Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Asla Ders Almayacaklar by Layne Fargo

121 reviews

alykate's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Rape, Stalking, Sexual violence, Alcohol, and Domestic abuse

queersubtext's review against another edition

dark funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Domestic abuse, Blood, and Sexual violence

naliscribbles's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Violence, Sexual content, Sexism, and Sexual violence

valmai's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

5.0

You want a revenge novel? Read this NOW. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Sexual assault

aprilyvonne's review against another edition

dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“They Never Learn” by Layne Fargo was an incredible feminist psychological thriller. I’ve never loved a villain so much as I did Dr. Scarlett Clark. There’s some sort of bizarre draw with the murderer being a woman. Obviously, the male victims not taking her seriously nor feeling threatened helps Scarlett to stalk and kill her prey.

The duel storylines/POVs between Carly and Scarlett was well done and a perfect way to tie loose ends. The rather honourable motives, unique killing methods, and true crime vibes added to the well written character development. The plot kept me in the edge of my seat and surprised me along the way. I stayed up too late to finish this.

It’s clear as to the reasons why some readers more than others, may connect with the story more so due to the BS many of us have had to deal with throughout our entire lives. Whether that’s from experiencing or witnessing sexual assault/harassment, catcalling, domestic violence, or just dealing with fragile and toxic masculinity that we need to tiptoe around to stay safe. It’s exhausting. This book highlighted those struggles, and gave us an anti-hero to cheer on while she taught those monsters a lesson.

If you enjoy thrillers, I definitely recommend this one. Happy reading and stay safe!! 📚

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Violence, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Racism, Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Murder, Misogyny, Gore, Sexism, and Rape

madeleinebay's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Death, Gaslighting, Murder, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

canyongoblin's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Sexual assault, Sexism, Violence, Sexual violence, and Rape

sgstevenson's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-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: Sexual assault and Sexual violence

eggyleggy's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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

loved loved loved loved loved !!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault

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