Reviews tagging 'Kidnapping'

The Risk by S.T. Abby

103 reviews

julianacosta_01's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

readsbyti's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

What a way to start a series! I’m definitely sat and foaming at the mouth for more! I haven’t been this on the edge over a book before🫣 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture

Moderate: Kidnapping

Minor: Rape

jellyfists's review against another edition

dark 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? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Car accident

klsreads's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

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

3.0

Started this as a silly silly joke, then somehow got roped in??? Extremely goofy, kind of cringe, but satisfying. Better than any of the covers make it seem, and also less graphic. Dare I say -  it's a dark romance with heart, and I am intrigued. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Homophobia, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Gun violence, Vomit, and Death of parent

notsocharismatichobbit's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

 The Mindfuck Series is a gripping, fast-paced thrill ride that seamlessly blends dark romance and psychological suspense. The story follows Lana Myers, a complex and unforgettable character driven by vengeance, yet capable of deep love. Her relationship with FBI profiler Logan Bennett adds a compelling emotional layer to the intense and twist-filled plot, while the ending could leave you breathless. 
Abby’s sharp writing and masterful storytelling keep you hooked from start to finish. If you’re looking for a series that’s as emotionally engaging as it is thrilling, The Mindfuck Series is a must-read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, and Religious bigotry

alis143's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

bwill214's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, Sexual violence, and Vomit

Minor: Car accident and Alcohol

rudytxt's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-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

1.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Confinement, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, and Stalking

Minor: Vomit, Car accident, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

sup3r_xn0va_maya's review

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

💬: “Einstein said, “The weak revenge. The strong forgive. The intelligent ignore.” 
F*ck that. Einstein wasn’t always right."

Abby, S.T.. The Risk (Mindf*ck Series #1) (p. 6). Kindle Edition. 

📖Genres: romance, dark, thriller, mystery, crime, novella

📚Page Count: 132

🎧Audiobook Length: 03h 28min

👩🏾‍🏫My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 

TW -

The Risk is the first novella in The Mindf*ck Series by S. T. Abby. The Risk is about Lana, a victim of sex trafficking, who decides to get revenge on the men who harmed her and left her for dead. To make things complicated, Lana has started dating Logan who happens to be an FBI agent. Will Lana be able to finish her revenge mission or will she get caught by her new boyfriend, the FBI agent?

I think overall this story was entertaining, I'm not a fan of how short it is and how it ends on a cliff hanger. The novella ends at just over 130 pages and that's why it ended on a cliff hanger. I think the story is good for what it is so far, I can feel the thriller element in the book. I do like how the story is literally a mix of the shows "Criminal Minds" and "Dexter" and that mix itself is interesting. 

There were a few spicy scenes, they were just okay. I feel like because there's multiple murders going around and there's gore in the book that sex wouldn't really fit and I maintain that idea. This is my first dark romance and I just can't get into the spicy scenes when someone was graphically murdered a few pages beforehand. I'm giving it two chilies 🌶️🌶️ out of five chilies

Overall, this novella was interesting.  I'm giving this 4 stars out of 5
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4/5

I listened to this audiobook for free on [HooplaDigital.com]

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Hate crime, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

carla20's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail