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Black Iris
Black Iris | Leah Raeder
12 posts | 13 read | 20 to read
The next dark and sexy romantic suspense novel from the USA TODAY bestselling author of Unteachable, which was praised for its lush, haunting prose, deft storytelling, and scorching sensuality (M. Pierce, bestselling author of the Night Owl trilogy), and called one of the best forbidden romances (Lauren Blakely, New York Times bestselling author).Love is not a thing that we create. Its an undoing. It only took one moment of weakness for Laney Keatings world to fall apart. One stupid gesture for a hopeless crush. Then the rumors began. Slut, they called her. Queer. Psycho. Mentally ill, messed up, so messed up even her own mother decided she wasnt worth sticking around for. If Laney could erase that whole year, she would. College is her chance to start with a clean slate. Shes not looking for new friends, but they find her: charming, handsome Armin, the only guy patient enough to work through her thorny defensesand fiery, filterless Blythe, the bad girl and partner in crime who has thorns of her own. But Laney knows nothing good ever lasts. When a ghost from her past resurfacesthe bully who broke her down completelyshe decides its time to live up to her own legend. And Armin and Blythe are going to help. Which was the plan all along. Because the rumors are true. Every single one. And Laney is going to show them just how true. Shes going to show them all.
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Curly_Reader
Black Iris | Leah Raeder
Mehso-so

I did love the writing of this book and how it pulls you in. However I lost interest half way through a bit, too much back and forth had me a bit confused. I wish the ending could have been a bit darker and twisted. Decent read 3/5.

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Curly_Reader
Black Iris | Leah Raeder
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I freaking love her writing. The first paragraph reeled me in..

KT1432 That is a great first paragraph. Stacked!! (edited) 5y
Curly_Reader It‘s amazing @lele1432 5y
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Curly_Reader
Black Iris | Leah Raeder
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Loving this book so far!! And the mug that was given to me by my mom (not usually religious but this mug really spoke to me lately) and my usual hot cocoa before bed.
Can‘t wait to finish this book!
#litsyfromAtoZ #currentread #obsessed

Texreader I like that mug, too! 5y
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AnniesJournals
Black Iris | Leah Raeder
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Pickpick

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JessReads
Black Iris | Leah Raeder
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"Mom used to say that if you listen, people will tell you exactly how to hurt them. Because part of us wants to be hurt. We want to know how strong we really are."

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JessReads
Black Iris | Leah Raeder
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I finally got my tree up! Now I'm getting some reading done by it ☺️

BookishFeminist It looks great! Reading by the Christmas tree is my favorite :) 8y
JessReads @BookishFeminist Thanks! It's my favorite thing to do this time of year ☺️ 8y
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TheNextBook
Black Iris | Leah Raeder
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Whenever I think of #flawed characters that happen to be absolutely amazing, with a great writer and storyteller, Raeder (now Elliot Wake) comes to mind. Unteachable was the first book I read by this author, which was also the #debutnovel and I've been hooked ever since. Black Iris was a completely different story but so addicting. Both of the main characters are extremely flawed young women. #octophotochallenge #booktober

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AlexandraGriffin
Black Iris | Leah Raeder
Mehso-so

This book has a White Oleander kind of feel. It's dark, with characters focusing on drugs, sex, and revenge. I liked parts of it, hated some of it, and listening to the audiobook I got rather confused by the way the timeline was laid out. It is, overall, beautifully written though.

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AlexandraGriffin
Black Iris | Leah Raeder

This book is a little difficult as an audiobook, because of the multiple "[month] last year" flash backs. I'd get confused during the first portion, though I'm about 70% through and now that more of the story is coming about its making more sense. I think I'd like it better had I read it.

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AlexandraGriffin
Black Iris | Leah Raeder
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Goodreads says there's a LGBT aspect to this story, so I'm in!

TheNextBook Yes there is! Her later book Cam Girl really explores the topic and the author has been transitioning and now goes by Elliot Wake. The newest book is called Bad Boy and is about a female transitioning to a man. Love Raeder's work. I'm sure I'll love the Wake novel. 8y
TheNextBook This one is though is my fave. Book hangover for days! 8y
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TheNextBook
Black Iris | Leah Raeder
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Raeder is the best at writing dark novels with flawed characters that you hate and love at the same time. This story is complicated and full of twists and so damn sexy. I love Raeder's style. She is unapolagetic when it comes to delivering dark storylines.

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