Reviews tagging 'Homophobia'

Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk

126 reviews

fluffyreadsthings's review against another edition

challenging dark hopeful mysterious 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? Yes

4.5

This book was one that checked off all of the boxes for a book I'd enjoy. Intriguing religious/mythological based magic, love with a time limit, and a badass main character who's going against bigotry and the societal standards of their time period/world to do what they have to. The setting, the tone, and the descriptions of places or the magic or photography were so interesting and fleshed out. I picked this book up for the lesbian relationship, and despite how intense the plot got, it was so sweet and caring.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, Death, Sexism, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia

Moderate: Forced institutionalization

shottel's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

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

4.0

A short little lesbian supernatural noir book I finished in a single sitting, Even Though I Knew the End managed to fit a lot of story into less than 150 pages. Set in 1941 Chicago, a mystic detective ends up being hired for a murder case that ends up being a lot more than a murder case. I'm not normally a noir person, but I found this perfectly enjoyable. Well-paced and well-written, I would recommend this to anyone who finds the premise interesting.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Homophobia, Sexism, Death, and Death of parent

nunchikoi's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

A gorgeous premise and skillfully executed. You have a real feel for the grim nature of an early 1900s supernatural Chicago setting, and Polk descriptions are fresh and gorgeous.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence and Blood

Minor: Homophobia

noah_loves_you's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia

talonsontypewriters's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Gun violence, Death, Gore, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Sexism, Grief, and Misogyny

Minor: Lesbophobia, Self harm, Sexual content, Alcohol, Car accident, Vomit, Homophobia, and Death of parent

amylynn44's review

dark mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Murder, Violence, and Homophobia

dagsywagsy43's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

2.75

Reads like an episode of Supernatural. A pretty good episode, but junk tv all the same. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Homophobia and Gun violence

gabbishy's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder and Gore

Minor: Lesbophobia, Death of parent, Homophobia, Car accident, Alcohol, and Forced institutionalization

blondieabrams's review

adventurous emotional 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Blood

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Car accident and Death of parent

pond_newt's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

An enjoyable, if occasionally predictable, story. The world created was very immersive and the magic system was explained well so it never felt like having to learn complex rules. At points plot felt a bit too reliant on twist reveals that were sometimes predictable, but it was still entertaining. The worldbuilding was probably my favourite element of the book, with the relationship between Elena and Edith a close second. They were both very well-written and believe-able and their relationship was very easy to root for. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for books with good wlw representation, especially if you're interested in lgbt historical fiction.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Murder, and Blood

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Homophobia, and Car accident

Minor: Sexual harassment and Death of parent