Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Caraval by Stephanie Garber

316 reviews

margaretwaltemath09's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Blood, Emotional abuse, and Violence

Moderate: Murder, Toxic relationship, and Child death

Minor: Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, and Grief

kirrakira's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious slow-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? No

3.5

I liked this book but I didn't love it. I read the OUABH series by Stephanie Garber before reading Caraval (which is backward, I know). I really enjoyed the whimsy and magic of the world in OUABH, and Carval is supposed to be in the same universe, so I thought it would be the same. However, the world didn't feel nearly as magical, and the magical elements weren't exactly explained, so I felt confused. Both the Caraval series and OUABH series are written in 3rd person point of view, which didn't bother me so much in OUABH, but in Carval, it left me feeling disconnected from the characters. In Caraval Scarlett is our main character. She's a very cautious, protective older sister. Who is set on obeying her abusive father (out of fear) who has given her an arranged marriage to a mysterious Count. Throughout the story these are Scarletts main concerns and they are repeated constantly. However, near the halfway mark, her personality does progress, and she becomes a more interesting main character.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Physical abuse, and Kidnapping

tbrumale's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

very excited to start the second book, i loved the tension with the main love interest and all the twists and turns. super fun and quick read that leaves you wanting more!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Physical abuse, Grief, Suicide, Murder, and Blood

lamoore72's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Blood, and Suicide

jillreads55's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

My absolute favorite book! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Torture

Minor: Death of parent

ashboutiette's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-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? N/A

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Blood, Domestic abuse, Suicide attempt, Violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Violence, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Abandonment, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Murder, and Suicidal thoughts

nikkitikkitavi's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Suicide and Murder

Minor: Sexual assault

milzy_23's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault

gmtn96's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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: Physical abuse, Murder, Emotional abuse, Gore, and Suicide

Moderate: Blood

Minor: Sexual assault

happyhippielinds's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I was lied to, I saw things that weren’t even real, and I was forced to believe it was all a happy ending but, no. “It’s just a game” only applies to its actors, but its players suffer true consequences and Tella, the mastermind behind the troubles her sister and her new lover had faced, is no exception. I am literally SHOOK. I NEED to know what Tella bargained for, I need to know where their mother went, I need to know what this game really is.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, Child abuse, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Body horror, Confinement, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Minor: Rape and Toxic relationship