Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Gone Again by Minka Kent

6 reviews

midnightrose_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

Gone Again is a thriller by Minka Kent. Audiobook is narrated by Teri Schnaubelt & Gabra Zackman.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Medical trauma, Violence, and Emotional abuse

riell's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Confinement, and Child abuse

Minor: Pregnancy and Adult/minor relationship

cj_mo_2222's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Gone Again is a domestic thriller told from alternating points of view and timelines in both the past and present. It tells the story of a woman who seems to have everything, but is reminded of her traumatic past when she receives a note on her 40th birthday that says, "You don't deserve any of this." Celia wonders if the note's author is resentful of everything she has now or if the person knows about her past.

This book is tense and there are some some parts that are hard to read because of descriptions of child abuse in the book's flashbacks. Because of events in their childhood, Celia has a complicated relationship with her two younger sisters. I was so glad to see that Genevieve, one of the book's narrators, puts their differences aside to be there for Celia when she needs her. This is when I really started enjoying the book and couldn't wait to find out what would happen next. I especially liked the ending of this suspenseful book. This is the fifth book I've read by this author and once again, I was thoroughly entertained. 

I received an advance copy of this ebook at no cost from NetGalley and Thomas and Mercer, but my review is voluntary and unbiased. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

alex_reads_anything's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

Please please please check the trigger/content warnings before deciding to read this. 

Oof. This was full of religious trauma, which I was not expecting at all based on the blurb. I’m glad I don’t have too much baggage when it comes to religion because this book could have stirred up so many more feelings than it did. 

The ending seemed weird considering the first 75-85% of the book. The main character’s disappearance nor any of the flashbacks had anything to do with the ending whatsoever. I would almost think the ending belonged to a different book if not for the character names being the same. 

I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Death and Murder

Minor: Death of parent, Pedophilia, Infidelity, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Vomit

Be cautious if you have any sort of religious trauma

reading_under_covers's review against another edition

3.0

Celia spends her fortieth birthday surrounded by friends and her loving husband, but after finding an upsetting note mixed in with her birthday cards, she leaves home in the middle of the night to clear her head and then vanishes. Her estranged sister launches her own investigation to find out what happened to Celia.

GONE AGAIN is my first book by Minka Kent and, I’ve gotta say, the beginning chapters had me hooked! I love religious culty ish!

This book utilized multiple timelines and POVs (loved!) to piece together our main character, Celia’s, past and how it led to where she is now.

The investigative aspect was great because I just love hearing all the tea from fictional characters! However, that’s also where this book started to fall apart for me. A lot of statements that were brought up were just brushed under the rug, never to be brought up again.

The ending also felt rushed and didn’t seem to fully connect compared to where the story appeared to be going…

Overall, a quick read with a lot of very intriguing moments!

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Publication Date: March 7, 2023

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Pedophilia, Child abuse, and Physical abuse

yetanotherbookstagram's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

  This thriller is told from dual perspectives and dual timelines. Celia and Genevieve are estranged sisters who are slowly trying to reconnect. The past timeline shows an abusive childhood with strict rules and regulations. In the present, Celia has gone missing after celebrating her 40th birthday surrounded by loving friends and her doting husband.

As Genevieve searches for Celia long-buried secrets slowly emerge.

This is a fast-moving, propulsive book, but I found the resolution of the novel and the various reveals to be pretty anticlimactic. It won't be winning any awards, but is worth a try if you're looking for a quick read that grabs your attention. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse and Violence