Black IrisAuthor: Leah Raeder
Published by: Atria Books
Publication Date: April 28, 2015
Format: eARC
Pages: 384
Source: Publisher
It only took one moment of weakness for Laney Keating’s 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 wasn't worth sticking around for.
If Laney could erase that whole year, she would. College is her chance to start with a clean slate.
She's not looking for new friends, but they find her: charming, handsome Armin, the only guy patient enough to work through her thorny defenses—and 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 resurfaces—the bully who broke her down completely—she decides it's 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.
She's going to show them all.
“I’m the bad girl with a handgun for a heart.”
I read Unteachable by Leah Raeder not too long ago and it blew me away. I love it so much, that I haven’t been able to write a coherent review. Now here I am again at a loss for words, so I’m going to keep this short.
Here’s the thing, Leah’s writing is so utterly gorgeous that I don’t feel like I can even adequately describe it. My words will never come close to conveying the beauty of hers. I just wanted to bury myself in Black Iris and read it over and over, absorbing every word.
Even though both Unteachable and Black Iris are amazing books, this is an entirely different beast. Black Iris is a fairly dark. I was not expecting the path Raeder took me down, but damn, was it good! Laney is set on vengeance, and oh man, did I ever love her twisted ways. It is one crazy, effed up ride that had me salivating for more. I always enjoy a good mindfuck. I don’t even want to get into details, because it’s something people just need to experience themselves.
So yes, I love Black Iris. Obviously. It has easily cemented Leah Raeder as a favorite author of mine, and now I’m seriously craving more of her writing.
Why haven’t I read this author?
Holy crap, you have to read this book.
I need to read this author! You know how I love myself a good dark read every now and then.
You must read this. I insist! 😀
I am so excited to read this one. I’ve never read anything by Leah Raeder but I will have to heck the other book out too. Sounds awesome and what a beautiful cover!
I’m excited for you to read it!
Christy!!!
I absolutely loved Unteachable but Black Iris was a whole different ballpark. Leah Raeder kills it with her books and her writing is just absolutely gorgeous! I am SO HAPPY you loved this one!
She is one of the few authors I will now drop everything for and immediately read.
I haven’t read a Leah Raeder book yet, although I’ve had my eyes on her books because everyone just loves them.
I like that you were super vague about this story. I’ll have to check it out because the summary is so intriguing.
Great review, Christy!
Oh Nick … you should read this one. Yes, yes you definitely should!
This is another grat book my blogging buddies would love to buddy read. It sounds so twisted and awesome. Thanks for sharing, Christy!
You totally should!
Is this one of those, Taryn-Fisheresque book? If so I must remember to stay away. lol. I’m a chicken sh*t. What can I say?
Umm … okay, I love Tarryn Fisher, but Raeder … wow. I seriously want you to read this. I know how you are with words and poetry, so I so badly want to know what you think of it. She uses a lot of Sylvia Plath references.
This baby it’s being delivered to my phone tonight around 2Am.. and now I feel like I should take a nap a wait for it! LOL
I already had it preorder after I read the synopsi. I can’t wait!
Haha – yup, take that nap! I’m glad I read this, because I had to highlight so much.
So hard to review Raeder isn’t it?? I have no idea how I’m going to review this one wither! Just amazeballs!!!
I don’t think I would’ve wrote anything for this one either if it wasn’t for review. I just want to love it. lol
You know me, I crave gorgeous writing. I haven’t heard of this author so I am going to go look up her other book.
She only has Unteachable out, but like I said, it’s a totally different type of book. I think you’d like this one more. Read it!
Oh this sounds so good. I’m going to have to check out this author! You may have put her on my must read list. 🙂
Well, dayum, you got me all curious, Christy! I haven’t heard of this author, but I’ll be adding her books to my audio TBR. Thanks for putting her under my radar. 🙂
I read an Early review A few days ago and that blog or dislike this novel very much. I got nervous there for a bit because I do love dark raids and aside from the Gargis cover, the premise sounds amazing too. I think I will take your word for it LOL
You’ll like it, Braine. 🙂
I keep reading such amazing reviews for this, how can I not give it a try? 🙂 I haven’t read anything by Leah but it sounds like she’s a very gifted writer. Definitely going into my TBR pile. Thanks for your lovely review!
I need to read this author! I keep hearing all the amazing things about her. And now I’m so curious about the path that this book takes too.
You’ve read it already!?! Oh, I’m so jealous right now. 😛 I have it on my tbr list and can’t wait to read it. haven’t read a lot f/f books but this sounds so good and I love the writing style of this author. Glad you enjoyed it, Christy!:)
I have this for review and after reading yours I’m getting more excited now. I’ve never read Unteachable, but after reading this book’s description I just couldn’t resist. I love dark main characters…they fascinate me! Again, awesome review 🙂
Glad that this book left you speechless once again. I will have to try Raeder’s books for myself and see what you are fussing about! 😉
I love beautiful writing. I think the best books are the ones you can’t even write a review for.
I must say all the reviews for this one are leaving me incredibly intrigued! I just need to know what all the fuss is about!
I need to read this one I think. I’m intrigued. Great review!
Wow! What a compliment! I’m suppose to read Black Iris next week, and you have me really excited now! I haven’t read anything by Leah Raeder before! I can’t wait to experience this story for myself 🙂
I\’m so excited that you liked this one. I am reading it soon and I can\’t wait, people have been going crazy over it. Great Review!
I’ve not heard of this author, but this sounds really interesting. I’ll have to see if they have it on audio. I move through those much quicker than reading. Great review.
Your review has me curious about this author and this book. I haven’t read anything of Leah Raeder yet but maybe I should change that.