Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Exodus by Kate Stewart

44 reviews

almarie061's review

I was iffy about the continuation of this series after the end of the first book but gave it a shot anyways.

I think the development of Tobias and her relationship was rushed and the first book is basically pointless you could read this book by itself because I still knew nothing going into it! I wasn’t a big fan of Sean or Dominic either but at least their relationship was impactful on her character development book one. IDK disappointing based on the hype.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Bullying

kat1105's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Drug use, Abandonment, Gaslighting, Grief, Death, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Violence, Alcohol, and Blood

narayan's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-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? Yes

5.0

Fuckin hell.... FUCKIN HELL! 
I jumped into these series completely clueless, looking for romance and spice - and that's it. Boy, was I wrong. I did not expect this! 
This book got my heart into a fist and squeezed hard, to a point I stopped breathing and was completely obsessed (and still am). 
It was about damn time for the mc to grow up and become badass, but did it have to be this way? 
I love them all. 
I don't know what to expect from the next one, it better be fuckin therapeutic. 😂

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Cursing, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Murder, Stalking, and Violence

parkinglot's review

dark emotional sad

• 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

4.5

EMOTIONAL DAMAGE

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content

lexi_hexi's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Gun violence

Moderate: Alcohol

kyrstin_p1989's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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

4.5

Heart-breaking. I started this novel hating the protagonist but through the twist and turns of the story truly felt my love for her blossom. She grows up, so much, over the course of the book and that growth is realistic not contrived. The line that everyone on TikTok is devastated over doesn’t disappoint. This book was devastating on several levels but ended on a happy note. Excited to finish the series & get some closure for all the characters’ storylines. The one downside I noticed was some glaringly obvious misspellings that the editor missed but otherwise this book was so enjoyable to read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Blood, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Stalking, Violence, Vomit, Abandonment, Abortion, Cancer, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual violence

sienasummerrreads's review

challenging emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

I enjoyed this second book way more then the first. It was an emotional read all the way through about lies, deception and healing. I loved Cecelia’s character development in this and how strong she became through the second half of the book. For someone who is drawn to people leaving or not choosing her it was deep with raw emotion. 

I did not cry through Exodus at all and I will never experience what everyone else felt due to the below:

Unfortunately I was spoiled with the major incident in this book which really upset me. 2021 and 2022 a viral clip of audio went around of the Ravenhood Trilogy on TikTok. I didn’t know what it was at the time and I avoided it as much as possible but it was so distinct that it ruined the chapter experience as I saw what was coming. 

If you love:

🔹Brotherhood 

🔹Enemies To Lovers 

🔹Estranged Families 

🔹Lies & Deception 

🔹Emotional 

🔹Healing Journey 

Genre/Type: Mysterious Romance Suspense 18+

APK: Physical / Audiobook

Pages: 435

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5

Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5

Series or Stand Alone: Series - Book 2 in  the Ravenhood Trilogy 

Tropes or Themes: Mysterious, Enemies To Lovers, Workplace, Age Gap, Suspenseful, Emotional. 

Check Triggers ⚠️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Gun violence

Moderate: Grief

aalysad's review against another edition

challenging 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? Yes

5.0

I got two words for this book, daddy issues. BUT I absolutely loved it! This book broke me. I’m at a loss for words. I loved Cecelia with Dominic and Sean, but they had nothing on Tobias. This series is turning into a favorite no matter how toxic and sad. I feel like so much happened in this book. Also, audio was incredible 🤌🏻

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Physical abuse, Murder, Abortion, Blood, Death, Misogyny, War, Toxic relationship, Gun violence, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, and Violence

jfb0622's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

Never sobbed so hard while reading a book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Gun violence

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: Drug use

hq_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? Yes

4.5

I was addicted to this story! I did not expect this book to go in this direction - I could not stop reading. This was quite emotional, I loved it but it was very toxic. Readers be warned.

I love Tobias. I cannot be anyone else for Cecelia. BUT… I CANNOT FORGIVE HIM FOR TATTOOING HER WITHOUT CONSENT! That was the most fucked up shit ever and I am SEETHING it was him all along. I don’t know why that triggered me so much but I thought it was such a violation of her body <\spoiler>

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Alcohol

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Sexual harassment

Minor: Drug use