Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair

168 reviews

mari_books's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

Light read and modern retelling of Greek mythology. Action packed in lots of ways…Persephone’s character felt a little thin to me at times but I know it’s a series so that might change. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Death

wordswithkay's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-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

Such a good comforting read. Fits into the already well established world of Greek mythology fiction/romance. I loved this Re-imagining. At times I felt Persephone fell into a few annoying tropes but overall it was a fast, engaging read and I look forward to the rest of the series! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content

shannonvonpesach's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Torture, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Violence

Minor: War and Stalking

stellarkai's review against another edition

medium-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Drug use, Violence, and Confinement

Minor: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault

hrubelle's review against another edition

adventurous challenging medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content

maryannelikescoffee's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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: Sexual content and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Sexual assault

whackettreading's review against another edition

Poor plot, poor writing. Did not bring me joy, only irritated me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Gaslighting

Moderate: Sexual assault

lavslibrary's review against another edition

dark emotional tense slow-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Sexual assault

amaramorgenstern's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

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

2.25

Basicly smutt. Das Grundkonzept mit der Griechischen Mythologie gefällt mir eigentlich ganz gut, aber es wurde leider recht kitschig umgesetzt. Das man alles so gezwungen aktuell Machen muss, dass jeder in Designer Kleidung und Stöckl Schuhen rum laufen muss - jede Göttin und somit auch das Fashion Ideal in dieser Welt ist 2013 Ellie Saab. 0 Abwechslung, die Autorin setzt das irgendwie cringy um. 

Die Intimen Szenen waren nicht schlecht, dass es hier aber ausschließlich um Verlangen und Körperliche Anziehung, nicht Emotionen und Romantik geht, stört mich. Es wäre in Ordnung gewesen, hätte es einen Spannungsbogen gegeben, dass Persephone aber von Anfang an so ein starkes Verlangen hat und unrealistischer Weise Hades ebenso - das ist definitiv zu viel des Guten. Ich denke, ich gehöre einfach nicht zur Zielgruppe. Dafür war es aber nicht schlecht. Hat Ähnlichkeiten zu Jennifer Armentrout. 

Update später: es ist doch einfach zu schmachtig. Und Persephones Leben hat sich nur durch Hades zum besseren gewendet. Kein einziges bisschen durch eigene Kraft und Stärke. Immer wieder ist Hades ihr Retter - ganz die Jungfer in Nöten. Es ist auch zu viel Smut, es hört gar nicht mehr auf. Ich kann mich aber auch allgemein nicht mit Persephone in Verbindung bringen. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Classism

Moderate: Death, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, and Bullying

Minor: Stalking

juliaaaaaa's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

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

3.5

greek retelling and steamy, what more can i ask?

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Stalking

Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Kidnapping