Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows

15 reviews

sjonesb75's review

adventurous mysterious 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Self harm, and Rape

Moderate: Animal death and Homophobia

Minor: Transphobia, Sexism, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail

shutupaboutbooks's review

adventurous dark emotional slow-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? It's complicated

4.75

“But in the pale dawn light, with grief behind and grief ahead, I found I relished the danger”. I loved this book so much. The plot twist shocked me. I loved the feeling as being just as lost as the characters on their journey to solve the mystery! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Violence, Rape, Self harm, Homophobia, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Animal death, Blood, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Death

Minor: Sexual content and Sexism

roguebelle's review

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? It's complicated

3.5

There's a lot to enjoy about this book! The worldbuilding is intricate and feels lived-in, and the primary characters are quite appealing. The plot, however, feels oddly stuck between a fantasy romance and a political fantasy, with the result that the pacing is uneven and bounces somewhat awkwardly between lulls and action. Most of the side characters feel under-developed -- which, again, would suit a fantasy romance just fine but undercuts (and makes pretty predictable) the political plotline. (It doesn't help that several functionary characters have names that are very similar, with just the same consonants arranged in slightly different orders). Overall, I enjoyed the read and the romance, but the book felt a little underbaked.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Homophobia, and Animal death

Moderate: Transphobia and Sexual content

Minor: Sexism

qludwig's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious 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

4.5

At times this is a very dark book, and definitely not for everyone, but ultimately it’s hopeful. And while I did have slightly difficulty with keeping the side characters names apart listening to the audiobook I absolutely loved the world building. I didn’t want to put this book down! I would definitely recommend this book if you like queer fantasy and are in the headspace for a dark but ultimately hopeful book. Do check the content warnings first though

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Animal death, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Death of parent, Homophobia, Murder, Outing, Sexism, Sexual content, and Death

Minor: Vomit and Transphobia

junovverse's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, Rape, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Animal death, Sexism, Transphobia, Vomit, and Ableism