Reviews tagging 'Toxic friendship'

A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair

8 reviews

emilywemily6's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

This was a very easy adult read that I got through extremely quickly. Many (many many) spicy scenes and lusty comments/thoughts. There wasn’t a lot of plot or backstory in this book, and Persephone annoyed me with how deliberately she distrusted Hades even when he answered her questions. And her jealousy towards Minthe was ridiculous and very contrived. This book was a fun time, but not a well-written time (though it wasn’t poorly written, it was just average). Bumped up to a 4 because I couldn’t wait to read the next book and absolutely devoured this one. I did really enjoy the world of this book- a modern day Greece with gods/goddesses being the famous people of the world. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Cursing

Moderate: Alcohol, Death, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, Misogyny, Addiction, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Medical content, Violence, and Torture

renee_fae's review

adventurous dark emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Cursing

Minor: Sexual assault and Violence

ryanmaverik317's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Stalking, and Toxic friendship

sweetdormeuse159's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Alcohol and Drug use

dorleness's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Confinement, Death, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual assault

catherinedsharp's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

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

2.75

Let me say this first, I did enjoy this book. It is that kind of read that you will enjoy if you want something easy, fun and fantastical. That being said, I do not think the writing style was particularly good; I could easily have read this on Wattpad or similar.

The plot was simplistic but fun and the tension and romance was entertaining. There is a large amount of sexual content and intimacy so be aware of it. This book is for a mature audience.

Overall I enjoyed it but I'm not sure if I would continue the series or re-read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Alcohol, Blood, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

unwise_samwise's review against another edition

emotional inspiring fast-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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Drug abuse

cepbreed's review against another edition

dark fast-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

3.5

Coming into this book I didn't really know much about it but once I learned it was a myth adaptation I had such high expectations. Madeleine Miller has set every other author who wants to write something based on a myth to unattainable standards. Unfortunately it didn't meet these. However, I still enjoyed this book because it serves its purpose as a fan service novel for women so I can't really complain.

Songs:

• Wanna Be Yours - Artic Monkeys
• Flawless - The Neighborhood
• Chuch - Chase Atlantic

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting

Moderate: Alcohol, Drug use, Misogyny, Sexism, Stalking, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Emotional abuse