Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Song of the Forever Rains by E.J. Mellow

30 reviews

micaelamariem's review against another edition

adventurous 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? No

3.0

I was drawn in by the pretty cover and convincing blurb. The writing style was so prosaic and beautiful at first that it had me hooked for a while. Then it kind of fell flat. I think my first disappointment was that for something that’s labeled a “dark fantasy” it really wasn’t all that dark. The characters made choices that rendered them more like YA characters than adult characters (which isn’t necessarily a bad thing but I found it to be unbelievable for their experience and circumstances). I think the dialogue tags ruined the dialogue as well. Their spoken words alone were fine but when added with these adult women “grumbling” and “puffing” while trying fight against certain death, it just doesn’t feel like the right timing. 
Plus the book was full of cliches, I could practically guess what would happen next, at least with the love interest. But idk if it’s the book or if I’m just in some weird slump and hating everything. 
But I really do think the biggest thing is it needed to be darker. I’ve read YA fantasy’s not labeled as dark fantasy and they were darker than this. I probably unfortunately won’t continue the series. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

authorash'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
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Not bad, it took me awhile because I got too busy with work and then hit a reading slump. It wasn't keeping my attention heavily that I felt compelled to finish reading it despite that. I like the concept and the interesting plot that was taking place with the intrigue and mystery behind things. It'll be interesting to see where the sister's story goes too.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Physical abuse, Torture, and Violence

Minor: Death of parent

Familial Abuse:

There are a lot of cases of Familial Abuse, which, both times it's shown, can be pretty graphic. One character forces another to harm themselves through magic control.

sestrout's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

I loved this story and can’t wait to read the sequel!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Physical abuse, and Violence

Moderate: Child abuse, Gore, and Blood

beetree's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

3.0

This was just okay - fairly surface level and predictable.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Torture, Death of parent, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

malisac16's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, and Death of parent

bibliobetty's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.25

I was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed this and would recommend to anyone that likes a closed door (or at least closed door adjacent) fantasy romance with a fun cast of characters, no miscommunication tropes, and a unique world. I especially liked the combination of dark (in theme/content, not romance) and light-heartedness. Looking forward to the sequels!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child abuse and Physical abuse

Minor: Alcohol

mariamarsbar's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse

Moderate: Sexual content and Gaslighting

Minor: Addiction and Death of parent

doubletherazzle's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Interesting world building, generally enjoyable but not overwhelming YA fantasy read 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Physical abuse, and Death of parent

dragonqueen10741's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, and Torture

Moderate: Death of parent

raki's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Blood

Moderate: Drug abuse