Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Silver Under Nightfall by Rin Chupeco

4 reviews

bibliosaurier's review against another edition

5.0

[new favourite]

This is exactly my kind of book. Adult high fantasy with a complex plot (including fantasy politics!!) and world building, loveable, well developed characters, and some queer (!) romance. 

I especially loved how none of these elements felt forced or unnecessary! Each was given its room in the book, without another coming short. 

Remy, the MC, is so precious. Then his developing relationship with Xiaodan and Malekh! Their dynamic is so nice, and Malekh especially is such an interesting character, he’s my love (though who am I kidding, they all are, the rest of their found family, too!). I loved watching them slowly learn to understand one another on such a deep level, it's soo sigh, queers 

They didn't make it a shameful thing to be sexually intimate with each other, either! It's all very healthy and consensual (and hot, two of them a vampires!! (none of it is actually all that explicit but please still take this being an adult book seriously))

Then there are the topics of love and respect. Remy learning that he's worthy of love. One of my favourite tropes in media.

And I should probably mention that the vibes are immaculate as well. So is the magic/ science system (fantasy world building!)


I’m trying to hold back my rambles here, I meant to make this short, but oh well, here I am. 

Mainly, what I’m trying to say is, if you like fantasy politics, and vampires, and fight scenes, and found family, and poly romance, and queer joy, give this book a chance! You won't regret it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, and Blood

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

Minor: Domestic abuse

its_vendetta's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

AFBSBFSHBF God when is it my turn to fall in love with a vampire couple???? But seriously Remy could never catch a break in this book. The plot was very compelling. 
Contrary to other reviewsm I understood the worldbuilding pretty easily. Not sure why that's a problem for others, but its a cool world I enjoyed the book a lot!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Emotional abuse, Gore, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual harassment

Minor: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, Medical trauma, and Stalking

adult/minor and sexual harassment is not between main pairings and is mostly past and just referenced

nekoshka's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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

4.5

This feels like an anime in the best possible way

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Violence, Blood, and Alcohol

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Sexual content

Minor: Animal death and Domestic abuse

ashlikes's review

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Dementia, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Vomit, Police brutality, Pregnancy, and Abandonment