Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe

35 reviews

zias's review

fast-paced

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

5.0

The art of this graphic novel is stunning and I love how the author weaves modern culture into mythology. I also appreciate how the author approaches tough topics.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Domestic abuse

witte_jasmijn's review

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

The artist did an amazing job, beautiful drawings and colour use. Story broke my heart. Can't wait to order the next one.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Infidelity, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault

celery's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Classism, Cursing, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Drug use, Murder, Sexual assault, Death, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Stalking, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Rape, and Toxic relationship

bookedandbusy's review

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I really enjoyed this one! I can’t wait to read the next one! I liked how we start to see the main relationship develop. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, and Toxic relationship

jenny_librarian's review against another edition

funny inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Well that’s just the cutest thing ever! It did go from light to very very dark in a snap, but it’s generally quite fluffy and cute. It’s also very much a feminist retelling, which I love. Can’t wait to read the next book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Sexism, Confinement, Misogyny, and Domestic abuse

rodi_queen's review

emotional funny inspiring reflective relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

This is probably one of my favorite graphic novels. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship

r3ader's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse

anitairene's review

dark emotional funny inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Technically I read the webtoon before this was published, but this is easy way to mark as read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Rape, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Torture

cassie_ellie's review

dark emotional funny sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

Moderate: Domestic abuse

theoceanrose's review

dark funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault and Domestic abuse