Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

Lady of Darkness by Melissa K. Roehrich

11 reviews

karamoore1702's review

adventurous dark emotional inspiring tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Somewhat predictable, but overall an enjoyable read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Torture, Rape, Blood, Physical abuse, Violence, Child death, Vomit, Death, War, Cursing, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual violence, and Panic attacks/disorders

bookaholic84's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark informative 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? It's complicated

5.0

Wow; I immediately downloaded book 2; I loved this book the world and character building was great, there was a lot of information to process but easily managed; I loved the twists and figuring things out but a few twists caught me off guard. I cannot wait to continue this series and finding out more about our character's and their stories. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Murder, and Vomit

Minor: Slavery, Blood, Sexual content, War, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent

ajgreens's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative mysterious relaxing 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

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, Cursing, Vomit, Violence, Torture, Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse

bangiebangs's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional medium-paced

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

4.0

Really enjoyed this book even if it didn't make me stay up all night to read on. That's not to say it's boring, but there may be some slight pacing issues at times. I find it hard sometimes to stick with Scarlett sometimes, probably because she reminds me of ToG's Aelin a lot - and I didn't like her. She is also an assassin, also adopted by the Assassin Lord as a child, also has foggy memories of a mother that may have been more than human, etc. Lives in a place where magic is not working. Let's just say, if you liked ToG, you'll also like this. 

I'm much more interested in the MMC. I find that the big reveals here are somewhat obvious early on

like that he is the Fire Prince; I thought that one was so clear to start with... I did like the twist about him being her target, even if not terribly surprising at the point where it's revealed.

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What I didn't like are the secrets upon secrets, and the complaints about them... again, reminded me of Aelin, and I'm not a huge fan. I feel like the MFC feels really young and somewhat immature against the MMC. I do appreciate the treatment of trauma here, though.

The way that her shutting down is often portrayed, esp between books 1 and 2 is pretty intense...

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And finally, the world-building is really good here, loads going on, but revealed - for the most part - in a way that makes you want to learn more. The only complaint here is the use of "better not call her" without any hint who she might be. I find that annoying. 

All that said, heed the CNs, this gets dark. But it's good, and I'm already reading the next book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Death of parent

kkocik's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious sad 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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Rape, Torture, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment

Moderate: Death, Grief, and Gore

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Vomit, Death, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Kidnapping

elisa_shae's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious 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

4.0

The beginning of the book was slow, but about halfway through it really captured me. I love Sorin (cause duh) and I love the dynamic of him and Scarlett. I’m so excited to see these characters grow 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, and Rape

hbae's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief

Moderate: Physical abuse and Rape

caitlynbeth's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Rape

Minor: Violence and Panic attacks/disorders

jenniday's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional medium-paced

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

4.5

I can see why some readers would hate Scarlett but I kinda love her. She is a traumatized badass who essentially disassociates regularly. The relationships in the story were great—it was nice to see a strong platonic relationship. Sorin pissed me off a few times but I guess that’s just male behavior (sigh).

Lady of Darkness was a bit predictable and heavily borrows themes from other popular fantasy novels, but I don’t care. It was a lot of fun and I found myself invested in the story. It could also benefit from being edited again. Off to read book 2!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Sexual violence, and Torture

terra_locher's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Sexual violence, Violence, Torture, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders