Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

13 reviews

litliz's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Minor: Alcohol, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Stalking, Pregnancy, Addiction, Body horror, Dementia, Drug abuse, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, Death, Dysphoria, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Violence, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Medical content

alisonreadsitall's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious fast-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

4.5

This is the second book in the Inheritance Games series, and I can’t wait to read the final installment! I was actually surprised at some of the twists and turns in this one. I’m glad we learned more about the background of both Avery and the Hawthorne family, and got to see Avery’s character develop more. 

Secondary to the mystery aspect, there is a love triangle still brewing between Avery, Jameson, and Grayson. I know the obvious choice might be Jameson, but I am definitely Team Grayson! ☺️

Definitely read this series if you enjoyed Knives Out!

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, and Death

Moderate: Abandonment and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Gaslighting, Death of parent, and Infidelity

matheo's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious

• 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

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Medical content, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Child death, Confinement, Miscarriage, Addiction, Murder, Physical abuse, Blood, Body horror, Dementia, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Death, Drug abuse, Infertility, Kidnapping, and Grief

cepbreed's review

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

I am unabashedly team Grayson. I know the past two books have been dedicated to developing Avery and Jameson but COME ON! When the author is so elusive and only throws us a bone once in awhile I get attached wayyy more easily than if there’s consistent action. It’s one of my flaws to be honest. I love this series so far, it’s so fun and incredibly satisfying to feel everything pull together. That said something is preventing me from falling in love with the books. Maybe it’s how fast I’m reading them or my preconceived notions. I’m also glad I’m late to the party and only starting this series now despite relentless recommendations. This way I can binge the entire series and not have to wait and forget important details like I had to with A Good Girls Guide to Murder. The quality has been super consistent with this series and I’m so thankful for that. 

Song: Compass - The Neighbourhood 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Kidnapping, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Murder, Stalking, Child death, Abandonment, Addiction, Cursing, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Grief, and Medical content

Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Miscarriage, Infertility, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, and Terminal illness

beth_s98's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, and Death

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Addiction, Cancer, Child death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicide attempt, Chronic illness, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Grief, and Alcoholism

thefightinside's review

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

A lovely continuation of the inheritance games; a fun mystery read

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting

helenferg's review

adventurous mysterious 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

4.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Murder, Grief, Death, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Dementia, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Confinement, Drug use, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness

karapillar's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-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

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Infertility, Classism, Drug use, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Murder, Stalking, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Abandonment, Addiction, Child death, and Pregnancy

veronicatabor's review

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Gaslighting

katiebookedout's review

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Kidnapping

Moderate: Gaslighting