I'm sorry but it's not working for me at all. I'm on the road to hate every one of these characters, so I'd better stop here. DNF 30%.I'm sorry but it's not working for me at all. I'm on the road to hate every one of these characters, so I'd better stop here. DNF 30%....more
Sometimes I remember why I'm so picky when it comes to "cute and funny" romance novels, and that would be because I hate their voice more often than nSometimes I remember why I'm so picky when it comes to "cute and funny" romance novels, and that would be because I hate their voice more often than not. The issue with relying on humor is that it's just subjective and honestly, I've tried enjoying The Wedding Game but I can't see that happening. I'm genuinely dreading reading more, I can't stand it, and I just don't have the time for that. I'm so ready to forget everything about this cheesy fest, ugh. DNF....more
Listen, I can handle confusion —I mean, I did like Gideon the Ninth a lot, didn't I? I can overcome slow beginnings if the payout is worth it. I love Listen, I can handle confusion —I mean, I did like Gideon the Ninth a lot, didn't I? I can overcome slow beginnings if the payout is worth it. I love romantic fantasy. But I can't do this.
I don't have it in me to withstand pages and pages and pages and pages of character withholding crucial information because of reasons, not when it makes the whole story so damn boring. I love slow-burns, I really do love them, but it's all a bit idiotic at this point? The world-building is messy, and why Red would rather bleed herself than learning how to use her magic is truly beyond me—and I mean TRULY, wtf girl??? I just don't care enough about any other character to get going, not when I've been struggling since page one. So at this point, I really couldn't care less if the end is worth it, because it's so damn long to get there. I'm out.
DNF for now. I've stopped around 60% and I'm not sure that I'll finish this one. I don't know how to explain but it reads... old ? As if I was readingDNF for now. I've stopped around 60% and I'm not sure that I'll finish this one. I don't know how to explain but it reads... old ? As if I was reading an old Kinsella novel and I get it! I used to like those books! Now though not so much, and I don't really feel any chemistry between the characters (plus how are they half in love already, did I miss something?)
Also, are alllll the people in this neighborhood white???? I COULDN'T SAY. I suppose not, given some of the names and I mean, that's CHICAGO, but the ambiguity feels lazy and doesn't sit well with me. Representation is not a guess game, jesus....more
"Slowly disengaging before drama hits the fan" is not how I pictured my evening ending yet here I am, making sensible choices for once. I could get be"Slowly disengaging before drama hits the fan" is not how I pictured my evening ending yet here I am, making sensible choices for once. I could get behind the obliviously manufactured "hate" Ethan and Olive had going on in the first half because it was funny and light-hearted and just what I thought I wanted right now but I've just realized that I'm not invested in their relationship as a couple enough to endure more misunderstandings just yet. Or, you know, ever. I don't feel it. Hell, I'm starting to resent Olive for constantly misinterpreting everything Ethan says or does and I've been side-eyeing the dude since he *checks notes* grossly glossed over how much of a prick his brother was. Is??? I guess I'll never know.
So I'm going to pretend I've reached their HEA and treat them like the forgettable characters they are. I suppose that I should feel a sense of loss that I'll never read about how gorgeous Olive's boobs and Ethan's abs are again but *shrugs*, I'll live. DNF at 65%, and 2 stars it is.
PS. I just spoiled myself and excuse me but WHAT THE FUCK? WHAT? I can't wrap my head around the fact that Olive would forgive that. Again, what?!? Ugh, I'm SO glad I stopped where I did.
I don't know how to tell you, but the whole "he's only my second cousin!" excuse is wholly defeated if he pretty much raised you from 12 to 18. Wtf. FI don't know how to tell you, but the whole "he's only my second cousin!" excuse is wholly defeated if he pretty much raised you from 12 to 18. Wtf. First that makes me cringe, and secondly there's a power imbalance here that I cannot and will not accept. Nope, definitely not for me. DNF....more
If you follow me, you might have noticed that my feed has been littered with a lot of romance novels lately. The reason why is pretty straight-forwardIf you follow me, you might have noticed that my feed has been littered with a lot of romance novels lately. The reason why is pretty straight-forward: when I’m tired or when my ADHD is acting up (let’s face it, it’s usually both), romance is my go-to genre. There’s just something so calming and smile-inducing in good romance novels, it’s like catnip when I’m running on three (okay, two) hours of sleep. Now what I want to know is how the fuck books like The Risk dare ruin my carefully-nurtured good mood. Seriously. How dare. To this day I still have a hard time figuring out why Elle Kennedy is so damn popular when her books are so fucking generic and boring that they make me want to put on headphones and sing
DNF 15%. Perhaps should I give Sure Thing the benefit of doubt, but the boredom is real (thank you long-ass monologues and endless descriptions[image]
DNF 15%. Perhaps should I give Sure Thing the benefit of doubt, but the boredom is real (thank you long-ass monologues and endless descriptions of the leads' body) and I'm not sure I can stand this holier-than-thou MC (who keeps saying she's not slut-shaming her twin sister, but still makes sure we know that she is not like her, KAY?). Also I'll be happy if I never read 'love again, British accent or not *roll eyes*
The story is just not interesting and the writing far from engaging. Therefore I'm sorry to fail you all, but I cannot do it. My time's worth more. The end.
PREREVIEW
After The Fortunate Ones' disaster, I've decided to dive into the dark world (kidding... maybe) of the kindle unlimited romances, because yes, I'm still very much appalled that graphic sexual assaults (plural!) were completely overlooked and played down as something romantic. Perhaps my voice doesn't count in the great scheme of things, but if I can use a bit of my time to help readers navigate into the gigantic see of romance novels, I'll happily do it. So far 2017 has seen myself distancing from reviewing, because of one million reasons : my work, my German lessons, the building of my genealogy tree, politics.... You name it. Yet for the first time in what seems like forever, I feel like my voice matters and isn't meaningless. Perhaps I'm delusional, but eh. Whatever.
I care about my sanity, though, so here are my rules :
1) The book must have a 4+ rating. Trust me, I realize that it's far from being a gage of quality, but I'm not going to willingly start something that will most likely make me rage, even if it's free.
2) None of my friends must have rated it 1 star : if one of them caught slut-shaming or romanticization of abuse, I'll boost their reviews instead.
3) I will not force myself to finish a book if it's making me feel sick.
4) Of course, it must be a kindle freebee.
I hope I'll find positive gems in there, and that my pessimism will be challenged. I guess we'll see.
DNF. I'm not sure what did it : the constant repetitions of stuff I've known for more then 2 books now, or the incessant blabbering of characters who DNF. I'm not sure what did it : the constant repetitions of stuff I've known for more then 2 books now, or the incessant blabbering of characters who keep telling me things rather than showing me, but I'm calling it quits. While Rachel Caine's writing stays quite compelling, it's lacking emotion and I have to accept that I'll never care about any of these characters... Everything is so utterly neat. Bummer....more
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