Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Dreadful: A Dark Retelling by Greer Rivers

6 reviews

ingrid6's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Pedophilia, and Blood

Moderate: Sexual content, Death, Child abuse, and Torture

Minor: Death of parent, Stalking, Confinement, and Toxic relationship

kearstenkeepsreading's review

challenging 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

5.0

Another great book in the Tattered Curtain series! I was immediately drawn into this world of of revenge and was instantly rooting for both MC’s. 

You have Talia who is set in taking her revenge on those who murdered her parents and almost killed her. And then there is Severino, who is also out for revenge for his own family and the little girl that saved him when he was a boy. 

The world building was amazing from the barber shop to the bakery to the theater and everything in between it was as if I was there! As per the other books in the series the side characters were fleshed out and played integral parts throughout the story. Also the chemistry between Talia and Sev was off the charts from the moment they met(again). That just continued to build especially with the mistaken/hidden identity aspect of the story. 

Truly a great read but be sure to check trigger warnings as it is a dark romance! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, Violence, and Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Sexual assault, and Child abuse

erinmd156's review

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Grief, Death of parent, Death, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Torture, Violence, Gun violence, Sexual violence, and Sexual content

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Car accident

laylareadsthings's review

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

LOVE Sev and Talia. Dreadful might be my favorite from the Tattered Curtain series. Really nice mix of plot and character development, everything is woven together organically and I never felt like the story stalled. The romance was angsty and deep and so lovely (and a little psycho!) once they finally get together. If you’ve read Rouge, there are some moments in this you’ll appreciate nods to. The story unfolded at a strong pace, twists and turns were believable and character motivations stayed true. This is definitely the most dark and depraved TC book, but also the most emotional. I finished this in one sitting - which is really the highest praise I can give!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Child death, Murder, and Torture

Minor: Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, Death of parent, Grief, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment

dharshi_1's review

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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

4.75

🌷 Book 3 in the Tattered Curtain series 🌷
⚕️This is the retelling of Medusa Sweeney Todd ⚕️
 ○This is the first time I read her book and I never disappoint 😃. This is the story of Talia and Severino both having a traumatic past and seeking revenge. Their worlds are interconnected by a hidden identity. How will they overcome their devils from the past ? How did they seek revenge? Will the haunting dreams let them sleep  peacefully? 
○ I love the Talia's character . She is a strong girl , her character has different layers and finally she is the survivor. 
○ Sever has the guilt over the years because he can't save the one who is helping him . But when He and Talia cross paths each other he doesn't have the nightmares ✨. He is obsessed with her 
○ Both loves the Tattoos . And obsessed with the tulips 🌷
○He gives the nickname for her "VIPERA" 🤭🤭
○Both having the same style of 🔪🩸
○I hate the character of Trudy for her behaviour she is nothing but a gold digger 😡... And Claudie for being the traitor 🔪
○ If you love the dark , mafia romance read this book.
Tropes : 
Dark , Mafia , Soulmates , Who did this to you ? , Revenge 😈, Retelling 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, and Physical abuse

natashadb's review

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

Thank you Valentine PR and Greer Rivers for the ARC! 

This book was EVERYTHING. I loved it so much. The prologue through to the epilogue I was so captivated. Talia and Sev are such good characters that I didn't want to put the book down. This was the perfect amount of character-driven/plot-driven/spice. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual assault and Rape