Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Devil of Dublin by BB Easton

19 reviews

penny_abel's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful tense 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

4.75

I know the trigger warnings may seem off putting, but the way they were used in this story to give the characters depth and challenges to overcome was fantastic! I absolutely loved the characters and were rooting for them all the way. They are very human and flawed, and the building of their relationship throughout the book was beautiful. I also liked that the spicy scenes had realistic reactions to their traumas. A wonderfully refreshing dark romance with a great love story, likable characters, and the dark bits didn't feel like they were there for shock value. <Spoiler> The only reason I didn't give this book 5 stars is because the end of the book has a very emotional and romantic scene take place next to where the couple dumped a dead body much earlier in the story, which was a distracting thought to me during the scene.</Spolier>

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

Moderate: Rape, Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Murder, Gun violence, and Pedophilia

voracious_book_addict's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense 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

4.75

This book was dark and angsty and I enjoyed it more than I anticipated. Definitely check the trigger warnings as this book deals with some intensely dark and difficult topics. This childhood friends to lovers story is heartbreakingly beautiful. I will likely never reread it, but I also know this story will stay with me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, Sexual assault, and Child abuse

dreamypageturner's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad 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: Pedophilia, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Domestic abuse, Death, Sexual violence, Rape, Murder, Child death, Misogyny, Gore, Cursing, Confinement, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Body horror, Blood, Pregnancy, Bullying, Violence, Incest, Grief, Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Abortion, Addiction, Alcoholism, Forced institutionalization, Sexism, Torture, Self harm, Car accident, and Drug abuse

Minor: Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, and Trafficking

katieklysmic's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Child abuse, Gun violence, Sexual violence, and Domestic abuse

naama22's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, Murder, Religious bigotry, and Child abuse

ambercristofaro's review

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Violence, Torture, Sexual violence, Sexual content, and Sexual assault

unicornofthesea's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Gun violence, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Trafficking, Rape, Child abuse, and Violence

Minor: Bullying, Classism, Forced institutionalization, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Cancer

ireadinbed's review

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? Yes

3.25

Honestly i usually dislike mafia romances but this was reccomended as 'mafia for those who dint read mafia' and honestly the list was right on the money because i thought this was pretty decent! 

The spicy scenes left something to be desired in the titillation department but they really moved the plot and i appreciated the way everyyhing worked in seamlessly and seemed to serve a purpose. 

I think the setting really helped!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Sexual violence

Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault

lucydrake's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring fast-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Kidnapping, Death, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse

Minor: Child abuse

after_i_finish_this_chapter's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Incest, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Self harm, Terminal illness, Child abuse, Gaslighting, and Sexual assault