Reviews tagging 'Gun violence'

Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score

60 reviews

jaynovara's review against another edition

emotional funny tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content

Moderate: Misogyny, Alcoholism, Cancer, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Bullying, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Police brutality, Child abuse, and Death of parent

ingrid6's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

3.0

I was nervous about this one. I enjoyed book one but book two was a drag. This one seemed to have WAY more potential, with banter I really enjoyed and the same goofy lovable cast of characters- right up until Lucien’s big turning point. It completely lost me after that. 

Like the books before it, the characters are too grown to be as unreasonable as they are. It’s decades younger behavior. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Sexual content

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Terminal illness, and Murder

sdupont's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious 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

4.75

I just knew that Sloane and Lucian were going to be my favorite couple in this series and this book did not disappoint! It was so fun being able to see their relationship evolve throughout the book. The flashbacks really added depth to the characters journeys. Sloane and Lucian have red hot chemistry. This was a well thought out childhood friends to enemies to friends with benefits to lovers story. The arc of Lucian was truly *chef’s kiss* He is a mix of broody protective and secretly sweet and caring. The continuation of the plot surrounding the crime boss added an element of suspense that had you turning the page for more.  I will say this book had no business being this long! While I enjoyed the story it could have been edited down from the almost 600 pages. Despite that I did enjoy this book and would recommend it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse

Moderate: Grief, Alcoholism, and Death of parent

Minor: Cancer, Murder, Pregnancy, Infertility, and Blood

nightgoesblack's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Child abuse

Moderate: Grief

Minor: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Cancer

hazelgirl21's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, and Grief

Moderate: Gun violence

Minor: Cancer

soniajoy98's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Child abuse, and Cursing

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Police brutality, Sexual harassment, Gun violence, and Murder

Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury, and Infertility

chrissandrapherlv's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Gun violence, Police brutality, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Alcoholism

Minor: Pregnancy

zoevjester's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective 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

4.0

I was so excited for Sloane and Lucian's story, with so much tension and back story between then shown in the previous two books, I was so interested to know their past and where their book would go. 
I whole-heartedly believe their story, their romance and their past trauma and trust issues. They both hurt each other and they emotionally have their journey together throughout the book - it's not rushed, it's not forced, it's very layered and detailed and it all makes sense to me. 
Their love story? It went neighbours-childhood friends-bestfriends-enemies-archenemies-nemesis-enemies-neighbours-friends-lovers and it was delicious! 
The only thing that was a let down for me was the main plot thread of Anthony Hugo. I thought it would be more threatening, more tension, more compelling,

but you meet him and then two chapters later it's all wrapped.

I would have enjoyed seeing that thread through for another 100 pages or so, so it felt fleshed out and a solid send off, but that might be just my opinion. 
Overall, really enjoyed this whole series. It's very rereadable and I'll find physical copies down the line. I love the Knockemout trilogy. Well done, Lucy Score. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Alcohol, Death, Addiction, and Physical abuse

Minor: Gun violence, Murder, Blood, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Cancer, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, and Medical content

inkiereads's review against another edition

emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Yes, yes, yes! I'm so happy that we finally got Sloane and Lucian's story! I've been excited to read it since we first met both in book 1, and it was even better than I hoped for. The tension between them is so good that I kept wanting to push them to get together and squealed when (and how) it finally happened. The suspense plot is big enough to keep you on your toes but not so big that it distracts from the romance, so good! It was a heartbreaking story at times, dealing with heavy topics, but it still made my heart so happy. It never felt like I was reading a 600-page book to me, I always fly through any Lucy Score book and this was no different. The story, the town, the people will suck you in and you won't be able to let go until you're done. And maybe even after finishing the book you won't quite let them go! It was great seeing the others there again, and the epilogues were just perfect!

I voluntarily read an advanced review copy of this book

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief

Moderate: Gun violence and Death of parent

dfbballinger's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence

Moderate: Death of parent and Gun violence