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A review by assesgrass
They Never Learn by Layne Fargo
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Unbelievably good.
I don't state that lightly, this had flaws but none of the flaws could have taken away the rating I gave this.
Carly, a young woman in her first year away from her abusive father, gets paired into a dorm with a older student; Allison. She's everything Carly wants to be, and Carly is protective.
Scarlett, a English professor with a hidden motive, she's a murderer. Not just anyone however, men who deserve it.
I loved the LGBTQAI+ representation, and it wasn't portrayed as taboo like some books do it. The characters were unique, I especially loved Mikayla and Wes, both well written background/side characters with bigger roles near the ending.
I did not expect that twist half way through and i am honestly so surprised, it's so different.
I don't state that lightly, this had flaws but none of the flaws could have taken away the rating I gave this.
Carly, a young woman in her first year away from her abusive father, gets paired into a dorm with a older student; Allison. She's everything Carly wants to be, and Carly is protective.
Scarlett, a English professor with a hidden motive, she's a murderer. Not just anyone however, men who deserve it.
I loved the LGBTQAI+ representation, and it wasn't portrayed as taboo like some books do it. The characters were unique, I especially loved Mikayla and Wes, both well written background/side characters with bigger roles near the ending.
I did not expect that twist half way through and i am honestly so surprised, it's so different.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment