Reviews tagging 'Pedophilia'

The Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cooke

2 reviews

grunbean's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.5

I had bought this on a whim, and hadn’t heard anything about it before I bought it. I was so pleasantly surprised. I’ve been wanting to read spookier books as we come in to autumn, and it did not disappoint! 

I have a soft spot for stories about girls and their mums. The author captures this and all the nuances of growing up as a girl so well. Paired with the darker side of this beautiful Scottish isle, it’s heart warming. Sometimes also heart wrenching, and enough to have your heart racing! I couldn’t put down the book towards the end. I think all the pieces of the story fell into place beautifully. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Infertility, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

friendly_neighborhood_grandma's review

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious reflective 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? No

5.0

Captivating story, distinct characters and a very original and well executed idea. It's exactly what I was looking for!
Medieval witches, eerie but not horror scary. Just my thing. I recommend this to people looking for a mystery, the vibes of stormy shores and creepy small isolated island. Also joy and hardships of single parenting. Enjoy!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Torture, Vomit, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Drug use, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting

Creepy kid behavior Children missing