Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner

40 reviews

mgmotley's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Violence, Murder, and Sexism

goldenjunegem's review

fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Death, and Blood

mrsmishler's review

dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Death, and Sexual harassment

gracescanlon's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Blood, Death, Grief, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Murder, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual content

knockonwood03's review

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Decent historical thriller with LGBTQ+ themes. Spooky vibes.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Murder, and Violence

cwerber's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. I went into it cold after acquiring it from my no buy group on the book of faces and I am glad that I did. 

I liked the character development and wasn't even upset when I figured out the twist in the book. 

But I would have liked to read more from Evie's or the love interest's point of view but whatever. I also would like to know more about Eloise. 

Anyway, an apropos book to read at the beginning of spooky season. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Gore, Grief, Violence, and Death

Moderate: Lesbophobia, Sexual content, and Sexism

Minor: Fire/Fire injury

kshertz's review

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Fascinating. The Most interesting part of the story is the fact that you learn about the actual London Seance society and what they actually used to do through the fictional story. I love the two points of view. I saw the twist coming, but still enjoyed its unveiling. I love me a sapphic component too. It’s worth a read!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Misogyny, Murder, Death, Sexism, and Sexual content

podanotherjessi's review against another edition

slow-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

3.5

This was a sweet enough story. The mystery felt rather obvious to me, but I didn't mind too much because the point is clearly more about the characters. I like the world that is built here and the way it's used to explore the themes of sexism and abuse of power.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism

Minor: Sexual assault

sareidle's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

This was recommended to me by a friend and I had a fun time reading it! The dual perspective creates tension as the characters get closer to uncovering the conspiracy at the heart of the book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Death, and Sexism

Moderate: Grief, Rape, Blood, Lesbophobia, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual content, Confinement, and Fire/Fire injury

chelseylb1988's review

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual harassment, Murder, Grief, and Sexism