Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

A Darker Shade of Magic, by V.E. Schwab

6 reviews

nerdysread's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.5

 On m’a dit que c’était pas le meilleur de la série. Et bah j’ai hâte parce que j’ai déjà kiffé celui-ci. 
But ça mérite d’être un peu plus gay 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Torture, and Murder

Moderate: Gun violence, Injury/injury detail, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, and Sexual harassment

rosenau's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Self harm, Violence, Body horror, Murder, Torture, Blood, Injury/injury detail, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Gun violence, Gore, Confinement, and Emotional abuse

abbiemarie's review

adventurous dark 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Emotional abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Gun violence

annekay's review

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood

Moderate: Physical abuse and Emotional abuse

Minor: Sexual assault

rkusty23's review

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexual violence, Gun violence, Blood, Torture, Physical abuse, Murder, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Self harm

shannonmarie's review

adventurous mysterious fast-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

4.75

Absolutely loved this book. Was a bit worried I would be confused about the world based on the summary but the author did an amazing job setting it up and bringing the reader into the world. I am extremely excited to read the other books in this series. 

Spoiler

The only thing I did not love about the book was the random kiss between the two main characters that came out of no where for me. I thought of them as having a much more platonic brother-sister relationship throughout the book so it took me off guard. However it was very short and was not built upon afterwards. Maybe the next book will either build that relationship up or go back to being very platonic.

 
Overall one of the best books I have read in awhile. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Self harm, Slavery, Torture, and Violence

Moderate: Child abuse and Death

Minor: Misogyny and Sexual content