Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

La maison à la porte dorée by Elodie Harper

18 reviews

namielle's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-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

4.5

This book is the second in the Wolf Den Trilogy. We follow Amara a former prostitute that must navigate her life as courtesan to a wealthy patron.

This was another strong book in the series, and I enjoyed all the characters introduced, as well as the appearances of former characters. I hated some of the decisions made by characters, but Harper’s strong suit is that she makes it fairly easy to understand why her characters are making what seem like godawful decisions. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

Moderate: Violence

clara_oakley's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Slavery

Moderate: Sexual violence and Death

vabraham's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, Violence, Domestic abuse, and Sexual content

neverlandangel's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Pregnancy, and Sexual content

Moderate: Death and Rape

Minor: Eating disorder

kirareads02's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I enjoyed this one just like the first one. The more I think about it the more I dislike the two main characters and I don't know why. However, this has not hindered my enjoyment. 

Can I nicely ask for a felix prequel? 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Violence, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Grief, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Death, Domestic abuse, Slavery, Blood, Child abuse, Classism, Kidnapping, Rape, and Cursing

Moderate: Pregnancy and Confinement

Minor: Sexism, Genocide, and Religious bigotry

laurajeangrace's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Slavery, Sexism, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Violence, Death, Sexual assault, Murder, and Rape

Minor: Pedophilia

issyfrp99's review against another edition

emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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 violence and Slavery

opalinebeing's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence, Violence, and Slavery

ninjamuse's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Slavery

Moderate: Violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence

Minor: Eating disorder, Death of parent, and Death

soph183's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

I loveeeee these books. The ultimate escapism (time period/ location/ society). As soon as I finished it I wanted to go back and read the first book again- Harper’s ability to develop depth in her characters is unmatched, you really feel like you know the wolf den girls in real life, understanding their flaws and the way they think and act !! Can’t fault it, bring on no 3 ! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Slavery