Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

Scorched Grace by Margot Douaihy

3 reviews

lilgriff's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Cursing, Drug use, Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Violence, Rape, Self harm, Terminal illness, Sexual violence, Murder, Alcohol, Racism, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Medical content, Addiction, and Drug abuse

zarap's review against another edition

Nottt a fan. The writing wasn't great, to start with - I don't dislike stream of consciousness generally, but it just did not work for me here. I wasn't invested in the present storyline, Holiday's back story, or any of the characters, all of whom felt pretty flat to me. I was bothered by the fact that halfway into the book, the Catholic church's views on gay people hadn't been addressed despite Sister Holiday being a lesbian (one of the other nuns is homophobic and Holiday's just...fine with it?). I was even more bothered by

Sister Holiday's repeatedly hitting a disabled student (after he says some pretty bad/threatening stuff, but nonetheless, *student*) and knowing she "crossed a line" but not feeling any remorse or, up to this point, experiencing any consequences.

. This was on my list of anticipated 2023 releases, so I'm sad it didn't live up to my hopes, but if I could rate it, it'd be a 2 star at best. Also, if you do want to check it out, definitely check CWs first. There's some very dark stuff in the back story, as well as some in the present day narrative. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Police brutality, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Rape and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Homophobia

marareading's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.5

A punk, queer, tattooed, sleuthing nun who is trying to solve crime in her New Orleans convent. I HAD to read this. It was definitely a fun read. HEAVY on the triggers, so please read with care and awareness. It is a slow burn on the mystery. Some very interesting, and heavily traumatized characters. Certain characters felt like they relief heavily on some stereotypes, which felt a little disingenuous. However, it was the first book of this kind and was unique, and jarring. So, overall after checking TW, I'd recommend.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Rape, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Animal cruelty, Chronic illness, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Hate crime, Homophobia, Incest, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Sexism, Death, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual assault, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Confinement, and Drug abuse