Reviews tagging 'Rape'

Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton

5 reviews

ahse1dances's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? No

4.25

This book was great overall! My only issue is that the first 1/4 of the book the main character gives off “I’m not like other girls” vibe that’s very basic and almost puts you off entirely 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Sexism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

adamparrishlover's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful sad 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, Gun violence, Misogyny, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Police brutality, Fire/Fire injury, Incest, Child abuse, Death of parent, Religious bigotry, Sexism, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Ableism, Pedophilia, Rape, Gore, and Sexual assault

Minor: Alcoholism and Colonisation

therainbowshelf's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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? It's complicated

4.0

Not a bad read! Pretty basic YA fantasy, but that’s not bad if that genre is your jam. I liked the magic entities and magic users scattered throughout the world, and the flow of action kept things interesting. I’m also always glad to see BIPOC main characters and strong female characters. Didn’t like how significant things quickly lost significance for one or another reason. Content warnings for misogyny, abuse, torture, & others.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, Misogyny, Violence, Abandonment, Child abuse, Colonisation, Death, Hate crime, Murder, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Torture, Blood, and Confinement

Moderate: Rape

giddy's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny

Minor: Rape

penofpossibilities's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful relaxing

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Re-read this book last night and today because I was in need of a comfort read! I remember being pleasantly surprised by this story the first time I read it and I still loved it so much! I felt very emotional as I read about all the characters I have come to love in this series being introduced and learning to trust each other. I also absolutely love the setting, the writing is fun and just lush enough and very action packed, the magic is A++, I lOVE ME SOME FOUND FAMILY, Shazad and Hala have my entire heart- ugh😭❤.
All though I don't feel anything about the main romance I'm giving it a pass bcs it's not problematic or anything either and doesn't interrupt with the main plotline.
It's such an epic story that gives me the perfect escapism and has enough tragedy to keep me invested as well😍
long story short I RECOMMEND, PLS PICK THIS UP IF YOU LIKE YA FANTASY AND FOUND FAMILY AND REBEL WARS. :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Rape, and Sexual assault

Minor: Incest and Alcoholism