Reviews tagging 'Pedophilia'

What Lies Beyond the Veil by Harper L. Woods

14 reviews

kingrosereads's review

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

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

3.25

Look. Was it good? Not really. Will I be reading the sequel? Absolutely. This is the kind of trash reading I really enjoy. If you like ACOTAR or FBAA, this definitely has borrowed themes and characters and plots from them, but very loosely developed. I do like the concept of the Veil and human mates. Caelum is an acquired taste for sure but I enjoy the bantering between him and Estrella. Not a fan of the “little one” nickname. “My star” is fine and very endearing but “little one” is so cringe. “Little” anything is barf. I didn’t like how he became super possessive towards the end especially since Estrella has always been at the mercy of other men and not having any choice in life. This book feels more like the base of a story that you go back and actually develop upon. It’s basically the skeleton of a good story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Death, Violence, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, Kidnapping, Gore, Blood, and Physical abuse

Minor: Pedophilia and Stalking

justreaditem's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Loved it. Saw the plot twist coming but it definitely wasn't how I expected it! Can't wait for book two. Plus it is 🌶️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Murder, War, Violence, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual violence, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, and Gore

bunni3's review

adventurous medium-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

3.0

The main character is SO stupid and annoying. Literally she doesn’t figure anything out ever and just goes along with everyone. Also the male lead calls her “little one” and that’s FREAKY I did not like this book 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Adult/minor relationship, and Child abuse

kristakp's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

The main male character is full of red flags and yeah it was predictable, but I was entertained, and I look forward to reading the second book in the series. I probably wouldn't recommend the book to anyone though lmao

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Stalking, Suicide attempt, and Violence

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Death of parent, Pedophilia, and Xenophobia