Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

Neon Gods by Katee Robert

54 reviews

her_little_library's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

2.5

This book was basically just a boring, tame mafia AU retelling where the author knew the bare bones of the original myths and nothing more. It wasn't as sexy as I thought it would be, which is embarrassingly disappointing.

The whole thing with Zeus' death felt way too rushed and empty, just like the rest of the book.

 Neon Gods totally suffers from "telling, not showing" (and when it is shown, it's different from how it was told). I absolutely do not believe Persephone when she says Olympus is full of poison because it's never actually shown????? Also, the fact that "fuck" was one of the only curse words outside the sex scenes (like, one per page) is hilarious to me. Sure, it's a quick read, but it was so devoid of anything that it was a waste.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Death of parent

midnacine's review against another edition

dark 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

4.5

I much prefer this version of Hades and Persephone over the version in A Touch of Darkness. Unique world building, compelling plot, interesting characters, and excellent spice. I only wish there'd been a little more exposition to really establish the villain as scary and threatening. Looking forward to reading the second one!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Misogyny, Sexism, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Drug use, Vomit, Alcohol, and War

things100's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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

Amazing book, I love Katee Robert’s books. Can’t wait to read the rest of the series. I loved Persephone and Hades relationship and how we all hate Zeus. Such a cute relationship but full of spice dang 🥵. Have fun reading 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Bullying, Eating disorder, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Domestic abuse and War

emilie_leanne's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual content

sami_leigh's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Blood

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship

Minor: Misogyny

ceci831gomez's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Murder

kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny tense fast-paced

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

4.0

I love the development of Hades and Persephone’s relationship in this book. I also really enjoyed the world building. I was worried this would be too much like the Touch of Darkness series but it’s not. The spice is delectable. 🥵 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and War

therensistance's review against another edition

dark funny 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder

anapthine's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Death, Gun violence, and Death of parent

oakleylynch's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Grief, Stalking, and War

While it never explicitly states it has anything to do with an eating disorder, Persephone does have quite a few times in which she puts eating on the back burner and Hades makes her eat.