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They Never Learn by Layne Fargo

12 reviews

zombiezami's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

4.5


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rickireadss's review against another edition

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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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chughes5's review

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

5.0

The best book I've read all year! I was hooked from the beginning and never knew what would happen next.
I'm so glad there was a happy sapphic ending that we never got in Killing Eve.

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melchncookies's review against another edition

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dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

What a great, terrible and scary story! There’s a couple really great twists that I didn’t quite see coming. The narrators were perfect choices for the audiobook. 

Carly is a good girl who discovers sexual freedom. Scarlett is fantastic feminist serial killer. Eventually their worlds collide, but not in the way you’d expect. 

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lifeofchrstnlvly's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • 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.

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aimzthereader's review against another edition

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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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sitreadsip's review

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dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0


I don’t want to hype this book up too much… but it’s the first mystery/thriller I’ve read in awhile and it did not disappoint. 

I loved the writing of this book. I loved the different POVs and how everything was so strategic. There wasn’t anything in the story that didn’t need to be in there. ⁣

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞:⁣
• Dark Academia⁣
• Mystery(ish)/Thriller ⁣
• Some spice (2 on the 🌶 scale)⁣
• Strong women MCs⁣
• Revenge 😈⁣

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐡𝐚𝐬: ⁣
• Writing that really pulls you in and makes you love the “villain”⁣
• Self discovery ⁣
• Lgbtq representation ⁣

𝐓𝗪: Sexual assault, mental/physical abuse, abuse of power, murder, explicit sex scene(s), & bullying

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starrysteph's review

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dark funny tense fast-paced
  • 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

Is it weird to call a book from the POV of a serial killer "fun"? 'Cause this was. 

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

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sunsetcity's review

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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unphilosophize's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense 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

4.0

Loved the twists
Well balanced plot
Compelling narration.

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