Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Secretos by Sara Shepard

23 reviews

rebleejen's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

Okay, I committed to this series before I knew there were like 17 books or whatever, and it's not that deep, but it is diverting. Like a soap opera in book form. Same vibes. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault

madelinequinnee's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I think i may have enjoyed this book even more than the first! Now that this series has pretty much strayed away from the tv show plot, it’s a lot easier to get invested in the story without picturing the on screen characters, and it’s a thoroughly enjoyable read! 

Toby’s death shocked me slightly, I expected him to be a bigger part of the story and Emily’s character development, but then again his s*icide  makes sense for his story and character, his past actions clearly troubled him too much to think of another way out. 

I’m looking forward to seeing how Aria’s family dynamic changes now her mum knows about her dad’s affair. I’m curious whether they’ll try to make it work like they did in the show, or if it’s completely over. 

I’ve been spoiled that Spencer does end up with Wren at the end of the series, so i’m curious to see how their relationship plays out after this book, as if seems he’s not all that trustworthy of a partner.

I’m hoping Hanna gets some character growth in the next book and it shows more of her realising she’s fine without Sean and her ‘popular’ lifestyle

All in all this was a great read! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

underscoresyd's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Suicide

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Infidelity, and Outing

Minor: Drug use and Racism

tumarati's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault

ashleysager's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Suicide, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Death, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

wackzo's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Murder, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol

uhhlexiconic's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious sad 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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Lesbophobia, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Sexual assault and Suicide

caroliiineb's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Incest, Infidelity, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, Vomit, and Lesbophobia

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Racism

katjuschae's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Child death, Death, Eating disorder, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury

bethancy's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• 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: Eating disorder

Moderate: Bullying, Sexual assault, and Murder

Minor: Adult/minor relationship