Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Still Beating by Jennifer Hartmann

142 reviews

allieraj's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Murder, Rape, Grief, Confinement, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Cursing, Torture, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Gun violence, Self harm, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Gore, Dementia, Animal death, Miscarriage, Violence, and Toxic relationship

ashleythebookwhore's review against another edition

dark emotional sad

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, and Violence

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

01melon's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense 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? Yes

4.0

 Nothing really bad to say about this book—I thought it was excellent. I truly loved reading it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Rape, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Kidnapping and Physical abuse

tiffticer's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Mental illness, Kidnapping, and Suicide attempt

amurray1996's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I don’t have the words to describe this book properly. It was one of the best books I’ve read, ever. Heartbreaking, grueling, tough read at the beginning. But turns into painful angst, healing from trauma, and becoming an unconventional but tragically beautiful love story. This book was flawless, and is one of those stories that sticks with you long after. I’m in awe. Not to mention, the writing was incredibly well done. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Addiction, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Torture, Self harm, Alcohol, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content

klsreads'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Violence, Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Self harm, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Torture, Addiction, Alcohol, Dementia, Gore, Grief, Sexual content, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Blood, Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Homophobia, Sexism, and Pregnancy

Minor: Animal cruelty, Death of parent, and Forced institutionalization

gottbooks's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I am giving this book 5 stars because the emotion that I felt from this story was so strong. This book is definitely not for the faint of heart. However, the message is so important and the story is just so good. It speaks a lot about trauma bonding and how to recover. Additionally, how others can misunderstand trauma that is experienced especially if they were not a witness to it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Suicide, Rape, Miscarriage, Animal cruelty, Sexual assault, Confinement, Sexual content, Self harm, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, and Violence

cherylw27's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Rape, Gun violence, and Murder

Moderate: Miscarriage and Suicide attempt

sammmy_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Miscarriage, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Sexual content, Rape, Grief, Sexual assault, Death, Violence, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, and Animal death

petratwb's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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

10/5 stars. It had everything and was so well written. One of my top dark romances reads 100%

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Rape, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts