Reviews tagging 'Gore'

City of Nightmares by Rebecca Schaeffer

30 reviews

meganparfitt's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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

A wonderful quick read. The characters are lovable with what I’m hoping will be a wonderful romance in the second book? I loved the

themes of overcoming fear

and I loved the discourse around consent and media manipulation. There was intrigue, action and empathy. I’m excited for the end of the duology and for anything else Rebecca releases. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

gay101's review against another edition

adventurous dark lighthearted mysterious sad slow-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Death of parent, and Murder

winifara's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

1.0

I hate it when authors can't keep their political and religious views out of their FANTASY books.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic

khakipantsofsex's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Gore

Minor: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Trafficking

theycallmebookish's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious 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

4.0

The description compares this book to Gotham and that is so accurate. Gotham City is already trippy but this book is like Gotham on a slight acid trip. WHICH IS AMAZING! This is a unique story in which we turn into our worse nightmares if we dream. And Ness gets caught in the middle of a a corrupt scheme while figuring out how to deal with her fears of turning into a nightmare. This book is extremely unique, which is rare in books these days. It’s a fast paced story that keeps you hooked. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, and Death of parent

sophiesmallhands's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Police brutality, and Trafficking

Minor: Child death, Domestic abuse, Vomit, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

clem9's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted sad 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

3.5

This is a really good book. The characters are really well written and their development is so great to watch.
 Cy, Priya and Ness are characters who you easily get attached to. And Ness’ development and evolution in the story is particularly nice to see. 
The Nightmare plot twist at the end wasn’t something I particularly saw coming which is nice and everything around it is so interesting. I really want to know more about it. 
Excited to see more of them and of course the Nightmare Phantom who’s very intriguing and I really want to see and know more of him. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Gore

pierrereads's review

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Gore

Moderate: Cursing

lighterthaneyre's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

Extremely fun setting and world building. Some of the themes are a little bluntly presented, but overall this was a very good time.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Mental illness, Blood, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Sexual violence

Minor: Slavery, Police brutality, and Trafficking

mattiedancer's review

adventurous fast-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

3.75

Writing: 3⭐️/5 

The writing was substantial, but not remarkable. It got the job done and didn’t get in the way of the storytelling, but it wasn’t the strongest part of my read. However, I do believe that the potential for stronger writing could be seen – little kernels of it, if you will – and so I look forward to future books by Schaeffer.

Characters: 3.75⭐️/5

I’m torn here because while the characters definitely pushed the story forward in areas, they also held it back in others. I wanted a bit more from the characters that wasn’t so focused on shock value. I mean, I love that the characters are vibrant and unique, but I wanted to know them deeper and more personally than that.

Plot: 4.25⭐️/5 

Okay, so here’s why you should pick up this book: it’s a brilliant concept. I loved learning about the world and how unique the characters had to become in order to survive. I loved the worldbuilding, the substance of the story, and the driving force behind the characters. While certain moments were predictable, the world in which they were happening never was, which made old tropes feel gorgeous and fresh. I personally can’t wait for the next book, despite wanting more from this one. In a way, I think I may be grading it harder because I expect so much next time.

Who Should Read This Book? 

• Those looking for a unique fantasy read
• Those who love unconventional worlds
• Fans of enemies to lovers
• Young adult readers who want a memorable world

Content Warnings? 

• Death, murder, violence, blood, grief, injury, fire, confinement, toxic relationships, 

Post-Reading Rating:  4.5⭐️/5

Very fun. Will read the next one.

Final Rating: 3.75⭐️/5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Body horror, Trafficking, and Car accident