Reviews tagging 'Murder'

A Game of Gods by Scarlett St. Clair

18 reviews

xbookno1's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

2.75

Whilst the first books from Hades' perspective felt like a (slightly) less childish version of Persephone's books and added more value through actually giving information on what was going on,
this one felt like filler. On the one hand, important plot that had been told in Perspehone's book was completely left out which led to weird jumps. On the other hand, apart from a but on Dionysus the book didn't give more information that the reader wouldn't have had from just Persephone's book.

And the usual annoying thing with these books: why talk or actually solve problems when they could just have s3x. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Kidnapping, and Murder

Minor: Infertility

tiffanne11's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

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

4.5

The penultimate book in the Hades X Persephone series and the war is starting to unfold. This book not only has Hades perspective, but also Dionysius and Thesus. While jarring at first, it made the story that much richer.
In both this book and the fifth one (Persephone's perspective of these events), the spice felt overdone. It was as often as five pages apart. And while both of the main characters know that sex doesn't solve problems caused by miscommunication, they constantly use it as a band-aid. 
Overall, this installment was amazing and I am excited to see how the series ends. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Murder, and War

tuckertl's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Violence

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Sexual assault and Pregnancy

nonotyoshi's review against another edition

dark tense fast-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

*screams*

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Infertility, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, and Stalking

ariel_99's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Blood

yarisbooksandbevs's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny medium-paced

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

3.5

Definitely enjoyed this one better than the last. The ending was so surprising but overall a good read I enjoyed it. Still absolutely love Hecate and Hermes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Murder, Alcohol, and War

Moderate: Alcoholism, Infertility, and Grief

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Fire/Fire injury

sioxricky's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Murder, Pregnancy, War, and Injury/Injury detail

alli91's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Genocide, Infertility, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and War

callistag1's review

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, and Violence

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Murder

Minor: Rape, Sexual violence, Vomit, and Toxic friendship

avaholic29's review against another edition

dark slow-paced

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

2.0

I spent the whole time trying to figure out who was who. Obviously this book is part of a series where stuff is explained. Very little plot. No conclusion to anything.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Biphobia, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail