Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

489 reviews

sadie_g's review against another edition

4.75

dark mysterious 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: Complicated

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One of the most addictive and unique books I’ve read. The concept was so interesting and frightening. I loved the influence of Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars and Get Out in this. I kept thinking I knew what the twists were gonna be and I was wrong so many times. Would definitely recommend to read this, it’s so thrilling and handles many heavy topics that are important to discuss and learn about.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Grief, Stalking, Toxic friendship

Moderate: Violence, Car accident, Death of parent

Minor: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt

rewatchrereadrewind's review against another edition

4.25

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Toxic friendship

Moderate: Gun violence

handove's review against another edition

4.5

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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i have so much i want to say about this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Stalking, Outing, Toxic friendship

Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Sexual harassment

Minor: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Alcohol

violet_viper's review against another edition

4.5

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Sexism, Toxic relationship

Minor: Violence, Suicide attempt

prizazz's review against another edition

4.5

dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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It's truly devasting how powerless some people are made to feel in our society today. That is the most heartbreaking part of this book. 

My only criticism is the oodles of red herrings, which is I guess an important method to keep the reader guessing, but kept the ending from being a nice tidy bow. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism

Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Trafficking, Suicide attempt

megmccreery's review against another edition

5.0

challenging dark informative mysterious 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: No

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I've truly never read anything like this before, and I was actually scared and had my jaw on the floor several times! Great social commentary with a plot that keeps you hooked. I would recommend reading the TWs since there are several social issues addressed that could be hard for some to read. Read this!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Car accident, Toxic friendship

Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Outing, Abandonment

maiareadss's review against another edition

5.0

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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This was traumatizing in the best way. It’s like not knowing you’re on fire until you’re literally burning🔥 Ten out of ten. It’s so well written. Black characters really deserve happy endings! My jaw is on the floor. The ending needed a bit more but…

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Murder, Outing, Toxic friendship, Classism

Moderate: Suicide attempt

Minor: Sexual assault

traceyanderson's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark inspiring tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail

i_amaacarr's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous challenging emotional tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Racism

Moderate: Homophobia, Violence

Minor: Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Car accident, Outing, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment

lyneleu's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Stalking

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Alcohol