Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair

25 reviews

cece13's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

4.0

This is an absolutely beautiful Hades and Persephone retelling. It doesn't exactly stick to the original myth, though so if that bothers you, I wouldn't read it. I absolutely loved this book except for one thing.

there is a "it was a bet" trope

. That's not my cup of tea which is why its only 4 stars but if you like that then I'd highly suggest this book. I'll definitely be picking up the rest of the series. I know I liked it enough to want to do that. If you like some spice, but not a ton then I'd also suggest this book. What spice is there is wonderful. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Alcohol, Bullying, Confinement, and Child abuse

scarlett_f's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Violence, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

briiforte's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective 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

4.5

I’m a sucker for a Hades/Persephone pairing, and this was no exception. I loved the use of the gods as figures of celebrity. This mythical universe is deeply desirable. The setting is immersive and full of life (and death). 100% would read again. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Classism, Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, and Alcohol

xapoptosisx's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-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

4.5

I actually really enjoyed this I think the world is really cool and the way the characters are written there's actually alot of depth to them and I ended up liking alot of them. I will say the pacing was kinda weird and confusing in some bits but it was still good.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Sexual assault, Terminal illness, War, Vomit, Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Sexual harassment, and Death

catladymeg's review against another edition

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Violence

margaret_k30's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content

Moderate: Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Sexual assault

salinafloye's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol and Death

Minor: Child abuse and Addiction

maddyontheoffbeat's review against another edition

dark funny lighthearted 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

4.0

I enjoyed the plot parts of this book, but all of the sex scenes seemed like they came out of nowhere, and they were a little jarring. She also always mentions that they cum at the same time, which kinda bothered me. Every time? Come on! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Child abuse

Moderate: Sexual assault

brookelynnrn's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Confinement

Moderate: Child abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence

Minor: Physical abuse, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Terminal illness, and Bullying

mozzarella_'s review against another edition

dark hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

Omg, really good. Only read it for the smut, very good though! There are some problems but that’s okay, anything for good smut! 😉

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Adult/minor relationship