Reviews tagging 'Medical content'

This Mortal Coil by Emily Suvada

6 reviews

taliatalksbooks's review

challenging dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

 This Mortal Coil by Emily Suvada was a great kick-off to a sci-fi dystopian story. While some of us may still be triggered by the pandemic (and if you are, fair warning, this takes place during a pandemic) I thought this was an interesting and modern topic. I love the introduction of technology into human bodies, and the way that technology and coding has become the norm for members of this society. I think the disease is unique for this kind of story (it took me off guard the first time we see it up close) and I think the fight for the cure is a noble and honest cause, at least, as it starts out. I’m really excited to see where this series goes next, and I hope you all are too! If you’re looking for a romantic pandemic adventure laced with technology and coding, this is the book for you. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content and Violence

clesh01's review

adventurous mysterious tense

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Gore, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, and Body horror

Moderate: Cannibalism, Confinement, and Cursing

gwills's review

dark 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
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Medical trauma, and Medical content

boldlyno's review

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

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

4.0

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this book is a little harder to read than it might have been. I very much enjoyed it, but would caution anyone with pandemic related trauma to check out the warnings and check in with yourself before reading. Looking forward to the next book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, Gore, and Death

Moderate: Cannibalism and Child death

rory_john14's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Blood, Death of parent, Death, Medical content, Medical trauma, Forced institutionalization, and Torture

rubybastille's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

3.75

I liked the premise and how both worldbuilding and plot points are helped by Cat’s inability to use the gene tech everyone else relies on. Ultimately though the plot just felt too convoluted.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Blood, Medical content, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Death of parent, Cannibalism, and Violence