Reviews tagging 'Gore'

The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid

5 reviews

sidneydanielle's review against another edition

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skinning someone alive as a power play
was already really unpleasant but
2 50yos attempting to drug & rape an 18yo girl
is it for me, noo thanks 
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njthk's review against another edition

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

3.0

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saoreads's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny relaxing sad 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

This book has my undivided attention.The character development and the twists and turns of every scene have me on my toes. It has all the elements of what I love about fantasy books, especially in the high fantasy genre, with political factions, fake couple relationship tropes, fighting scenes, a strong female heroine, and tactical and intellectual male characters—it reminds me of the Cruel Prince for some reason. This had a very futuristic setting, onset to living within the cosmos and galaxy where Earth no longer sustains human life. Though it took some time for me to process the terminologies, the novel's concept was really engrossing and impactful. I absolutely love the message conveyed by this: "find yourself, your own truth." I can't wait to read book two. 
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fruity_'s review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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aimeereads's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

  • underwhelming, could've been better
  • not exactly homophobic, but i'm pretty sure they pulled a bury your gays
  • the court intrigue was enjoyable, but lord it was not convincing?? the concept was there, but the execution??? sloppy
  • where are the content warnings??? they should be on the cover ffs
  • would-be slow-burn wasn't executed well either, and really doesn't make any sense
  • also, i despise the narrative of strong female warriors becoming soft and shit for random men??? like what is the reason?? 
  • and lastly, the sci-fi changing your appearance elements were low-key racist
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