Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Saint by Sierra Simone

5 reviews

books_after_bedtime's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Biphobia, Child abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Death of parent, Outing, and Classism

samara_surface's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Death and Suicide

Minor: Child abuse, Infidelity, and Sexual assault

abbiequintal's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness and Grief

Minor: Child abuse, Death, and Suicidal thoughts

careliza's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

I think this is my favorite book of the year. This book made me cry. The conflict felt the most realistic out of any book I’ve read this year. It was an amazing representation of mental health, and I really felt for both of the MCs. It dealt with hard topics such as being queer in a religious community. I loved both of these characters with all of my heart. Everything they did for each other was out of love, and that’s what made it so special. They loved each other so much that they were each willing to give up their own happiness for the other. And Jamie is a champ. On top of all of this, the book was HILARIOUS. The scenes between Sean and Aidan were ridiculously funny. I fell in love with the other monks, and I just absolutely loved the entire vibe. I love Father Jordan, and I love the magical vibe he has. I want to read this book over and over again. It was so good. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Death of parent

ka_ke's review against another edition

First of all it is not because of the LGBTQIA relationship. I simply can’t stand characters who beat themselves up while refusing to change. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Minor: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pedophilia