Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

A Kiss of Iron by Clare Sager

3 reviews

chelseanaylor's review

dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

This was an enjoyable read with a surprising amount of emotional depth and development. 

The world building was a little shaky--it's basically England but there's magic and fae and some things are called different things while some stay the same (Queen Elizabeth I, King Arthur, Excalibur); these things are mentioned in passing so it wasn't too distracting, but I did get the sense that world wasn't fully developed for the reader. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Misogyny

Moderate: Alcoholism

luckybookjunkie's review

reflective 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

3.0

I think Clare Sager has a true talent in writing about anxiety, PTSD, and the life-long changes horrible things that have happened can incur upon a person. However, where this book fell short for me, was in the contradictions within the character's responses to things, and some of the inconsistencies. I don't think this was a bad book, but I do no plan to continue further into this world (after book 2, which really fell syndrome to the 2nd book syndrome)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Infidelity

zoe_mh's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Body shaming, and Sexual harassment