Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Still Beating by Jennifer Hartmann

145 reviews

niya_books's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Suicide attempt, Kidnapping, Stalking, Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual content

emilyreadstoomuch's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

2.25

very unique book, but it tried too hard and also was somehow not enough at the same time. don't know why when they were screaming at the abductor, of all the horrible things he did that they could've thrown in his face they just kept calling him fat?? they were like "you are FAT" like why not murderer, rapist, creep, etc.????? so insane. also it was just annoying at parts where cora was soooo not like other girls and mandy was villainized for no reason at times lmao mandy was a really terrible person though. this had a TON of potential like i could see the vision so clearly but was honestly underdeveloped. very fake deep!!!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Infidelity, Gore, Gun violence, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Murder, Misogyny, Violence, Alcohol, Toxic friendship, Drug abuse, Grief, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Cursing, Confinement, Blood, Animal cruelty, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Torture, Rape, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Self harm, Miscarriage, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

kendurrruh's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Kidnapping, and Rape

petit_biblio's review against another edition

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual violence, and Torture

Moderate: Violence and Suicide attempt

kasiah_n's review against another edition

dark emotional funny 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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Rape, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Self harm

juliereadsromance's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? Yes

4.25

Ok, this was my journey through this book:

First 25%: shoot it in my veins, I’ve never felt so alive. 
Second 25%: still buzzed
Third 25%: I’m dragging. The novel is now just sad which is appropriate for the plot. But, the come down from the adrenaline of the first half is a bummer. 
Fourth 25%: I’m glad I’m getting to see the HEA, but I’m also happy I’m done with the book. 

This was a five star read for many readers I follow here on GR, so it seems like a lot of other readers didn’t find that the second half of the book slowed down too much. 

Importantly, this book gives a meaningful portrayal of PTSD and the characters’ challenging recovery from trauma. 

I thought that the FMC’s parents and sister didn’t seem to understand the gravity of the sexual abuse Cora endured. And that was weird.  

There are ALOT of potential triggers in this book, so def check the author’s warnings before!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Infidelity, Murder, Mental illness, Violence, Confinement, Suicide attempt, Addiction, Death, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Gore, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, and Sexual violence

allymurphy's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

Every character is kind of an asshole but its kind of okay

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Rape, Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Kidnapping, and Self harm

Moderate: Vomit and Pregnancy

mana_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-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

I rated this book a 4.5 because the writing was beautiful, Dean was amazing, but unfortunately towards the end of the story Cora was just being a little bit toxic. Now I totally get that she was dealing with heavy traumas but sometimes she was acting as if Dean didn't went through the same things (well almost). Thank God that she got better at the end of the book.

Now I can't wait to read Lotus and The Stars Are On Our Side.

Also a friendly reminder to check the TWs if you want to read this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Sexual violence, Confinement, Torture, and Sexual assault

Minor: Miscarriage, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Animal death, and Panic attacks/disorders

klanders's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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: Sexual violence, Rape, Self harm, Violence, Gun violence, Torture, Trafficking, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Confinement, Murder, and Sexual assault

ace97's review

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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: Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Pregnancy, Suicide, Violence, Confinement, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence