Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

The Narrow by Kate Alice Marshall

3 reviews

lesbiantoad's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

vixenreader's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense 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

4.5

A poignant meditation on the difference between love (for yourself and others) versus possession and abuse, this book surprised me in how it created an atmospheric gothic Dark Academia story while also punching in some bittersweet truths that will last long after finishing the book. Also, shoutout to the marvellous representation of the strength of female friendship. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Outing, and Alcohol

Minor: Biphobia, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Sexism, and Vomit

Be aware that there is extended drowning motifs, bittersweet break-ups, abusive relationships, academic struggles, financial struggles, borderline personality disorder, familial abuse, dysfunctional family dynamics, and negligence.

jessiep33's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence