I am officially putting this book on hold. It's been over two months since I read a chapter, so I think it's safe to say I don't remember who's who orI am officially putting this book on hold. It's been over two months since I read a chapter, so I think it's safe to say I don't remember who's who or what's going on....more
I put this down for 5-or-so weeks, so I'll come back to finish it sometime soon (hopefully)!I put this down for 5-or-so weeks, so I'll come back to finish it sometime soon (hopefully)!...more
I received this novel off NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not persuade my opinion of the novel.
3 stars
Let me first say, this wasI received this novel off NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not persuade my opinion of the novel.
3 stars
Let me first say, this was not a bad book - not by any means - so don't be deterred to read it because of my average rating. This novel was well written, it had everything that was important to include in a decent read (likable characters, smooth writing, good story, etc.), but yet, it was just so ... boring.
I don't know if I just wasn't in the mood to read it, however, from chapter one I felt exceedingly uninterested and immensely tired. Which baffles me, since the writing and everything else was executed so well!
Overall, I will definitely come back to this - because my rating just doesn't feel right. There was nothing lacking with this novel, except my lack of of interest with it - but that's solely on me.
Thank you NetGalley, for the opportunity to review this!...more
Well, this was disheartening. Especially after I read so many exceptional novels...but honestly I couldn't muster up a better rating - this was far1.5
Well, this was disheartening. Especially after I read so many exceptional novels...but honestly I couldn't muster up a better rating - this was far too dull. The only reason I didn't give Essex Serpent 1 star was because I could tell the author put a lot of effort into this novel. Too much, perhaps. It's such a shame, too! I usually love Gothic novels - ah, but not this one.
Regardless of Perry's efforts, the book was uninspiring and tedious. Now I'm only upset to have waited for this to be shipped from London - just to be disappointed....more
Honestly, 'Timebound' started off decently, and I was exited to keep reading on. But then something happened, and around page 50 I started1.5 Stars...
Honestly, 'Timebound' started off decently, and I was exited to keep reading on. But then something happened, and around page 50 I started realizing that I wasn't enjoying it as much. The main character, Kate, was just so dry and frankly kind of stupid. She never made rash decisions, and I found myself increasingly getting annoyed with her. Not only that, but all the explanation for time travel throughout the book were very dry, making it really hard for me to follow along. Around page 100, I started dreading reading this book altogether, and found more interest in doing my homework instead.
I won't spoil anything about the book or what happens...not that I know exactly what happens myself. I started skimming around page 150, because i couldn't fathom reading over 100 more pages and the thought of giving another DNF irritated me. Although, if one were to be honest with myself, i technically DNF this book. Quite unfortunate.
I don't necessarily want to recommend this book to anyone, however, I do realize that lately I haven't been enjoying YA series as much...and because of that I will recommend this novel to younger audiences who like simple YA series and don't mind insta-love....more
I was really hoping that I would enjoy this - but alas, I couldn't get into it. I felt like the wriDNF
Well, this is upsetting. First DNF book of 2017.
I was really hoping that I would enjoy this - but alas, I couldn't get into it. I felt like the writing was too wordy and that the characters were flat and not believable so, I had to put this down. What a disappointment, 'cause the Fearie world seemed extremely interesting....more
You know those books that sound GREAT, but are poorly executed - just diving you crazy? Yeah. Well, this is that book.
I actually first heard1.5 Stars.
You know those books that sound GREAT, but are poorly executed - just diving you crazy? Yeah. Well, this is that book.
I actually first heard about this book when I saw the trailer on television, and thought, "Wow, that sounds really interesting!" So, I quickly ordered the book online and dove right into it once it came.
And then ... within the first 20 pages, I knew I was going to be disappointed. The story has such potential (I cannot stress this enough) - it really it does, but sadly it's just SO BORING. Everyone speaks the same way, in this monotone where I feel detached from everything going on, it's unreal. I actually found myself getting up to do chores, instead of reading this book. But then, when I decided I was going to read, I found myself skimming pages, in complete boredom - and in hope that maybe, just maybe, it would get better later on. I really hoped for that moment. Unfortunately, it never came. It never got better, and annoyingly I had to finally accept that I wouldn't like the book - placing yet another book on my DNF shelf....more
I will return back to this book later. I'm not in the mood for something like this, and that's not giving it a fair chance!I will return back to this book later. I'm not in the mood for something like this, and that's not giving it a fair chance!...more
Hm....I really dunno what to say about this book, since I pretty much skimmed though the entirety of it. Unfortunately, nothing in th2 stars... maybe?
Hm....I really dunno what to say about this book, since I pretty much skimmed though the entirety of it. Unfortunately, nothing in this acquired my interest and I regretting picking it up, hence the skimming.
I'll have to come back to this another day, so I can properly review it... That time I'll read it word-for-word....more
I stopped somewhere around page 100. Honestly, i had to force myself to even read up to there. It's such a shame too - I heard such great things aDNF.
I stopped somewhere around page 100. Honestly, i had to force myself to even read up to there. It's such a shame too - I heard such great things about this book for months. I just couldn't get past how plain Agnieszka felt to me and how Dragon seemed abusive, rude and rash. The whole plot felt somewhat boring too - nothing was going on! (Maybe I'm just crazy?)
Now, now, i will admit the writing was good up to the point I got - but good writing doesn't mean a good story. Therefore it was a solid two stars. Maybe I'll try it again sometime later....more
I really enjoyed 'Bright Side', I gave it 4.5 stars, but not so much 'Gus'. Maybe it's cause I really liked Kate and the fact that she wasn'DNF at 25%
I really enjoyed 'Bright Side', I gave it 4.5 stars, but not so much 'Gus'. Maybe it's cause I really liked Kate and the fact that she wasn't in this book made me dislike it...i don't know. Hopefully when I try it again I can finish it....more
This was definitely something else...I really couldn't give it more than 3 starts though. It was just too graphic and weird. Half of the time I felt uThis was definitely something else...I really couldn't give it more than 3 starts though. It was just too graphic and weird. Half of the time I felt uncomfortable reading - I'm not even exaggerating (I know it's horror ok). But, all I have to say is that THIS is a true vampire book. Read it if you're wanting something creepy and original....more
I should re-read this, because I don't remember why I rated it so lowly!I should re-read this, because I don't remember why I rated it so lowly!...more
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