Reviews tagging 'Body horror'

A Broken Blade by Melissa Blair

7 reviews

booksdogsandcoffee's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

4.5

For the people who loved tog and Acotar but knew it was missing diverse and queer characters A Broken Blade is absolutely for you. Blair provides us with lush storytelling f all while the plot is parallel to what we did to indigenous people (USA &canada) Keera is a multilayered character that you can’t help but love because of her big heart all the damage she carries with her. I can’t wait to see where this series goes. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Racism, Self harm, Violence, Xenophobia, and War

Moderate: Body horror and Sexual content

_alyssar_'s review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Body horror, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gore, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Trafficking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

trippyotter's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-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

Throughout the book, I teetered with my rated and settled on 4 stars for the treachery. 

Everyone has an agenda and will do just about anything to achieve their goals, including our heroine. 

Though many of their goals align, will they be ready for the truth of their actions and how they impact one another?

And I have to say, like many others, I'm not sure about the love interest. I kinda want it to be someone else, so we'll see how it all comes together in the end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Sexism, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

melissaslibraryy's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Wow wow wowwww! I had no idea what to expect from this book since I only picked up the audiobook on Libby for being a fantasy romance (without reading the blurb) but it beat every expectation I had. I assumed it was YA, so imagine my surprise when the characters started cussing in some parts and there was even some spice (though they didn’t go all the way). I love that it was a high stakes fantasy that didn’t shy away from the violence and gore especially since most of it was done by our badass female lead. As for the romance, I’m not mad about the person who was “The Shadow” being predictable bc it leads to an amazing enemies to lovers situation filled with tension due to their forced proximity (and even the “single bed” trope😉.)

The ending may have also been a bit obvious with its plot twist but it left off at a good cliffhanger, so I can’t wait to pick up the next book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Genocide, Gore, Self harm, Slavery, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment

jassiecones's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Self harm, Sexual content, and Alcohol

Moderate: Body horror, Violence, and War

Minor: Sexual assault

missgarceau's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Genocide, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Trafficking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail

soniajoy98's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense medium-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual violence