Reviews tagging 'Sexual content'

The Awakening by Susanne Valenti, Caroline Peckham

224 reviews

lae824's review against another edition

1.0

dark medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: N/A

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Ugh I almost dnf’ed this book many times. The lack of consent and bullying was gross but somehow I ended up finishing and going for the second book…? It’s not well written, feels like some second-rate watt pad shit but here I am in book 2. Don’t read it or maybe do, idk 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Stalking, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Classism

notthejessyouarelookingfor's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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What a disappointment. I really had high hopes for this book, but it felt completely juvenile. Take high school drama and bullying, add magic and violence at what seems to be the equivalent of a college? Most of the plot has no rhyme or reason, the things that happen have to be that way just because, without any explanation.

the worst part to me is after constant bullying and abuse by the "Heirs" Tory and Darcy somehow start to trust or at least warm up to two of them. "OMG the ridiculously hot powerful boys are giving me attention? I'll just forget about every horrible thing they have said and done up to this point with no reason whatsoever to expect better behavior"

all that being said, the concept is very fun and has potential. The magic system is so interesting and I want to know more about it, there is a bit of mystery which is probably the only thing that'll get me to pick up the next book in the series. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Violence

Moderate: Sexual content, Abandonment, Alcohol

laurenellisx's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Death of parent

Minor: Vomit, Sexual harassment

pgrazi's review against another edition

2.5

fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Sexual harassment

Minor: Misogyny, Sexual violence, Torture, Kidnapping, Murder, Gaslighting

lamiaslibrary's review against another edition

3.5

challenging dark emotional tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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It was a decent set-up and premise. I guess I was expecting a bit more, but I am hoping book two will help match the great expectations many have set for this series.

Seems not all the bullies are aware they're supposed to be bullies. Twin FMCs aren't the brightest either, not even my usual love for rooting for underdogs is saving them in my mind. It feels like not a lot happened in book one, but this is a long-ass series with many mini-series that interconnect, so I am willing to give it some grace. They did lay down a lot of background, both current and historical as well as set the grounds for a lot of great possible main and side plots.

Ooooof this graphic audio though. If I am supposed to be hot for these heirs, why did you give them the most terribly unfitting VAs? Is it a conspiracy to be hot for teacher? It was really just a long cold shower.

♊Bully Romance
🩸Twin Changeling FMCs
♊Hidden Identities
🩸Magical Academy
♊A book boyfriend for every taste
🩸Many Mythological/Magic Races
♊Modern Urban Fantasy


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If you only want to see books I rate 4-stars or higher and get book recommendations follow me on Booksta
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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Death

kpham16's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment

Moderate: Sexual content, Car accident, Death of parent

Minor: Death, Murder, Abandonment

jfranco020's review against another edition

1.0

dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Torture, Sexual harassment

No consent throughout the book

ndiaz3232's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment

apmusic's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol

melaniesw13's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional tense medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content