Reviews tagging 'Death'

When We Lied by Claire Contreras

6 reviews

haneyhayespr's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense

• 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

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense

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

This is a perfect fit for readers who crave a steamy and suspenseful romance with a possessive hero, a dash of mystery, and a strong focus on the emotional intensity of a second-chance love story, all set against the backdrop of the high-stakes world of professional hockey. Get ready to be kept on the edge of your seat!

Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Death, Toxic friendship, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Death of parent, Suicide, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Infidelity, Murder, and Addiction

Moderate: Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Violence, Stalking, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Addiction

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Death, Toxic friendship, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Death of parent, Suicide, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Infidelity, Murder, and Addiction

Moderate: Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Violence, Stalking, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Addiction

hbae's review

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Suicide

Moderate: Drug use

cinderellaeyes's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious 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? Yes

4.25

Where do I even begin? This one was certainly very different from the first book in the series but definitely holds its own.

The one thing that stood out to me, much like book one was the plot. The plot was so freaking good?! I loved all the mystery and the plot twist! So good.

The romance, oh the romance! Finn Barlow is a man of so little words, but when he speaks, my god does he make me swoon. The spice level in this book is red hot too. 

Absolutely loved this book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Stalking

Minor: Drug abuse, Suicide, and Addiction

strawberrei's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

2.25

Came for the romance, stayed for the mystery. Unfortunately, neither satisfied me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Death, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness

hopecobblepotworld's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad medium-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Stalking, Alcohol, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, Addiction, Death of parent, Grief, and Suicide

always_reading_rachel's review

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-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

3.25

I was so excited for this book because I loved Until I Get You. I enjoyed Finn and the relationship between him and Joss. I didn’t love this one as much as the previous book, but I liked it. I like the danger/suspense elements, Claire is good at that. The only thing is, that I guessed the whole ending very early in the book which took some of my interest and excitement away I like to be shocked and surprised. Something was missing for me, I don’t know if that something is in relation to the storyline or the relationship development, but I just needed more of something. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Suicide, Stalking, Gun violence, and Toxic friendship