Reviews tagging 'Violence'

A touch of darkness by Scarlett St. Clair

46 reviews

renee_fae's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Sexual assault and Violence

elislittlelibrary's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny medium-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

3.5

This book was fine. In the beginning, I enjoyed more than I though I would, but then the plot just started lacking a lot with the romance becoming very prominent. Which is fine, but it left me wanting a lot more mythology. But if you're looking for an easy romance read with a little bit of mythology retelling, I can recommend this!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Violence

jailenegg's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

3.0

Very good build up. No immediate spice if that’s what anyone is looking for. No real indicators/cliff hangers to transition to the next book so it could be a stand alone if wanted to be. Character development was very nice and this deeper look at the underworld was a joy to read about. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Violence

nicolaj1994's review against another edition

dark emotional tense 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, and Alcohol

Moderate: Addiction, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Injury/Injury detail

saychall's review against another edition

adventurous dark inspiring mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

lyshbish's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

1.5

Booooo. Maybe this would have been better if the author's take on Persephone wasn't UNBEARABLE. Also, I had to push through half of the book before there was any spice.  AND the spice was mid.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol

Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Violence, Stalking, and Sexual harassment

racheldonna14's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

rosyred15's review against another edition

challenging dark hopeful reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Really enjoyed this book and I was really quickly. So far loving the relationship between Persephone and Hades. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Violence and Blood

samflowerv6's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense

I honestly loved this. My guilty pleasure books are usually dark romance or some sort of smutty retelling. I enjoyed this. Half because of the story and just the vibes. My inner Wattpad teenager was screaming. I enjoyed the side characters, especially Hecate and Hermes. But Persephone and Hades have always been a favorite fictional couple of mine. It was more funny that I thought. I also enjoyed that even in a contemporary version, "New Greece" they spoke more like how you could expect, Hades and Persephone. I really enjoyed the dialogue and banter, just the relationship in general and I am a fan of Hades. I can't wait to read his version but I am not a huge fan of the third person writing style. I got used to it overtime but not my favorite. Also, the college storyline I feel like didn't have much of a point, as I have seen it discussed in other reviews but towards the end made more sense. The spicy scenes were enjoyable but not exactly what I had expected but still fun. Last thought is that I had an

After flashback when the bet plot was revealed but Hades is so husband I got over it.

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Sexual harassment

shannonvonpesach's review

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Stalking and War