters, especially Meg and Simon. I continue to love Twyla Montgomery and the way she interacts with the wolves. And Skippy is also still one of my favorites. I love the growth he gets and his dear little bravery.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, and Violence

Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Self harm, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Bullying, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Confinement, Vomit, Car accident, Drug use, Torture, Cannibalism, and Panic attacks/disorders

busyknitting's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Sexual violence

minbyrnes's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death

Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, and Animal cruelty

missyasa's review

adventurous dark reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Bullying, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Rape and Child abuse

mfrank's review

dark emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder, Cannibalism, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Addiction, Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Drug use, Gore, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Self harm

Moderate: Medical content, Mental illness, and Trafficking

Minor: Misogyny, Police brutality, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Stalking, and Slavery

greymalkin's review

adventurous funny reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

Not much happens in this book, or rather the main action centers around something that all the characters know is going to happen and then it's just a matter of waiting for it to happen.  Despite knowing that it's going to happen, I feel like they did little to actually manage the situation.  A promised "huge fight" is handled mostly off screen and doesn't actually seem to have any effect.   The gender stereotyping is getting a little tiresome- that the women handle the food and have to be their own "pack" and the males are clueless. 

And spending time in Cyrus' head was disgusting.  Also the sexual abuse of a child was really unnecessary.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Child abuse

Moderate: Self harm and Violence

Minor: Torture and Death