Reviews tagging 'Sexual content'

When She Returned by Lucinda Berry

5 reviews

brisha's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

dang this book was wild but so good!!! i loved all 3 of the different perspectives. i also appreciate how author wrote this story without including super detailed descriptions of traumatic events (a lot of thrillers i’ve read have failed to do so)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Blood, Death, Toxic relationship, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Sexism, and Abandonment

Moderate: Sexual content, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Vomit

Minor: Self harm

keriseabby's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

4.25

 

An unforeseen turn of events transpires as a mother and wife inexplicably disappears, only to resurface 11 years later in a startling condition, accompanied by a mysterious infant. This unexpected development plunges the family into disarray as they endeavor to reconstruct her distressing odyssey. Concurrently, the involvement of the FBI adds a layer of protection and scrutiny, unearthing a labyrinth of concealed truths. Narrated through alternating timelines, this captivating narrative sustains suspense until its stunning conclusion, ensuring a riveting and unforgettable experience for the audience.
A thoroughly enjoyable read, highly recommended. I will definitely be exploring more books by Lucina Berry! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cultural appropriation, Violence, Torture, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Minor: Child abuse and Sexual content

midnightrose_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

When She Returned by Lucinda Berry is a taut psychological thriller about a woman named Kate, who returns after being missing for 11 years; and who may or may not have been in a cult. Told in alternating timelines and with different POV’s from Kate’s husband Scott, from their daughter together Abby, Scott’s new wife Meredith, and Kate herself in a past timeline. A wild ride!

Narrated by: Coleen Marlo, Lauren Ezzo, and Amy McFadden.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Medical trauma, Blood, Torture, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Vomit, Violence, and Grief

Moderate: Addiction

Minor: Sexual content

yuyuv's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Cancer, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Slavery, Toxic friendship, Violence, Medical trauma, Murder, Torture, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Self harm, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Gore, Grief, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Blood, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, and Confinement

brittanylee0302's review

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

2.25

This book sounded like a great story but overall it just wasn't good. The beginning was very, very boring & it only got really good in the last 20%. There were a lot of things that didn't link up & the twist was very much predictable. Overall I'd categorize this as a mystery, certainly not a thriller.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Murder, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Death, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Abandonment, Blood, Torture, Kidnapping, and Pregnancy

Minor: Vomit, Sexual content, Animal death, Self harm, and Confinement