Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Luxúria by Raven Leilani

88 reviews

taika_tuuli's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Racism, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

mekaylynn's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Cursing, Eating disorder, Infertility, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, and Sexual harassment

elise_allberry's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Sexual content

Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Racism, Sexual violence, and Abortion

gertrudski's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence and Police brutality

tgbdscrapbook's review against another edition

dark reflective

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Sexual content

Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual violence

Minor: Eating disorder and Death of parent

dennisbnlc's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Racism, Sexual violence, Medical content, and Classism

alexandralengquist's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

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

3.75

A very interesting book with a lot of imperfect characters and complicated relationship. The main character was hard to relate to for me but so interesting to follow and see how the hardships of her life has formed her. No characters in the story are good but that is also what makes the story fascinating. There are lot if description of violence and racism. The story is very dark and negative in tone. I liked it but weren't fully invested. Will probably think about this story for a while. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Sexual violence, and Violence

arys_library's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

Such an incredible debut novel. In this book we follow a 23 year old black woman named Edie as she joins an open relationship with an older white couple. During her visits and experiences with the couple, she notices that have an adopted black daughter that Edie is immediately drawn to. Edie realizes that she may be the only black figure in this girls life and wants to help navigate her through the world, even though at times, Edie seems to need help doing that herself. 

I absolutely loved the narration throughout this book. It’s scattered, insecure, and inadvertently funny. The way she thinks reminds me of parts of myself, which is why it felt so familiar and how I read it in one sitting. 

The beginning of the book was funny and sexual and the relationships that were formed bordered on unhinged. It was so easy to get through. The ending half could have easily been a different story, and I mean that in a good way. The ending focuses on Edie and her relationship with herself and the family she inserted herself into. 

I loved the ending half of the book even more than the beginning. It was a bit tiring though. The writing style is beautiful, and requires you to read it slowly to absorb the information. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Racism, Sexual violence, Abortion, and Alcohol

Minor: Body shaming, Drug use, Infertility, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Police brutality, and Death of parent

elouisewills's review against another edition

dark reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

An amazing book with a great story, but I'm not really one for excessive crudity and sexual anatomical description.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Racism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, and Death of parent

Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual violence, and Abortion

larkken's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective slow-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, and Police brutality

Moderate: Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Death of parent

Minor: Abortion