Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

The Merciless by Danielle Vega

3 reviews

chapters_and_pages's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

I didn’t really know what to expect going into this book but it had been on my shelf for a long time, and I thought it was finally time to give it a go, and I’m sure glad I did!

When Sofia befriends Riley, Grace and Alexis on her first day at a new school, she never expected to find herself present while the three girls torture Brooklyn Stevens. They said the just wanted to help her, but as time goes on, Sofia realises that the girls genuinely believe Brooklyn is possessed - and will stop at nothing to exorcise the demon inside. 

I bloody (excuse the pun, it was not intentional) loved this book! Don’t get me wrong, it was 50 shades of messed up but oh my god, it was good. 

It’s a little bit of a tricky book to comment on because everything feels like a spoiler, and as it’s such a short book, it definitely feels more story-led, as opposed to a book you’d become attached due because of the characters. 

Overall, I really enjoyed this book, and I can’t wait to get my hands on the rest of the series!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

ilaxaria's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Self harm, and Vomit

Minor: Infidelity and Sexual harassment

werewolvesnotswearwolves's review against another edition

dark tense

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Dementia, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting

Minor: Self harm