Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

One of Us is Dead by Jeneva Rose

33 reviews

jekarlen's review against another edition

fast-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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Domestic abuse

aleen_elizabeth's review against another edition

mysterious tense slow-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

3.25

The slowest burn I've ever read from a thriller. Only picked up at the 7 hour mark. Which is a little unfortunate that you spend 7 hours listening to only get 2 hours of intriguing action.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Bullying, Infidelity, Death, Classism, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Physical abuse, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, Lesbophobia, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Body shaming, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Biphobia, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual content, Stalking, and Trafficking

madisbookshelf's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

Rich people drama at its finest...and I absolutely ate that shit up!
Although I figured out and correctly guess a lot of the smaller plot twists, I still had such an amazing time reading and was left completely speechless at all of the larger more powerful plot twists. 
I fell in love with this catty group of women and adored that we got each of their POVs throughout the story. 
Mama Crystal and mama Shannon absolutely slayed this entire book and they are now some of my favorite fictional people <3. 
Overall this story has quickly become one of my favorites and Jeneva has officially become one of my favorite authors! If you love rich people drama with a true crime twist, I highly suggest reading "One of Us Is Dead". 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Trafficking, and Domestic abuse

love3v07'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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Domestic abuse

abbie_reads_books's review

dark funny mysterious slow-paced

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

1.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Murder, and Violence

Minor: Domestic abuse and Trafficking

pisces1_1318's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

I hope I never have to interact with any of these Karen's. This story is all about white shenanigans and how not everyone is your friend. Wasn't my favorite book. At one point I just wanted it to be done so I Googled the ending. I still finished the book despite spoiling the ending for myself. 

How did the detective not figure this thing out? Because in my humble opinion everything worked out perfectly for the women and they got off scotch free. Also these women talk to much. How are they going to keep this secret? They all like to backstab each other when they feel they will get the upper hand.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Trafficking, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Body shaming, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Physical abuse, and Toxic friendship

meaghancook's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

3.75

The ending on this felt a little rushed. Also a bit too much telling rather than showing. But I loved the characterization of each woman and how they felt like their own whole characters. I do wish that Olivia’s obvious sociopathy was explored a bit more. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Infidelity, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Gun violence and Trafficking

Minor: Homophobia

teeclecticreads's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious sad slow-paced

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

5.0

Jeneva Rose knows how to write a damn good thriller. Usually I’d be so annoyed having to wait until the very end to find out what happened, but she provided so much drama and humour that kept me intrigued. I can honestly also say that I didn’t expect that ending at all. And the audiobook enhanced the experience for sure. Kudos to the narrators. So good! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Trafficking

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Domestic abuse

kelisabeth's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Torture, Bullying, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Homophobia, Misogyny, Murder, Sexism, and Alcohol

jaylee_books's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Bullying, and Sexual content

Moderate: Death and Trafficking

Minor: Domestic abuse