Reviews tagging 'Medical trauma'

The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James

11 reviews

sosocrafty's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Murder, Alcoholism, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Medical trauma, Medical content, and Child abuse

Minor: Infertility, Rape, Pregnancy, Infidelity, and Miscarriage

someryarns's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Pedophilia, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Rape, and Sexual assault

Minor: Infertility and Pregnancy

thereadedit's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.75
Unsettling:  😬😬😬😬😬
SCARY: 👻👻👻/5
DEATH: 💀💀💀💀/5
INTRIGUE: 🧠🧠🧠🧠🧠
Creepy: 🎈🎈🎈/5

The Book Of Cold Cases packs a punch that I never expected. When I picked this up I knew that I was going to fall hard when the story really started. In Simone St. James fashion, she did the damn thing. 

I have been a Simone stan for the last few books and I knew I couldn't not read this. And I was right. It was fantastic. I loved how well the characters were well fleshed out and really brought them to life. Simone covered an aspect of crimes that some people won't and she covered it well. These characters brought so much to life, whether it was the storyline or just the feeling you have while reading. 

I was constantly questioning what was real and what wasn't. Whether it be from Beth's life or Shaes with many circumstances. But it was the best guessing I have had in a while. And I cannot say enough good things about this book. 

Do yourself a favor and pick it up!!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Kidnapping, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Stalking

Minor: Rape

libraryghost's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Misogyny, Medical trauma, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Murder, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Kidnapping, Medical content, and Terminal illness

jennyoli96's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.0

I enjoyed the book but I'm getting tired of the "plot twist has something to do with a sibling" trope that has appeared in every book so far of this recent thriller marathon I'm on.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Murder, Alcoholism, Death, Violence, Death of parent, and Grief

Moderate: Gaslighting, Gun violence, Cursing, Medical content, and Medical trauma

Minor: Police brutality

et3rnali33'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? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

 
what the fuck is one response to this book but, oh my god is the second. 
This was made for the thriller/suspense/mystery book lovers. With a hint of paranormal activity which would make my eyes watery…yes im a little bitch lolol
No but really, I kinda wish I read this during Fall not summer because it is an intense and creepy yet mysterious read that through off my summer vibes haha. But, you will definitely be hooked and the twist and turns you take trying to solve and crack the case with Shea. 
Definitely recommend again for those who love thriller/suspense novels!! Not to mention there is duo POV with first and third person along with court transcripts that added more to the experience! 
I WISH THE PODCASTS AND TRANSCRIPTS ACTUALLY COULD BE HEARD WITH A QRCODE OR SOMETHING!!! That would’ve been a BETTER experience <3

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Torture, Car accident, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Sexual assault, Stalking, Violence, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Body horror, Death of parent, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Mental illness, and Murder

alyssagirardi's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcoholism, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Death, Death of parent, Body horror, Car accident, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Infertility, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Torture, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Mental illness, Rape, and Violence

mkzach's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Alcoholism, Murder, Car accident, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Death, and Death of parent

Minor: Kidnapping, Terminal illness, Sexual assault, Rape, and Medical trauma

avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.25

Stayed up late to finish this one! It was really good. After DNF-ing The Sundown Motel I wasn't expecting much, but I really enjoyed it! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Alcoholism, Murder, Alcohol, Sexism, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, and Medical content

Moderate: Blood, Mental illness, Death of parent, Pedophilia, and Child death

Minor: Terminal illness, Abandonment, Car accident, and Sexual assault

mondovertigo's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Murder, Death of parent, and Mental illness

Moderate: Sexual violence, Medical trauma, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Violence, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Misogyny, Gun violence, Grief, Alcoholism, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, and Pedophilia

Minor: Pregnancy and Infertility