Reviews tagging 'Violence'

A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel

22 reviews

anniekslibrary's review against another edition

4.0

I've read Sajni Patel's YA romances before and let me tell you, those are VERY different. I love an author with range! This book is brutal and graphic, but in a way that will (hopefully) make people feel empowered. You will root for the main character, follow her monster origin story, and wonder who the real monster is. This book is inspired by both the tale of Medusa and Indian mythology, a combination that worked exceedingly well and made for a very gripping read.

CWs: rape, murder, violence, blood, gore, death of parents, menstruation

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, Gore, Death of parent, Rape, and Blood

mckennah's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault and Violence

megansoetaert's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.75

This book is awesome & emotional. It deals with very challenging themes, namely sexual violence against girls and women, so take care when reading. Manisha, the main character, is incredible and so powerful. Her story is one that many women can identify with, although steeped in mythology. I loved the Indian & Greek mythology central to the story (Naga & Medusa retellings). Also, there’s absolutely no room for forgiveness for violent men in this book, and I love it. 

I can’t wait for book 2 to see what Manisha’s sisters have been doing 👀 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

mattyb's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

Best read of the year. Hands down. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Sexual assault, Rape, Body horror, Gore, Blood, Child abuse, Death, Grief, Sexual violence, and Violence

Moderate: Genocide, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Colonisation, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Abandonment, War, Body shaming, and Dysphoria

Minor: Forced institutionalization, Alcohol, and Confinement

enchantingannie's review against another edition

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, and Violence

vanessamariebooks's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful 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? No

5.0

Favorite of the year. My thoughts here: https://www.youtube.com/live/5fCT2C0Hb-U?si=nsj4bqIys2BjD7cB 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual violence, Sexism, Bullying, Violence, Sexual assault, Rape, and Grief

mlander's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Blood, Violence, and Rape

Moderate: Kidnapping

shannnne_reads_words's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexism, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, and Blood

Moderate: Death, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Gore, Body horror, Grief, Murder, Classism, Sexual violence, and Rape

Minor: Cannibalism, Self harm, Fire/Fire injury, and Pregnancy

loveat1stwrite's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism

Moderate: Violence, Death of parent, Grief, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Gore, Blood, Colonisation, Death, and Rape

Minor: Abandonment

readerwriter123's review against another edition

adventurous sad fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexual violence, and Rape

Moderate: Torture