Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

30 reviews

lenorenore's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror, Death, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, Abandonment, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Minor: Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

yruss972's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

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

2.5

The book is full of characters consciously being compelled by magic to betray themselves, their families, friends and  countries against their will. Sometimes the magic is worked via non-concentual kissing. Very disturbing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Torture

mobymaize's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny 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

4.5

A lovely romp through multiple Londons, similar to, but not the same as, Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere. Super exciting and felt like a very well done HBO mini series in the best way possible :)
Planning on reading the sequels at some point!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Main character uses magic by through self harm. Just a heads up.

emilysledge's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring tense fast-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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence

melist6's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Torture, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual violence

ninkendo64's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

okay. But like. Lila is also obviously an Antari, right? Her human parents just assumed her eye died or something and had it removed when she was young, right?

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, Murder, and War

Minor: Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

knunderb's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

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

4.0

A bit slow to get going, but the final third was jam packed with action. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Murder

Minor: Sexual violence

babyvirgo's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

A fun jaunt through time and space, where a magician picks up a thief on his way to protect his beloved royal family. There's partially found family vibes, and I keep imagining the pansexual prince as an AU Dragon Prince kind of sassy guy. Looking forward to book two, I loved the use of magic! If you're listening to audiobook, the narrator Loves to do this guttural magicky growl for every spell incantation.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gore and Violence

Minor: Sexual violence

Female lead mentions sexual harassment and assault in the past, acts strong and dismissive on it.

gothlawyer's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Death, Sexual violence, and Torture

guessgreenleaf's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Torture, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Minor: Sexual violence