Reviews tagging 'Racial slurs'

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

3 reviews

katievallin's review against another edition

dark sad tense medium-paced

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

1.0

The world-building is interesting. However, I really didn’t enjoy this book overall because of the way abuse is handled. I don’t care how physically attractive someone is: there is nothing sexy about abuse. And trauma is neither sexy nor an excuse for abuse.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship

micapellin's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Murder, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Blood, Racial slurs, Suicide, War, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Torture, and Violence

changbinslemonade's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Racial slurs, Slavery, Suicide attempt, and Violence

Moderate: Abortion, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy

Minor: War and Infertility