Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

One of the Girls by Lucy Clarke

4 reviews

cinnamxnstick's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.5

It took a little while for me to get into this, I thought maybe the foreshadowing was a bit heavy handed and that I knew where things were going. I was SO WRONG! 

When the action picked up, I felt like I had drank too many espressos! My heart was actually racing! 
I ended up staying up late to finish it, I just couldn’t put it down!

I wish I could give it 5 stars, because it really did what a thriller should towards the end! And the portrayal of all the different phases and challenges of womanhood and motherhood came through so strongly. 
But I did find it really quite difficult at the start, so with that as the only con, 4.5 stars. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Death

Moderate: Murder, Body shaming, Cursing, Suicide attempt, Panic attacks/disorders, and Infidelity

bringmybooks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.25

If you’re looking for a summer thriller, you’ve found it!

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One of my favorite things about reading thrillers is how much a 3 star “liked it” book is a perfectly lovely and fun and wonderful way to pass the time, especially during the summer.

I love thrillers with short chapters and multiple POVs where everyone has something to hide, and this fit the bill so well! I especially love when I’m genuinely surprised by things and this one got me a couple times so honestly it’s a win! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Murder, Death, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Grief, and Rape

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Medical content, Pregnancy, Suicide attempt, Body shaming, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Lesbophobia, Drug use, Homophobia, Cursing, and Domestic abuse

laurataylor's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective 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: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Medical content, Pregnancy, Murder, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, and Medical trauma

kfquarium's review against another edition

dark 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, Sexual assault, and Alcohol

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, Bullying, Medical content, Rape, Sexual content, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcoholism

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail