Reviews tagging 'Violence'

One of Us Is Dead by Jeneva Rose

31 reviews

hoobette's review against another edition

funny mysterious tense fast-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Murder, and Alcohol

hedgielib's review against another edition

dark funny medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence

haley49's review against another edition

4.25

This was not what I would call a thriller per say but the suburban wives drama with a side of murder is so fun. The villians are so caricature-y but in a way that makes everything so intensely dramatic. Every time x character did something I thought they couldn’t be any worse and I was wrong. But I had a fun time with it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Murder, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, and Classism

Minor: Homophobia, Racism, Violence, and Lesbophobia

elliott_the_clementine's review against another edition

tense fast-paced

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

3.0

A mediocre murder mystery made better by excellent narration. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and Alcohol

Moderate: Homophobia, Trafficking, and Stalking

enc3336's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

I feel like the book could have been shorter, there was a good amount that didn’t feel like it would have made a difference in the end if it was taken out. In a way the ending wasn’t very satisfying and it made the characters who should have been likable unlikable. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

shesflippinpages's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• 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: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Trafficking, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism

rachellbc's review against another edition

dark lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Trafficking

lyshbish's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-paced

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

2.0

A book with this much sex and murder should not be this boring!! It wasn't necessarily predictable... I just didn't really care by the end.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, Infidelity, Toxic friendship, and Classism

Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Murder, and Outing

tiffscozynook's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

If you're a fan of Real Housewives or Desperate Housewives, this is the book for you that dishes out all the drama and backstabbing you want. As someone new to thrillers, I found it less gripping than expected, but it definitely sparked my interest in exploring more of the genre. Overall, it's a decent read for fans of scandal and interpersonal drama, but don't expect too many heart-pounding moments. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, and Murder

laurelpekarske's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Violence, Vomit, and Trafficking