Reviews tagging 'Injury/Injury detail'

The Maidens by Alex Michaelides

63 reviews

vibingandy's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

kelisabeth's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

aformeracceleratedreader's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

4.5

Super enjoyed this one. I didn't expect the twist like at all, but I'm also garbage at trying to figure out mysteries. Mariana is a good unreliable narrator, and l liked seeing her growth by the end. The ending did feel a little rushed and not entirely tied up, but I liked the reveal of who the letter/journal writer was. I feel bad for all the girls in the book who are victims of death and manipulation. 
There are some heavy topics within so def check out content warnings. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

jelliclecax's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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

4.75

That twist!!!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Infertility and Suicide attempt

snowyshoes's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

the book revolves around a therapist and recent widow who is investigating a string of murders on the campus of her niece. the book takes a bit to pick up, but once it does it is very interesting. the language can be a bit flowery and sometimes feels as though the author is trying to fill empty space, but that is easily excusable as the inner monolgue of a highly educated narrator/protagonist. the story is woven together well and is one of the few mystery/suspense/horror books where I could not guess the ending

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Death, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Self harm, and Death of parent

I mean, it's a book about murders. there are graphic and gory details.

the dead husband of the main character was involved in an incestious and pedophilic relationship with the niece

ksanderss's review against another edition

challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

bethboo's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

2.0

This book was no where near as entertaining, shocking, or awe-inducing. I found myself hating the main character, finding her annoying, self-centered, and self-important. Maybe that's how we were supposed to see her, but she wasn't fun person to hear the story from. It wasn't even like an antihero type book where the MC is a horrible person and it's very yandere, it was just irritating and cringy at times.

OMG then every single guy in the entire book being obsessed with Marianna? What the hell is that? It's so annoying.

The Maidens did tie into the Silent Patient in small ways, but this 'sequel', as you may, was a let down compared to the first. Very disappointed. 

 

I DETEST that the entire plot twist was pedophilia. Not just that but cruel, twisted grooming from such a young age. And the Main Character REFUSING to see Zoe as a victim?? Disgusting. You really think that your life is soooooo important that a sick and abused girl attempting to kill you is worse and in need of more attention than the girl you essentially raised being sexually assaulted, molested, groomed, and brainwashed. Like that is so selfish. You should feel betrayed by Sebastian, not this girl. It's awful what she tried to do, but she can't be blamed.

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

itsheyfay's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Incest, Pedophilia, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Classism

hcrawfo3's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

feebles640's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Bullying, Drug use, and Forced institutionalization