Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

111 reviews

klaraax's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Terminal illness, Blood, Toxic relationship, Death, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse

Minor: Death of parent

mjeanette_'s review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

- i read somewhere that well written books aren’t always good books and vise versa
- i forgot how much fun YA writing is

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Death, and Emotional abuse

witchwritingfanfics's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

I really liked this book. There was points were I was asking myself what was actually happening but it was still good.
It's not perfect in my eyes. It has it flaws but it's still enjoyable. Very easy to read very quickly.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Violence

Moderate: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Alcohol

Minor: Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Emotional abuse, and Car accident

bel14's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Gun violence and Physical abuse

tsked_off's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Toxic friendship, and Death of parent

Minor: Physical abuse and Emotional abuse

siglerbooknook's review against another edition

adventurous challenging lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

I truly enjoyed this book. The plot was good, not overly complicated, and moved at a nice pace. The characters didn't grow or change much in the story, but are very loveable from the start. 

The dialog was top tier. I truly enjoyed the quippy back and forths throughout the story.

The mystery aspect is entertaining, but you the reader are definitely just along for the ride. You aren't given enough pieces to solve it in advance.

The ending is a cliffhanger, so I'm glad I already have book 2. It is a great ending that leaves me wanting to dive into the next book. All the little puzzles are tied up nicely by the final pages and a new one has just begun. 

I can't wait to see what the next book brings.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Classism, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Medical content, Terminal illness, and Homophobia

siennaflynn's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Stalking, Death, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Bullying

pich's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

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

2.75

(2.75 leaning towards 3 stars)
i’ll still read the rest of the series, but i just felt like this book was quite lackluster. I definitely would’ve liked more detail with each of the brothers, and while I understand that this is the first book, a little more dimension to them wouldn’t hurt. The riddles and puzzles weren’t crazy—as I thought they would be—but this was an easy read so I didn’t worry about those too much.

the romance between Avery and the boys grew kind of uninteresting after a hot second, especially after it was revealed they both loved Emily. I think had romance been introduced in the second book, I would be rooting for one of the other more—right now, I really don’t have a preference.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Gun violence

Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Alcohol

passionatereader78's review against another edition

adventurous 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

4.5

This was a great adventure! It's full of mystery and riddles. Avery inherits a fortune. The only stipulation, she has to live in the family mansion for a full year. Soon Avery finds out she is the key to helping four brothers solve the last puzzle their grandfather has left them. I can't wait to read the rest of this series. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Child death

Moderate: Gun violence

Minor: Physical abuse and Domestic abuse

dev921's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Murder, Confinement, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Child death, Pregnancy, and Physical abuse