Reviews with content warning for Child abuse - Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke

This book is essentially Fifty Shades of Grey: Lesbian Horror edition.
What was the reason, the purpose for this book? I don't know what I was expecting, but it was just so weird, and not in a good way.
Both of the characters switched up so fast, it was bizarre. I wouldn't recommend this book, as it's didn't feel like it had a purpose.

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eevee314's review against another edition

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challenging dark fast-paced

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

4.0

Enthralling read start to finish. One of the nastiest I've read recently. Couple lines caused a physical flinch.

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karli_linne's review against another edition

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3.5

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lydiavsbooks's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced

4.0

This was a hard one to rate and I don't really know what to say other than wtf. I can't say i enjoyed it, but I was glued to it and finished it in one sitting.

Its best to go in knowing nothing to make the most of the grossed out, confusing experience. The email/text format really just helps be able to whizz through it in one go without feeling able to put it down. Definitely an experience, but not for everyone and please do be aware of the trigger warnings if you're unsure.

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reading_ali's review against another edition

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challenging dark sad fast-paced

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

3.25

Beautifully written. Gory. Disturbing. Full of content warnings and flowery words. Not as sexual as I expected it to be, perhaps worse. First time a book actually makes me physically nauseous, thats fantastic writing for you.

But also would have been better if Agnes’ mental health didn't deteriorate so quickly, left it time to marinate, would have been more impactful that way. As it is now the story feels like shock-value horror and quite empty, but it could have been sitting-deep-in-my-bones-forever horror instead.
However I did really enjoy the way some themes were explored. Certain passages were very well thought out, with great allegories and metaphors to trauma and such delicate topics.

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grimjobs's review against another edition

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challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

1.0

Shock value for shock value, no real substance to the book. I was expecting a deeper meaning to be revealed, but it never came.

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roaze's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated

2.75

What have you done to deserve your eyes today?

Ahh that quote gives me goosebumps!

Reading this book was like watching a car crash, wanting to look away, but being unable to tear your eyes from the horrifying scene.
It was unflinching and deprived.
I think I’m beginning to love stories about dark obsessions between women.

Although… I did expect it to get even darker after reading some reviews. I really wanted there to be a big climax, a more definitive conclusion or meeting of the two women in someway. So I was disappointed to be left wanting with unanswered questions. I really feel as if it could’ve been 4 stars if there was a few more chapters and the ending just packed a bit more of a punch.

But overall I still love it in all of its stomach turning aspects.

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