Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

A Botanist's Guide to Flowers and Fatality by Kate Khavari

2 reviews

tess_gee's review

mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

Solid read, I didn't read the first book and I was still able to keep up. If you like a mystery with a dash of romantic tension. I coulda done with more botany though. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood and Kidnapping

Moderate: Addiction, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

prairieraven's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.25

Good book for history and mystery fans. Entertaining, light and fun. Not the most shocking who-done-it but a nice easy brain break. Strong female lead characters and supporting characters, passes the #BeschdelTest for sure! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism