Reviews tagging 'Confinement'

Daughter of the Moon Goddess: A Novel by Sue Lynn Tan

76 reviews

amandaboyer's review against another edition

adventurous 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Death, War, Abandonment, Confinement, Murder, Misogyny, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Grief, and Death of parent

fiercereadsfiction's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• 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: Violence

Moderate: Torture and Confinement

Minor: Emotional abuse

guessgreenleaf's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, War, and Blood

Minor: Death of parent, Confinement, Sexism, and Grief

passionatereader78's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-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

4.0

This was an amazing world to visit. I loved the determination of Xingyin. She was determined to find a way to save her mother who is being held prisoner by the celestial emperor. Xingyin is forced to leave her mother and find her way in the immortal world. She becomes the companion of Prince Liwei so she can learn more about the world she is in. I enjoyed her relationship with Liwei. The adventures she goes on are beautifully dangerous. This was a fun adventure!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement and Pregnancy

Moderate: War

Minor: Grief

taryn_g's review against another edition

adventurous challenging hopeful tense medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Kidnapping, Confinement, and Death

Minor: Death of parent, Bullying, and Sexual content

elizabeth_lepore's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Violence, and War

Moderate: Death, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder

Minor: Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

bea_reads_books's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Kidnapping, and Violence

Minor: Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Classism, Confinement, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Animal death, War, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

saoreads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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

Reading this was a delightful experience, akin to being intoxicated by poetry. The cascade of words was bathed in the warm sunlight of emotion. In reality, it didn't thrust you immediately into the realm of a powerful heroine, but instead, it showcased her gradual growth into one, and even more. The narrative unveiled the intricate dynamics of surrendering control to life and its offerings, capturing the fleeting fragments that one could grasp. The story intertwined grit, grief, and madness, often unveiling the poignancy of first experiences. The narrative's twists and turns were masterfully crafted, prompting contemplation within the romantic facets, both paths feeling valid. It not only left room for a potential sequel but also stood strongly as a complete tale in its own right. In the latter sections, I found myself drawn to the evocative emotions it evoked and the eventual embrace of closure. Sacrifices were made and the notion of sacrifice was far from concluding easily. Truly, I adored it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Murder, Violence, and War

kelseyr713's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-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

4.0

Excellent, creative fantasy romance. I felt a little distanced from the main character (I feel like we never really get to know her beyond the surface level, despite being in her head for the whole book) but I still liked her. Very much looking forward to the sequel, and I appreciate that the first book still ended in a satisfying way and not on a cliffhanger!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gaslighting, War, Murder, Blood, and Violence

Moderate: Confinement, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Death of parent

The sexual assault is attempted, not completed, and alluded to vaguely.

claudiamacpherson's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Violence, Torture, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Death of parent, Kidnapping, and Confinement