Reviews tagging 'Gore'

The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe

35 reviews

goldyyy's review against another edition

challenging dark 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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Body horror, Chronic illness, Fire/Fire injury, Physical abuse, Rape, Blood, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Vomit, and Violence

Moderate: Death

Minor: Car accident and Adult/minor relationship

lunagirl_alice's review

dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This book was amazing..  but i will say very clearly PLEASE CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS i did but not check thoroughly enough & i can tell you there is a lot of triggering content in the book, so take care of yourselves when you choose the media you consume 💗 I was so intrigued by the idea of this book, and i wasn’t disappointed. The format of the book is written in the present tense with Nora, in the bank, but we also jumped back into her past and learn more about what she’s been through. Honestly her past is so sad, i felt heartbroken reading what she went through but it’s really important as it shows you exactly why she thinks and behaves the way she does. I live for protective Nora, Iris (her girlfriend) has Endometriosis and the way she still takes care of her despite the fact they’re also in a life or death situation was amazing. I really loved the endo rep, it’s not something that’s often in books so it’s nice to see that representation. We also see Iris helping and even though she’s in pain she is also a big part of the plan and is so smart and helpful. The found family vibes were so cute, they were all so protective of each other while simultaneously arguing and disagreeing. Highly recommend this book as long as you’ve checked trigger warnings and are in the right headspace!! ✨

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Grief, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Blood, Chronic illness, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Abandonment and Mental illness

aproudmc13's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual violence, Biphobia, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Gun violence, and Torture

Moderate: Sexual assault, Death, Rape, Abortion, Pedophilia, Religious bigotry, Biphobia, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, and Murder

maisiemoo's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Sexual violence, and Violence

Minor: Abortion

sharkbrarian's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring 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? Yes

4.5

Gripping, poignant, and fierce.  

The pacing and structure of this twisty mystery is perfectly tuned, making it very hard to put down.  The fascinating, damaged main character is loved by a small cadre of steadfast, clever friends and family, which buffers the reader through the flashback sections (cleverly set apart by grey pages) that are rough going, as Nora unspools her upbringing as an accessory to her mother’s grift schemes.  

The plot offers compelling glimpses into this criminal world, but the engine of the story is Nora’s journey toward healing and her personal reconciliation with the impossible and often violent choices she is forced to make in the name of survival.  

Would I buy this title for my high school library?  YES, though when book-talking it I would provide content warnings and would actively promote it to older students rather than younger

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Violence

Moderate: Gun violence, Gore, Pedophilia, Misogyny, and Injury/Injury detail

hobbitatheart's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Homophobia, Physical abuse, Blood, Gore, and Sexism

naiaw04's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Blood, Domestic abuse, Gore, and Violence

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

Minor: Abortion

bellajade's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Violence

novelwyrm's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Ableism, Abortion, Deadnaming, Gaslighting, Grief, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Death, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Cursing, Gun violence, Mental illness, Sexual content, Violence, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship

kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

I really enjoyed this book about a girl who was forced to be anything but for her entire life. It was exciting and thrilling and dramatic and sad. A great YA thriller about a smart girl who finally becomes herself. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Violence, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Gore, Grief, Vomit, Bullying, Blood, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexism

Moderate: Abortion