Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

Orphan Monster Spy by Matt Killeen

2 reviews

spacerkip's review against another edition

challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

4.5

 Brutal and disturbing, and delightfully fast-paced. I found Sarah to be ruthless and clever, and her reactions to everything that happened to her wholly human. A teenager forced to adapt to horrible situations, but in heartbreaking moments, still just a kid.

Expected warnings for antisemitism, violence, and fascism, but HUGE tw for child abuse and attempted (but unsuccessful) and referenced CSA. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cursing, Genocide, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Classism

Minor: Misogyny and Panic attacks/disorders

mayr3adsab00k's review against another edition

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

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Violence, Vomit, Antisemitism, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Moderate: Body horror, Genocide, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment