Reviews tagging 'Suicide attempt'

Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley

146 reviews

samantha1960's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

This story is heartbreaking and absolutely unnerving but so beautifully written it’s hard to put it down once you pick it up. Kiara is a character I’ll think back on for years to come. An unbelievable debut novel.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Trafficking, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Alcohol

emilinaballerina's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Trafficking, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, and Classism

Moderate: Child death, Pedophilia, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Alcohol

thisbookrox's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

this book captivated me with it’s really beautiful writing. it was challenging but well worth the read. the author’s note at the end was great as well. i read this on audio and the narrator was amazing. 

definitely read CWs before reading. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Child death, Violence, Vomit, Trafficking, and Abandonment

Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Alcohol

jamieruwen's review against another edition

dark emotional sad 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

4.0

A true freight trains of misfortune hits our protagonist and boy is this novel a powerhouse full of trauma, love, and resilience. I loved Kiara so much; her strong personality and convictions, as well as the care and love she has for Marcus, Trevor and Alé are so admirable and I deeply empathised with her. I had such a clear picture of what the environment and the characters looked like without there being obtrusive descriptions; this novel is simply very well constructed. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Violence, Excrement, Police brutality, Trafficking, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Moderate: Drug use, Vomit, and Alcohol

selenyigini's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Police brutality

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Drug use, Gun violence, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Abandonment

Minor: Classism

sjedmondson's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Police brutality, Trafficking, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Abandonment

ashyq's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Police brutality, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Drug abuse, Rape, Self harm, Blood, Vomit, Trafficking, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism

steph_jones89's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, Police brutality, Trafficking, Suicide attempt, and Abandonment

cameronrae's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional slow-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? Yes

4.5

This story was heartbreaking. The adult content juxtaposed with Kiaras thoughts emphasized her youth and made her immaturity but also incredible strength shine.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Trafficking, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail

hilarylouise's review against another edition

dark slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Police brutality, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Gun violence, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Transphobia