Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Das Reich der sieben Höfe - Flammen und Finsternis by Sarah J. Maas

240 reviews

tanukino's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense fast-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? N/A

2.75

Infinitely better than the first book, although still with its flaws. The story is much more compelling and a lot of trauma-related behaviors feel much more realistic in a way. I think it's kind of corny and gross to just pretend the love interests didn't do skeevy things in the first book, and I also don't care for the abundance of sex scenes (how many times does SJM think a girl will cum from fingering and penetration? Has she had sex before??). But other than that, seriously much more interesting than the first book.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse

chaptermaggot's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail

hjb_128's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

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

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, War, and Injury/Injury detail

bookshelf20's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad 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

4.25

I felt that this book was well written, the plot carried along very well, and was well paced. I thought the development of this book was great, and really pushed forward the series. I liked the development of the FMC throughout the book, how she went from one extreme, being frail and withered, to a dominating force to be reckoned with. It really showed how just some care and attention, letting her heal and come into herself was all she needed. 

I really hate Tamlin, I cannot believe he locked her up and buried her in the background of life. I hated that he didn't seem to care about her PTSD, her illness when she'd get sick in the bathroom, her grief, and panic. He never extended his hand to her in assistance or showing he ever cared. It was very aggravating and angering that he didn't care about Fayre, just his own agenda.

I really liked how Rhys came into play with this aspect above. I really liked that he was willing to swoop in and assist in helping Fayre. I really liked that he was actually concerned about how withered and withdrawn she looked, that he was enraged on her behalf. I liked that he pushed her to an extent, and let her have her feelings and grief, assisting her in her PTSD and panic, and didn't let her hide. I think he was a perfect match for her that way.

I liked how well Fayre came into herself, a force to be reckoned with, not letting anyone snake past her, hurt her or her new found family. I liked that she protected her bond with Rhys and let him in. I also feel so heartbroken that she had to play the role she did at the end of the book with the King, and that she ended up back with Tamlin, even if it's to destroy him from the inside out.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder

mmgreen23's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

claraysa's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

Definitely a change of pace from the first book- this is super character driven, the focus is def primarily Feyre’s emotional/mental state & relationships. Not for everyone maybe but I liked it a lot! Also I think the romance was well-developed and didn’t feel forced or rushed <3 for sure the highlight of the book for me along with seeing a fantasy female lead truly grapple with trauma, which I feel like gets glossed over sometimes. Pacing is not quite as tight as the first book with the action towards the end feeling a little sudden/an abrupt tone shift/rushed, but it’s not egregious.  Again, nothing groundbreaking w all the tropes used- I found a lot of moments predictable lol- but still really enjoyed reading the execution! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts

irishpierogies's review against another edition

adventurous sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Violence

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse

samna's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence

Moderate: Confinement, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, and Death of parent

Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Slavery, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

chrissyistyping's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

This book broke me down and built me back up. 
TW: DV, Depression, PTSD. 
After everything that happened in the first book let’s just say that Feyre is a little torn up and needed a Night in Illyrian leathers to save the day. 

mental health struggles
Major character development
Found family
“Enemies” to lovers 
Lovers to Enemies 
Heist heist heist. 
Banter. 

This book was just perfect and so very relatable to me.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse

peregrinwho's review against another edition

adventurous slow-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

1.75

I don't trust anyone who says this series gets better after book one.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Murder