Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

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

225 reviews

alesdaer's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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? Yes

4.0

A big improvement over the first book. The characters are completely different people compared to the first book. That’s clearly supposed to be justified by trauma, but it doesn’t really hold up under scrutiny. It’s fine it you're willing to just gloss over it. It is still much, much better than ACOTAR. I will say that it can be either triggering or cathartic for anyone who's ever had a violent or absuive relationship. So, bear that in mind. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

julleah's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

2.0

While the story is good, I would not recommend this to anyone with sexual trauma or an abusive person in their life as this book will likely be very upsetting. Trigger warning: explicit sex scenes (several that can be skipped), abuse, torture, returning to abuser, sex work, assault is hinted at, PTSD, violence

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Confinement, Cursing, Toxic relationship, Gore, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual violence, Eating disorder, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Domestic abuse, Grief, War, Death, Violence, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual assault

samnash's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Sexism

kkopacetic's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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? No

5.0

Beautiful, devastating, unique, and without a doubt my favorite read of the year.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Body horror, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Violence, Death, Death of parent, Torture, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Murder, Gaslighting, and Sexual content

jayraytan's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse

saramoser's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious 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

After the first book, I didn’t know if I’d finish the series. I figured I’d try to read the second and see how it went, and I am so glad I did. This book was truly beautiful. I loved the redemption of Rhys, and I loved seeing Tamlin as more of a villain. Rhys’ court is amazing and truly felt like a family especially with the addition of Feyre. Towards the end I was OBSESSED and could not wait to read/finish the book, and now that it’s over I can’t wait to pick up the next book!

TW: SA, DV, violence, death of family

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Violence, and Death

allydoessomereading's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious 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

Absolutely loved omg my heart arghhh I love the action, the friendships, the romance and tension. so much fun!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Stalking, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Toxic friendship, Torture, Violence, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Slavery, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship

thatswhatshanread's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring tense medium-paced

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

5.0

An all-consuming rush of brilliant imagery, cunning battle and tense action, beautiful companionship, deliciously sexy and sweet romance. I was utterly entranced the entire 624 pages as Feyre continued her fight for her loved ones, her new friends, her soulmate, and her own beating human heart within a new immortal body.

I LOVE RHYSAND TO INFINITY AND BEYOND. What a magnificent creature. Maas crafts his heartbreaking story so flawlessly, intersecting purposefully with Feyre’s even from the first moment they met in the first book. I was blown away by every detail revealed.

Also… HE LETS HER BEJEWELED. IYKYK!!!

“But I was his mate. He would yield only for me.”

I can’t wait to see what happens next between the High Fae and the mortal realm as they go to swiftly into that dark night… 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Torture, Genocide, Suicidal thoughts, Confinement, Death, Murder, Child abuse, Cursing, Sexual content, Slavery, Classism, Abandonment, Blood, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Stalking, Violence, War, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Medical trauma, Kidnapping, Bullying, Sexual harassment, Child death, Sexism, Self harm, Rape, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, and Animal cruelty

lindaoftx's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship

nitecrtlvr's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted 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? No

4.75

One of my favorites in the series. Deals with trauma and has great character development with a loveable love story. It’s hard to put down even after reading it a few times it’s that good!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Grief, War, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Violence