Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson

20 reviews

escape_to_reality's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense

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

4.25

This book really neatly tied together the trilogy,

Andie still being a part of the mystery felt fitting. 
That Pip didn't realize that Jason Bell was DT earlier felt a bit off, I knew that immedialy when she found out about his companys connections and that he was away on the night Tara was killed. She should have at least questioned what he was doing that night.

Overall I really loved how Pips character grew during the series, and how her trauma is dealt with. The pacing and events really kept me hooked all the way through and I was truly stressed out while reading. 
I'm now ready for the tv-series to drop and I'm really excited to see all the characters come to life!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Murder, Drug abuse, Violence, Blood, Drug use, Kidnapping, Stalking, Confinement, and Death

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Domestic abuse

Minor: Death of parent, Rape, Animal death, and Child abuse

annikenr's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Medical trauma, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Addiction, Drug abuse, Body horror, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Animal cruelty, Fire/Fire injury, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Animal death

shadysunny's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

The last book of this series took some rather dark turns. But I loved it all the same. The characters have changed a lot from the first book, but between all the darkness, you could always catch glimpses of the "old ones".

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Content Warnings

Minor: Drug use, Addiction, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Grief, Mental illness, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Animal death, Gun violence, Rape, Stalking, Sexual assault, Confinement, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, and Vomit

k1tk0t's review

adventurous challenging emotional informative mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

I liked it as much as I liked the second book, and maybe even more. It was realistic, how Pippa felt after going through everything that happened to her and how it shaped her, whether positively or the exact opposite. I liked Ravi a lot, he is interesting, smart, and lovable. I don't blame Pip. Thumbs up Holly Jackson.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug use, Blood, Addiction, and Child abuse

lucylouise7's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Torture, Sexual assault, Stalking, Animal death, Rape, Child abuse, Death, Body horror, Car accident, Kidnapping, Addiction, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Violence, Death of parent, Drug use, Drug abuse, Grief, and Murder

ambarnes's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Murder

Moderate: Child abuse, Kidnapping, Confinement, and Addiction

Minor: Animal death, Animal cruelty, and Child death

mollymoo1234's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

Just omg omg omg , I could not put this book down ( I think  I need a fourth one )  but a definite must read and like the first two may be triggering for some but omg so good  🤭and also * slight  spoiler ( come back after you’ve read it ) “ Hey sarge remember me ?” *  
Your welcome 🤗  😉 
Enjoy xx 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug use, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, Emotional abuse, Vomit, Blood, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Child abuse, Car accident, Mental illness, Murder, Sexual harassment, Stalking, and Violence

kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense fast-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? No

3.5

While Pip isn’t as naive as she was two books ago, there is still just a lot in this novel that represents a more juvenile perspective on life and that makes the story unrealistic. I love the romance and family elements that were included in this latest installment. I’m surprised, in a way, about Pip’s actions and her acceptance of them but lean towards believe that she did what was best. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Blood, Death, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Car accident, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Misogyny, Murder, Sexual assault, and Vomit

violetbentbackwards1036's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative mysterious reflective sad tense 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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Rape, Addiction, Animal death, Sexual violence, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Infidelity, Blood, Confinement, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Sexism, Stalking, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Grief, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Child death, Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, and Toxic relationship

abbysoso's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

This book was so good! I really love Ravi and Pip. This was so crazy, filled with twists and turns. I really recommend this entire series. I really want more of this series!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, and Trafficking

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Stalking, Violence, Torture, and Drug use

Minor: Child death, Misogyny, Rape, Addiction, Kidnapping, and Child abuse