Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

This Lie Will Kill You by Chelsea Pitcher

3 reviews

rosietoesies's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Murder, Car accident, and Child abuse

Minor: Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

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

loandbeholdx's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

This was a wild ride, and one that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. It helped me to get out of a reading slump, as I didn't want to put it down. After checking reviews when I had finished reading it, I was shocked that it wasn't getting much love. I personally thought this book was gripping, I was so invested in the characters, and I was so intrigued behind everyone's motives for their actions. Yes, it was a little bit unrealistic in places, but I felt that it made it all the more fun to read. It was pretty dark in places for a YA thriller, and explored some themes that are a little more adult, so check content warnings if you're planning on reading this yourself.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Car accident, Physical abuse, Gun violence, Grief, and Gore

Minor: Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, and Racism