Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

A Winter's Promise by Christelle Dabos

6 reviews

amartin48's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This book was everything I asked for, I didn’t quite understand what I was asking for, but I ended up really enjoying this read! The world building is mind bending and takes a lot of focus to sort out all the pieces. Of the three main locations in this book, each are VASTLY different. I loved the test of memory and comprehension this book gave me, and it builds suspense between characters beautifully. It took me 200pgs to really get into it, but I’m excited to read the next in the trilogy! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Gore, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Confinement, Drug use, Bullying, Blood, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, and Police brutality

Minor: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Violence, Suicide, and Pregnancy

bookchatwithbeth's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

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

2.0

Very disappointed in this. So misogynistic/patriarchal, all the characters are horrid and deceptive and treat Ophelia terribly. No world building so nothing makes sense. Overall I’m just confused, bored, and put off. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny

Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Death, Confinement, and Gaslighting

penofpossibilities's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Classism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexism, and Violence

Moderate: Child abuse, Miscarriage, Abortion, Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Misogyny, Murder, Suicide, and Torture

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Genocide, Infertility, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Vomit

thebookaholic's review

lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

I really enjoyed this read! It's so whimsical in both setting and prose whilst also capturing you with the plot and mysteries taking place. Ophelia is a relatable loveable main character who I felt I really understood her by experiencing this world through her eyes. The imagery and imagination used in this book enraptured mine and I wish I could see it in reality. It was a little bit slow to get through hence the 4 stars, but enjoyable nonetheless. Looking forward to seeing Ophelia and Thorns journey continue!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Alcoholism, and Incest

Minor: Suicide

jannikemagwasser's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Pregnancy

Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, Bullying, Child death, Death, Gore, Incest, Miscarriage, Murder, Pregnancy, and Violence

aunteaandbiscuits's review

dark reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

A slow set up that leads to a much more exciting sequel. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Minor: Animal cruelty, Car accident, Child death, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Genocide, Grief, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Murder, Police brutality, Sexism, Blood, and Alcoholism