Reviews tagging 'Kidnapping'

The Risk by S.T. Abby

96 reviews

memoirsofabooklover's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

this book was a quick enjoyable read. i loved that the mcs were a female serial killer and a male fbi profiler. the concept is great, it ended where i want to pick up the second book immediately and there are other mysteries i want answers to. the writing was ok, but easy to read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture and Blood

Moderate: Rape, Violence, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Body horror, Confinement, Death of parent, Gore, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Vomit

Minor: Car accident, Biphobia, and Excrement

encrooks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Death, Kidnapping, and Stalking

sillyfatty's review

dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Blood, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Cursing, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Stalking, Torture, and Vomit

kategio3's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Kidnapping

Moderate: Rape

reka111's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

2.25

Sometimes people don’t find justice. Sometimes they have to take it.

This is the kind of book that I can't really comment on, not because I don't remember it, but because it was so short that you can't write about it, but I'll try. 

Lana was an extremely complex and complicated character, perhaps too much, but that made her so excellent. Her thirst for revenge, perseverance, and brutality were all things that added even more to this story. Logan wasn't stupid, he really wasn't, but he let himself

and will let himself

be led by the nose like everyone else, but that doesn't make him bad. He, too, has had difficulties in life, and he still tries to pursue the good and not the bad. 

Their relationship was kind of insta-love, to be honest, out of the air, but it still worked — which is a big word. I'd say they're perfect for each other (as far as a serial killer and a detective can be). 

Well, it wasn't much of a plot, but I didn't expect anything else from a 130-page book, but it brought that dark atmosphere. The pace was good, but maybe a little fast.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Torture

Moderate: Murder, Violence, Kidnapping, Blood, and Gore

Minor: Sexual assault

hapalyn's review

dark emotional mysterious 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Murder, Gore, Blood, Sexual violence, Death, Torture, Rape, Vomit, and Kidnapping

fizzieee's review

dark 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? Yes

4.5

Devoured this one. It’s very short and digestible, but check trigger warnings for content that may be triggering. If you’re not into serial killers or descriptions of murder a la Mindhunter/Criminal Minds, this one might not be for you.

Slightly misleading based on the cover, this has fairly mild spice - 🌶️🌶️ out of 5.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Gore, Kidnapping, Sexism, Sexual violence, Violence, Confinement, Sexual assault, Blood, Torture, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Murder, Death, Death of parent, and Sexual content

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!!!

trish_reading12's review

dark emotional funny 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

4.25

The cover image may be deterring reading from choosing to read this book, the image doesn’t actually reflect the story. It’s a fantastic start to what has the promise to be an interesting series. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Gaslighting, Grief, Kidnapping, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Confinement, Death, Murder, Rape, Sexism, Torture, and Violence

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