Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker

10 reviews

gondorgirl's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Stalking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

hue's review against another edition

dark

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

Dull characters with a tedious plot. Overwritten, repetative, incesty storyline with overly dramatic, cringey writing that made me roll my eyes far too often.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Pregnancy

jamiejanae_6's review

dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail

maddyj42's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Sexual assault

jojojo's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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

ngl i almost cried at the end of this book. idk maybe it’s the psychologist in me or being the daughter of a mother who broke the cycle of abuse, but it made me emotional. to see how toxic and abusive family structures damage us is in part fascinating, but it also reminds me of how there’s so many people suffering. would recommend this for someone who has a strong stomach and heart and who enjoys deep psychological thrillers. i saw the twist at the end, but it was developed in a very good way, those twists where u can actually spot the clues on the second reading. devoured this in a day so i wouldn’t say it’s slow, thought it dragged at times (but i think it was necessary to understand the family dynamics and motivations of the characters). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest and Sexual assault

Minor: Animal cruelty and Rape

adrianoreads's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

This was quite possibly one of the best mystery/thriller/crime books I have read. A tense build up, trying to put pieces together, and trying to figure out who is telling the truth. The twist and turns keep you guessing right until the end. If you liked this book you should definitely watch Cruel Summer on Hulu!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, and Kidnapping

trinityrcook's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Incest, Sexual assault, and Murder

el_al24's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

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

4.75

Great, fast paced read! Kept me hooked! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Murder, and Pregnancy

whimsylindsey's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious sad slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

mikaylamurphy42's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Incest, Mental illness, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Murder