Reviews tagging 'Gore'

An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole

2 reviews

emmylux7's review against another edition

challenging dark funny hopeful tense 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

3.25

alyssa cole was able to strike a good balance between the characters/plot. I adored Elle as a main character. we love a snarky, take no shit queen! Malcolm is the definition of a golden retriever. although some of his dialogue had me rolling my eyes. his character was a bit of fresh air. he could've very easily been the broody type. which as we all know are a dime a dozen in romance. their romance did come off a bit too insta-lovey for my taste. but it wasn't the most egregious offense compared to others I've read. in all this was a good book to start the year off.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Sexual harassment, Racial slurs, Racism, War, and Hate crime

Moderate: Trafficking

Minor: Gore

mandi4886's review

adventurous emotional 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Classism, Death of parent, Medical trauma, Emotional abuse, Rape, Violence, Confinement, Death, Murder, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Racism, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Racial slurs, Blood, Grief, Sexism, Slavery, and War

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Body shaming, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Body horror, Kidnapping, Hate crime, Abandonment, Ableism, Cursing, Gore, and Gun violence

Minor: Xenophobia, Trafficking, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Stalking, Torture, and Vomit