Reviews tagging 'Rape'

The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni

118 reviews

jkreads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious 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

4.0

This book had a slow start for me, but once I had my bearings and immersed myself in the world I loved it! I was a big fan of The Hunger Games books when they came out and reading (or rather, listening to) this reminded me of the feeling I had while reading those. It’s hard to describe but I almost felt as though Kiva was keeping the reader at arms length throughout the story, which is fitting for her character as she tends to be closed off to others. This was really well written as it was intriguing rather than off-putting. 

Noni did a brilliant job of creating likeable, multi-dimensional supporting characters and I really enjoyed watching them develop their relationships with each other as well as with Kiva. There were some big reveals at the end which provided some momentum going into the second book, which I’d thankfully already lined up and have already started! I’m looking forward to seeing what direction the series heads in.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Torture, Police brutality, and Drug use

Minor: War, Vomit, and Rape

hollybollybingbong's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny hopeful fast-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Okay, so, I loved this book so much, I sped through it in one day. I loved the whole idea of it, and the inclusion of the secret codes was very cool. I loved the characters, Tipp is so amazing. Kiva, god, I don't know how she handled that for 10 years. And there were so many twists and turns that I did not see coming at all. 

The language at times felt quite repetitive, and the trials were a bit of a let down to be honest, but I very much enjoyed reading it

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Torture, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Medical content

Moderate: Police brutality

Minor: Suicide attempt

dontwanthvn's review against another edition

emotional tense

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Blood, Confinement, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Rape, Child death, Suicide, Physical abuse, Vomit, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

zozo_reads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Violence, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Medical content, Addiction, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Blood, and Drug use

Moderate: Rape

janeywaneyb's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Kiva is the prisoner healer and has been at Zalindov for 10 years, her life is one of survival in the brutal prison. Her life is turned upside down by the arrival of a new prisoner who gets her attention and then the arrival of The Rebel Queen leaves Kiva reeling and hopeful for rescue. This is a YA fantasy with a good pace that keeps you turning the pages. I loved this book, it gave me Hunger Game vibes so looking forward to the rest of the series. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual violence, Rape, Misogyny, and Violence

stories's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

Wow. Eminently readable, with a lush and wondrous (dark) world (being set inside a prison and all). A steady string of well integrated twists and turns, culminating with an absolute jaw dropper on the final pages. There to shed half the book, minimum, in new light. 

This is a book that will give again on the reread, for sure. 

A first in series that confidently stands alone while also leaves you scrambling for the sequel. 

Superb use of textual format and some stunning lines, not to mention a real array of characters, including explicit canonical wlw and amputee. 

Could barely put this book down, and even this scattershot review is after a solid 1( minutes of awestruck space staring upon finishing. 10/10 recommend. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Child death, Confinement, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Abortion, Police brutality, Rape, Sexual assault, Self harm, Drug use, Addiction, and Vomit

Deathly trials of air, fire, water and earth undertaken by protagonist narrator.

kinsportch's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Murder, Death of parent, Death, Medical content, Physical abuse, Genocide, Gore, Violence, Child abuse, Confinement, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Torture

Moderate: Self harm, Drug use, and Rape

Minor: Addiction

sophiesmallhands's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Confinement, Medical content, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Torture

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Sexual assault, Animal death, Self harm, and Drug abuse

lunalorenne's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

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

4.75

I really enjoyed Kiva as a character. Her strength, and resilience despite her fear was so admirable. She wars internally with herself and still tries to do the right thing. The first twist I didn’t guess but the second one I knew pretty early on. Regardless, both of them have made me excited to see how things play out in book 2! The book tackles some dark topics but does so tactfully and nothing ever felt gratuitous. Also Jaren and Tipp must be protected at all costs!! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Blood, Death, Drug use, Physical abuse, and Violence

Minor: Murder, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Self harm, and Sexual assault

nicksalex's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional tense 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Torture, Confinement, Blood, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and Death

Moderate: Addiction, Murder, Rape, Fire/Fire injury, and Panic attacks/disorders