Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Elitas by Kiera Cass

44 reviews

madkatrob's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse and Violence

Moderate: War, Death, and Blood

booksandstardust's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Sexism

Minor: Infidelity, Child death, War, and Infertility

alexa_10505's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Classism

Moderate: War and Physical abuse

Minor: Miscarriage and Death

reesespuff6's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Classism, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, War, Blood, and Gore

becca_w_'s review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring tense 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Police brutality, Sexual content, Infidelity, Medical content, Physical abuse, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Classism, Torture, and War

Moderate: Ableism, Colonisation, Child abuse, Child death, Gaslighting, Medical trauma, Murder, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Slavery

prashiie's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

“Though the whole thing should be archaic and wrong, it worked.”
The 2nd book of the Selection series. America passed the Selection and is now part of the Elite, but she is still torn between Maxon and Aspen. Out of sight, out of mind is really applicable for America. Whenever she is with one of them, she is convinced that she only loves that guy. Very frustrating! I was very happy to see that Aspen finally found a purpose in life and at the same time I was frustrated that he was willing to risk that all for America. 

I dare say Maxon is my favourite character. He is such a sweet guy and very respectful towards women. He wants to give America his undivided attention and love. He is usually taken for granted. It is so normal for him to give gifts to others, that almost nobody ever thinks of giving him anything.

We also get to know more about the past and the rebels. The rebels attacked the palace several times but it somehow felt really off and unbelievable. What is their purpose and why can’t they be stopped?

This book was not as good as the first one, but I am eager to read the rest of the books!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse and Classism

ellasommers's review against another edition

emotional tense slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse

nyx_knightt's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted tense fast-paced

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

4.5

this series is really starting to grow on me. I still don't like America as a character, but these books have my heart, especially since they started helping me re-find my love for reading. there's too many words I have to say and not enough to express how much I love these books 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse

sailorbenzi's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Death, Murder, Blood, War, and Physical abuse

kaadee's review against another edition

adventurous emotional relaxing 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

2.0

This book definitely has “middle book syndrome”. It was enjoyable but not as good as the first. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism

Minor: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Murder, Violence, and War