Reviews tagging 'Sexual harassment'

Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby

5 reviews

alliluh's review

adventurous dark 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

3.0

This was a good story but would’ve been a lot more impactful if it wasn’t so predictable with where it was going

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Transphobia, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Racism

Minor: Sexual violence and Sexual harassment

nattie_moff's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

This was a very difficult and uncomfortable read, as both a woman and a queer person. There are definitely a lot of vulgar descriptors (i.e “his chest was as tight as virgin pussy” 🤮) that made me reflect on why I don’t like or trust men. But my biggest criticism is the feelings I’m left with about the father duo.

I’m glad they were developed into more thoughtful people. However, there is a QUICK turnaround here from abusing and cutting off their sons to suddenly becoming an ally and avenging their death. It just feels a little too predictable/obvious/played-out. Maybe I’m just too tired of real life parents being assholes and then when it’s too late or they’re finally affected in a significant way, they try to backtrack and salvage their own image or soul?

With that being said, it’s a thought-provoking and emotional story that touches on a lot of sensitive topics aside from the lgbtq+ community. Racism, class disparity, addiction, and criminal history all play an important role in shaping the narrative. Hopefully this book can make someone who needs it stop and think a little deeper about these issues and the people they look down on.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Transphobia

Minor: Deadnaming, Sexual harassment, Alcoholism, and Abandonment

thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition

challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Transphobia, Murder, Racism, Racial slurs, Gun violence, and Violence

Moderate: Deadnaming, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment

mobrew's review

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

It was great. Maybe not a new fav, but it was entertaining and real and painful to read at times. All in all enjoyable to read. Not sure if this would be harmful to my friends in the LGBTQ community who have been

ostracized by their families

or help them feel seen . 4.5-5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Transphobia, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual harassment

curatedsymposium's review against another edition

challenging dark hopeful sad tense fast-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Violence, Transphobia, Torture, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexism, Racism, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, Hate crime, Gun violence, Grief, Emotional abuse, Death, Deadnaming, Bullying, Alcoholism, and Alcohol