Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe

2 reviews

halem13's review against another edition

emotional funny sad fast-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? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, and Confinement

prairieraven's review

adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-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? It's complicated

3.5

The colour palette and illustration style of this book is amazing. A modern retelling of the Greek myths/gods - Hades and Persephone in particular. There are lots of problematic relationships and topics within Greek myths so be wary - the book comes with a reader warning so use caution and self care before reading. As someone who has toxic past relationships I found this manageable and the way the story is told so far is light on detail with these topics. However did struggle close to the end with coersion and assault. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Minor: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Toxic friendship, Classism, Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Confinement, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Sexism, and Sexual violence