Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Vorrei solo averti qui by Kennedy Ryan

20 reviews

ashliebysmashliereads's review against another edition

dark emotional sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Pregnancy, Blood, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Death, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Medical trauma, Rape, and Sexual assault

jtpgdavey's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Blood, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Stalking, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Misogyny, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Rape, Sexual content, Gun violence, and Death

Moderate: Abandonment and Death of parent

Minor: Abortion and Miscarriage

dianaschmidty's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

Wow, this was a tough, but good book. Kennedy Ryan’s writing is amazing at making you experience what the characters are feeling, both good and bad.

Let’s start off with the good feelings. I absolutely love August West! He was basically exactly what Iris needed exactly when she needed him. They were perfect together, once they were given their chance. I love how the ending talked about soulmates, because they are two characters that make me believe in that idea too. I also loved Iris, especially her character growth in the wake of the suffering she endured.

While this book has a lot of triggering content, I think Kennedy Ryan handled it very well. She brought to life the cruelty in this world, but also offered hope in the wake of that cruelty.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, Torture, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Toxic relationship, Classism, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Blood, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Misogyny, Confinement, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Infidelity, Stalking, Grief, and Police brutality

Minor: Death of parent, Abortion, and Miscarriage

cydthekid15's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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

This book put me through a wave of emotions and really changed my perspective on domestic abuse in relationships. This is a hard book to swallow so I don’t recommend it for all but if you do want to read it you won’t regret it. Iris and August will hold a special place in my heart.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, and Mental illness

hannibanani29's review against another edition

dark emotional tense slow-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Gun violence, Rape, Toxic relationship, Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Death

Moderate: Death of parent, Cursing, Blood, Confinement, Gaslighting, Gore, Body horror, Pregnancy, Infidelity, and Grief

Minor: Abortion, Vomit, Pedophilia, Alcohol, Miscarriage, Murder, Child abuse, Suicide, Racism, Medical content, and Mental illness

kellsjames's review against another edition

emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

whatbriereads's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Confinement, Cursing, Death of parent, Grief, Rape, Sexual violence, Mental illness, and Physical abuse

orangeaiya's review against another edition

dark emotional sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

The main character grew on me for sure. Very tough read due to the violence both occurring and referenced. Happy ending.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Rape, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Violence

anaya_reads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense slow-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

When I tell you I have absolutely no issues with this book. It’s literally amazing. Iris’ story is truly inspiring and their love is a live that transcends off paper. August is S tier and is now the standard for all men. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Rape, Gaslighting, Grief, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, and Pregnancy

jonezzzing's review against another edition

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Blood, Bullying, Death, Stalking, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Gun violence, Murder, Physical abuse, and Sexual content

Moderate: Grief and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Vomit and Abandonment