Reviews tagging 'Blood'

None Shall Sleep by Ellie Marney

84 reviews

mentallyfishinggg's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

Intense, pulse-pounding thriller perfect for fans of Criminal Minds or Thomas Harris/Hannibal or as an introduction to the sub genre. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, Blood, and Body horror

iliah14's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, Gore, and Murder

haliyat's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Mental illness and Death of parent

the_crooked_neighbor's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

Very much the book I needed to get out of a reading slump. It is a fast-paced book that can be read, and should be read, in only a couple of sittings. It gave me Hannibal (the tv show) vibes, which I loved. I enjoyed the characters and the plot. The treatment of the gore was perfect for me, as we mostly see it through the eyes of a squeamish person, we get detail, but not gross detail. It was totally out of my comfort zone, but the author did such a great job that I am really glad I picked up a physical copy. I will almost definitely re-read this one, which is a rarity.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Gore, Body horror, Blood, Cannibalism, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Animal cruelty, and Gun violence

rayneyisreading's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.75

This book- O can't even begin. It is SO GOOD. This is not an average murder mystery / thriller. Marney has a wat with words, making sure to add in the right amount of sarcasm to balance the heavy topics mentioned through this book.

If you are thinking about reading it: read the damn book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Gore, Kidnapping, and Murder

Moderate: Animal death

Minor: Alcohol

rae_ishere's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark 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? It's complicated

4.75

loved how it progressed, not rushed. the characters were likable and felt like i was watching a crime show while reading.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Torture

Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death

jojo_'s review against another edition

dark tense medium-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Cannibalism, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Gun violence, Alcohol, and Torture

Minor: Kidnapping, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Animal death, Animal cruelty, and Bullying

kennedyb159's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood and Medical trauma

Moderate: Animal death and Animal cruelty

kiki_pegg's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Blood, Body horror, and Death

Moderate: Physical abuse and Gore

Minor: Animal death and Death of parent

annieisawesome's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. It hooked into me and I just wanted to keep going. My only complaint is it felt very much like a YA knock off of the Hannibal Lector series. The influence of the series really shines through. I felt many call backs to it within the writing and plot themes. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Violence, Death, Gore, Body horror, and Murder