Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

The Risk by S.T. Abby

200 reviews

vendy_kha's review

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This book reads itself... I read it in one sitting, which is something I rarely get to do. It's shorter, the writing is flowy, the theme is intriguing - albeit I highly recommend reading trigger warnings before going into this tale because you won't be able to stop reading

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Pedophilia, Torture, Sexual violence, Gore, Kidnapping, Murder, Rape, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Confinement, Grief, Hate crime, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Violence

Trigger warnings!!!

natashareadsbooks's review

dark funny fast-paced

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

5.0

Oh my goodness. Why did I wait so long to pick up this series? 

I love CM Owens Wild Ones series, & I love the Dark Side series by her pen name Kristy Cumning- but I have been hesitant to read this series for years now. 

But I loved it. 

The Risk follows Lana, a girl who is out seeking revenge on all those who have left her for dead. The ones she is after never sees her coming until it's too late. And Logan, the guy she may be falling for- who also just happens to be an FBI agent. 

I love Lana. She may have went through hell when she was younger, but she's back stronger then ever & out seeking revenge on those who have wronged her. 

And I loved this book. I can't believe I have put off reading it for so long. They are short, quick reads but sooo good, and are perfect fall reads. It's the perfect combination of dark but fun.. And I cannot wait to read the next one to find out what happens next. 
5⭐ out of 5⭐. 
2🌶️ out of 5🌶️ - a couple scenes in some detail. 

Tropes: 
→ dark romance 
→ contemporary romance
→ serial killer h, x FBI H
→ forbidden romance 
→ revenge 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Religious bigotry, Homophobia, Torture, Violence, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Body horror, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Gore, Hate crime, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Cursing, Death, and Rape

ellen5525's review

dark tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence

countesslemongrab's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? It's complicated

4.0

Really good plot and the characters are really interesting. Made me instantly think of Criminal Minds with the quotes at the beginning of each chapter. With how sort this is, I feel like it should have been combined with at least one other book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Rape, Infidelity, Stalking, Death, Murder, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, and Torture

Moderate: Death of parent and Homophobia

Minor: Vomit, Excrement, and Car accident

bergha1998's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

It was interesting, I liked the premise. I don’t know, I was hoping it would be spicier. And honestly too much gore for me. That’s why I won’t be continuing the series. 

Dark Romance, Hidden Identites, 1 1/2 🔥

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Car accident, Violence, Gore, Cursing, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Sexual harassment, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, and Vomit

zojali's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Rape, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, Torture, Stalking, Gun violence, Murder, and Pedophilia

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Death

deziree2122's review

dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Hate crime

Moderate: Blood, Sexual content, Murder, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Death, Gun violence, Bullying, Grief, Car accident, Vomit, Death of parent, and Cursing

pinkcashew's review

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense 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

5.0

This will serve as my review for the entire series, FYI.

ONE OF THE BOOKS THAT ONCE YOU PICK UP YOU'LL NEVER GET, I MEAN, NEVER WANT TO PUT DOWN. 

At first, I am very very hesitant to read it because of the cover but man, ay yayay

I cannot get over how amazingly written this book is. The author's ability to build suspense and keep me guessing until the very end is genuinely remarkable. 

 The story had me on the edge of my seat and so eager to know it all. It's such a gruesome, graphic read that I cried and cried because I felt so angry. I didn't know I could feel my heart stripped of sadness and rage all at once. 

This is one of the books I will never get tired of recommending. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Murder, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Body horror, Car accident, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Child death, Cursing, and Death

sirenbythesea's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

3.5

Great quick read that kept me intrigued the entire time! Interested to see where it goes next. There are definitely strong trigger warnings for this book so if those are a concern for you, please read them first. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Sexual assault

Moderate: Sexual violence

nayah777books's review

adventurous dark 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? Yes

5.0

if you like criminal minds, spit on your grave &’ dexter . this book is definitely for you! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Sexual content, and Violence