Reviews tagging 'Sexual content'

Jackal by Erin E. Adams

23 reviews

boba_n_books's review

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This unique book takes elements of mystery and thriller and merges them with some science fiction. I enjoyed all the twists and turns throughout the search for Caroline and how Liz uncovers the past to help unravel the future. The shadow element is intriguing, and I wish it had been fleshed (lol) out more. 

Though the book had its slow moments, I really enjoyed the story and appreciated the deeper meaning and commentary about the advancement of the Black community and the suppression of Black stories. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Blood, Kidnapping, Racism, Gore, and Murder

Moderate: Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, Animal death, Death of parent, Child death, Sexual content, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse

triple_m's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

One of the most atmospheric books I’ve ever read. I think the author did a great job at making you feel like you were in the rust belt and I felt like I really understood the community, it’s citizens, and everyone’s dynamic. 

This was my first social horror and I really enjoyed the commentary.

While the story is meant to be mysterious, I did feel it all tied together too quickly and left me feeling a little underwhelmed. I think the blending of real people and the supernatural led to some confusion.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Murder, Racism, Racial slurs, and Kidnapping

Minor: Sexual content

kace's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Racism, Hate crime, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Blood, and Body horror

Moderate: Vomit, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Gun violence, Stalking, Sexual violence, Eating disorder, Cannibalism, Domestic abuse, Classism, Alcoholism, Suicide, Emotional abuse, and Alcohol

mysterymom40's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Torture, Kidnapping, Gore, Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Hate crime

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Stalking, Racism, Body horror, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Toxic friendship, and Confinement

Minor: Abandonment, Bullying, and Adult/minor relationship

kkalicky94's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racism, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Grief, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Pedophilia

edgaranjapoe's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Child death, and Racism

Moderate: Alcohol, Torture, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Physical abuse, Animal cruelty, Medical content, Violence, and Blood

Minor: Vomit, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual harassment, Panic attacks/disorders, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Cursing, Murder, Bullying, Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Excrement, Death of parent, Medical trauma, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Confinement, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Body shaming, Hate crime, and Sexual assault

silverwings95's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Violence, and Racism

Minor: Stalking, Suicide, Sexual assault, Vomit, Sexual content, and Physical abuse

odylics's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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

If you have ever heard "if you see something in the woods, no you didn't" or "if something calls your name, ignore it" OR if you like spooky books, Appalachian myths, murder mysteries, and honest looks at race and class... This book is for you. I have never read a book quite like this or fell for a protagonist quite like Liz. 

Please be sure to check the TWs. This book was uncomfortable and sad and scary, but necessary for the horror/thriller space. It centers around Johnstown, PA and the long reach of the Johnstown Flood, which I had never heard of before despite it resulting in the deaths of 2,208 people, with much of the blame placed at the feet of Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick, and and Andrew Mellon. The flood left physical lines of separation between classes and races in Johnstown, all connected by the woods and the disappearance of the many young Black girls at the heart of this story.

5/5 stars!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent, Medical content, Murder, Animal death, Child death, Hate crime, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Police brutality, Blood, Body horror, Classism, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Gore, and Racism

ezismythical's review

challenging dark mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

Holy cow this book is amazing. It kept me guessing until the very end. The story is heartbreaking and challenging. It’s absolutely worth the read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Child death, Gore, Hate crime, Murder, Kidnapping, and Racism

Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Child abuse, Fatphobia, Alcoholism, Grief, Domestic abuse, and Mental illness

Minor: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Suicide

ecn's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Stalking, Physical abuse, Medical trauma, Death, Grief, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Body horror, Alcoholism, Torture, Racism, Domestic abuse, Blood, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Child death, Violence, Hate crime, Gore, and Classism