A review by oblemons
They Never Learn by Layne Fargo

dark mysterious tense medium-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

3.75

This was a difficult read only in subject matter. I’d pair it with My Dark Vanessa in how it made my gut churn with unfortunate relatability and dread.

I deeply appreciated the happy ending and the book avoiding certain tropes I thought it would

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Outing, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail