Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

106 reviews

halflingnana's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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

4.5

An excellent fantasy. A great take on folklore and tons of fun. Emotional and intriguing plot lines. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Violence, and Blood

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Xenophobia, Blood, Death of parent, War, and Classism

Minor: Sexual content and Suicide

lydsgrace99's review against another edition

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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Death of parent

cadence_e's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark tense fast-paced

• 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder

rafacolog's review against another edition

challenging emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder

alliemikennareads's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

4.0

This book started off slow and it took me about 1/3 to get invested, but once it finally picks up I was hooked and loving the characters and the slow build to all the threads. There’s some really great banter amidst this slow burn enemies to lovers (ish) trope with lots of lying, betrayal, strategy and trickery befit for a faerie world. Can’t wait to dive further into the series! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore and Violence

Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Slavery, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail

hectic_mess99's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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: Child abuse and Death of parent

Moderate: Violence and Murder

rat_girly's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Sexual content and Alcohol

icedlemonade's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Suicide, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child abuse, Violence, and Death of parent

Minor: Cursing

rberdan's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful sad medium-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? Yes

4.0

4 because I’ve definitely been pulled into the world and want to read the next book. I was frustrated by most of the characters at various times. Interesting world-building. Most of the twists I did see coming, but I still enjoyed the ride and honestly I think the seeds were well planted without being prematurely telling vs showing. A bit of an emotional rollercoaster for me, and I’m awaiting the next book from the library. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment

Moderate: Suicide

emmiewrites_'s review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Violence

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Suicide, Death of parent, and Alcohol