Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

The Ritual, by Shantel Tessier

20 reviews

lizard427's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

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

3.0

not really into the noncon/reluctance but to each their own :) Blake is really difficult to like sometimes, she’s very consumed with Ryat and it gets a lil bit annoying at times- kinda just want to shake her to get a grip  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence

mermaidmomma's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

I wasn't sold on this book at first. I was very annoyed with the pacing and secrecy but then things really got going when we enter the present timeline. Ryat, while toxic, is such a great example of an alpha male that is just my type. I really loved the way that he never shamed Blake for her preferences. I really appreciated the growth and development that we see in Blake, while the pacing was a bit off. 

This book did fill a void that had been in my reading lately and I am so glad that I finally gave in and read it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexual violence, Sexism, Sexual content, Murder, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship

Please check the full list of warnings provided by the author.

lauramvoinis's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Murder, Sexual violence, Death, Injury/injury detail, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Rape, and Violence

isadeller's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Drug use, Kidnapping, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

blondebookishbabe's review against another edition

dark tense 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Murder, Pregnancy, Drug use, Rape, Sexual violence, Death, Sexual content, and Blood

madisfantasy's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Rape, Misogyny, Stalking, and Violence

sleepingsunbird's review against another edition

dark fast-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

1.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Rape, Torture, Sexual violence, Sexism, and Kidnapping

gnlee26's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.5

just what i needed to cleans my pallet from a few to many sweet books. DARK but not tooo dark. i kinda want my own rhyt sooo hot. and man this book has ALL the spice definitely not for everyone but sooo good! i also love blakely and how she’d do anything for her man just as much as he would do for her

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Injury/injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Torture, and Violence

stephsbananafiend's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

CHECK THE TW. There do be so many red flags but I'm happy to throw a parade cause god it is a great time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Blood and Medical content

This is dark, dark. If you have even a hit of a 5 alarm trigger DO NOT PASS GO, DO NOT COLLECT $200. Just ignore and move onwards.

hayleybosbach's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Death, Drug use, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Injury/injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual content, Stalking, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence