Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

211 reviews

lavender_chai's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious 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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Violence, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Death

Minor: Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

hmunger's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective 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? It's complicated

4.25

While there are valid critiques of the pacing and some plot choices, this novel never failed to enthrall me and envelope me in the world. I love the characters, as they each hold an important role in the plot and the messaging. I was truly torn between Xingyin’s choices and thought her inner dialogue, while at times extensive, was vital to the understanding of how she grew as a character and how she made sense of the world she did not grow up in. Highly enjoyed, excited to get the sequel! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Blood, War, and Murder

Minor: Emotional abuse, Classism, Rape, Sexual assault, Vomit, Death of parent, and Death

nekomatagirl's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

5.0

I think this is one of the best books that I have read.  The world is rich and the author does an amazing job at describing it.  Usually I have a hard time visualizing everything but I had no trouble with it here. The book has really good pacing except for the very very beginning but after about 40 pages it finds its rhythm. Characters are very rememberable and distinct from one another. 

Highly recommend!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War and Violence

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Alcohol

runefiction's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Violence, and War

Moderate: Kidnapping, Death, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual harassment, Death of parent, and Sexual assault

briannahahahaha's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

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

4.75

It was super good! The book also includes a lot of Chinese mythology and the world building was really good. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Violence

kbowles24's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Violence, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Gore

Minor: Gaslighting, Death of parent, and Bullying

amandaboyer's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Death, War, Abandonment, Confinement, Murder, Misogyny, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Grief, and Death of parent

aformeracceleratedreader's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

5.0

I had the physical book and listened to the audiobook. Although there were minor discrepancies between the two, it didn't take me out of the story.
I freaking loved this, and I'm def gonna read the next book. It is longer than most books I have read, and I think without the audio, I would've struggled getting through some parts (a lot of the building, slower parts). But it was enjoyable all the way through. No spoilers, but my heart hurts a little at all that transpired with Xingyin's personal connections. I loved seeing her grow and all the things she had to do. A great mix of supernatural, fantasy, adventure, and love.
The cover art is also beautiful.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood

Moderate: War, Death of parent, and Grief

Minor: Kidnapping, Sexism, and Infidelity

caromac's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Death of parent

karalyndawn's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

This book is absolutely stunning and easily one of my favorite books I’ve ever read. I love the indeph imagery and storyline. Xingyin’s quest was exciting and fantastical at ever turn. This book transformed me to a while other world. I enjoyed both the action and romance the novel had to offer. I fell in love with the Xingyin and Liwei. And maybe even Wenzhi. 😉 Can’t wait to read the next book!!!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: War and Violence