Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Bloom by Delilah S. Dawson

22 reviews

ripxw's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Violence

Moderate: Cannibalism

amandadelbrocco'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I went to the bookstore and bought this. Then I went home and immediately opened it up and didn't get up from the couch until after I had finished. I literally haven't done that in over 25 years but this book was just so compelling.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Gore, Cannibalism, Body horror, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Vomit

nikzzz3's review

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Violence

nicekweenreads's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I loved this book so much. It really transported you into a beautiful, emotionally mature, cottage core romance all while sprinkling in something more sinister. My only complaint it that it took so long to get to the creepy stuff. Still, I found myself unable to put the book down and throughly enjoyed the entire experience. I would highly recommend!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Cannibalism

Moderate: Death and Animal death

Minor: Sexual violence and Child abuse

kelnicash's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Murder, and Torture

Moderate: Vomit, Violence, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, and Blood

Minor: Sexual assault

noeldiem's review against another edition

dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Gore, Self harm, Murder, Toxic relationship, Animal cruelty, Cannibalism, Torture, Violence, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

nika_nix's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Exquisite. Absolutely stunning, fucked up and amazing. Just my type of horror. The writing was great, the characters were great, the plot was great and the vibes were immaculate. This one blew me away and I'm so happy I found a new favorite.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Cannibalism, Body horror, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Vomit and Blood

theatrealpaca's review against another edition

challenging dark 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Torture, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Cannibalism, Animal death, Alcohol, Murder, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Violence, Sexual harassment, Confinement, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Sexual content, Child abuse, and Death of parent

mudlizard's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

2.5

main character was unlikeable and the writing was a bit cringey to me, but sometimes in an entertaining way lol. there's big emphasis on the lush prose (it's alright) so it's a big disappointment on the wasted potential of how much more disgusting the reveal could've been. some of the relationship red flags were tense but towards the end become pretty goofy (especially with the awful repetitive 'eyebrow V' thing). overall I don't think this was for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death

Moderate: Confinement, Cannibalism, Toxic relationship, and Violence

loyed5's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

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

5.0

THIS BOOK IS AMAZING! My god. Such a good read, short and exciting.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Violence

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Sexual violence