Reviews tagging 'Sexual harassment'

A Court of Thorns and Roses (Parts 1 & 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas

314 reviews

nixicat1's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

2.0

A beauty and the beast retelling, with problematic romantic relationships and clunky writing and pacing. Consits of domineering men constantly taking away the female protagonist's agency, overly simplistic villans, overbearing "chosen one" narrative, and an inconsistent main character. Only positive is unique and creative world building. Mild spicy 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Abandonment, Murder, Genocide, Death of parent, and Blood

Protagonist is regularly drugged by "romanitic" interest

storyorc's review against another edition

relaxing slow-paced

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

3.0

Good escapist fantasy. The amount of waiting around in ignorance gets old but the last act pumps the stakes right up and we get to see the protagonist seize the reigns for a finale with some kick.

The fairy men (sorry, males...) are very pretty and protective and sometimes even funny. The High Fae are a little too close to rich, noble humans for my taste but they get a few cool moments of otherworldliness. It's usually the 'lesser fae' who get those fairytale-style esoteric rules and abilities that are so interesting though; High Fae abilities operate more like superpowers.

While most of the book sits comfortably in the formulaic wish-fulfilment zone (not necessarily a bad thing), there are two things that elevate it. First, the callous stepsister-type character, Nesta, is treated to some nuance that prevents her from just being one more abuser in Feyre's tragic backstory. Second, I've never read a romance that

switches love interests

in the last act! It's like the author realised Tamlin is boring but instead of editing in a personality just

introduced a hotter, edgier version

. The result is an interruption to the formula that has something to say about how

the right person for you in one phase of life may not be the right person forever

. This is what rescues it from a worse than average rating for the insanely detailed and stupid deals the main villain makes.

Finally, if Lucien has no fans, I am dead. My boy got

treated like a chew toy

in the last act and for WHAT. He wasn't even

following a cool, secret plan like Rhysand, just loyalty and desperation

. And he didn't demand a

permanent body mod, lapdance, or soul bond

like someone for his help either.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment

Moderate: Child abuse and Rape

stormfather's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment and Toxic relationship

Minor: Physical abuse

claraysa's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Solid writing and pacing- the story definitely keeps you engaged the whole time. A great spin on Beauty & the Beast for sure & even though there are lots of familiar tropes used it still felt exciting to read

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture and Violence

Moderate: Sexual harassment

Minor: Death of parent

ven0m's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I loved this book a lot, it is really well written, the fantasy aspects and lore on faeries and magic was very interesting to read! The romance was good but some of the scenes weren't up my alley however if you love fantasy and romance this is a great book to pick up! Ending was peaceful and well written but some unanswered events in the plot make u want to pick up the rest of the series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Minor: Sexual content and Sexual harassment

Can't wait to find out what happens with Rhys and Feyres contract and how she lives her life as a High Fae from now on

nlosievski's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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? Yes

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual violence, Racism, Murder, Torture, Alcohol, Death, Confinement, and Blood

Minor: Slavery, Grief, Gore, Gaslighting, War, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Cursing, Vomit, Sexual harassment, Genocide, and Classism

zzaranazz's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

FUCK SARAH FOR BEING A ZIONIST AND YEAH FAYRE HONESTLY REALKY STUPID BUT ITS OKAY ITS ENTERTAINING IT DOESNT HAVE TO BE SOME EPIC MONOLITH I AM ALLOWED TO LIKE SHITTY FAIRIE PORN AND THAT IS OKAY 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Murder

iroth's review against another edition

adventurous tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Murder, Death, Physical abuse, War, and Blood

Moderate: Drug use

virgoofswords's review against another edition

adventurous medium-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 have a strong feeling the abusive male character and not the sweet male lead becomes the main love interest (even after assaulting the lead) so idk if I can continue 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery

Moderate: Sexual harassment and Xenophobia

_wellshit's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

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

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Abandonment, Kidnapping, Murder, Death of parent, Torture, Violence, Slavery, Classism, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Blood