Incredible. I love a thriller with an unreliable narrator. It’s an easy read, fast-paced, not too long, and full of unexpected twists. I know Freida McFadden’s writing can be divisive, but I thought this was exactly how a thriller should be.

I liked it. Not a mindblowing 5 star read but pretty good. It’s better as an audiobook, which is rare for me to say. It pissed me off that there are different editions of the book that are completely different and I could only find the audiobook that had the extended edition. Didn’t do too much research into it when I first read it, but it’s raunchy with a decent plot. Good to read if you’re bored, a solid 3/5.

This was a good book. It didn’t go in the direction I expected, but I still really enjoyed it. The ending got me, I need a second book. This should be a series, I hope it turns into one.

Didn’t like it as much as the first two books, but it was okay. I need another book though, unfortunately it’s been a decade since this was published.

It was decent. I really only read this because I’ve spent too much money on books and this was on kindle unlimited. I liked the message but all in all it was very mid.

This book is a lot. I don’t even know where to start. It tackles so many themes—trauma, how the abused can become the abuser, the under-recognized abuse of men by women, how far people will go in the name of art, blurred lines of consent, the morality of feminism, self-esteem, dissociation… I could go on.
The main character’s descent into chaos and delusion is somehow both slow and fast. Watching her spiral, tormenting everyone around her (especially men) while not giving a f*ck was wild. It’s written in a way I’ve never seen before. The commentary on pretty privilege and the male gaze is so sharp, how these things let her get away with anything, and how aware she is of that power. No one really cares what she does, good or bad, and that’s kind of the point.
Honestly, it would’ve been a 5-star read, but it took me a minute to adjust to the writing style. The British slang and sentence structure threw me off at first, but once I got into it my god. This is a masterpiece, just in a very different way.

Taylor Adams, you cheeky bastard. I finish the book thinking I’m pissed about the ending. I wake up the next morning, reread the last few pages just to conceptualize what I read, and I’m about to write my review—then boom. That wasn’t the actual ending. I had like five more pages left, and what I thought was the ending was just the end of Deek’s book.

THAT THREW ME OFFFF.

However… the actual ending? Chef’s kiss.

Taylor Adams is slowly becoming one of my favorite authors because his books are like a shot of reading espresso. In a slump? Read a Taylor Adams book. Just finished something painfully boring? Read a Taylor Adams book. Before this one, I’d read a horrible 2-star book that gave me a literal migraine and left me mentally and physically exhausted. I knew picking up a Taylor Adams book from my shelf would bring me back to life. Short, easy to read, twisty, and heart-pounding. It made me forget all about that 2-star bullsh*t I read prior.

Now, granted I don’t think this one was as good as No Exit, and I don’t love that I got tricked into thinking the book ended when it didn’t. I also think Taylor Adams has a very specific writing formula: lots of action-packed twists, and just when you think things are one way, boom they’re not. That happens A LOT in his books, and I could see it feeling a little repetitive or predictable. But I don’t care. That’s exactly the kind of book I need every once in a while. A true thrill ride, even if some of the show more turns feel familiar.

If Taylor Adams put out books at the speed of Freida McFadden, balance would be restored in the world. That said, I appreciate when authors take their time and focus on quality instead of cranking out 20 AI-sounding books a year… no shade, Freida.

All in all, this was a solid 4.25 stars for me. show less

I didn’t even finish it, I don’t know maybe I’ve grown out of Frieda Mcfadden, but I just felt like my brain cells were melting.

I don’t know wtf that was. The first 85% of the book was boring then the last 15% was just odd and made no sense.

This book took me through every emotion. I went in with zero expectations and somehow ended up crying. I have never shed a tear over a book in my life. I don’t know what the hell Kim Liggett put in this, but I truly felt everything while reading it. Maybe it’s me and I’m PMSing or something, I don’t know, but that was A LOT.
The rage I felt toward certain characters was like unnatural. Every chapter had something dramatic, shocking, or anxiety-inducing going on, and somehow it worked. Out of all the books I’ve read, this one probably took me by surprise the most in terms of unexpected enjoyment. I was not expecting the intense thriller vibes or the romance aspects at all.
This book was beautifully done, however I wasn’t a fan of how the ending was kind of left to interpretation especially without a sequel. With that being said it’s like a 4.7/5 for me.

I loved this book. It was beautiful, hilarious, weird, relatable, and very gay. Big Swiss dives into heavy themes like trauma, sexual fluidity, femininity, suicidality, and mental turmoil with comedic grace that’s sharp and intentional, never off-putting. (You know when a book tries to be funny about serious things and it just comes off as gross, this is not that)
I didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did, but it was lovely. It’s the kind of book you savor, one that made me slow down and enjoy every chapter. Jen Beagin’s writing style is also so unique and refreshing. 4.5/5⭐️

I don’t know why I couldn’t get into this, about half way I had no desire to finish it. It honestly just bored me and there was nothing that kept my attention, which is unfortunate because I really thought I would like this book.

I fear the upcoming movie will not be able to do the book justice.

I really don’t have the words to describe this book. Thank god I went into it semi-blind, because Bunny is a fever dream from start to finish. I was thoroughly entertained the entire time, not in the thriller kind of way, but in a chaotic, surreal, mind-f*ck way that makes you need more. I felt like I was on drugs reading this. I loved it.

This book was all over the place. For some reason, I feel like it would be better as a show/movie; the execution in the book was just not it for me, but not the worst thing I've read.

Well… that was something. It took me longer than expected to finish this, mostly because of the way it’s written and structured, it can get pretty confusing at times, especially in the second half. One chapter really threw me off; it was super disturbing and unexpected, though I get how it added to the plot. The twists were solid, but again, the execution made it a little hard to follow. I found myself rereading several pages just to make sure I understood what was going on. Not a bad read overall, I’d say a solid three out of five. The ending was fine, not mind-blowing, but it worked.

Fire, better than the first book. When I read Girl in 6E I had no idea it was erotica until I read it and wasn’t sure I’d like it, but after Do Not Disturb I want to read both again.

That was literally the most boring book I’ve ever read in my life. And I’m a grad student who’s had to read plenty of boring books, so that’s saying something. I definitely should’ve done more research beforehand, because this was not the type of book I was expecting at all.
The first 100 pages had me curious, I was trying to figure out what was going on and hoping something interesting would happen. But after that, nothing. Absolutely no plot progression,and for the last 50 pages I was just skimming through, trying to find something interesting happening. Spoiler: nothing ever does.
I get the point, we’re following the main character as she navigates her situation, which is obviously very different from the others. She’s discovering and appreciating things that seem ordinary to most people. Yes, it’s about isolation and introspection and the human condition and all that. Cool. But that doesn’t change the fact that it was still the most painfully boring piece of literature I’ve ever read. It’s actually absurd that this book isn’t even 300 pages but felt like 500 . It sucks because I was really looking forward to it, I love dystopian stuff.
I was expecting a dystopian mystery, or at least something with a little tension or action. Instead, I got an adventure into the most solitary, over-explained thoughts of one person. Incredibly in-depth descriptions of incredibly simple, boring things. Maybe this just isn’t the kind of book for me, I’m not show more really into super slow burns, but this wasn’t even a slow burn. There’s no burn. Just…slow.
Very disappointed. Definitely not for me. show less

Basically a slightly dumber and more predictable version of Never Lie, but this time told (at least at first) through the boyfriend/husband’s perspective. I usually love Frieda’s books, but this one felt like she ran out of ideas and is just recycling old plots and themes.
I listened to the audiobook while driving out of state, so maybe that’s why it didn’t hit, but I honestly think I wouldn’t have liked it much even if I read a physical copy. Thought about giving it a higher rating for the mini twist at the end, but even that was predictable. Love Frieda, but this one’s a miss.

This book is the reason I got into thrillers. WE LOVE AN UNRELIABLE NARRATOR. Great twist and an easy, addictive read.

This book got me through a tough time and validated me in ways I can’t fully express. Anyone who’s experienced anything even remotely similar to what’s discussed here will find deep insights and feel seen. The author is incredibly real and explains every aspect of this complex, highly stigmatized issue with compassion and clarity. After reading this, I no longer felt alone. It’s also the kind of book you can return to whenever you’re feeling low, triggered, or just need to be reminded that your experiences are real and that healing is possible.

Where do I even start with this book? It was interesting, twisted, disturbing, and the ending pissed me off, but still an overall good read. I’m left sitting here like, ‘What on earth did I just read?’ in a good way, I guess. The whole concept of this book is so mind-boggling, with themes that make you question morality and the limits of human behavior. The dystopian world created in Tender Is the Flesh is both horrifying and fascinating, and sticks with you after you finish. The writing is straightforward, but the story’s depth and the psychological impact it has make it unforgettable. Still, it’s a thought-provoking and deeply unsettling story that will make you reflect on the darker sides of humanity.