Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke

"Well this was difficult for me to read...my mind had to much to imagine and process...it was very intriguing plots and perspectives...but sensitive people may have hard time reading this book..."

"This was one of those books that had slowly wormed it's way into my head by the repetition of hearing about it. I knew I was going to read it, I just didn't know at what time. The plotline just sounded so fun, two people and their online relationship that they form that eventually becomes toxic leading to both of them unraveling. I mean that sounds like a fun read if nothing else. For me it was a fun read, it was a very short read and so it wasn't a gradual disintegration of the relationship into darker shades, something like "The Shining" where the madness is very gradual, it was "WOAH WE WENT THERE??" The emails went from pretty casual to VERY graphic in the blink of an eye. The author himself describes this little novella as a "nasty little nugget of terror" and I liked that description immensely. Some of the scenes towards the end where very graphic and pretty disgusting. They didn't just make each other worse, one of them literally drove the other bat **** crazy because of her wild fantasy's of manipulation and depravity. I think this book is a good warning for online relationship and pushing the boundaries of others too far. It does so in a very over the top way, but the message is still there. My favorite part of the novella was the writing style the whole book is written as a series of emails and instant messages and I think it worked out very well. Lived up to expectations."

"Super short read, super intense story. This was definitely an interesting read!"

"Right at 100 pages, this book packs quite a lot in a short amount of time! I read it in one sitting and absolutely loved it! Highly recommend if you’re looking for something quick to read. "

"I don’t even have words, but I kept thinking these females need mental help."

"I think I set my expectations too high on this one. Came across as pretentious and unrealistic."

""I feel like a new constellation, scabbed in glittering black...A smear across the universe."<br/><br/>This book is A LOT, and I'm not sure how to talk about it. It's grim, intense, and so very weird. It's a very uncomfortable read, and there are some gross scenes (and some animal stuff I really could have done without). I know these things may not sound positive to you, but I loved this book. It has stuck with me since I read it, but I'm not sure if this is something I'll re-read or not. If you're looking for something that will really bother you in the best way, pick this up. Look at that quote at the top! I love it.<br/><br/>Here's a note I wrote down when I finished the book - Disturbing and beautiful and weird??? I don't know. I feel sad and I don't know what else. Manipulative and scary.<br/><br/>Content notes - homophobia, mention of suicidal ideation, killing a creature, animal death"

"A deeply dark and twisted tale of obsession, control, and morbid desire and codependency. Outrageous and over the top, yet strangely alludes to modern culture’s attraction to the macabre, to the anguish of others. Certainly not for everyone, but an interesting read for horror fans. "

"This book went by pretty quick, especially with the relationship between the main characters, but I personally believe that makes it more disturbing with how sudden the parasitic relationship grew."

"This novella has many themes within its 120 pages. What lengths will a person go to in order to connect with someone else? What is the allure of online relationships? Do we all possess depravity or is it something that is learned? Does financial stability determine the control dynamic of a relationship? Are there authentic people out there or just predators and prey? …"