3/8 Edited to

... Read moreReading 'The Exes' by Leodora Darlington really pulled me into a whirlwind of emotions and excitement. The story's chaos was not overwhelming but instead addictive, making it hard to put down. I found myself canceling my plans just to continue reading, similar to how the author’s name kept popping through in my thoughts, reminding me of the book’s captivating flow. The narrative is packed with suspense and mystery, perfectly blending personal drama with thrilling twists. Every chapter introduces new layers to the story, keeping the tension high and the plot unpredictable. What I really appreciated is how the chaos felt purposeful, enhancing the depth of the characters and their interactions rather than just creating noise. If you enjoy novels that combine mystery with complex relationships, 'The Exes' is a must-read. The way Darlington weaves her story is both engaging and thoughtful—it made me reflect on the unpredictability of life and the surprises that come with dealing with past connections. This book is a perfect choice for anyone looking for a fast-paced, emotionally charged read that keeps you guessing until the very end.

Related posts

A clean white toilet with the lid open, seen from above. Overlayed text reads: "Why I Don't Hold My Pee Anymore," relating to the article's theme of listening to one's body.
A heart shape drawn on a foggy surface, possibly a mirror or window. Overlayed text states: "used to hold my pee in for HOURS. At school, at work, while running errands I just kept 'waiting.'"
A showerhead spraying water, with a bright light source behind it. Overlayed text explains: "Why I Did It trained myself to 'push through it.' I'd say 'I'll go later.' But the truth is... I was ignoring my body's needs."
Listen to Your Body
I used to hold in my pee all the time. At work, in class, while out running errands I’d always tell myself, “I’ll go later.” But here’s the thing no one talks about: Holding it in too often can actually damage your bladder. I started feeling bloated, crampy, and even dizzy sometimes. I brushe
Milaidy🫧🌺🍕

Milaidy🫧🌺🍕

1551 likes

PCOS Cysters Listen Up
I have been reading through this book for a year now (it is a short read, but it recommends you to stop throughout the read) and I have learned so much about PCOS. I was diagnosed with it at 16 but was never given any information about how to help it besides lose weight and take drugs. This book ha
Madi

Madi

818 likes

A bookshelf filled with books, overlaid with text that reads "you shouldn't read these books... you should listen to them" and a line drawing of headphones, emphasizing audiobook recommendations.
The book cover for "Swift and Saddled" by Lyla Sage, featuring a vintage illustration of a man and woman, with text describing it as a romance with dual narration.
The book cover for "The Most Fun We Ever Had" by Claire Lombardo, showing a large yellow house, with text highlighting it as a fiction family saga with multiple narrators.
listen up!
i am back on my audiobook kick! i go through spirts of nonstop listening to audiobooks and then being physically incapable of listening to them (sometimes the voices are overstimulating lol) what i look for in a narrator is a calming, almost silky inflection. these books have that. swift and
emmalouisebooks

emmalouisebooks

592 likes

ALWAYS Listen to Your Intuition AKA Holy Spirit 🤍
A small yet crazy story time 🤍 ✨ #jesus #jesusfollower #jesuslovesyou #christian #christianlemon8
Dede_Darling🤍

Dede_Darling🤍

195 likes

Str!pclub work shift
Str!pclub work shift — #nightlife #nightclub #bouncer #bartender #Lemon8 Nashville
Karly Driftwood

Karly Driftwood

274 likes

Toddler won’t listen? It’s not your fault 👂
I used to think I was doing something wrong every time my toddler walked away mid-sentence. Then I learned something that changed everything: the part of the brain responsible for listening, following directions, and compliance isn’t functional yet. It won’t fully develop until their MID-20s.
Mom Wife Teacher Life

Mom Wife Teacher Life

74 likes

𝙻𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚗 𝙳𝚘𝚗'𝚝 𝙹𝚞𝚍𝚐𝚎
#lashes #lashextensions #lashtech #lash tech #lashartist
LL_Lashess

LL_Lashess

47 likes

LISTENNNNN… I Was Fighting 👊🏽 For My LIFE, Y’all!!
Can Anyone Else Relate 😱 #postivevibes #vacation #vacationvibes #vacationtime #vacationmode
OhSoCappy

OhSoCappy

0 likes

me thinking he doesn’t listen to my rants-
I LOVE when a man listens about what you’re passionate about and what you talk about. It’s definitely the small things that make you fall even harder in love with someone 💞 #lemon8bookchallenge #lemon8bookclub #lemon8bookworm #lemon8challenge #booktok #bookaesthetic #lovestory
Readers.archive

Readers.archive

1587 likes

Take A Listen, Prophetic word from the Lord‼️
#Lemon8Diary #shareyourthoughts #lemon8community #christiantiktok #viraltiktok #motivationdaily #inspire #womenempower #women #encouragement
Shironda W

Shironda W

1045 likes

Recent Audio Listen
I just finished this audiobook this morning while cleaning my classroom getting ready for SUMMER VACATION!!!! This book I had for a while, and when I saw it was on Hoopla, I decided to listen to it instead. Im glad I chose to listen to it, I feel like it would have been a slow read for me.
Ashley.cwik

Ashley.cwik

23 likes

A woman in a blue bikini top and floral swim shorts stands in a pool, adjusting her sunglasses. Overlay text reads: "You can only listen to 10 albums for the rest of your life GO".
A screenshot of a music player showing the album "Straight Outta Oz" by Todrick Hall, with tracks like "No Place Like Home" and "Proud" listed.
A screenshot of a music player displaying the album "Spring Awakening (Original Broadway Cast)", featuring tracks such as "Mama Who Bore Me" and "All That's Known".
Why was this so hard
I’m so basic it hurts, but I like what I like okay!
Daveaux

Daveaux

0 likes

Str8 Barbers
#fyp #lgbtq🌈 #foryou
daniel

daniel

397 likes

The exterior of a Whole Foods Market building, with a text overlay that reads "How to be a Whole Foods girlie while BROKE !!" and pink heart emojis.
A display of small cups containing Greek Tomato & Cucumber Salad samples, with a label showing ingredients and calories, and text overlay "1 eat free samples".
A sign in a store advertising "Every FRIDAY Prime member Deals" for items like sushi, oysters, pizza, and salami, with text overlay "2 shop sale days".
BROKE GIRLS LISTEN UP🚨‼️😳
Allegedly I took a break here bc I was unrightfully fired for filing a workplace complaint on behalf of my coworkers✌🏻 lmao so if I disappear know that’s ~allegedy~ why. Want to see more great tips? Follow me on my not corrupt platforms! #freebies #budgeting #collegelife #trending
Cindyhackslife

Cindyhackslife

98 likes

A hand holds an open black compact containing a well-used, light gold highlighter with a textured surface. The text 'WHAT HIGHLIGHTER ARE YOU ALL USING?' is overlaid on the image, and a brand logo is visible on the mirror inside the lid. The bottom left corner shows 'Lemon8 @baca.hal'.
I really want to buy a new highlighter but too str
It's been five years, and this highlighter is still going strong! Don't get me wrong, I love the formula, but the urge to try something new is getting real. The problem? This highlighter is built to last! Every other one I try feels like it'll shatter in my hand. Anyone else facing this
Mary

Mary

235 likes

A smiling woman with long dark hair and glasses, wearing a green and black jacket. Text overlay reads "Podcasts on Apple Podcast that I listen to while I clean my house." with Lemon8 branding.
A screenshot of the Apple Podcast app displaying "Murder, Mystery & Makeup with Bailey Sarian" from Audioboom Studios. The episode "The Forgotten Psychopath Killer - Patrick Mackay" is highlighted.
A screenshot of the Apple Podcast app displaying "Dark History" from Audioboom Studios. The episode "The Dark History of Childbirth" is highlighted, featuring a woman with dark hair and makeup.
Podcasts I Listen to While I Clean Up !🌸✨
Something about Bailey Sarian’s Makeup Murder Mysery and Dark History that usually does it for me . I also can’t stop watching Shannon Shape’s Club Shay Shay. I love that he interviews legends and he’s such a great interviewer . The 85 south show is verryyy funny . Last year, I went to my first com
Solana Namikaze

Solana Namikaze

352 likes

Listen…
Do you hear it too? I've been looking through old footage and I was genuinely shocked when I heard the slowed down squeaks of this baby mouse...
MouseTales

MouseTales

29 likes

LISTEN TO THE SIGNS
sprinklesprinkle

sprinklesprinkle

47 likes

Rating songs i listen too! 🎵🎧
i was really really bored in my room and looked through my playlist and thought of posting for the first time ever lol i feel kinda weird doing this but it makes me feel MOTIVATED HAHA 💞 #songsyoumightlike #teenmusic
emily💐🫧

emily💐🫧

36 likes

Listen I only recommend what I have experienced!!!
I use this Libre dupe to deathhhhh also hear me out I know everyone hates white diamonds but believe me it’s a solid base for amazing layering. I am also the person who loves a super strong scent but people are always surprised when they ask and I say white diamonds their like STOP LYING lol 😂 I wi
ABIGAIL BRIDGES~~Abby~~Natania

ABIGAIL BRIDGES~~Abby~~Natania

36 likes

Breastfeeding Mamas Listen up!!!🫶✨
Here’s how you increase your milk supply. 🫶 ✨This is why it pays to talk to other mamas. You learn something new everyday. I couldn’t believe how effective and amazing this was. ✨Try it out! Your little one will benefit greatly ✨If you’re a breastfeeding mama, listen up closely. If you’ve be
Chela_morgan99

Chela_morgan99

746 likes

The silky str8 comb attachment by Holics Beauty
#blackfridaydeals #lemon8challenge #naturalhairhacks #silkpress
Holics Beauty

Holics Beauty

291 likes

Listen For the Lie by Amy Tintera
Earlier this year I was lucky enough to receive a copy of Listen For the Lie by Amy Tintera. I finally got around to reading this one and I loved it! I gave it five stars! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This book was a fun, fast read, and once I finished it, I mailed it to my Grandmother so that she can read it
AlexaBritni

AlexaBritni

10 likes

A screenshot of a 'Post performance' summary, highlighting '30 consecutive weeks' of posting. It shows 7 posts uploaded and a popular post with 46 likes and 7 saves. Overlaid text reads 'I've posted everyday for 30 Weeks Straight!' and 'Am I burnt out yet??'.
Posting evryday for 30 weeks str8?! Creators wya?
I created my account back in April 2023, but I want sure what to post here. I decided to take it seriously this past November and have uploaded everyday since then…so am I burnt out yet? ❌✔️Yes and no.. I enjoy posting here and engaging with you all! I finally have a community of like minded
TechnicallyShai

TechnicallyShai

17 likes

NO !!! STR8 POSITIVE VIBES ,!!
Tiahumble😘

Tiahumble😘

262 likes

Mascara Hack that works for Asian or str8 Lashes
#mascarahack #asianlashes #mascara #makeuptutorial #makeupinspo
@marafrancesca

@marafrancesca

22 likes

Listen & Adjust
I don’t think I fully understood what it meant when “your body knows before you do” until I was able to look back and realize so much. Hindsight really is 20-20. It’s so much harder to see things when you’re stuck. But you don’t have to be. Listen and adjust. Listen to your dreams. Listen to your g
Ali (B & T’s Version)

Ali (B & T’s Version)

5 likes

listen closely, that was how I communicated
#hearttransplantjourney #hearttransplant #hearttransplantsurvivor #ckd
Tracy Transplant 💙💚

Tracy Transplant 💙💚

1 like

A tablet displays the audiobook 'Listen for the Lie' by Amy Tintera, showing playback controls and the book cover. The tablet is against a background with patterned posters. The image includes '#BookSummary' and 'lemon8' branding.
#BookSummary #ListenForTheLie
#booksummary #lemon8challenge Listen for the Lie by Amy Tentira This book was different. I’ve never read (listened) to anything with a Podcast element. I loved it! I don’t think I would have been able to follow along had this been in physical format. Especially since we get Lucy’s POV, t
_BrynnD

_BrynnD

3 likes

A bottle of Phlur Vanilla Skin Hair & Body Fragrance Mist is centered on a soft, light-colored blanket with brown bear patterns. Large white text overlays read "VANILLA GIRLIES." A Lemon8 watermark is visible in the bottom left corner.
VANILLA GIRLIES LISTEN UP...
I wanted to try the Phlur Vanilla Skin viral Tiktok Body Mist... so i broke down when it was on sale. Is it worth the hype? .....Well it smells like sol de janeiro perfume 62 so it's definitely a dupe. It costs about $24 not on sale so it's definitely around the same cost. The smell las
Toni Marie

Toni Marie

9 likes

Listen for the Lie
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ There should be a new category on fable for “better on Audio” because absolutely every review of this book I’ve seen said it was an amazing audiobook and I wanted to listen to it so bad by my library hold was so long so I got the physical book from the library. After about 20% in I de
Aves’ Books

Aves’ Books

2 likes

We Listen And We Don’t Judge
✨ Book Edition✨ This video was longer on TT but apparently we can only post 1 min videos here 🫠 Anyway, what are yours? I won’t judge you 😉 #bookishhabits #lemon8bookclub #welistenandwedontjudge #followforafollow
IttyBitty

IttyBitty

3 likes

Listen to this for some encouragement❤️
Are you a fluffy lash girly or a natural lash Girly? #lashes #BeautyTips #promiseisrael
Promise Israel / Lifestyle

Promise Israel / Lifestyle

461 likes

A hand pours breast milk into a baby bottle, next to a wearable breast pump containing milk. The image features the text 'LISTEN UP Breastfeeding Mamas' with cute pink graphics, highlighting the importance of breastfeeding for mothers.
BREASTFEEDING MAMAS LISTEN UP🫶✨
✨Night pumps are essential during the first three months of breastfeeding, and here’s why: ✨Higher Prolactin Levels at Night: 💫During the night, your body produces higher levels of prolactin, the hormone responsible for milk production. This means that your milk supply tends to be higher during
Chela_morgan99

Chela_morgan99

86 likes

Read..Listen...
Does #dad play vinyl records? How bout ol blue eyes, Billy Joel, Carly Simon, Bad Company, The Who, Robert Palmer, The Eagles, Dan Fogelberg, Pat Benetar, Rolling Stones ... Just sayin 🤔 Vintage Toys and Talking Clock Shop ☮️ Https://www.ebay.com/str/gift4collector ♥️ #fathersday #father
Jim

Jim

0 likes

A close-up shot of pink strawberry rice krispie treats, with large white and orange text overlaying the image that reads "STRAWBERRY RICE KRISPIE TREATS". A small strawberry icon is embedded in the text.
STR🍓WBERRY RICE KRISPIE TREATS❕
Want to add a twist to your rice krispie treats? 🍓✨ADD STRAWBERRIES!!✨🍓 - INGREDIENTS FOR A 9x13 PAN: 🍓¼ cup butter 🍓1 oz of freeze dried strawberries 🍓4 cups miniature marshmallows 🍓5 cups crispy rice cereal #ricekrispietreats #strawberrydesserts #kidfriendly #easydessert
Tanaka C

Tanaka C

96 likes

A hand holds an e-reader displaying the red cover of 'Listen For The Lie' by Amy Tintera, featuring tangled black lines. Overlaid text reads 'My Honest BOOK REVIEW' and 'Rating: 3.5/5'. The e-reader is on a plaid blanket, with 'Lemon8 @katiesinde' and small heart icons visible.
Book Review: Listen For The Lie
📖: Listen For the Lie by Amy Tintera ⭐️: ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 This books grabbed my attention because it was in one of those “If you liked this book read this” and was compared to A Good Girls Guide to Murder which I LOVED, so of course I’m going to read a similar vibe book and at first I loved this stor
Katie Sinde

Katie Sinde

3 likes

A pair of black headphones rests on an open book, with the text "MUST TO LISTEN IF YOU'RE SAD!" overlaid, suggesting a music playlist for melancholic moods.
A Spotify playlist screen titled "Sad Indie" featuring Billie Eilish, showing it's an alternative melancholia playlist with 1.6 million saves and a duration of 7h 30m.
A partial list of songs from the Spotify playlist, including tracks like "when the party's over" by Billie Eilish and "The Gold" by Manchester Orchestra, Phoebe Bridgers.
Must to listen if you're sad! 🎧
This is Spotify’s editor curated alternative melancholia playlist. Perfect for those days when you’re feeling a bit low and looking for the perfect music to complement your mood. 🎧🎶 #lemon8tainment #myplaylist
Emma Taylor

Emma Taylor

56 likes

See more