Not The Jacob's Ladder She Was Expecting***
from Bodice Riffers
Wherein we discuss the novel Rule by Jay Crownover. ***Content Warning: Includes references to attempted sexual assault*** Bad boys, good girls, great ink, terrible mothers, and the dangers of liquid courage. Annie goes deep... into psychology - we explore some of the reasons we love a good bad boy, the definintion of boundaries, and the unrealistic expectations in fictional therapy. Click to support our Patreon!
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