Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

City of the Lost by Kelley Armstrong

4 reviews

queenb13's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

What a strange blend of graphic violence, high-school-level interpersonal drama, and cozy descriptions fo food and drink. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence

Moderate: Sexual violence

catcher's review

adventurous emotional funny informative mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Really really enjoyed this book! The development of relationships between the new folks and the people in the town was fascinating. Can't wait to keep going with the series! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug abuse and Domestic abuse

Minor: Death, Gore, and Blood

nisireads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Violence

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Rape

trulyblu2's review against another edition

adventurous 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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Another great book from Kelley Armstrong! I've loved her fantasy books and decided to try this one, even though I'm not usually into mysteries. I'm so glad I did! Read this book if you are a big fan of Kelley Armstrong! You won't regret it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Cursing, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Medical content, Murder, Toxic friendship, Violence, and Death

Moderate: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Police brutality, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, Sexual content, Alcohol, Cannibalism, and Death of parent

there is one pretty graphic and gory scene with a man being cut open and having some of his intestines removed and then being left to die. I would not recommend this book to anyone under 18.