Reviews tagging 'Rape'

Vermelho, Branco e Sangue Azul by Casey McQuiston

46 reviews

qtpocreads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, and Rape

grayscale08's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-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

Moderate: Biphobia, Cancer, Cursing, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content

Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Addiction, Drug use, Racism, Rape, Sexual harassment, Vomit, Xenophobia, and Sexism

lunep's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-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: Alcohol, Cancer, Outing, Mental illness, Cursing, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug abuse, Addiction, and Homophobia

Moderate: Gaslighting, Grief, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Racism, and Sexual content

Minor: Stalking, Deportation, Slavery, Colonisation, Rape, Sexual assault, Classism, Incest, Forced institutionalization, Genocide, and Biphobia

lukas_ty's review against another edition

emotional hopeful

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Outing

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Addiction, Death of parent, Drug abuse, and Rape

reki_oeo's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I absolutely love all the pop cuture references!! :D

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Xenophobia, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Drug abuse, Rape, Stalking, and Colonisation

chrisljm's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Disclaimer: I am incredibly wary of political figures. It’s fuck the British monarchy and I hate US democracy. I was pretty cynical from the beginning of this book because it seemed like a very much idealized version of political leaders, and I couldn’t help but be bitter. However, as more of the story unfolded, I became swept up in Alex and Henry’s story. The prose is so romantic, using just the right words that had me falling in love with Henry right alongside Alex. There were many moments where I was moved to tears, because Alex’s love is so immense. And since obviously they’re long distance, the pining is just.. so.. good. I loved seeing them come together and I wish I could protect them from all the bad things.

Most of the political aspects took a backseat in my brain majority of the time, but I was definitely less cynical and more hopeful in a way by the end. In the acknowledgements, the author describes the book as “escapist, trauma-soothing, alternate-but-realistic reality. Not a perfect world—one still believably fucked up, just a little better, a little more optimistic”, and I think they accomplished that, at least with me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing and Cursing

Moderate: Homophobia, Abandonment, Death of parent, Sexual content, Grief, Addiction, Alcohol, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Genocide, Rape, Sexual assault, Cancer, and Incest

renbren's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing and Death of parent

Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Rape

c95newman's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

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

5.0

I went into this book fully expecting to be disappointed. EVERYONE has been talking about how great it is, and so I was a little worried that it was being overhyped, especially since I don't often like romance. But I LOVED this book. The romance wasn't to corny or sexual, it was the exact correct amount of cheese and angst. Also the side plots were really engaging and well thought out. 

I especially recommend Red, White, and Royal Blue to people who may be hesitant because they don't normally like the enemies to lovers troupe. I normally don't like that troupe (I hate drarry, it doesn't make sense!) But this one was done really well and felt very natural. 

I also really liked the side plots! There was some big reveals and interesting dynamics in the side plots. And I loved the side friendships, and I am glad that they were just as important as the romance in the main character's life. 

I would definitely rate Red, White, and Royal Blue 5 stars 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction and Homophobia

Minor: Racism, Rape, and Sexual harassment

phkodee's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted tense medium-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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Cursing

Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, and Death of parent

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Rape

kindaokbean's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Biphobia, and Death of parent

Moderate: Grief, Addiction, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, and Terminal illness

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Racism, and Genocide