Reviews tagging 'Gun violence'

Lessons in Corruption by Giana Darling

4 reviews

skullqueen's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

3.0

Good points 
-Taboo Romance 
-Bikers 
-main male lead is fierce about his woman 

Bad points 
-horrible biker lingo and bikers are obsessed with Elvis??? It’s pretty cliché.
-The female lead flip flopped a lot. 

She was groomed. She was 15 when her crush was encouraged by the grown man and her parents. Then 18 when she was married to a 36 year old man. But then turns around and is with a 18 year old when she is 26. Maybe not as big of a gap and King was really pushy but still kinda gives an ICK factor. 

I feel like she didn’t give her brother enough of a chance. Then again maybe that’s messed up cause of the situation she was in but he went to jail for her, bought her a house, and made sure they could find her. Not saying he is brother of the year… she also was like I am never taking money from a man again but then caved immediately.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Gaslighting, Blood, Torture, and Sexual violence

Minor: Gun violence, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Adult/minor relationship, Vomit, and Toxic relationship

curlychaos_'s review against another edition

adventurous dark 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? No

4.75

I ate this book up! The way King talks is addictive and swoon worthy. We all need a man like him that will protect her no matter the price, do anything to make her happy, and is her twin flame. I really enjoyed the taboo aspect too! I can’t wait to continue this series, I have a feeling it’s gonna be one of my top favorite series. And I’ve heard the next book is even better! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Murder

rachsen's review against another edition

adventurous dark lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault, Gun violence, Violence, and Drug use

ashleycmms's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.5

Loved the characters and their relationship? King was perfect and I loved Cressida.... but the student teacher thing simply does not work for me, lol. Anytime I was reminded of their roles I was weirded out. However, they did interact first outside of school and both of them are legally consenting adults, but :/

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Toxic relationship, Torture, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Kidnapping, Homophobia, Hate crime, Gun violence, Gore, Drug abuse, Drug use, Blood, Body horror, and Death

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Terminal illness, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Cancer

Age gap student teacher relationship: 18 year old and 26 year old