Reviews tagging 'Animal death'

Trenton: Lord of Loss by Grace Burrowes

1 review

language_loving_amateur's review

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

3.25

While I enjoyed it, there were several things that got on my nerves like

why does every crossing dressing woman in historical fiction have to be described as "slight" when wearing masculine apparel? and why can't side characters who cross dress get a happily ever after that does not depend on them returning to their "proper" role? I know that in a small way, Burrowes acknowledging that gay and queer folks have existed throughout time is more than a lot of authors of heterosexual romance are willing to do, but do they have to die? or end up in a traditional marriage? Dane and George Haddonfield and Peak deserve non cookie cutter happily ever afters

. There is quite a bit of heavy content, so maybe check the content warnings if you want a heads up. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pregnancy, Child abuse, Suicide, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Death of parent

Minor: Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Chronic illness, Drug use, Mental illness, Homophobia, Murder, Rape, Forced institutionalization, Animal death, Confinement, and Incest