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I feel like the author took A LOT of themes from TOG and Crescent City. There is this books version of a stygian spider, the street name jubilee like jelly jubilee. But as usual SJM is a master at her craft while this book feels like homework trying to force myself to finish it.
— Jun 23, 2026 06:46AM
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Emily
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Just when I thought I couldn’t hate Loren more, she does something that makes it possible. She’s been a meek pathetic girl and doesn’t find her voice or backbone UNTIL she has a boyfriend. She’s needs a man to feel important.
— Jun 23, 2026 08:17AM
Emily
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I hate Loren. She’s a horrible FML. 🤦🏻♀️ forcing myself to finish this book since I stupidly bought all 4 in the series before reading the first book and realized how much I freaking hate it.
— Jun 23, 2026 07:17AM
Emily
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PSA: BELOVED DOG IS BRUTALLY MURDERED IN THIS BOOK. WARNING. THE DOG DIES
— Jun 23, 2026 06:20AM
Emily
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At this point I’m seriously debating skipping parts of Loren’s POV. All she does is self doubt, cry, whimper and be overall pathetic . Shes the exact kind of person so far that I despise.
— Jun 18, 2026 08:02AM
Emily
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I’m on chapter 17 right now but I seriously hope the book gets better soon seeing that I’ve purchased the 4 books in the series that are available. I love the ML but the FML Loren is such a meek coward. I hate her. It gives women a bad reputation. I’m hoping she will have a character arc soon and become a badass otherwise I’ll be deeply disappointed
— Jun 18, 2026 06:38AM