Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

155 reviews

wpapnik's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring 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? Yes

4.75

Although maybe people dislike this book because of Nesta’s past actions, I absolutely love this book. Yeah the smutty scenes are great (and many), but what really hooked me was Nesta’s complexity. Over the course of the books you get to see her slowly bring down her walls and acknowledge her past mistakes and vulnerabilities. ACOSF is also a wonderful example of how healing from trauma is not a linear path. We see Nesta battle with suicide, substance abuse, and depression/anxiety. Also the relationship between the Valkyries was so beautiful and caused me to cry on multiple occasions. 

While other ACOTAR books depict trauma, vulnerability and healing, I feel those conversations were always overshadowed by the overarching plot. On the flip-side, ACOSF sacrifices complexity in the plot for deeper character development. 

At the end of the day, I adored ACOSF. I believe, Nesta’s story is really one of healing and forgiveness towards one’s self.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Mental illness, and Violence

Moderate: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Rape

breezus's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Alcoholism, and Child abuse

meresbooks's review

adventurous challenging emotional 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Violence, Grief, Pregnancy, Mental illness, Blood, Classism, and Sexual content

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, and Physical abuse

calpal90's review against another edition

emotional 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Rape, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Death of parent, Child death, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Incest, Miscarriage, Blood, Alcoholism, Medical trauma, Forced institutionalization, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Violence, Self harm, Death, War, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Alcohol

shethatreadstok's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

To resonate with Nesta means to know the trauma. And how you overcame the dark troves within or are facing it. It is not a direct reflection on your own turmoil. No, the things Nesta said out of spite are never acceptable. But the sharp twisted reasoning behind it is the swift cut that trauma recognizes.  And how, you too, clawed your way out— teeth and all.

I was hesitant to read this based on the rapid MFC hate. But, my goodness, this is a treasure among my collection. The mural of healing from trauma is a strewn ugly thing. Everyone has their own vision for how a person is supposed to recognize, face and heal from their infliction. Until the mirror is turned and you have to dwell with the edged darkness. 

A lot is skimmed over having their (Nesta and Elaine’s) mortality ripped forcibly away within Hybern’s control. Their mortal bodies were pushed into plunging cold waters of endless darkness to be drowned as mortals, then raised as High Fae. And while Elaine shields her traumas by burying it in the ground and her mind, Nesta guards herself. Tearing apart everyone who dares to look at her with love and care as her father had. And while that's not excusable for her raunchy behavior, it gives an insight to the broken mind of a young woman. This journey is of all the bridges Nesta Archeron burned and the new ones she Made.

This read was a beautiful mess. So much worldbuilding, strong character development (main and not), and the leading

edge to the fourth Trove item

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Death, Pregnancy, and Death of parent

Minor: Child death, Rape, and Child abuse

livvmarks's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing 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

The most beautiful perfect book ever- made me feel so seen in the mental health aspect as well. Can’t wait for the next one in the series<3

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Genocide, Gore, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Excrement, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Blood, Body horror, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Ableism, Addiction, Rape, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Alcohol, Bullying, Child death, Classism, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, War, Eating disorder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Grief, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Medical content, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Slavery, Torture, and Vomit

bellabebold's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

Smut and angst - never did I think I would have such empathy for Nesta - its a nice break from the usual couple of focus.  Twists are somewhat predictable but overall, definitely cried at the last couple chapters

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Death, Murder, Domestic abuse, and Rape

kristenjo's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

Nesta’s journey will always be so special and personal to me. Her trauma and healing is different from her sister’s and it’s an important story to tell. It’s hard to love someone who has the kind of PTSD Nesta has, and I’m thankful Sarah gave the world a book that makes it easier to love the Nestas of the world. And that gives the Nestas of the world a guide to climb the mountain. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Rape

jsmulan96's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

This is my favorite book of the whole series

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Physical abuse, Grief, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Torture, Sexism, Child abuse, Self harm, Pregnancy, Death, Mental illness, Alcohol, Rape, Sexual assault, and Miscarriage

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

samnash's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This book could have been 200 pages shorter and it would have been just as good if not better. The last 150 pages of it really sold me to the rest of the book (how typical of SJM). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual harassment, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Blood, Grief, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Sexual content