Reviews tagging 'Pregnancy'

The Devil and Mrs. Davenport by Paulette Kennedy

14 reviews

lyssylyssy's review against another edition

5.0

dark mysterious tense medium-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: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Car accident, Abortion, Murder, Gaslighting

Moderate: Cursing, Gore, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Vomit, Medical content, Medical trauma, Pregnancy

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Stalking

elaeagnifolium's review

5.0

dark emotional tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol

alexa2107's review against another edition

3.75

challenging dark hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol

bellebookcorner's review

5.0

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-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: Complicated

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Another fantastic read by Paulette Kennedy! 

This book was such a page turner - the perfect combination of historical fiction, horror and mystery! 

 

I was hooked into the story early in the beginning with great and easy to read writing style and fascinating plot that keep my eyes glued into my kindle! 

The author definitely gives a thorough research to write this book that makes the readers feel transported back to the 1950s with Loretta. 

 

I really enjoy my time following Loretta’s journey as she explore her new-found ability with Dr. Hansen as well as finding the courage to stand up for herself and save her kids. 

Aside from that, I’m also intrigued with finding out the culprit behind the murder mystery and figuring out the identity of the real 'devil' in this story. 

 

This story brings up several sensitive topics about how women was treated during the 1950s so I highly suggest checking out the trigger warnings below before reading this book. 

 

Overall, this was a remarkable well written story that comes with a satisfying ending and justice for all the characters – a fitting end! 

I will definitely keep an eye out for more books by this author in the future! 

 

I received an advanced review copy for free through Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Huge thank you to the author and publisher!

 

⚠️ 𝐓𝐖: physical, emotional, sexual, child and religious abuse; fatphobia; murder; self-harm; alcohol dependence; pregnancy; and abortion. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Fatphobia, Self harm, Murder

Minor: Child abuse, Abortion, Pregnancy