Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

Obsidian Feathers by N. Cáceres

4 reviews

thirdeyeangel23's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense 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

This story is so incredibly rich and captivating. Angie is at a tipping point in her life when she’s forced to take a business trip to El Salvador. There she meets Sal, a broody and doting stranger that seems too good to be true. But Sal isn’t a stranger and their connection runs deeper than Angie could imagine. This is my first experience with the story of the cadejo and I am hooked. This story is tense, primal, and seductive. A must read if you love dark and/or shifter romances.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, Rape, Death, and Gaslighting

akafrecks's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense 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? No

4.0

“Were I a better man, I would woo you, as you deserve. But I am not. And I am ravenous for you.”

"To call it the best kiss of my life would diminish it. It was the only kiss that ever counted."

“You smell like a promise I’ve been waiting my whole life to fulfill.”

This was the right kind of dark romantacy for me! The writing is beautiful and the story is full of cultural nuances that make it unique. Cadejos are not werewolves but if werewolves are not your jam, this may or may not be the book for you. The spice is **chef's kiss** I can't wait to read the next book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Grief, Toxic relationship, Cannibalism, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Blood, Fatphobia, and Murder

Moderate: Drug abuse, Genocide, and Kidnapping

Minor: Gun violence, Child death, Rape, Self harm, and Deportation

kbairbooks's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional lighthearted mysterious sad tense 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

A huge thank you to the author for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

WOW. This is what I call an explosive debut!! This was incredible! The descriptions were rich and decadent like chocolate cake, the enemies to lovers genuinely made me dislike Sal before loving him, I LOVED the side characters and how they added such fullness to the story instead of merely existing, and I couldn’t go to sleep last night without devouring the rest of this story. It was one of those stories that I HAD to know what happened and couldn’t sleep until I did! What a lovely feeling this has given me and a joyful reminder of why I read. I loved all the culture, I loved Xochi, I loved the magic, and the found family, and just everything about this book. Also can we talk about the cover?!?! Hello?!? It is stunning!! Brava! I loved this read and can’t wait for more from the author.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Colonisation, Violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Medical trauma, and Gaslighting

mildrenreads's review

adventurous dark emotional funny informative inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This is easily going in my top books of the year! The story was told so beautifully & had me falling in love with the characters very easily. They were flawed as anyone is but bloomed in the most magical way, I loved seeing their character development as well as their relationship. Their chemistry is undeniable & will have you panting during all the spicy scenes. My favorite thing has to be the way the FMC loves herself & her beautiful body & the way she is described helps me in ways I couldn’t begin to explain. There were also dark and tense moments where I was at the edge of my seat & I’m very proud that I was right in my theories! The representation in this book is amazing & I loved learning about their traditions! Can’t wait for the rest of this series! Thank you Nemmy for letting me be a part of your ARC team!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cannibalism, Murder, War, Stalking, Sexual content, Gore, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Self harm, Rape, Child death, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Body shaming, Deportation, Vomit, Drug use, Suicide, Fatphobia, Sexual assault, Ableism, Racism, and Genocide