Reviews tagging 'Torture'

The Husky and His White Cat Shizun (2HA) #1 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou

27 reviews

abiz222's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

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

5.0

I love this series so much I’ve read all the books out currently and they just keep getting better. Overall if you’re ok with the TW then this is a great read but if not this book is not for you because it’s pretty graphic with many things.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Suicide attempt, and War

Moderate: Death, Genocide, Gore, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Blood

rhiangalaxy's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

4.0

Definitely not for the light-hearted as a depicts a very toxic relationship dynamic compared to other danmei, as well as blurred lines regarding age and non-con dynamics. Which can be surprising and off-putting if you're unaware of it going in (that's on me for not researching prior lol, only having heard good things from people who've read the other danmeis I've read). I've heard that this series is one of the series in danmei where you have to trust the process, but it is still a very dark romance regardless.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Body horror, Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Kidnapping, and Murder

Minor: Death of parent

It was hard to decide what fit for this sort of warning but I feel like this is important to know if you wish to read, but beware this warning contains spoilers.

It is stated that Chu Wanning has feelings for Mo Ran, whom while currently mentally over 30 (unbeknownst to CW), is still 15 at this point. Which for modern sensibilities can be a bit rough even though in the historical context 15 is of age (even I found myself uncomfortable over it, but was told to trust the process) . However, besides kissing (all of which were not initiated by CW and usually due to illusions) CW has not approached MR in any sexual or romantic context as of book one. And feels ashamed and disgusted by his own feelings. So it is up to you whether that can be a deal breaker

anniereads221's review against another edition

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Death, Gore, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Murder

books4eva99's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? Yes

4.0

Honestly, the synopsis didn’t interest me at first but I’ve been looking forward to start 2ha since I loved Yuwu so much! I enjoyed it more than I expected to. I like Meatbun’s writing style with how she sets up character arcs. And it was easy to follow references to the past without it sounding choppy. That being said, this story isn’t for everyone considering the long list of trigger warnings. I’m personally intrigued to continue to see Mo Ran and Chu Wanning settle their misunderstandings. In addition, to see why there are certain events that differed from Mo Ran’s previous life.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Rape, Sexual content, Suicide, Torture, and Blood

Moderate: Child abuse

lasongbird's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Gore, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, and Classism

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, Torture, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail

moirussance's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Misogyny and Grief

Minor: Genocide and Death of parent

onthesamepage'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Scrolling through my Kindle highlights to write this review just made me want to reread it, and honestly I think that probably tells you more than the actual review will. I'll still write it, though.

I want to start by saying that, out of all the danmei I've tried so far, this one hooked me the fastest. Meatbun's writing just clicks with my brain, and I think the translators have done a fantastic job in making it flow as well. But the story itself can't be ignored when it comes to intrigue. There's a whole first timeline that we don't know about, but we get to see tantalizing snippets, and there were moments where I needed to know how Mo Ran and Chu Wanning got from point A to point Z.

And then there's the reincarnation timeline, with its slow burn romance and damaged characters, and I was honestly eating it all up. 

That said, Mo Ran and Chu Wanning are both idiots, so I can already tell this will be a very slow build with a lot of pain before the eventual payoff. But I have faith that it'll be worth it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Torture, and Murder

Moderate: Suicide

malecbanewood89's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark fast-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: Rape, Violence, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Blood, Police brutality, and Murder

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, and Torture

rouyourboat's review against another edition

I found the translations too poor, and the content too unsuitable. It was very very triggering, which made the jokes come off wrong. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Murder, Outing, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail

vvayl's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail