They Never Learn by Layne Fargo
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Scarlett Clark is an exceptional English professor. But she’s even better at getting away with murder.
Every year, she searches for the worst man at Gorman University and plots his well-deserved demise. Thanks to her meticulous planning, she’s avoided drawing attention to herself—but as she’s preparing for her biggest kill yet, the school starts probing into the growing body count on campus. Determined to keep her enemies close, Scarlett insinuates herself into the investigation and charms the woman in charge, Dr. Mina Pierce. Everything’s going according to her master plan…until she loses control with her latest victim, putting her secret life at risk of exposure.
Meanwhile, Gorman student Carly Schiller is just trying to survive her freshman year. Finally free of her emotionally abusive father, all Carly wants is to focus on her studies and fade into the background. Her new roommate has other ideas. Allison Hadley is cool and confident—everything Carly wishes she could be—and the two girls quickly form an intense friendship. So when Allison is sexually assaulted at a party, Carly becomes obsessed with making the attacker pay…and turning her fantasies about revenge into a reality.
They Never Learn by Layne Fargo
MY THOUGHTS / REVIEW
This was a great thriller!!
The book follows two characters, Scarlett and Carly. And I loved how very different their individual stories were.
One a professor, the other a student. One confident, the other shy and awkward. But when they meet, it all comes to a head.
The dark and twisted atmosphere of They Never Learn was fabulous. It actually was the perfect October read. And I just loved getting into Scarlett’s head. It’s so rare to read about female serial killer and Scarlett was such an interesting person. Her mind was just fascinating. Badass and sinister. So good!!!!
On the other hand Carly was a mess. Partially because of her family, but also because she hadn’t found herself yet. She was still unsure about who she was deep down, and it was clear she hadn’t found her voice or confidence yet. Her chapters did feel a bit messy, but it also matched her personality and made the different chapters even more interesting and compelling.
With alternating chapters for Scarlett and Carly I loved that it was immediately clear who was talking just by the the different voices. Which always makes a better listening experience if I don’t have to guess who’s chapter it is. And most of all, both narrators nailed their characters personality – confident and calculated vs shy and awkward.
In the end the book surprised me in a couple ways, and I enjoyed where the plot went. Honestly I had a great time reading this book, and I especially LOVED the way it ended – and honestly would approve a sequel.
So, yeah They Never Learn deserves the great ratings. It’s a compelling story with dark and twisty undertones. Edgy and fresh – all in all a really great thriller.
FOUR STARS
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They Never Learn by Layne Fargo
This is one of those books where the cover always grabs my attention. I’m going to have to keep it in mind when I want a thriller. It sounds so good!
Same!! Those gates and that title – it was an instant tbr pick! And it’s a great thriller to remember for when you are in the right mood. 😀
This sounds so good. I love when someone who deserves it gets their just reward. Wonderful review Corina.
Right? It felt so good!!! And thank you 😊