Reviews tagging 'Gun violence'

One of Us Is Dead by Jeneva Rose

31 reviews

aleen_elizabeth's review against another edition

mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.25

The slowest burn I've ever read from a thriller. Only picked up at the 7 hour mark. Which is a little unfortunate that you spend 7 hours listening to only get 2 hours of intriguing action.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Classism

Moderate: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Stalking, Lesbophobia, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

sarahmae531's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Really liked this book! Definitely gave me Big Little Lies vibes (the show, at least) 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Murder, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Gun violence, Homophobia, and Trafficking

ksamaine95's review against another edition

challenging dark funny mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Jeneva Rose has yet to disappoint. Queen of twists and yummy dialogue. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism

Minor: Biphobia and Trafficking

bekah1210's review against another edition

mysterious 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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Classism

abbie_reads_books's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious slow-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? Yes

1.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Murder

Minor: Domestic abuse and Trafficking

thewellreadlabrador's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Gun violence and Violence

Minor: Trafficking and Kidnapping

jjohnston_05's review against another edition

funny mysterious medium-paced

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

4.75

Honest to god fantastic. It’s like the show real housewives on steroids. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Trafficking, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Blood, and Lesbophobia

pisces1_1318's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

I hope I never have to interact with any of these Karen's. This story is all about white shenanigans and how not everyone is your friend. Wasn't my favorite book. At one point I just wanted it to be done so I Googled the ending. I still finished the book despite spoiling the ending for myself. 

How did the detective not figure this thing out? Because in my humble opinion everything worked out perfectly for the women and they got off scotch free. Also these women talk to much. How are they going to keep this secret? They all like to backstab each other when they feel they will get the upper hand.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Trafficking, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

meaghancook's review against another edition

dark tense medium-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

3.75

The ending on this felt a little rushed. Also a bit too much telling rather than showing. But I loved the characterization of each woman and how they felt like their own whole characters. I do wish that Olivia’s obvious sociopathy was explored a bit more. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Sexual content

Moderate: Gun violence and Trafficking

Minor: Homophobia

kelisabeth's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol