Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

The Wolf Den by Elodie Harper

81 reviews

etherisapoet's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny reflective 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

5.0

This book made so unnecessarily emotional
I loved it, it made me feel the pain, relief and insecurity of the characters 
I somehow could get a feel of what being a prostitute at that time was
It was a tale of womanhood and love both platonic and romantic

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Sexual assault, Rape, Slavery, Xenophobia, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Miscarriage, Emotional abuse, and Alcohol

racheleanne06's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Pompeii comes to life in this harrowing tale of slavery and womanhood in AD 74. It’s a about love, friendship and doing what it takes to survive in this harsh unforgiving world.

I visited Pompeii last summer and every piece of what I saw there came to life in this book. From the food, and people, to the ancient celebrations and the cultures, you feel like you are there, in the city with the Wolf Den girls back in AD 74.

The plot is very character focused, but you really care for Amara and the other girls despite their flaws, and this world they are inhabiting is so full of terror and horrors that you can’t help but plead with the gods and goddesses that they survive the ordeals they are subjected to. 

If you enjoy historical fiction and learning about the ancient worlds, then this book is for you. Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and Philippa Gregory. Just don’t expect perfect happy endings.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Grief, Murder, Physical abuse, Trafficking, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Child abuse, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Abortion, and Death

Minor: Vomit

cadianook's review against another edition

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, and Physical abuse

m_a_r_i_a_m's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative sad tense slow-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Murder, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Grief, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Trafficking, Slavery, and Suicide

Moderate: Abandonment, Sexism, Pregnancy, Rape, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Abortion, and Sexual content

Minor: Body shaming

larawade's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Cursing, Suicide, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Trafficking, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Child abuse

chiara_dose's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Rape, Fire/Fire injury, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Cursing, Misogyny, Death, Slavery, Emotional abuse, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Suicide

ellaym1308's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Slavery

Moderate: Slavery, Violence, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Torture

Insight to the history of slavery and prostitution of young women in Greece.

queerloras's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexism, Pregnancy, Rape, Slavery, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Suicide, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, and Trafficking

missbrookss's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Rape, Death, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Physical abuse

marissaam12's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring sad tense slow-paced

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

4.75

I could not put this book down and you will fall in love with the characters. Loved rooting for the main character as she is a slave with no choices and  is slowly trying to regain her freedom. The ending is SUCH an emotional rollercoaster. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Blood, Fatphobia, Grief, Misogyny, Death, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Suicide

Moderate: Child abuse, Pregnancy, Body shaming, and Kidnapping

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Abortion