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annoyedhumanoid's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Misogyny, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Rape, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Grief, Emotional abuse, Biphobia, Gun violence, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, Death of parent, Addiction, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Stalking, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Incest, Car accident, and Pedophilia
gurkenlimo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Death, Murder, and Sexual assault
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Biphobia, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Adult/minor relationship
lifeofchrstnlvly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
They [Men] want us to bend and bend, let them say and do whatever they want to us. They get away with it, over and over again.
It is so satisfying to read a serial killer killing awful men.
Graphic: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent, Misogyny, Car accident, and Physical abuse
ashleycmms's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Death, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Domestic abuse
starrysteph's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
We follow Dr. Scarlett Clark, an English professor with a peculiar hobby - murdering evil men. Don't worry: from her perspective, they certainly all deserve what they get.
This is the bisexual revenge fantasy thriller of your dreams (or nightmares). It's filled with dark humor and vigilantism and queer angst. It's beyond devourable.
If you are someone who struggles to stay engaged while reading - this may be your cure. The chapters were SUPER short (typically no more than 5 pages) and most end on a cliffhanger as we switch between POVs. It's like a cheeky drama show cutting to commercials. You've got to keep going!
There was a twist. I guessed it immediately. It didn't lessen my enjoyment in any way.
Is this some deep, nuanced take on sexual violence and rape culture and gender dynamic? Not really. It's not subtle at all. It's just for kicks. And it was a REALLY fun way to spend an afternoon. (I'd watch this show. Give me a show!)
CW: murder, death, sexual assault, violence, sexual harassment, rape, blood, sexism, misogyny, abuse, stalking, toxic relationship, fire, vomit, infidelity, bullying, drugging
Graphic: Violence, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Fire/Fire injury, Stalking, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Sexual content, Blood, Bullying, Rape, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Murder, Misogyny, and Infidelity
Minor: Religious bigotry and Suicide
tajosima's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Murder, Misogyny, Violence, Gore, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Rape
cheye13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Blood and Murder
Moderate: Violence, Alcohol, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Vomit
Minor: Toxic friendship, Suicide, Rape, Misogyny, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
As a benchmark, there is a mild secondhand description of a past rape in the first chapter, and the description never really gets more graphic than that.booksthatburn's review against another edition
- 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
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.
Graphic: Sexual content, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Cursing, Misogyny, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Medical content, and Rape
sarahna's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Just wow. This was such an incredible page turner that made me root for Scarlett despite her being a cold blooded killer. I don't think I can fully review this book without giving away a major spoiler so here's the warning!
When it was revealed that Carly was Scarlett's former self, I was actually surprised! Twists like these are usually predictable to me but the character development was severe yet believable enough for it to work. I got chills reading the last few chapters where Wes' true intention were revealed, pointing out that he put on a nice guy act in order to be entitled to have his way with Carly. Or Allison for the matter. Every single guy that gets killed has this disgusting sense of superiority and entitlement to women's bodies, which didn't make me sympathize with them.
The ending was just the cherry on top! The fact that the romance between Scarlett and Mina worked amidst the tumultuous and fast-paced dual povs is astonishing. This has to be one of the best thrillers I've read. Highly recommend!
Graphic: Blood, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content
elizabethbb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Suicide, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse