Reviews tagging 'Drug use'

Gegen die Finsternis by Melissa Marr

3 reviews

maddy4prezident's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny hopeful medium-paced

3.25

This was a reread for me, and while I enjoyed it, this book is not my favorite in the series. I love the way she handles Leslie's story arc, but so much of the plot is muddled through Leslie's hazy grasp on reality. The themes are powerful and moving, but something about the pacing always falls a bit flat for me.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

oldladysadie's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

Alexa, play “Iris” by the GooGoo Dolls.

Man, I’d forgotten how dark this book is from the last time I read it in high school. I am glad that

Niall and Leslie didn’t get a Happily Ever After together, because that whole dynamic felt so messed up the entire time and I couldn’t tell if the book was endorsing that or not

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, Rape, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Confinement and Self harm

phiabia's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug use and Rape