This book is messy.

She goes to a sex club

And hooks up with a guy

turns out the guys wife

Is her doula client

perfectly:

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... Read moreListening to 'Soul Ties' as an audiobook offers a unique immersive experience, especially with Georgie Kimble and Winston James IIkane's compelling narration that brings depth to the complex characters. The story masterfully blends themes of toxic love and messy relationships, making it more than just a romance novel. It explores emotional turmoil and blurred lines between personal and professional lives, as the main character’s role as a doula unexpectedly intertwines with her personal decisions. What stood out most to me was how the novel portrays the raw, imperfect facets of human connections—something many readers can relate to. The unexpected link between the protagonist's client and her secretive actions adds layers of tension and emotional stakes. For audiobook lovers, the pacing at 2.3x speed still allows you to catch every nuance without feeling rushed, and the five-plus hours of content ensure a substantial, binge-worthy listening session. If you enjoy dark romance filled with drama, complicated characters, and emotional depth, "Soul Ties" offers an engaging journey that’s both provocative and thought-provoking. It's a great pick for BookTok readers who appreciate narratives that explore the messy, imperfect nature of love and relationships.

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how would you escape these cults? 👀 hell followed with us by andrew joseph white follows a trans teenage boy on the run from a terrorist cult who has turned him into a bioweapon. it’s got a ferocious found family and challenges those who align queerness with monstrousness. black sheep by ra
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Steph 📚💫

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books that need to be adapted into movies NOW!!
SOMEONE CALL ARI ASTER I HAVE THE PERFECT BOOK FOR HIM TO MAKE THE NEXT BEST BLOCKBUSTER FILM Honestly, any of these books would make for a fantastically weird, trippy a24 movie. I absolutely LOVE surreal weird literature and i LOVEEEEE surreal weird films and if someone could give any of these
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A hand holds the book "WORRY" by Alexandra Tanner, featuring a cover with fruit on a striped towel. Overlaid text describes it as "A STORY THAT FOLLOWS TWO SISTERS-TURNED-ROOMMATES NAVIGATING ADULTHOOD IN BROOKLYN."
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a very funny very bingeable read 📚
This was one of my favorite reads of last winter and I feel like I don’t talk about it enough. WORRY follows two sisters living in Brooklyn and all of their messy fumblings through life as they come to terms with being in their late 20s. The writing will make you laugh out loud and it’s written
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