Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

98 reviews

halflingnana's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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? Yes

4.5

An excellent fantasy. A great take on folklore and tons of fun. Emotional and intriguing plot lines. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Blood, and Bullying

Moderate: Death of parent, Drug use, War, Blood, Child abuse, Xenophobia, Classism, and Death

Minor: Sexual content and Suicide

lydsgrace99's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Death of parent

cadence_e's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Murder, Death, Death of parent, Blood, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Violence

rafacolog's review against another edition

challenging emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Violence, Bullying, Drug use, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Murder, Death of parent, and Body horror

madalina0_0's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious relaxing 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Bullying, Death of parent, Blood, Death, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, Murder, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol

Minor: Sexual content and Child abuse

alliemikennareads's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

4.0

This book started off slow and it took me about 1/3 to get invested, but once it finally picks up I was hooked and loving the characters and the slow build to all the threads. There’s some really great banter amidst this slow burn enemies to lovers (ish) trope with lots of lying, betrayal, strategy and trickery befit for a faerie world. Can’t wait to dive further into the series! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore and Violence

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Kidnapping, War, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Miscarriage, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Slavery

hectic_mess99's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Child abuse

Moderate: Murder and Violence

rat_girly'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? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gore, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Bullying, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Incest, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, and Child abuse

Minor: Alcohol and Sexual content

icedlemonade's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, and Suicide

Moderate: Death of parent, Violence, and Child abuse

Minor: Cursing

rberdan's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful sad medium-paced

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

4.0

4 because I’ve definitely been pulled into the world and want to read the next book. I was frustrated by most of the characters at various times. Interesting world-building. Most of the twists I did see coming, but I still enjoyed the ride and honestly I think the seeds were well planted without being prematurely telling vs showing. A bit of an emotional rollercoaster for me, and I’m awaiting the next book from the library. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Child abuse, Xenophobia, Murder, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Suicide