Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

285 reviews

nikolas_fox's review against another edition

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual violence

katewashington's review against another edition

2.0

Frustrating main character and too little character depth/explanation imo 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racism and Sexual violence

googie_puvdan's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad 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

5.0

Not only is Queenie relatable, but she's a necessary character. We need more representations and stories like Queenie's, where it's not a neat and tidy packaged story in 300 pages; she's real. And I wish I'd had access to her stories, and stories like this, when I was younger. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Sexual harassment

madamelacy's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

This wasn’t my usual read as it was a bit Gen Z but I found the main character’s struggle with coming to terms with neglect as a child, coping with racism and realisation that she doesn’t have to put up with sexual violence very believable, as it wasn’t a smooth journey. The ending was really uplifting and I wanted to hug Queenie when she finally learned to love herself, but she’s not a hugger.

There were aspects I liked less. There appeared to be a suggestion that her life disintegrated due to pregnancy loss, but it was clearly spiralling before that. I didn’t find the amenability or the responses from the counsellor very credible. 

Overall an enjoyable read.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Stalking

Minor: Emotional abuse

issy_jacob's review against another edition

dark emotional relaxing sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

april_98's review against another edition

challenging reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Body shaming and Sexual violence

Minor: Domestic abuse and Miscarriage

sofiam19's review

emotional funny medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Miscarriage

lottsofplots's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy

ermontgom's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Miscarriage

hannahhamburger's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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

Loved this. It's like Bridget Jones but more raw and human, didn't want to put it down ♥️

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content and Sexual violence