Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean

84 reviews

checkitout's review

adventurous challenging dark inspiring mysterious sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, and Murder

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Cancer, Racism, and Death of parent

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

authenticallybria's review against another edition

dark sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

This was a compelling story! The unexpected reveals and twists made the story very unique. I enjoyed the narration of this book, especially the voice of Ellie Black. The author also emphasized the message of vulnerability and lack of protection when it comes to young girls. Overall, I really enjoyed this book! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement and Kidnapping

Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, and Murder

butilikeit'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? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child death, Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Death of parent

Minor: Pregnancy

chronic_listener's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, and Murder

Moderate: Alcoholism and Torture

Minor: Cancer and Domestic abuse

katiearcher's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

5.0

This was one of the few books I truly had no idea where it was going and enjoyed the surprise! Often when it’s truly shocking it’s because it doesn’t make sense so I don’t end up enjoying it but I was pleasantly surprised with this one!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Rape, and Sexual assault

cjacks1217's review

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Sexual assault

mackenzie185's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence

girlreading's review

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.5

A fast paced, dark and twisty read. While it was nothing especially groundbreaking, this totally held my attention with the need to get some answers. I really got on with Emiko’s writing style and found it incredibly engrossing and easy to read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault

valmai's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful 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

3.5

I’m intrigued to read more thrillers if Jean writes more. This is a great readalike for Karin Slaughter or Chevy Stevens. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Kidnapping

emviolet's review

dark 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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Blood, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, and Death of parent