Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Desperate Measures by Katee Robert

56 reviews

jordan_holdorf's review against another edition

dark funny fast-paced

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

2.25

I wish there was more plot and less spice. I should have know going into the book it wouldn't be my favourite as I prefer longer books and books not sp spice dominant. Saying that it is a fun short read. If you are looking for something to read that is heavy on the spice incorporating your favourite Disney Villians you will enjoy this read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Physical abuse and Violence

Minor: Death of parent

Very explicit scenes, Consensual Unconventional Spice, BDSM.

Daddy Kink

_alyssar_'s review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol

Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Vomit

bookishlucy's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I started this series because I couldn't wait for Book 7 of the Dark Olympus, I need more Katee Robert!
I enjoyed this book but some aspects weren't really for me. I feel like the quality of this book compared to the Dark Olympus series is also lacking. There were a lot of small grammatical/spelling mistakes, enough that I noticed and it slightly affected my experience. 
The pacing towards the end was a little fast, I wished we got more time to see the anger in Jasmine blossoming instead of the book just telling us it was happening.
I also missed some of the connections between Jasmine and Jafar. They have a lot of history but we don't really get to know the depth of it, just fairly general statements about their past. 
Overall, I still enjoyed getting to know Carver City and the characters. I'm looking forward to starting book 2 soon!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Trafficking

Minor: Physical abuse, Violence, Vomit, and Kidnapping

jmarie92's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

katjacatbeans's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

4.0

What a delight that the story gets right to the sexy point. It took me a little while to settle into the CNC but once I did i never turned back. I adore the twist at the end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Sexual content, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Physical abuse and Blood

Minor: Gun violence and Death of parent

The whole premise is consensual nonconsent, and there are threats of sexual violence outside the main pairing.

sarahyjackson's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

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

4.0

CNC not my fave but Jasmine is a baddie!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Violence

Moderate: Physical abuse

rchulin1's review against another edition

dark sad fast-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

kirstenw13's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes

3.0

Like Katee’s other books, the focus on consent is very strong which is important as this is a consensual non-consensual narrative. High emphasis on safe word which made me as a reader more comfortable with the scenarios. My major criticism is that it uses the didney names and so that’s all my lil brain could conjure up. I know in this Jafar is supposed to be a hot n sexy mid 30s(?) man but all I got was 2D sprindly ole long face. Overall, enjoyed it but not her strongest work imo. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Blood

Moderate: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Murder

imagg83's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol

teri_reads's review against another edition

fast-paced

3.0

Was there any discernible plot? Maybe. Was there an ounce of world building before dropping us into the middle of this new world? Nope.

Did I have a great time? Did I read this book in barely more than 24 hours? You bet. 

Come for the spice, not for the story with this one and you'll have lots of fun.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Physical abuse