Rebecca's Reviews > They Never Learn

“I’ll know it's working when he starts to scream."

Dr. Scarlett Clark is an English professor at Gorman University. Outside of the classroom, Dr. Clark methodically kills shitty men. She tracks them, and then kills them in a manner that won't attract any attention, seeing herself as a vigilante of justice in a world where men don't have to pay for the consequences of their actions. Also at Gorman University is Carly Schiller, an English student hoping to find her place during her freshman year. When her roommate's sexual assault is ignored by campus authorities, Carly decides to take matters into her own hands.

I couldn't put this book down, and I'm loathe to give anything away to avoid ruining your reading experience. The book is told in a dual perspective between the two women, who eventually have their paths intersect. There were times where I thought I had guessed what was going to happen and then it went on an entirely different path and left me wanting to read more. For me, the real horror was the way the men behaved and the scariest parts were the way the men would excuse and condone the behavior of other men, instead of securing the safety and wellbeing of the women in their lives.

The strong female characters kept me rooting for them, even when they were acting unethically. There's a #meetoo storyline that's done very well here. We all know of men who have behaved in this way, and sometimes I think Dr. Clark had the right idea. So, for all the women who have had to deal with shitty men, this one is for you.

Highly Recommend