Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

The Palace of Eros by Caro De Robertis

3 reviews

megansoetaert's review against another edition

emotional 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

5.0

I expected to like this book, but I loved it so, so much! De Robertis’ writing is flowing and emotional. I felt intimately connected to the characters, Psyche in particular, and loved reading their reflections and emotions.

The Palace of Eros is one of the best retellings of Greek mythology I’ve read. De Robertis created a story that expands what women in ancient Greece could be, what forms love can take, and how gender is expansive and wonderful. I can’t wait for this book to be out in the world 🫶🏼

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for a copy of this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexism, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Homophobia and Transphobia

allshewrotebks's review

dark emotional hopeful 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: Rape, Stalking, Sexual content, Sexism, and Misogyny

unforgivenparrot58's review

dark emotional inspiring medium-paced

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

5.0

OMG! Queer Psyche and Eros! And Eros is nonbinary! A queer Greek mythology lover's dream!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Lesbophobia, Sexual content, Homophobia, Sexism, and Misogyny

Moderate: Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Domestic abuse