Reviews tagging 'Torture'

Prince of the Sorrows by Kellen Graves

14 reviews

lindsaythelibrarian's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Torture, and Slavery

Moderate: Confinement, Death, Violence, Alcohol, Cursing, Grief, Slavery, and Toxic relationship

flannelpetticoat's review against another edition

DNFing before starting chapter 12. The book is cruel and poorly written enough that I have no interest in continuing the series. Doesn't make sense to power through the misery 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Torture, and Bullying

Moderate: Death, Murder, and Violence

freesiaelect's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

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

4.0

(As of 03.2024) 3 books in series published, 4th announced for 2024.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Torture

turn_around_sammy's review

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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

4.25

scratches an itch

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood and Sexual content

Moderate: Torture and Violence

talasterism's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

what a perfect book to read in one day!!! i loveeeee cylvan what a perfect little bitch. he can fit so much howl energy in him /fondly. the smut was amazing, the raven and the pixie moment... gah... so good. the "hm hm show him his place" "you mean between my legs" is living rent free forverr now

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, and Bullying

Moderate: Physical abuse, Confinement, and Medical content

ofbooksandechos's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Torture, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Blood and Sexual content

Minor: Drug use and Sexual harassment

content warnings taken from the author's website: This novel is Fantasy-Romance for a New Adult audience, and contains tropes commonly found in that genre. Such tropes include but are not limited to: - crude language - violence and death - mental and physical abuse/bullying - descriptions of torture - scenes of consensual sex - nonconsensual drugging by fantasy means - mild themes of sexual harassment - themes of indentured servitude - themes of fantasy-based bigotry - themes of fantasy-based genocide

lotte5322's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Torture, Blood, Emotional abuse, Violence, Physical abuse, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

lim's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Torture, Bullying, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual content and Sexual harassment

stormeno's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Slavery, and Torture

Moderate: Sexual content and Cursing

baroo92's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring tense slow-paced

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

5.0

Everything about this world is fascinating- the divide in magic systems almost drew my attention more than the romance. I also love how diverse this world is- this is my first time seeing dozens of they/them characters in the same story! I was attached to everyone we were introduced to, and really felt Saffron's complex fears when it came to protecting his community. This story does a great job navigating really complex societal issues surrounding oppression and pseudo-racism, and how things can be addressed in certain ways but can't always be magically solved all in one go. Absolutely would recommend, and will definitely be reading again!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Violence, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Slavery, Torture, Sexual harassment, Blood, Death, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse