Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

Lore by Alexandra Bracken

29 reviews

sp00324's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

3.75

I really enjoyed this story - the concept is unique though inspired and featuring Greek mythology and Gods/ Goddesses 

Very fast paced so not a boring moment however I didn't find myself especially connected to the main characters - I liked them sure and was rooting for them but I didn't feel emotional at certain points. The book has high stakes so I would have liked to feel that more 

The book definitely has some dark moments and some of the groups that feature in the story are quite backwards/ misogynistic so these were aspects our main character had to overcome. I think the book handled trauma and grief well in general especially with found family elements. 

I was left with a few questions at the end so I feel like it wrapped up maybe a little too quickly. 

Overall though I do recommend this book though do check the trigger warnings if you know that you have specific issues with certain topics. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism and Child death

Minor: Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Bullying

prettynerdy3's review against another edition

adventurous challenging 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Violence, Body horror, Blood, Cancer, Child death, Gore, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and War

Moderate: Blood, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Bullying, Kidnapping, Genocide, Child abuse, Child death, Rape, and Mental illness

cgp1234's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Death, Blood, Body horror, Murder, Grief, Death of parent, Child death, Terminal illness, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual assault, Bullying, Sexism, and Cancer

spaghettii's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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

4.5

Hunger games but with the Greek gods 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Bullying, Suicide, Sexism, Pedophilia, Kidnapping, Child death, Violence, Murder, Misogyny, Death of parent, and Death

librarianlayla's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

4.5 stars.

Dark, fast paced and action packed!

Greek mythology set in the modern world with fantastic storytelling and truly moving Greek tragedy interwoven.

Easy to read and hard to put down this book grips you from start to finish, could easily see this being made into a movie.

Fans of mythology retelling's, strong female characters, dark twists and romantic tension will love this book.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, War, Sexual assault, Blood, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, and Terminal illness

anapthine's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Gore, and Rape

Moderate: Cancer and Child death

Minor: Blood and Bullying

midnightgremlin's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Bullying, Cancer, Death, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual assault, and War

marilu_'s review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Child death

Minor: Bullying, Cancer, and Death of parent

gertrudethemoonstone's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Murder, Sexism, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Terminal illness, Sexual violence, Gore, Blood, and Cancer

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Bullying

anitra2319's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gore, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Genocide, and Medical trauma

Minor: Pedophilia and Sexual harassment