Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney

37 reviews

mysterymom40's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Murder, Medical trauma, Toxic friendship, and Mental illness

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Violence, Miscarriage, and Stalking

jhubbard's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Rape

lexithelion's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

This book is such an enjoyable read! There are so many twists and turns throughout the book that constantly left me guessing, and I was never bored. I'm not giving it the full 5 stars because it does become a little confusing towards the end and opens the possibility for plot holes, and there are still a lot of questions I didn't feel were answered and should have been. Regardless, I would recommend this book to any mystery lover who enjoys a bit of thrill and isn't afraid of dark topics. This is my kind of book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Medical content, Alcohol, Car accident, Death of parent, Grief, Infertility, Miscarriage, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Abandonment, Pregnancy, Bullying, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse, Gore, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Cursing, Bullying, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Vomit, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Abortion, and Suicidal thoughts

OCD

aee66's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

This book was a rollercoaster. So many twists and turns, I always wanted to keep reading. Couldn’t put it down! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Stalking, Car accident, and Violence

chelle22's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Cancer, Infidelity, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual content, Sexual assault, Stalking, Infertility, Death, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Toxic friendship, Car accident, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Blood, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Drug abuse, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Violence

leaonaxreads's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Trigger warning: Sexual assault, rape
The twists and turns kept me so engaged. I love the way Alice leaves no stone unturned. She wraps every detail she mentions into a nice little bow. Her use of similes and metaphors are so creative. It’s a dark and intense ride that you close your eyes for sometimes, but damn does she deliver. This is the second book I’ve read of hers and she’s quickly becoming my fave in this genre

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Rape, Violence, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault

theteachersedge's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

I did not figure out the main plot lines early so I really appreciate that!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Car accident, Death of parent, and Miscarriage

aneemithu's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

I have read many books from Alice Feeney and will continue to do so. Never disappointed by all the twists and turns. I always try to guess and never manage to get it right 😭  Always have to pause the audiobook and rewind multiple times because I just cannot believe what’s happened sometimes! Literally listened to it all in one day. Couldn’t stop! Even at the gym! 🤣

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Violence

geen_22's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual violence, Car accident, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Stalking

lyla_wicks's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

3.75

honestly did not expect the twist

with the diary

at all. i did predict some other things, and also felt slightly confused at the end, but i did find everything really interesting, and quite chilling

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Murder, Violence, and Rape