Reviews tagging 'Violence'

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

5 reviews

itadakinasu's review against another edition

dark funny tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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: Violence and Medical trauma

Moderate: Sexual assault and Animal cruelty

theelliad's review against another edition

fast-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? It's complicated

3.0

I have pretty mixed feelings about this book, I really enjoyed it the majority of the way through (literally couldn’t put it down) but i’m not a big fan of the ending being a cliffhanger for a sequel it feels unnecessary

I really liked the plot though, Im not a huge romance reader so i always enjoy ones like this where there is another storyline alongside the romance

The main character was also terrifyingly relatable at points which was great until it wasn’t (once again reminding you all and myself to check trigger warnings before reading a book i wish i had been more prepared for parts of this) that said the topic of ptsd is handled really realistically, and there was a good balance of humour to help soften the blow of the more graphic trauma heavy parts 

Overall an excellent book but probably not one i’ll reread anytime soon…

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Violence

izypup's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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: Medical trauma, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Blood, Grief, Animal cruelty, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Sexual violence, Rape, Bullying, Confinement, Medical content, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Kidnapping, Classism, Gore, Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Death of parent, Animal death, and Physical abuse

ivydemiee's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Death, Blood, Sexual assault, Violence, and Stalking

sofia_02's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

4,5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Violence

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Rape