Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Ruthless Creatures by J.T. Geissinger

61 reviews

laylavv's review against another edition

4.0

dark funny fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Good spice, characters and decent plot which is usually missing in these kinds of books. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Blood, Medical content, Murder

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Violence

Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Rape, Grief, Death of parent

burritokay's review against another edition

3.0

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This was solidly okay. Read it for bookclub and was worried it would be tough to get into as it was my first mafia romance and the idea doesn’t appeal to me AT ALL but I’m pleased to report that wasn’t the case! It was easy reading with enough to keep me engaged. I did often feel distracted by some elements - namely the insta-love from MMC, as well as both FMC but especially her bff just being immediately down to clown with the mafia - the way it was written just didn’t have enough… rationale? Idk, it just felt too flimsy which often took me out of it a bit. Also re: the smutty scenes - I felt like the author went a bit overboard at times with adjectives and other descriptors and it was too much and just made me roll my eyes or laugh haha.

That said, none of it was that serious and I enjoyed myself! Won’t be racing to grab others in the series but am open to checking them out eventually!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

jacland's review against another edition

4.5

dark emotional funny hopeful 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Murder

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Suicide, Stalking

maustin18's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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GD that was good!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence

babybatash's review against another edition

4.5

dark funny medium-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: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder

Minor: Cannibalism, Stalking, War

readingmaniacz29's review against another edition

0.5

dark mysterious tense medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail

cedar_salt_citrine's review against another edition

4.25

dark mysterious medium-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: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Toxic friendship

poupimali's review against another edition

5.0

funny tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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That was awesome 🤩 
JT Geissinger is the best for writing plots you don’t see coming.

Kade is the epitome of a mafia boss. Tall, big, captivating…
And he speaks straight from the heart as much as filthy thoughts as loving ones.
I flushed so many time.
Nat is resilient. She’s been through the mourning of her disappeared fiancé. She’s been turning upside down by Kade. Because she didn’t see him coming with his heart on his hand and his sharp frank tongue.

Sloane really deserved her own book, she is the queen of banter and don’t take shit from men. I love her SO MUCH.
“Being with a man twenty-four hours a day is exhausting” I fell ya sister.

The audiobook is narrated by Brooke Daniels, Troy Duran and Michelle Sparks
It is a brilliant duet. Troy’s voice is perfect to embody a mafia boss.

Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
chap 27  is the best spǎnking session I’ve ever read 🥵

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail

atsy6's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark emotional 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: Yes

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Dark, morally gray 100%. A couple parts made me giggle and kick my feet. It is a bit more descriptive than some books but this is for pure entertainment to sit back and enjoy a fantastic red flag mafia man. I strongly recommend the duet audiobook vs reading. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

itscjsbookshelf's review against another edition

4.25

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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

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This was a great read for the exact trope I was looking for..I ate it up Scooby style. I struggled during the best friends dialogue but overall see its play in the story. 

V spicy & steamy scenes that made me giggle or jaw drop. I’ll eat up the rest of the series the same and will continue to seek J. T Geissinger books. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Violence