Reviews tagging 'Alcohol'

They Never Learn by Layne Fargo

44 reviews

craftygal's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Alcohol

dfriend12's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

4.5 ⭐️

Similar to Yellowface, I very much enjoyed this one without really liking a single character. Everyone is a bit too much of whatever they are but it works. The amplified emotion from the POVs you read make everything a little extra heightened and it works. The exaggeration to the point of killing. 

Loved the twist about halfway through the book. Made it much more interesting to see the full story come together. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

toofondofbooks_'s review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I would like to personally thank this book for busting me out of the worst reading slump I've been in so far this year. It was brought on by some drama in my personal life that kind of made picking up most books unbearable, but it turned out all I needed was this sapphic tale of revenge to get me back to myself. This book was immersive and morally complex and I enjoyed every minute of it! The writing was believable and smart without being too complicated and the pacing was excellent. Absolutely a new fave.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

Moderate: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Rape, Vomit, and Car accident

kiwichill's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• 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, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Hate crime, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Mass/school shootings, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

flutelover32's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Incest, and Alcohol

Minor: Fire/Fire injury

foldingthepage_kayleigh's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.5

A serial killer FMC with a thirst for justice with a dark academia setting? Excellent 👏🏼 A 4.5 star read for me. The dual POVs were well done and the twists were *chef's kiss*. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Sexual content and Alcohol

lori_j's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Murder

Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

calamitywindpetal's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Domestic abuse, Suicide, Mass/school shootings, and Stalking

zombiezami's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Suicide, Vomit, and Medical content

Minor: Gun violence and Death of parent

rickireadss's review against another edition

5.0

WOMEN. I. LOVE. WOMEN. especially when they’re murderous. i loved how the main plot twist was revealed halfway through but i was still on the edge of my seat for the last half, and almost MORE SO because of it being revealed so early. 10/10 recommend & i can’t wait to read her other book “temper”!!

⚠️: murder, violence, sexual assault, sexual violence, rape, death, bullying, stalking, domestic abuse, emotional abuse, adult/minor relationship, panic attacks, drug abuse, drugging, alcohol, fire/fire injury, injury/injury detail, body horror, suicide, suicide attempt, infidelity

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Stalking, and Murder

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail