Reviews tagging 'Rape'

The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe

129 reviews

midknytowl's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious 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

4.25

This had some dark stuff in it, so definitely check the trigger warnings. It was so interesting though! Both the timeline of the current situation and the trickle history of how the MC got to that point. 

I hated the mother and wanted to bitch slap the friends for their response to some things that were beyond Nora's control (of course she would keep stuff like this from you, you have no right to be butt hurt when people with unpleasant pasts don't share). But the reactions were realistic, loathe as I am to admit it.

Actually, it was rather impressive writing that made me so angry over things not real people did to other not real people, when I think about it. Definitely going to check out others books by this author.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Gaslighting, Murder, Pedophilia, Bullying, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Rape

georgiamaybrogden's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated

5.0

Would not recommend for under 16s. That is my only flaw (stated as suitable for 12-18 on Amazon). 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Gun violence, Abortion, Physical abuse, Rape, Vomit, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Pedophilia, and Injury/Injury detail

aelana's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Abortion, Domestic abuse, Violence, Blood, Child abuse, Rape, and Pedophilia

griffinjdevine's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

An incredibly dark story about abuse but honestly, an incredibly fun read. The subject matter itself is dark but the book is a thrill ride from start to finish.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Rape, Abortion, Blood, Adult/minor relationship, and Abandonment

rbjennings's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense slow-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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Sexual violence, Gun violence, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Death, Rape, Murder, and Kidnapping

longestflight's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Rape and Pedophilia

neliadiedenise's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-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

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Toxic relationship, Rape, and Sexual harassment

justmehayleyb's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Fire/Fire injury, Pedophilia, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Blood, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Child abuse, and Rape

that_person_logan's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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

4.75

I loved this. I thought it was poignant and beautiful and funny and emotional and devastating. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Blood, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Mental illness, and Murder

Moderate: Mass/school shootings, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Abortion, Body shaming, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Rape, and Vomit

iirissr's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad 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

An amazing book about trust, abuse, trauma and surviving. I couldn't put this book down, the plot and the characters kept me reading for hours. I usually don't like thriller books but this probably became one of my favorites. The author managed to keep a certain lightness through the whole book despite the heavy topics, applauds for that.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Child abuse, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Abortion, Murder, and Rape