Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher

30 reviews

puck_jay's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring mysterious 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? No

4.75

THE PALADINS ARE ADORABLE AND I LOVE THEM. This was a good book I wish the fandom was bigger. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and War

honeywolf's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing slow-paced

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

5.0

Two broken people find love. This takes place in a fantasy setting and does have plot that unfurls throughout but it's so much more about these two people who believe themselves to be too "damaged" to deserve happiness and comfort. The moments that make this book shine are the quiet moments that make the protagonists feel safest; often times in silent companionship or safety and respect. It's somewhat slow and somewhat crams the plot into the last few chapters but because this is about the relationship more than anything I find that a largely forgivable offense. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Murder

mirandalikesbooks's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A wonderful, funny, sweet start to the series. I loved both of the main characters. Stephen has a sturdy practicality that was laced with genuine kindness. And Grace is so unique and intelligent and caring. The vulnerability of both characters made you love them. The thread of their romance - aka the main point of the novel - was my favorite part of the book. And the fact that both characters were in their 30s was refreshing! I love a book that shows that life isn't over when you leave your 20s. 

The things that kept this from a 4 star read for me are just some simple style choices. The inner monologue, while oftentimes funny, sometimes was a bit too much talking to themselves. Also the poisoning plot and the beheading plot together felt like a lot going on. 

Kingfisher drops lots of breadcrumbs for the rest of the series, and I'm excited to get to it. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror, Death, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

mer_randa's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror, Death, and Gore

Minor: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse

emmalaya's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Gaslighting

Moderate: Bullying, Sexual content, and Violence

readinggem's review against another edition

funny mysterious tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence

chellski's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, and Classism

directorpurry's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Body horror and Toxic relationship

Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Infidelity

kmtaylor002's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Confinement, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, and Religious bigotry

narya's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective tense fast-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

5.0

Lo tenía pendiente, pero lo empecé por pura casualidad. No he podido soltarlo prácticamente hasta que lo he terminado. Son todos idiotas en este libro y me encanta, como para no quererlos. La trama de misterio que lo acompaña me ha dejado intrigadísima.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Gaslighting