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On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel
Did not finish book. Stopped at 60%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 60%.
Thanks to the publisher for this review copy. Obviously this one is working for a lot of people, but it is not for me at this time. I may consider picking it up at a different time.
DNF @ 60%
When I say I tried, I TRIED.
I’ve been reading this since June 10th (today is September 10th) and I only got to 60%.
I don’t mind dark books, but this is DARK and bleak - making for a combination that had me putting down my kindle after each chapter. I tried this on Kindle via eGalley as well as audio from Libby.
While I know that it’s important for authors to inform readers of things that often get forgotten by using fiction, I get concerned when they started using overly descriptive language that seems like it would fit more in a romance novel.
I wish that she had used the River aspect more because once that was gone, there was no flow.
I finally set it down once animal neglect was added in because of course the author just has to pile on more dark things.
I will say, the narrator for this is fantastic. Without the audio, I’m not sure I would have gotten to 60%.
DNF @ 60%
When I say I tried, I TRIED.
I’ve been reading this since June 10th (today is September 10th) and I only got to 60%.
I don’t mind dark books, but this is DARK and bleak - making for a combination that had me putting down my kindle after each chapter. I tried this on Kindle via eGalley as well as audio from Libby.
While I know that it’s important for authors to inform readers of things that often get forgotten by using fiction, I get concerned when they started using overly descriptive language that seems like it would fit more in a romance novel.
I wish that she had used the River aspect more because once that was gone, there was no flow.
I finally set it down once animal neglect was added in because of course the author just has to pile on more dark things.
I will say, the narrator for this is fantastic. Without the audio, I’m not sure I would have gotten to 60%.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Animal cruelty, Blood, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Violence, Sexual content, Death of parent, Addiction, Murder, and Panic attacks/disorders
The Honeymoon Crashers by Christina Lauren
Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.
I made it 6%, I'm sorry but Ami is insufferable.
If she was a real person, I could almost justify why her ex cheated on her because wow.
If she was a real person, I could almost justify why her ex cheated on her because wow.
The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Oh the girlies are going to hate this.
The last few chapters could’ve been filled in a bit more, I had to rewind to make sure I understood what happened
The last few chapters could’ve been filled in a bit more, I had to rewind to make sure I understood what happened
A Disappearance in Fiji by Nilima Rao
Did not finish book. Stopped at 32%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 32%.
Unfortunately, this one is a DNF for me and I'm sad because with how the Fabled Bookstore talked about it in their preview, I thought it would be right up my alley.
This was just moving way too slow, the chapters are too long, there were too many characters introduced, and nothing had really happened beyond the initial disappearance of a woman that worked on a plantation.
I made it to chapter four and at that point the detective hadn't learned anything new at all. In fact we learned more about his past than anything to do with the actual crime. For such a short book, it was going nowhere.
This was just moving way too slow, the chapters are too long, there were too many characters introduced, and nothing had really happened beyond the initial disappearance of a woman that worked on a plantation.
I made it to chapter four and at that point the detective hadn't learned anything new at all. In fact we learned more about his past than anything to do with the actual crime. For such a short book, it was going nowhere.
Peg and Rose Solve a Murder by Laurien Berenson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
Fit to Die: A Thriller by Daniel Kalla
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.5
This is a popcorn thriller that you need to keep an eye on! I’d definitely read from this author again. It was a thriller that I easily finished on the holiday weekend, I couldn’t put it down
A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0