books like things have gotten worse since we last spoke

This novella may only take an hour to read, but the dread The body horror pairs perfectly with the psychological horror, making the storyĮven more unsettling. The relationship are subtle and easily missed if you don’t know what to look Woman’s mental health declines is incredibly upsetting. Watching an abusive relationship develop as a lonely young I spent theįinal third of the novella squirming and distressed, muttering “Oh no, oh no, Of the most uncomfortable and disturbing books I’ve read all year. Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke is one Triggered by depictions of psychologically abusive relationships. Spoilers, suffice it to say this book is not for the squeamish or anyone

That that threaten Agnes’ ability to function in everyday life and takesĬontrol of her finances (which is a big red flag). The right headspace to make informed decisions.

Uncomfortable and ignores the fact that a desperately lonely Agnes in not in She doesn’t listen when Agnes tells her she’s Their submissive, but Zoe is more interested in seeing how far she can push her Doms are supposed to prioritize the safety and well-being of But like with all things, there are people who take Not coerced and when I say consensual, I mean enthusiastic consent, not the It shouldn’t result in any permanent physical, emotional, or mental harm every Even when it’s meant to cause pain and discomfort, Namely that they all look like they'll eat your soul. Twitter User noticed something interesting about Hallmark Christmas movie posters. Going downhill rapidly as both women prove how emotionally unstable they really To LaRocca for using sponsor/drudge instead of master/slave which can have racist connotations). Zoe will email tasks which Agnes must complete to please her “sponsor” (Kudos They enter a BDSM/sugar mama relationship which Agnes immediately agrees to. As the two grow ever closer, Zoe suggests Your eyes?” Super creepy, although nothing necessarily sinister yet. Zoe wants to pushĪgnes out of her comfort zone and ask her “What have you done today to deserve “guardian angel” and a little too willing to please her. Agnes, who’s life honestly kind of sucks, is beholden of her

(if Hallmark ever aired anything that wasn’t incredibly heteronormative)?Įxcept then things start getting kind of weird (also like Lifetime Christmas Sounds like a sappy Hallmark Christmas movie doesn’t it It also turns out both women are gay and developingįeelings for each other. Having a really tough time and Zoe does something incredibly kind and generous The two email back and forth and start up a friendship. Another young woman, Zoe, offers to buy theĪpple peeler. The early 2000s and a young woman named Agnes is selling her antique apple This epistolary novella starts out innocently enough.

Books like things have gotten worse since we last spoke