Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

They Never Learn by Layne Fargo

20 reviews

aimzthereader's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Vigilante feminist killer book with some great twists and very well written! I loved this. I love when an author writes an excellent full complex character that you should be rooting against because they are a murderer but then you find yourself rooting for them… 

I like the two different views. I felt the author went seamlessly between Scarlett and Carly . She also starts and ends every chapter excellently which makes the book super propulsive. There are a few things  that are far fetched which is why it’s a 4.5 instead of a 5 but tbh I’m okay with it because of how well written this book was. I loved the feminist feeling, how sexual assualt was handled , and also the lgbtqia rep. I will for sure be checking out more from this author. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Murder, Mental illness, Infidelity, Grief, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Violence, Toxic friendship, Stalking, Sexual violence, Sexism, Gore, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Drug use, and Blood

Moderate: Suicide, Car accident, Biphobia, Death of parent, Body shaming, Bullying, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, and Self harm

louisegraveyard's review

dark emotional tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Rape, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Vomit, Misogyny, Alcohol, Blood, Murder, Gore, and Sexual harassment

jenmcreads's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

This book was everything I wanted it to be, and I knew it would be from the first sentence (I'll know it's working when he starts to scream--that's the first line!). I am also a sucker for a book with short chapters, and this one has that going for it. I think the twists are likely predictable for those who read more thrillers than I do, but they nevertheless pay off. If you want lady rage, this is your book. It's a lot of fun, and great for spooky season! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Murder, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Violence, Misogyny, Rape, and Sexual assault

Minor: Alcohol

hermithebs's review

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Stalking, Sexual assault, and Rape

Moderate: Death of parent, Infidelity, and Blood

bryelle's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This book is so good! Dual perspective two women on the same college campus. Men are trash and they both deal with men differently. There are multiple plot twists in this book. Also this book is queer so love that. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Sexism, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Blood, Drug use, Gaslighting, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Stalking

sunsetcity's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Car accident, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Murder, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence

elizabethbb's review

challenging dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Suicide, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse

melishahigdon's review

dark emotional 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, Sexual assault, Death, Blood, and Addiction

Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Physical abuse, and Sexual content

Minor: Vomit, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Pedophilia, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Car accident, and Adult/minor relationship

lilifane's review

dark emotional 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

Loved it. For me it was perfect. Such a quick read, couldn't put it down. Brilliant Characters. 
Of course I don't think killing men is the right way to punish them.... but it's impossible not to root for the murderer here. XD 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Infidelity, Misogyny, Murder, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

aliveforbooks's review

dark tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Trafficking