Reviews tagging 'Violence'

A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari

14 reviews

leontyna's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

3.0

I enjoyed the main characters and the investigation itself. It wasn't entirely surprising but it was fun to listen to.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence and Sexism

Minor: Sexual assault

scripturient's review

lighthearted mysterious 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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

Moderate: Vomit and Violence

Minor: Gun violence and War

annah623's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

I enjoyed the characters (mostly) and the setting and the romance. The mystery was alright. The writing was a little amateurish, but not bad. The main character was a little too not-like-other-girls, and there isn't a very good representation of other women aside from the main character (and her best friend who isn't in the book too much but is a welcome voice of reason). Overall, I enjoyed it enough to try the sequel too. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Mental illness

Minor: Alcoholism, Vomit, War, and Violence

There is the immediate threat of sexual assault/violence on page. It isn't explicit or graphic, but it could be triggering.

the main character is threatened with violent sexual assault by an antagonist, but they are interrupted before it is carried out.

fallenstarr's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

A fun, fast read with enjoyable characters. This book takes place in the 1920's so sexism and misogyny is a part of that world, but there are so many characters that push back against that on a way that felt realistic for that time. 

The mystery was well written but not overly surprising. The romance was cute with plenty of tropes. So if tropes annoy you, this probably isn't for you. But if you're in the mood for something fun and fast, enjoy!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Sexism, Medical content, Sexual harassment, and Misogyny

Minor: Vomit, Drug use, and Death of parent

chelseylb1988's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Murder, Death of parent, War, and Violence

kiala's review against another edition

dark lighthearted mysterious medium-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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Death, Murder, and Gun violence

Minor: Alcohol and Alcoholism

antimony27's review

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Violence, Physical abuse, Murder, and Gun violence

goldenjunegem's review

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, Murder, Violence, and War

mgmotley's review

adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Violence, Sexual assault, Vomit, Bullying, Sexual harassment, Gun violence, Misogyny, and Sexism

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, War, Mental illness, and Infidelity

raelam's review

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual harassment and Violence