Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

King of Flesh and Bone by Liv Zander

13 reviews

reverieparacosm's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• 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: Alcoholism, Body horror, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and War

Minor: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

literamy's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

The prose in this book was both gorgeous and visceral. I loved Ada, and how her kindness and ferocity were both so present. I am much more of a character person than a plot person, so I didn’t mind that the plot was quick and a bit muddied at times. What I did mind, though, was Enosh. The non-con/dub-con was NOT it for me, and the moments where we got his perspective weren’t enough for me to look past the inherent violence he acted with. I love a Hades/Persephone or Beauty and the Beast retelling, but the way that literal SA and BREAKING OF THE HEROINE’S LEGS were glossed over left a bad taste in my mouth. I am curious enough about Ada’s journey and well-being to read the second one, but I don’t want anything to do with Enosh. A dark romance doesn’t need to involve this much violence to be dark—or effective. I’m in the rest of this series for Ada, and Ada alone, and I hope that Liv Zander’s beautiful writing will branch out into other stories. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Infertility, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Vomit

selestre's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting

Minor: Animal death