Reviews tagging 'Death'

Priest by Sierra Simone

79 reviews

kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition

dark emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

4.0

I’ve had beef with organized religion, and especially the Catholic Church, for a long time. The fact that this book is about a Catholic priest abandoning his vows for a pretty potential parishioner had initially steered me clear of reading it but the TikTok reviews about the spice had piqued my curiosity. This book is so steamy — mostly because there is so much of it that is taboo or not allowed. The God stuff I could take or leave —- but the spicy parts? Gimme a bunch more of that. 🔥 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, Suicide, Alcohol, Child death, Classism, Child abuse, Death, Grief, Infidelity, and Sexual content

soluunaa's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

3.0

I read this for January’s Cliterature book club. This was for me an introduction into the world of spicy books. At first I was unsure if it was for me but I loved it. 

The dynamic between the main characters was interesting and engaging. The spicy scenes never felt like too much (although if you are religious I would consider maybe not picking this book up). 

The romance between the two man characters had me rooting for their love. However the last part of the book was not what I was expecting and I’m not sure how I feel about it. Regardless I cannot wait to continue on in the series.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Grief, Religious bigotry, Rape, Pedophilia, Suicide, Self harm, and Sexual assault

If you are someone who is devoted to god and doesn’t enjoy reading about sacrilege this book might not be for you.

anararibeiro's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Sexual content, Grief, and Death

Moderate: Sexual violence, Child abuse, and Infidelity

Minor: Toxic relationship

I have very conflicting thoughts about the fact that the characters get involved and have so much sex while he's still a priest and inside churches. I guess it's expected considering it's a romance with the main character being a priest. But I also see how that can be very distasteful or actually very triggering for some people. My most conflicting thoughts though come from the fact that his sister was abused by a priest and he as priest breaks the same vows, definitely not in the same way, but still... I felt weird about it. Just like him. I still don't know how I feel about it.

alclvdl's review against another edition

challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Suicide

Moderate: Infidelity and Sexual assault

lifeofchrstnlvly's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

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

1.5

Although I didn't particularly enjoy it, I didn't dislike it enough to hate it. The more accurate description was I was able to tolerate it enough. There was little to no plot, and the characters were flat. In all honesty, their relationship appeared more lustful than loving. The smut was okay at first, but I eventually grew tired of it and skipped over those scenes about halfway through.

I only read this because it was book club #4's pick of the month. I know I could DNF it, but I wanted to finish it so I can join in the discussion.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Misogyny, Self harm, and Suicide

Minor: Infidelity, Rape, Stalking, and Sexual assault

thatrandomdancer's review against another edition

dark reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.75

4.75 …Maybe i am religious

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

charlynlynlyn's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional fast-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Sexual content, Cursing, and Suicide

Moderate: Grief and Death

saraleppala's review against another edition

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Death, and Suicide

booksthoughtsandtea's review against another edition

emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

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

5.0

How am I giving this book 5 stars?! How did the author manage to make this book so complicated?! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual content, Grief, Toxic relationship, Suicide, and Death

Moderate: Sexual assault, Misogyny, Rape, and Sexual violence

courtneyluna15's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Suicide, Death, Cursing, and Infidelity

Moderate: Sexual assault and Rape

Spicy ASF!