Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Opium and Absinthe by Lydia Kang

7 reviews

anniebanannie16's review against another edition

adventurous 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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Addiction, Domestic abuse, and Drug abuse

themelodyofspring's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

This was surprisingly good. Kept me at the edge of my seat. I had suspicions about the culprit, and I liked how I was wrong but still close. At least the one person I trusted turned out to be good 😊
Trigger warnings: substance abuse, withdrawal symptoms, domestic abuse.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Child death, Pregnancy, Vomit, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body horror, Cannibalism, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Grief, Medical content, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

mammut's review

adventurous dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual violence, Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Addiction, Classism, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Death, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Vomit, Confinement, Medical content, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

lizziegracereads's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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

This is an atmospheric historical fictionn. It is set in Gilded age New York City with a series of murders that look suspiciously like vampires are the culperates. 

Tilly as an interesting character as she struggles in the upper class society she is raised in and to just exist  as herself  when her individuality is crushed by the societal expectations. Tilly wants to be a reporter like Nellie Blye but she is expected to marry and be a well behaved and well mannered young lady even though she is struggling with the death of her sister and wants to have answers. The romance was sweet and I enjoyed. 

I found the representation of addiction and substance use to be well done and humanizing as well as relatable. One part of the story that I appreciated was how Tilly's use of opium is tied to her family try to control her and her behavior which they do not approve of. 

The plot twist was unexpected and well done at the end. I also appreciate that Nellie Blye made an appearance in the story. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use

lanid's review

adventurous dark mysterious

• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Cannibalism, Alcohol, Blood, Forced institutionalization, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Confinement, Death, Medical trauma, Domestic abuse, Murder, and Sexual assault

hnnh_bug's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

It's a fun book and a fairly quick read. I would classify it as a historical mystery with a good dose of wholesome romance. Though it deals with heavier themes (drug abuse, murder, SA), the naive and curious perspective of the protagonist gives the book more of a lighthearted, and at times a YA feel. A great vacation book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Alcohol, Grief, Addiction, and Medical content

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Murder, Death, and Sexism

Minor: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Toxic friendship

hannahlois's review

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction and Drug abuse

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Vomit

Minor: Child death and Miscarriage