Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

The Fox Maidens by Robin Ha

5 reviews

elliott_the_clementine's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense 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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Violence, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Domestic abuse

Minor: War

robinks's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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? No

4.5

I loved how traditional Korean lore was weaved in to the story. The illustrations were wonderfully detailed and colorful.

I wish there was a bit more to the love story, as it seemed really rushed at the end.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Misogyny, Blood, Bullying, Murder, Classism, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Violence, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Grief, Sexual violence, Ableism, Child death, Domestic abuse, and Vomit

Minor: Child abuse, Chronic illness, and Infertility

creatingavery's review

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

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

4.0

Thank you to the publisher for sending me an advanced copy of this book. 

I had such a great time reading this story! I knew some things about the nine tailed fox but I learned a lot more about Korean culture surrounding that myth from this novel. The art was beautiful, and I loved how the stories were layered seamlessly so that they were easy to follow. 

I was really happy with the queer representation in this book. The love story feels very sincere and heartfelt as well as fit beautifully into the story. I found myself getting really emotional over it.

The twists kept coming in a way I didn’t expect, which kept me turning pages. The pacing of this story was right on point to keep me interested. 

I wish I could read this again for the first time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Violence, Sexual violence, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Blood and Body horror

justgraceanne's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault

ezwolf's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

Kai is the only daughter in her family and even though she is a girl, her father still teaches her how to fight alongside her brothers. On her thirteenth birthday she discovers that her mother made a deal with Gumiho in order to have a child and the rumors that follow her and her mother have more truth to them than she imagined. 

This was such an interesting graphic novel! I really liked that there was a prelude to the story that detailed historical context and Korean mythology. I also really appreciated the annotations throughout the novel. 

I love stories where characters meet as children and then come to find each other again later in life. Kai and Sura’s relationship was not the full focus of the story but it was nice to read about. 

Thank you to NetGalley for making this available in exchange for an honest review! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Sexism, Violence, Misogyny, Grief, Classism, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Infertility, Chronic illness, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual violence, Ableism, and Rape