Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson

4 reviews

nova_lilias's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Interesting take on abusive relationships that I really enjoyed. The writing was beautiful. Very quick read. Not a fan of the polyamorous sex scenes; I could've done without the threesomes and foursomes, but it was part of the story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Blood, War, Murder, Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Self harm

Minor: Child abuse

sproutedpages's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Self harm, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Blood, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, and Gore

Moderate: Murder, Pandemic/Epidemic, and War

Minor: Sexual assault and Drug use

moonmisandrist's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

5.0

 
H*rny vampires done right. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Body horror, Murder, and Blood

Minor: Alcoholism

angiepoggi's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

4.0

Scarily accurate abusive relationship, I could understand and feel how the main character Constanta felt and the reasons for her actions being those right or wrong.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Physical abuse, Death, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Sexual content, and Infidelity

Minor: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Colonisation, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Rape, and Lesbophobia