Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Kill Switch by Penelope Douglas

78 reviews

gabbymm1003's review against another edition

dark emotional tense slow-paced

4.5

This was definitely the darkest and most tense of the series so far. Lots of character development that was uncomfortable but brought a lot to the story and series overall. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual violence

lvp2014's review

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Blood, Rape, Toxic friendship, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, and Child abuse

bookswithambs's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

These books are getting better and better! This one focuses on Damon and I absolutely loved it - love how you go from loathing a character to absolutely loving them 3 books later.

I’m colour blind, and I loved Damon - though yes his apology could’ve been  better, I don’t even care at this point I just want him and the rest to be happy together. Winter was fantastic! I really enjoyed her character, though at times I was like are you serious right now, she was a strong fmc and I loved both their development throughout the book.

LOVED the scenes with the whole gang and I’m so excited to see where it goes next. These books really have me tearing myself apart as to loving the angst and build up to just wanting the characters to be together - has me ripping my hair out but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

These books are getting darker as they progress, so read the triggers!! I really enjoyed the plot of this one and how it builds up for the next one - and I loved getting into Damon’s head and really seeing him in a new light. Again I don’t see red.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, Sexual assault, and Child abuse

sara_mb's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

It’s controversial with all the topics it brings up but very Intense and intriguing. The jumps in time make it confusing at first but it’s great to see with time all the sides of the story. Very interesting to read a pov of a blind character. I wasn’t sure how it would end or make sense but it was good 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Body horror, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Stalking, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Self harm, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Murder, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Ableism, Animal death, Blood, Classism, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gaslighting, Hate crime, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Murder, Rape, and Toxic friendship

katlina11's review against another edition

dark sad tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, and Child abuse

cherrycigarettes's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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: Sexual assault and Child abuse

chels984's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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: Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Animal death, Blood, Drug abuse, Incest, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Animal cruelty, Murder, Self harm, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Sexual content, Pedophilia, Police brutality, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Car accident, Medical trauma, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, and Adult/minor relationship

l_xn's review

dark emotional sad tense medium-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

Favorite book ever

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, Self harm, and Violence

Moderate: Death

Minor: Sexual harassment

stxrbbyreads's review against another edition

dark sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Toxic relationship, Murder, Child abuse, Rape, Physical abuse, and Mental illness

drbooksphd's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual violence