Reviews tagging 'Body horror'

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

291 reviews

dododenise's review against another edition

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

3.0

This book leaves me conflicted about how to feel about it. There are fantastic ideas, character elements and world building in this. However, I was never hooked. Something about the way this story was written left me feel detached from it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Body horror, Murder, Gore, Violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Classism, and Blood

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Addiction, Toxic relationship, Excrement, Drug use, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, and Vomit

kgc8's review

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

While I was reading the book I wasn't sure how I felt, but when I finished I couldn't stop thinking about the world Leigh Bardugo had built and I desperately wanted the next book to come out immediately! The world is immersive and how she integrated the magic with Yale's societies was so fascinating. The beginning of the book is a little confusing as you are dumped very suddenly into a magical ritual (and it's a rather gory one too...) but the time-jumps device worked for me as we unravel what's happening. Alex is a great character - everyone has low expectations of her and she's often forced to choose between crappy options, but she still outsmarts everyone. I loved this book, but if you are squeamish about dead bodies, ghosts, or drug use, this book might not be for you.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Rape, Murder, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Body horror, Drug abuse, and Drug use

Minor: Addiction and Animal death

peaceloveandmeow's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• 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: Body horror, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Vomit, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, and Physical abuse

thenoodlevore's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I think the book tackled some difficult issues well and I could identify with some of the complex feelings of the characters. I appreciated the honesty in it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Classism, Violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexism, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Body horror, Sexual violence, Rape, Murder, Misogyny, Mental illness, Grief, Gore, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Body horror, Cursing, Drug use, Excrement, Gun violence, Bullying, Kidnapping, Medical content, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Body shaming, Colonisation, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Car accident, Death, and Terminal illness

estefizaga's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative mysterious 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

If I could, I would give this book more that 5 stars 😩🤌🙌🏻🖤

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Excrement, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Gore, Blood, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Grief, Murder, and Drug abuse

imaginaryalchemist's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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

4.5

I went into this book blind, only having heard from others that I was good. I was immediately intrigued by this world of secret societies and dark rituals. The mystery aspects were very enjoyable as well, and I loved how they weaved into the main story. 

I also enjoyed how the answers were revealed over time, and the full picture had to be pieced together. I was constantly wondering about what  happened in Alex's past and what had happened to Darlington, and everything was answered in a satisfying way. 

I loved Alex as a protagonist. She's rough around the edges and such a smart ass, which made her interactions with the other characters entertaining. 

I bought and started the sequel immediately after finishing it, and am looking forward to the next installment!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Death, Gore, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Drug abuse, Addiction, Sexual assault, Cursing, Drug use, Rape, and Vomit

crotchoxide's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Child abuse, Murder, Sexual violence, Mental illness, Drug use, Excrement, Addiction, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Blood, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Body horror, and Sexual assault

as610's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault

Moderate: Body horror and Death

Minor: Drug abuse and Murder

quinnpjd930's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Death, Animal death, Blood, Classism, Murder, Medical content, Gore, Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Misogyny, Fire/Fire injury, Cursing, Rape, Body horror, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Murder, Misogyny, Cursing, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Addiction, Body horror, Classism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Blood, Death, Drug use, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Violence

Minor: Physical abuse, Body horror, Blood, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Rape, Trafficking, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Death, Misogyny, Murder, and Violence

mooxine's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Addiction, Rape, Body horror, Toxic friendship, Drug abuse, Drug use, Death, Gore, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Vomit