Reviews tagging 'Murder'

Sugar and Skulls by L.M. Terry

6 reviews

roksyreads's review

dark sad medium-paced

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

1.5

 I’ll preface this by saying I’m a fan of dark romance and have read some very dark novels and enjoyed them. Whilst there are some aspects that are intriguing and hit hard emotionally, enough to keep me hopeful of a solid finish, I unfortunately have very little to say that’s positive about this novel. The story is repetitive, haphazard, and at times forced. There are too many POVs, most of which sound exactly the same, and with minimal character development outside of the FMC. Note also that the FMC is a teenager: she’s 17 for 70% of the novel. Despite all attempts to age her up—mostly by putting her through numerous traumatic events*—she’s childish and petulant. And no, not in a cute, playful way. Add in numerous “when she’s 18” lines from not one, but two, significantly older MMCs, and it kills the “romance”. I won’t be continuing with the series, nor will I be reading any other work from the author. 

 

* be aware of regular, detailed descriptions on-page with no CWs in the book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Pregnancy

Minor: Trafficking and Abortion

booktallie's review

dark emotional tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder

tguccione's review

challenging dark emotional 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment

daisycantread24's review

dark emotional tense fast-paced

3.0

Make sure to read content warnings

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, and Murder

Minor: Death of parent

thelongautumn's review

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Drug use

Minor: Addiction and Death of parent

becxreadz's review

challenging dark tense fast-paced

4.0

Liked
*Chemistry between the characters
*Waited til she was 18 to move forward with their sexual relationship
*The good hearted guy who's morally Grey
*Family relationships

Disliked
*The 16 year age gap and his history with the love interest
*ends with marriage and a baby

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Trafficking, and Murder