Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

Qicksilver by Callie Hart

123 reviews

wednesdey's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging dark funny hopeful mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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A fun read. Was surprised by some of the intimate expressions used by the author, particularly since it looks like they've built their career in the romance genre. Had to gloss over a few parts. 

I'd like to learn more about some of the other characters, so I'll probably check out the next book. So far the universe that has been created is intriguing and I find myself curious to know more. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, War

Moderate: Death, Gore, Blood, Medical trauma, Death of parent

Minor: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness

teabex's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood

dkvngrd's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cursing, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence

poppy_s_j_mosse's review against another edition

2.25

funny lighthearted slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

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Some poor writing covered over by the spicy scenes but last 200 pages is better as the plot actually plots rather than Saeris and Fisher hating/fucking each other. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual violence, Blood, Vomit, War

Minor: Drug abuse, Infertility, Suicide, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent

meg53's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail

caitlinspeachyreads's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Okay but what about Onyx? 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Genocide

svbroyles25's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Really enjoyed this book! After getting recommendation from not one, not two but three of my friends I knew I had to read it! 

It was such a step up from the last Romantasy book I read. I felt that the FMC was actually strong and independent, she had well-earned street cred that made it believable that the MMC would be interested in her as a partner. 

I was guessing along and along how it would play out and while the end wasn’t a twist perse I was pleasantly surprised by how the author brought it home. Can’t wait for the sequel this fall (2025). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Gore, Blood

Moderate: Death, Sexual content, War

Minor: Death, Death of parent

lov_'s review against another edition

4.75

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book relies on a handful of tropes to tell its story, and the last chunk of the book felt like it was put together in a rush but if you don't mind that it is a great read for the vibe book. The banter and dialogue of this book were top-notch. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, War

Minor: Murder

painter_pie814's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail

witcheep's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Wow, what a book! I can't even properly put my thoughts into words. The worldbuilding is great with unique twists (warring races/nations aren't new, but the lore behind them sure is special enough to shine bright), the characters are multidimensional and compelling (with both endearing and infuriating traits), and all the emotional plot twists with slowly revealing information are just... *chef's kiss*. I can't wait to get to the sequel when it is published!

//After reading this I came across multiple reviews and commentaries of this book showing how this book has a trope of continuously negating a woman rejecting a man, and the potentially dangerous real-life consequences of enforcing this kind of mindset. This made me drop down my rating vy a star, as I agree. That aspect of the plot could have been handled better.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Classism

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Infertility, Torture, Blood, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, War

Minor: Sexual violence, Slavery, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt