Reviews tagging 'Genocide'

Viúva de Ferro by Xiran Jay Zhao

85 reviews

catherinedsharp's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-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

5.0

This book was INCREDIBLE.

Firstly the writing style was impeccable and although the text fell into some cliche moments it was a book that you will get fully absorbed into. The description and detail is precise and well crafted.

The story itself is a very interesting one with twists and turns at every corner. Many things I didn’t see coming; especially the ending!! (I’m writing this review about 3 minutes after finishing as I’m so filled with adrenaline!) 

A very dark (so be careful with triggers etc) fantasy/sci-fi read with a fabulous premise and wonderful execution. I can’t wait to see what comes next!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Confinement, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, War, Blood, Classism, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Misogyny, Murder, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Toxic relationship, Ableism, Addiction, Alcohol, Body shaming, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, and Violence

adibasultana's review against another edition

adventurous challenging inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Torture, War, Sexism, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Blood and Genocide

ireadqueerbooks's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Death of parent, Genocide, Ableism, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Gore, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, War, Alcoholism, Body shaming, and Panic attacks/disorders

andrewbenesh1's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, War, Violence, and Torture

Moderate: Forced institutionalization

Minor: Genocide, Colonisation, Death of parent, Child death, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Torture, Racism, and Murder

fatherprozac's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Pretty much scratched every itch for female rage and vengeance I've ever had. I felt the urge to scream my soul out along with Zetian at every turn and was always left satisfied. 

I loved the inclusion of a polyamorous triangle. I've never read a book with one before. Honestly, I also really loved that Zetian crushed her family (literally) in the end. I was so disappointed by the initial "be the bigger person" turn but it was SO perfect how it was really just used as a weapon against her. Sometimes the rotten family really does just have to pay for their behavior and/or passiveness.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Blood, Bullying, Death, Classism, Cursing, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Genocide, Gore, Grief, Addiction, Alcohol, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Fire/Fire injury, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Torture, Xenophobia, Ableism, Confinement, Toxic relationship, Violence, War, and Sexual content

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Minor: Colonisation, Homophobia, and Animal death

yvaeht_theavy's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Torture, Genocide, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexism, War, and Addiction

julesadventurezone's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, War, and Torture

Moderate: Blood, Cursing, Genocide, Kidnapping, Medical content, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Body shaming, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, War, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Murder, and Misogyny

Minor: Racism, Racial slurs, and Xenophobia

jjjreads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective 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: Ableism, Blood, Domestic abuse, Medical trauma, Murder, Torture, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Classism, Colonisation, Death, Forced institutionalization, Body horror, Body shaming, Misogyny, Racism, Kidnapping, Addiction, Alcohol, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Mental illness, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, Trafficking, Confinement, Dysphoria, Gaslighting, Genocide, Grief, Medical content, Physical abuse, Sexism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, War, Xenophobia, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Homophobia, Biphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Death of parent, Gun violence, Medical content, Sexual harassment, and Vomit

Minor: Cursing, Pedophilia, Rape, and Fatphobia

cbiology's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, War, Torture, Physical abuse, Murder, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault, Colonisation, and Genocide

Minor: Rape, Physical abuse, and Ableism

respheal's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring tense fast-paced

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

5.0

To start with, the most anime opening I've ever read. I had a bit of whiplash from the sheer number of anime tropes I recognized in the first few pages (having watched most of Darling in the Franxx was a mixed blessing here). After the initial shock of "that's allowed on paper?", I surrendered to the story and hoooooo boy that was a ride.

As a person in a healthy poly relationship, seeing that sort of relationship in media is lovely. Even when 1/3 is the delightful boyfriend who greets the other 2/3s with baked goods when they're done torturing a man to death. I was a little worried towards the end, before the Sequel Hook dropped. Disappointment turned immediately into deep concern. With the sequel hook came confirmation of many theories I had, which is always a good sign—a cohesive narrative rewards theorizing.

Overall, recommended. I'm still reeling.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Murder, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Torture, War, and Violence

Moderate: Child abuse, Classism, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Gaslighting

Minor: Bullying, Cannibalism, Confinement, Pregnancy, and Rape