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jhulme's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, and Grief
Minor: Cursing, Incest, and Police brutality
scaredykatbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Lesbophobia, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Cancer, Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Incest, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cursing, Incest, Vomit, Religious bigotry, and Car accident
lyshbish's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Homophobia, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cancer, Drug use, Religious bigotry, and Murder
cosypuck's review
2.5
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Alcoholism, Confinement, Homophobia, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Rape, and Self harm
ecn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The mystery was easily predictable and not a single character was likeable. The story also (unsurprisingly) felt VERY white bc no non-white characters felt fully developed or interesting. There was also *no* mention about police brutality in regards to race - ONLY to queer people - which felt insane not to include given the fact that a young Black student was a suspect the entire time. I’m super disappointed in the author for not having any insight to that.
My last complaint was that the entire thing was also extremely cis-centered (as in transness wasn’t even a THOUGHT to the life of the MC which is always suspicious when the person is a ~feminist lesbian (potential terf?))
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Biphobia, Cancer, Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Outing, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Confinement, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Religious bigotry, Car accident, and Sexual harassment
Please avoid if fire freaks you out!madsw14's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Bullying, Suicide, Police brutality, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Rape, Terminal illness, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Confinement, Fatphobia, Incest, Infidelity, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
marareading's review
- 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
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, Homophobia, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
littlelili1320's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Thankfully, more of her ideas about God come forth & it's far more believable. The book also picked up pace. I did guess the cuplrit but that's fine. An animal does die, which seemed unecessarry. I did overall enjoy the book. I look forward to reading the next one. If she does decide to take her vows & she doesn't secretly act on her sexuality I might get pissed lol. I really don't think it would be believable.
Graphic: Animal death, Homophobia, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Incest, Infidelity, and Rape
Minor: Cancer, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
mothie_girlie's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
I was immediately hooked from the premise, a queer nun solving crimes?? Sign me up!! As one of my most anticipated reads of the year, I went int0 Scorched Grace with high expectations and I was certainly not disappointed. I loved the way that Sister Holiday was written, especially how she defies traditional nun and religious standards people have. As a lesbian that also hates the church and religious authority but still loves christian elements such as rosaries and calling upon the saints, this book felt so cathartic. I will definitely be continuing to read whatever Margot Douaihy writes next. I will also gladly be picking up a physical copy so I can annotate and show this book all the love i have for it!
Thank you so much to NetGalley for giving the opportunity to read one of my most anticipated reads of 2023 in exchange for an honest review. Margot Douaihy, your writing is so eloquent and gorgeous, you are truly a genius.
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Religious bigotry, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Cancer, Confinement, and Death of parent