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Lessons in Corruption by Giana Darling

9 reviews

shaykay's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I picked this one up purely because of the covers that the author shared in the Sweetgrass Author event. I wanted to know if the series was something I would like and find out if it was something I wanted to splurge on. Plus, it's been a few weeks since I read something so dark, so I couldn't wait to get into this one. It ended up being intense. The age gap was cringy in the beginning. Still, I was really curious about the reverse age gap, plus them being students/teachers. But I was hooked once the story started going about 20-ish% into the book and couldn't put it down. I was literally about to DNF it when I finally got hooked. There were so many LOL moments, but this one had a little of everything. We had the age gap, the student/teacher, the motorcycle club, plus even ex/small-town chaos. To the point that I could not wait to read the next book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Rape

Minor: Cancer and Sexual assault

mmvr08's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-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? N/A

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Violence, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Bullying, and Religious bigotry

ednam0dewannabe's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Kidnapping and Emotional abuse

Minor: Cancer, Drug use, and Sexual assault

niyahneal's review against another edition

dark funny fast-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Drug use, and Sexual content

Minor: Homophobia

casideea's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Violence, and Cursing

Moderate: Drug use

mbichaela's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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

4.5

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cressinda isn't very loveable at the beginning of this book but king is regardless of his age truly a book boyfriend. it was cheesy at times but i do love this romance. only thing is that you really can see the development in giana's writing as the series progresses.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Drug use

rachsen's review against another edition

adventurous dark lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault, Gun violence, Violence, and Drug use

ashleycmms's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.5

Loved the characters and their relationship? King was perfect and I loved Cressida.... but the student teacher thing simply does not work for me, lol. Anytime I was reminded of their roles I was weirded out. However, they did interact first outside of school and both of them are legally consenting adults, but :/

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Toxic relationship, Torture, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Kidnapping, Homophobia, Hate crime, Gun violence, Gore, Drug abuse, Drug use, Blood, Body horror, and Death

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Terminal illness, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Cancer

Age gap student teacher relationship: 18 year old and 26 year old

bookswithvicky's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Sexual content

Moderate: Drug use and Homophobia