Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher

56 reviews

bohemianhermit04's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Grief, and Pregnancy

Minor: Animal death, Child death, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Cannibalism, and Murder

niliii's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

toastedoats42's review against another edition

adventurous 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Abortion, Murder, and Pregnancy

Minor: Animal cruelty, Infertility, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Death of parent

kshertz's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring 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? No

5.0

This story had me invested from the get go. An adventure in a fantasy land to save her family. The protagonist is amazing. The side characters are fantastic. You root for everyone. You want to see the takedown. The ending is satisfying. It’s everything I’d want in a fantasy novel. It’s YA so although I’d have requested smut, I know why it’s not there. A must read !

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body horror, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Violence, Pregnancy, and Abandonment

iloivar's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful fast-paced

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy

indigoriverboat's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny hopeful fast-paced

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

A delightfully charming cast of characters teams up to defeat a very human threat: domestic violence and abuse. The world has a rich magic that is only glimpsed, but is deeply compelling. There is humor and moments of victory throughout. The bone dog is an incredibly lovely companion.

The ending is everything I wished for. It's hopeful and dangerous without ever feeling to trite.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, and Murder

ashfae's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death

Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Classism

jenns_bookshelf's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

5.0

I am. So in love. This book? Perfection. Fenris?? My beloved. Bonedog? Would die for him. Marra? So sweet, we love her. Dustwife? Amazing. Agnes?? Gods she’s so good too. I’m in love with this book. Cozy, heartwarming, perfect. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Miscarriage

saramarinho's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Violence, Grief, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

wilybooklover's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

4.5

This author never fails for me! Such a unique, complex take on the classic fantasy quest. Less romance-y than the other books I’ve read from her but no less delightful. The typical T. Kingfisher formula: spooky and a little bit horrifying threaded with humour and underpinned by kindness and hope. Loved it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gore, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Dementia, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Rape, Slavery, Torture, Cannibalism, and Abortion