Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

The Night & Its Moon by Piper C.J.

9 reviews

jdianm's review against another edition

adventurous tense medium-paced

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

“You’re a witch and a bastard. Just let me be angry. But you don’t have to do or be anything other than what you are. Except for the witchcraft. Maybe don’t do that one anymore.” 

“Why she did these things, she did not know. Her mind was a busy, violent place. Writing and drawing the thoughts drained them from the cage of her head, leeching the terrors from her body onto the papers.”

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Murder and Physical abuse

Minor: Grief, Sexual violence, Torture, and Gore

cjblackwell's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

I really like the plot and the characters. Pace was a bit slower than I'm used to, but I don't often read fantasy and opt for contemporary romance, so the pacing comes with the genre. Will continue onto the second book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Sexual content

court_reads_it_all's review against another edition

The first red flag in the book is the constant description of Amaris' white skin as pure and beautiful, while Nox, the only POC character, is the only one to be whipped. Additionally, Amaris romanticizes life as a farmer or noble man's wife, while Nox tries to protect her friend during a traumatic event. The writing style attempts to mimic Tolkien or C.S. Lewis but falls short, resulting in the book dragging on with chapters dedicated to mundane tasks. Overall, the book is disappointing and only receives one star despite being a gift and on my to-be-read list.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Self harm, Trafficking, Violence, Death, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Slavery, Blood, Body shaming, Racism, Abandonment, Bullying, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Classism, Toxic friendship, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail

grets_reads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Trafficking

Moderate: Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Violence, Sexual violence, Murder, War, Xenophobia, Physical abuse, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Torture, Sexual assault, and Emotional abuse

thebluebird3752's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

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

2.75

It was fine, I enjoyed the writing style. There were some aspects I did not enjoy, and several that were outright problematic. it also felt like there was a lot of nothing happening in some chunks. I wouldn't read it again, but I didn't hate reading it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual assault, Racism, and Physical abuse

Minor: Rape

The main points if racism are not due to the world it is set in but rather due to the authors own decision. I do not believe it was their intention for it to come off that way but it did regardless.

charlottx's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.25

For the most part I enjoyed this book. Some parts were drawn out a little in my opinion while other vital elements were very hasty/rushed. I wish there had been more overall structure and cohesion. However, all in all I liked the story and I have already bought the next book! Here’s to hoping I enjoy the next one even more :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Self harm, Murder, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Grief

masoncasper's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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? Yes

4.25

I really enjoyed this feminist, bisexual fantasy book that explored power and ownership as manipulative concepts. The characters were all amazing and the found family made my heart happy. It’s a lovely introduction and I’m looking forward to seeing where the world goes. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Gaslighting, Murder, and Sexual assault

kpowers's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse and Racism

mackwizowski's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Death, Kidnapping, Self harm, Torture, Physical abuse, Slavery, Emotional abuse, War, Violence, Murder, Sexual assault, and Child abuse