Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Painted Scars by Neva Altaj

30 reviews

dunndiggity's review

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

I am blown away with how much I loved this book. The plot, the characters, the dialogue, hell even the little chihuahua all completely impressed me. There are some darker themes but it’s a morally neutral grey and Roman is SO HOT.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Murder, Body horror, Death of parent, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, and Death

Moderate: Slavery, Sexual violence, Violence, and Sexual assault

Minor: Vomit

abicaro17's review

dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

I love Roman and Ninas banter omg!!! Nina, is an artist who is blackmailed into marrying the head of the Russian mafia after her father embezzled 3 million dollars. Roman, is the leader of the Russian mob who is learning how to walk after an explosion that destroyed his knee. I love this book. I was kicking my feet and giggling the whole time. My only issue is the whole "Nina is like a sprite she's so small" thing. It's weird anytime an author does this and Nina is not an exception unfortunately. Otherwise the banter, plot, and conclusion were all awesome and it was a fun read overall. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Sexual assault, Body horror, Gun violence, Stalking, Medical trauma, Alcohol, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Torture, Medical content, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Blood, Body shaming, War, Sexual content, Violence, Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Confinement, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Grief

tguccione's review

dark emotional tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Gun violence, Torture, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Blood, Murder, and Death

Minor: Vomit

faith99's review

lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Ableism, Murder, and Sexual assault

curlycaitlyn's review

dark emotional funny medium-paced

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

2.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

homesweetread's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent

Minor: Drug use and Torture

bakergirlsbooks1999's review

dark emotional 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Death, Gore, Sexual assault, Violence, and Vomit

lillithstorm's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Death, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

flor3nce17's review

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Torture and Sexual assault

one_more_chapter96's review

dark funny fast-paced

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

3.0

Twisted mafia romance but with heartwarming moments and humour. The disability rep was good to see and I liked Nina and how in control she was. Quick and easy read. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault, Torture, Death, Violence, Pregnancy, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail