A review by reyes_sf
Our Own Private Universe by Robin Talley
Did not finish book.
ARC provided by Harlequin UK Limited via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to both!
DNF @ 25%
I feel horrible about not finishing an ARC, but I've been trying to get a move on this for two weeks now and sadly I have zero interest in the story. I love the diversity in this book and the writing is ok, and I liked that Aki and Christa just liked each other, no insta-love involved, but their arrangement screams DRAMA to me and I really don't understand why Aki is lying about her music. My main problem is that the story has failed to hook me up in any way - no connection with the characters, no interest in what's going on or what will happen at all. I usually enjoy YA books but I feel like this is too naïve, too YA for me right now.
I'm afraid I have to say I wouldn't recommend this book, but of course this is only my opinion and I still think everyone interested should read it to see if they agree or not.
DNF @ 25%
I feel horrible about not finishing an ARC, but I've been trying to get a move on this for two weeks now and sadly I have zero interest in the story. I love the diversity in this book and the writing is ok, and I liked that Aki and Christa just liked each other, no insta-love involved, but their arrangement screams DRAMA to me and I really don't understand why Aki is lying about her music. My main problem is that the story has failed to hook me up in any way - no connection with the characters, no interest in what's going on or what will happen at all. I usually enjoy YA books but I feel like this is too naïve, too YA for me right now.
I'm afraid I have to say I wouldn't recommend this book, but of course this is only my opinion and I still think everyone interested should read it to see if they agree or not.