Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Fetele care am fost cândva by Tess Sharpe

449 reviews

jackiepreston's review against another edition

challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Blood, Violence, Death, Physical abuse, and Child abuse

Moderate: Sexual assault and Rape

ladykaylee's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.0

This was a very dark book, and I was not expecting it.  I really liked the way that the story alternated between the "present" timeline of the bank heist, and the "past" timeline of all of the different cons that Nora pulled with her mom growing up.  I also liked the slow uncovering of the mystery of all of the past girls that Nora pretended to be for her con artist mom.  However, I was not prepared for those cons to result in child abuse and child SA.  

I loved the characters, especially Iris, and the plot kept my attention.  This would be a good read for folks who like grim books with a dark tone, especially ones where the villains get what is coming to them.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault

aliyachaudhry's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Vomit, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Gore, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Sexual assault, Death, Sexism, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Violence, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Medical content, and Pedophilia

Moderate: Abortion and Pregnancy

zellerella's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse

Moderate: Child abuse, Violence, Pedophilia, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Rape

Minor: Alcohol, Kidnapping, Car accident, Pregnancy, Vomit, and Abortion

gkaltam's review against another edition

dark emotional sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Child abuse

shockedotter's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, Physical abuse, and Misogyny

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Rape, Pedophilia, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Bullying, and Child abuse

oujo_umi's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Sexual assault, and Pedophilia

stripes_and_naps's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I could barely put this book down. I love the way the author wove together the present story with glimpses of the past. It also had just the right ratio of danger to problem solving, so the situation never felt too hopeless. Overall I thought it was very well done and an enjoyable read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Murder, Toxic relationship, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Domestic abuse, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Pedophilia

Minor: Vomit, Abortion, and Homophobia

kassidyreads's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Child abuse, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Gun violence, and Murder

Minor: Abortion, Chronic illness, Blood, and Vomit

mamanarwhal's review against another edition

dark funny hopeful tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse and Drug use