Reviews tagging 'Terminal illness'

Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier

34 reviews

pinkdynamite22's review against another edition

dark

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

With an interesting start, this book slowed down quite a bit in the middle before coming back with a big plot twist. Using consistent characters across multiple timelines, Jennifer Hillier took us on the roller coaster ride of the main character's life, including a stint in prison. I do have a couple minor questions left unanswered but overall, I would recommend this book to anyone without sensitivities for light s3x scenes and r@pe.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Cancer, Child death, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

corywbowers's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Addiction, Body horror, Body shaming, Cancer, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Terminal illness, Blood, Abortion, and Alcohol

navywife8681's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

About 30 pages until the end, I was sure I had the ending figured out.  Some what true, but alas there are more turns and twists that await.  Book much deserving of all the accolades it has been bestowed.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence

Moderate: Terminal illness and Pregnancy

Minor: Vomit, Car accident, and Abortion

karinreadsalot's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Vomit, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Car accident, and Abortion

sberry225's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Jar of Hearts is a gripping thriller that kept me hooked from start to finish. Jennifer Hillier masterfully weaves a dark, twist-filled story that is as shocking as it is compelling. The plot’s turns are unpredictable and satisfying, making it impossible to put down.

That said, I’d caution readers: this book comes with a host of trigger warnings—it’s intense and not for the faint of heart.

I listened to the audiobook, and the narrator did a fantastic job bringing the characters and the suspense to life, enhancing the experience. If you’re a fan of dark, edgy thrillers and can handle the content, this one is a must-read (or listen)!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Murder

Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death, Terminal illness, and Death of parent

meganm1587's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Vomit, Murder, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Cancer and Terminal illness

Minor: Addiction, Body shaming, Drug abuse, Infertility, Car accident, Abortion, and Alcohol

tyreadsbooks_'s review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

4.0

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-orange is the new black

-His & Hers by Alice Feeney

-unlikeable characters

-cinnamon candy

-serial killer thrillers

-cold cases

-secrets & lies

-dual pov & dual timeline

-unexpected twists 

𝘔𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 :

This was a dark, twisted thriller that definitely held my attention! I enjoyed the dual timelines, it really added to the suspense. It was just short of 5★ for me because the ending wrapped up a little too quick & neatly. I didn’t feel a story this emotionally charged would have buttoned up quite so easily.  

This one is pretty graphic, and more than a little disturbing. I think if you’re a crime connoisseur it won’t phase you, but just a heads up! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Blood, Murder, and Pregnancy

killmoore_'s review against another edition

dark sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75

This would have been a 5 star read if the epilogue would have been -slightly- more flushed out. So SO good. A heart pounding, gut wrenching look into the wrong side of "coming of age" and how our past will always come back to haunt us. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

mackenzieotlowski's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

cfarron's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Toxic relationship, and Murder

Moderate: Cancer, Gun violence, Terminal illness, Violence, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, and Vomit