Reviews tagging 'Gore'

Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher

45 reviews

anniehayez's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

3.5

I really enjoyed this book. I especially liked the epic nature of the ending. The banter was excellent and the story was very engaging. It felt like reading a Disney movie in the best way. I don’t think YA romance is for me anymore but that’s more about me than the book. I think I would be completely obsessed with this in High School. My main complaints are that the slang and speech used but the characters felt very modern despite the period setting. Secondly I felt I wanted more of the political intrigue than we got. I found it very interesting and it’s integral to the story so I wish there was just a bit more. Overall it was very cute and I would definitely recommend. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence and Gore

kjurewicz's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

3.0

I’m going to be brutally honest - this book was a disappointment. I had heard about it online and was so excited to stumble upon it in the library. But it was very painful to get through. I thought this would be a twist on the original story of Guinevere and Arthur, but I was sorely disappointed to find out that these characters only had loose ties to their namesake. In fact, these characters were very dull and I had a hard time getting excited about any of them. Some plot points were obvious

(like the fact that Lord Willard, Lord Delaney, and The Knife were major villains) <\spoiler> ;others were poorly explained or had a missed opportunity to be more significant

(such as the “magic” necklace Arthur receives and Morgana the Crow). <\spoiler>The background about Merlin and the cultists was not incorporated well, so there were large chunks of boring “history.” The resolution was also unclear,

especially in terms of Gwen and Bridget’s relationship. <\spoiler> Overall, this book had a lot of potential but ended up being a struggle to get through. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gore and Death of parent

Minor: Homophobia

pynklaady's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

3.75

I preferred the first 3/4 of the book hence the raiting - not so much a fan of the last 100 or so pages though I did find the *very* end sweet 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Violence, Gore, Child abuse, and Homophobia

sea_sea's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad medium-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

I loved this book so so much!!! The romances were so cute and well written and the plot too!! 
The twists and turns this story had?!?!? Also it was so funny xD 
A cute queer camelot romcom! xD 
Would 100% recommend! 

The only thing that threw me of a bit in the beginning was the modern language, because the book plays in medieval times, but I got used to it quickly.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Vomit, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Grief, Misogyny, Death of parent, Mental illness, Violence, Murder, Lesbophobia, War, Homophobia, Blood, and Gore

knockoffrainbow's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Murder, Sexism, Cursing, Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Vomit, War, Blood, and Violence

Moderate: Child abuse, Bullying, Grief, and Gore

elerireads's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted 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

4.25

Ah this really hit the spot. Read it in one day and it just solidly delivered what I was hoping for. Easy to read YA, rom-com still covering serious things but with a light touch, well-written characters that aren't one-dimensional, Camelot vibes plus everyone is gay. Iconic. Honestly I was a bit confused by the world-building but that may be on me for having read it so quickly. Anyway, would solidly recommend, especially for anyone wanting an easy pick-me-up or getting back into reading.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Homophobia, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Gore

darr76's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Alcohol, Death, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Gore, Vomit, and Violence

shoohoob's review against another edition

funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

I was really looking forward to this book and was let down :( For one, the narrator for Arthur’s chapters was not the most pleasant to listen to. I also couldn’t really discern when this book was supposed to take place in history. I also wasn’t super convinced about the romance between Arthur and Gabriel. 

That being said, I LOVED Bridget and Gwendolyn. I honestly would love a whole book just on them. The narrator for Gwen’s chapters was much more captivating and I found myself wanting more Gwen chapters. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Grief, Death of parent, Sexism, War, Violence, Vomit, and Blood

Moderate: Homophobia

vagaybond's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

giggling blushing twirling my hair kicking my feet copypasta

I mean to be clear some bad stuff happens but mostly I feel love for my gays

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Alcohol, Gore, War, Medical content, Violence, Vomit, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Cursing

Moderate: Body horror

Minor: Medical trauma, Alcoholism, Homophobia, Kidnapping, and Sexism

On page murder of the father of two main characters in a battle scene near the end.

There's some internalized homophobia in Gabe that he sort of extends to his sister, but it's acknowledged as projection and is something he works through.

frannook's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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? N/A

5.0

HOLY SMOKES. THE DRAMA, THE PINING, THE FRIENDSHIP AND CHIVALRY!!!!
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN MY WHOLE LIFE.

More coherent thoughts coming tomorrow!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, War, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Gore