Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Princes of Chaos by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue

5 reviews

smartcookiesca's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Confinement, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Pedophilia and Violence

Minor: Child death, Infertility, and Death of parent

hilary89's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

Oh poor sweet Verity! I know now that things get really bad before they get better in this series, but I was already really fond of Verity so it was tough to read all she was put through. But she’s a fighter so I’m sure the next books will show her staking her place.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Medical content, Murder, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Addiction, Confinement, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Death of parent

Minor: Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexism, and Suicidal thoughts

meowrie's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I have total mixed feelings on this one. It is by far my least favorite book in the series. But I love this world so much and the authors write so well that I still think it deserves 4 stars. Let me explain. 

The not so good. 
*I just didn't feel that the Princes had any chemistry with Verity at all. They all said they weren't attracted to her and only wanted to "make their deposits" (gross) to get out from under their fathers thumb. They spent the entire book raping her and punishing her, making their deposits without giving her any orgasms, and degrading her. There should be something redeemable, even in a book 1, and I haven't seen it. Maybe I'll be eating my words by book 3. 
*I didn't understand the plan either. Lavinia and Story send Verity into enemy territory to get "Intel" for what purpose? To make life better for women by changing the Princes? It didn't seem to make sense and only put her in danger and set her up for torture. 
*I'm not sure anyone is actually going to school. 

The good. 
*I like the issues that Lex was experiencing. Those are extremely common with males and not talked about. We need to destigmatize erectile dysfunction so men won't be ashamed. 
*I liked the gyno table sex. Call me a perv but if you know me, I don't really care. I think it's hot. 
*The Dukes. I love me some Remy. Remy, Sy, and Nick visits are appreciated. 
*I do kinda like Lex
*The missing girls story is intriguing

I can't wait to read the next two books and see what happens with Verity and her Princes. This one ended on a cliffhanger!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Vomit, Medical content, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

thewenzl's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Pregnancy

misswirum's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

It is physically impossible to give books from Sam&Angel bad reviews. The worldbuilding, the twists and turns, the characters, the mf background characters (Effie, you beautiful silly bird!), the spice...... I can go on forever, but I bow to them, the real Monarchs; Sam&Angel 👑

There's a lot of spicy scenes in book, but I think everyone understand why. The Princess motto is "To create is to Reigh" after all. I kinda hope book two will have more non-spice-action tho, because the deposits can be a little repetitive. And hopefully more insight in the Monarchs endgame.

I also didn't know I would have so much love for Verity when I began reading this book. She's starting to beat Story for my all-time favourite Royal FMC.

The writing is good as always, but sometimes I think the authors are using some weird words. They seem to pick big and pretentious words instead of something more common. This choice of a writing style can be because the Princes are seen as the most royal of the Royals or it can be a language barrier between me and the authors because english is not my first language. My bet is on the first option tho.

Can we just skip summer and jump straight to October??? I neeeed more of the Princes right now!!!😩

5/5⭐️
4/5📝
3/5🌶

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Trafficking, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail