Reviews tagging 'Dementia'

Gothikana by RuNyx

68 reviews

sheelf117's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Mental illness, Suicide, Dementia, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

katharina90's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.5

I was underwhelmed by the writing, plot and characters, but I loved the setting, moody images and overall dark academia vibes.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide, and Murder

Minor: Ableism, Sexual assault, and Dementia

cleverbibliophile's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Mostly great story with memorable characters. Magnificent & mysterious setting. Sex scenes a bit cringy. Unnecessary repetitive descriptions of the same things. A bit too rushed at the end. Unanswered questions. Amateur writing. TERRIBLE editing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

lakefletch21's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Mental illness, Suicide, Dementia, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Abandonment

ellalunaaa's review against another edition

dark funny tense slow-paced

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

4.0

I'd like to start by saying THIS BOOK IS BAD! it's really bad... however, I love it. it's such a fun read. I've read it twice now and I like it even more the second time. it's stupid, confusing and poorly written but something about it just makes me happy. I like the character of Vlad (vad is a stupid name) he has some really great moments where he's genuinely a good dude. how he dedicates himself to corvina is really sweet or when she has a panic attack during sex he stops immediately and consoles her. we stan. but he's also a massive cunt. I won't go into detail but there is an element of dubcon and the lack of communication and really asking about corvinas boundaries is very nasty work. like hey! you should talk to her about this first👍 I do like him though like he's an interesting character and i wish runyx went more in depth with his back story his current story and the shit with his alabama half sister. corvina on the other hand... for fucks sake she is so obnoxious... and alexandrias gensis? oh be for fucking real m8. her violet orbs shone in the dark moonlight as the ravens sang their songs of death face ass. she lacks depth and feels like a marry sue tbh. her character gives "im so #deepanddiffrent also we need to talk about the very problematic use of mental health disorders in this book and how they're referred to. using schizophrenia in the way runyx did is well say tacky. it's not done well at all. same with the dementia. as someone who lost a family member to the disease it was very um uncomfortable to read about her mother. 

in conclusion I love this book because it's bad. it's so fun to read and fun to laugh about. runyx you slayed i fear. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Incest, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Dementia, Death of parent, and Murder

very dubcon

schokifan01's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

3.75

It was very creepy. Definitely kept me on the edge but I‘m not sure if it was a bit too much 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Suicide, Blood, Dementia, Death of parent, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

writingbugsal's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Suicide, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

megad_06's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

Enjoyed this one. A great October read as it was spooky, dark and mysterious.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Suicide, and Murder

Moderate: Mental illness, Grief, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Forced institutionalization, Blood, and Dementia

sarahgabriellereads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

Where do I even begin? There are so many elements in Gothikana that combine to create the perfect dark romance novel. From forbidden love and talks surrounding mental health to paranormal activities and a murder mystery all rolled into one, RuNyx really encapsulated all the great things that make a dark romance gripping and exciting in this stunning tale. 

Without giving too much away, each character played the perfect part and enriched Gothikana with their own personalities and backstories. Corvina and Vad’s relationship journey from lust to deep love was truly gorgeous to see. Both blossomed as people because of the other, and their story is one of my new favourites. RuNyx also highlighted the importance of friendship throughout the novel, and additionally the danger in trusting the wrong people. 

All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed Gothikana and would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves a spicy dark romance story! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Suicide, Grief, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Forced institutionalization and Dementia

biancaneve5's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

0.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment