Reviews tagging 'Murder'

The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe

140 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

valentine333's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny 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? Yes

5.0

 I can’t wait to make this book my personality for the next three weeks lmao.

Absolutely amazing, really well written in every aspect and an incredible portrayal of what abuse can do to people and how it can come in many different forms. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Pedophilia

Moderate: Murder, Mental illness, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Grief, Cursing, Death, and Chronic illness

Minor: Vomit

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

bailey_the_bookworm's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful 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

5.0

WOW. I have been in a reading slump for a while and this book drop-kicked me right out of it. What a layered story, what an awesome protagonist, what a fun (if dark) plot. Great stuff all the way around. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Pedophilia, Murder, Sexual violence, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Violence

jess_18's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

I bought this book a while ago and even though not that much time has passed i’ve definitely changed as a person. past me probably would have rated this book higher, it definitely was enjoyable but not really my cup of tea anymore. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Murder, Gun violence, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Chronic illness and Abortion

olivia23_23's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad 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

4.5

I’ve read this book twice and i read it just as fast each time. It is very interesting and hard to put down, also because it has short chapters, making it easy to get through. One of my favourite books and i’m sure i will come back and read it again in the future. Highly reccommend.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Violence, Gun violence, Blood, Domestic abuse, Murder, and Sexual assault

ksamaine95's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

LOVED so hard. I was not expecting this book to be so addictive, beautiful, heartbreaking, and suspenseful. Where is Tess Sharpe? I feel like she owes me another book or five. She does her thing and does it well. I went through all the stages of grief, all the emotions. Chefs kiss. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Car accident, Child abuse, Gun violence, Confinement, Cursing, Mental illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, and Violence

amberinpieces's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Grief, Lesbophobia, Medical content, Vomit, Alcohol, Body horror, Bullying, Abortion, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Murder, Pregnancy, and Sexual assault