Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

This Lie Will Kill You by Chelsea Pitcher

2 reviews

carbinara's review against another edition

reflective tense fast-paced

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

1.5

The plot was fine and I quite liked it, but I hated how the characters were written. Well, mostly; I liked Brett, Juniper, and Gavin.

However, I found Ruby to be a bit of a mary-sue and her character totally changed after we find out she’s planned this (although I did sorta prefer her after). Also, Shane was the weirdest manic pixie dream boy character, and the whole slow dancing w Ruby on first meeting was just odd. Parker was too one dimensional as a villain. That being said, I liked the narration from him. </spoilers>

Plot wise, it was fast paced, which is always appreciated and I found myself shocked with some of the reveals

(mostly just that Juniper was sorta innocent)

Overall, a fun read but lacked well-written characters. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Grief, Child abuse, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Death, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Stalking, and Suicide

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, and Rape

bookdragonk's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Grief, Physical abuse, Self harm, Blood, Car accident, Suicide, Child abuse, Death of parent, Gore, and Murder

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Sexual content, and Gaslighting

Minor: Abandonment and Gun violence