Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

They Never Learn by Layne Fargo

15 reviews

alexisgarcia's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.5

this was so enjoyable. it has female rage, revenge, and men finally getting punishment. what else could you want? 
*please check the content warnings!!*

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

sunsetcity's review against another edition

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

booksthatburn's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

THEY NEVER LEARN is a sapphic serial killer thriller about women getting control and taking revenge. 

The narrators alternate between an English professor getting ready for her yearly kill and a freshman who plans revenge after her friend is assaulted. Carly and Scarlett feel distinct at the start of the book and their chapters are very easy to tell apart. Early on I liked Carly better but by the end I was rooting for Scarlett and I'm very happy with how things turned out. If you liked (or wanted to like) DEXTER but wished it were sapphic, check this out. 

There's enough detail to make it very clear what the various perpetrators/murder victims did that got them on Scarlett's radar or drew Carly's ire, but without glorifying sexual violence or giving graphic details of abuse. Refer to the CWs for more information. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Murder

Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

melishahigdon's review against another edition

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

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

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

thrillofthepage's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Infertility, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, and Stalking