Reviews tagging 'Violence'

A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

151 reviews

sadiesaurus's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious 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

I really enjoyed this book. Edwin and Robin feel like multidimensional, deep characters with complex emotions and histories. I felt like I could connect with both of them in their histories of dysfunction with their families. The way they initially bumped heads but then grew to like each other didn't feel contrived or silly, it felt plausible and real. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Violence

Moderate: Misogyny and Bullying

arialien's review

dark informative medium-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? It's complicated

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, and Murder

Moderate: Bullying, Violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Mental illness, and Chronic illness

caitlinemccann's review

adventurous emotional mysterious tense slow-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Torture, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, and Murder

Moderate: Violence, Outing, Sexism, Panic attacks/disorders, Classism, Blood, and Body horror

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Chronic illness, and Stalking

bootrat's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious 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

5.0

This book was a little slow to start, but once it got going I absolutely loved it. Really interesting magic system that I haven't ever seen before, which made for some really interesting moments as the magic was used.
I really loved Edwin and Robin, and the development of their relationship too. They're really cute together and I was definitely rooting for them! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Sexual content

mabechel's review

adventurous emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.5

Cool magic system. Pretty decent romance subplot. Overall very enjoyable. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Torture, Murder, and Violence

Minor: Homophobia and Child abuse

nutmegandselkie's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Bullying, and Violence

Moderate: Murder

cutie314's review

adventurous emotional funny 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

5.0

If you're looking for a book full of magical secrets, no buried gays, and attempted shrub murder, this one's for you.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Sexual content

Moderate: Sexism and Homophobia

Minor: Racism

pvbobrien's review

adventurous mysterious 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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Sexual content

Moderate: Chronic illness, Homophobia, Misogyny, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Murder, Death of parent, and Torture

caelfind's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Torture, Death, Emotional abuse, Violence, and Bullying

nic3's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful 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

3.75

A good example of the "secret magical parallel society" genre. I appreciate a magic system which has internal logic and was, imo, an original concept with the cradling. The characters were mostly likeable and believable. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Torture, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content