Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Kieroutunut by Sara Shepard

6 reviews

underscoresyd's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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: Death, Stalking, Murder, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Pregnancy

kamrynkoble's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-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

2.0

This is a moment. My favorite trashy read series. This one is particularly ridiculous, but oh so entertaining. I feel like it took a step up in the “mature content” sense, but neither the book or characters are mature by any means. You know I’ll be back. 

Please look at my highlights. Yes, Hanna mentioned her bra strap and then her strapless bra on  the next page. Who edited these?

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Homophobia, and Sexual assault

Minor: Sexual content and Pregnancy

xkrille's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

I really enjoyed this book, but I can’t help but feel, that writing another 4 books and after that another 4 books in this series is unnecessary. It just feels like the author is milking this series. I will be reading the rest of the series, though, hehe. 
Again, a lot of times, the girls make unrealistically stupid and irrational decisions. Some of the storylines felt much more complicated than they needed to be. If the girls would just talk to their friends and family, their problems would be easier to solve. 
The Pretty Little Liars books love to end on a cliff hanger, and I looooove it. I have to be honest, I love it. It makes me excuse all the stupidity and the irrational and impulsive actions of the girls. I keep telling myself to not take these books too seriously because if you do, it will not be a fun read. If you can turn off your logical thinking, you can have a good time reading these books.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Murder, and Alcohol

graceel35's review against another edition

tense slow-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Pregnancy

fanboyriot's review against another edition

mysterious slow-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

3.0

Even reading this a second time the drama in this book seems unnecessary.  I mean I know this series is extra about everything, but oh my gods.  The liars are out there doing the most and not in a good way.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Stalking

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, and Mental illness

Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Outing

regalreads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Stalking

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Mental illness, and Murder

Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual content