Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

Priest by Sierra Simone

15 reviews

crystalmidnightmumslibrary's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-paced

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

1.5

Interesting concept with a love story involving a priest but disappointing trope of miscommunication, not into the smut - too much  forceful language teetering on non consensual, would suit those into degrading. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Religious bigotry, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Suicide

onmywaytobefamous's review against another edition

Où est l’histoire en fait ? 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Death, Grief, Rape, Self harm, Suicide, and Misogyny

kelisabeth's review

dark emotional fast-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Suicide, Child death, and Grief

saraavowlerr's review against another edition

I’m not religious so it’s not like I was offended by this book. But it just felt very inappropriate beyond taboo for me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual content

lifeofchrstnlvly's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

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

1.5

Although I didn't particularly enjoy it, I didn't dislike it enough to hate it. The more accurate description was I was able to tolerate it enough. There was little to no plot, and the characters were flat. In all honesty, their relationship appeared more lustful than loving. The smut was okay at first, but I eventually grew tired of it and skipped over those scenes about halfway through.

I only read this because it was book club #4's pick of the month. I know I could DNF it, but I wanted to finish it so I can join in the discussion.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Misogyny, Self harm, and Suicide

Minor: Infidelity, Rape, Stalking, and Sexual assault

booksthoughtsandtea's review against another edition

emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

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

5.0

How am I giving this book 5 stars?! How did the author manage to make this book so complicated?! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual content, Grief, Toxic relationship, Suicide, and Death

Moderate: Sexual assault, Misogyny, Rape, and Sexual violence

glitterdeww's review

I had seen glowing reviews of this book from a BookToker that I follow. (No shade to them whatsoever, I'll still follow and pick up their suggestions.) Sierra Simone's writing was supposedly lush and beautiful, and that was main selling point. It was compared to... And I can barely say this... Madeline Miller.

...No. NO. Absolutely not. Can you swear on this app without getting flagged?? Fucking, No.

In case there's any doubt about my personal icks, I absolutely do not care about the context of clergy in erotica. That'd be totally fine with me if well crafted. But this is not for people that loved Fleabag's season 2, because the characters were flat, poorly written, and actually vile. Now, the writing itself was... Fine... whether or not that comparison pisses me off or not. It was fine, but so lazy. The... Love interest? Sex fantasy?... Was written for a misogynist ONLY. Absolutely no. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Religious bigotry, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Sexual harassment, Death, and Misogyny

troll_for_initiative's review against another edition

emotional inspiring fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide and Sexual content

Moderate: Grief, Alcohol, and Misogyny

Minor: Sexual assault and Toxic relationship

mhairi_reads's review

dark emotional reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

”I was supposed to be a shepherd of the flock, not the wolf.”

Forgive me Father for I have sinned. 

I will definitely be picking up more of Sierra Simone’s work after this. This was my first Sierra Simone read, but not the first book of hers I’ve seen highly recommended. Her writing was fantastic. She connected you to the characters and the story effortlessly. The pacing was great. Overall this was just a super quick, easy read. Full of smut and substance.

In Priest we follow Father Tyler Anselm Bell. A 29 year old Priest running a parish in Weston. The Priest before him was arrested and he has since taken over and grew his parish into what it is today. He is keenly aware of how hard he has worked to gain the trust of his parishioners after his predecessors discretions.

However Tyler Bell was not always destined to be a man of the cloth. He spent his younger years recklessly until a family tragedy steers him toward Priesthood, which he has since then become truly devoted to. He spends near every moment of his life dedicated to those in need of spiritual guidance. That is until he meets Poppy.

Poppy walks into the confessional booth one day and Father Bell’s world is flipped on its head. When she starts confessing her sexual sins and shows that she is not only comfortable with her carnal wants but she is also smart and well educated Father Bell is more than intrigued. The attraction between these two is undeniable and it grows rapidly. They begin an intimate relationship soon after and Tyler starts to question everything. 

What will he choose? His Faith or Poppy?

This is more than just a smutty read. It tells a tale of a man searching for his calling in life, trying to find his true purpose. He is a true man of faith but he is a man with needs too. 

As someone who was raised Protestant and not overly religious, the only issue I had was having to look up certain things that were mentioned because I had no idea what is was. Whilst that is of no fault of the authors it did keep taking me out of the story hence the 4 star rating but I am genuinely surprised at how much I loved this book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Death, Suicide, Grief, Sexual content, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Child abuse, Stalking, and Bullying

Minor: Misogyny, Infidelity, and Panic attacks/disorders

madravingintrovert's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, Suicide, and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, and Infidelity

Minor: Sexual assault

Catholicism and sexual misconduct by a Catholic priest, Bondage, Rough sex, Dominant partner