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Top Ten Books I Almost Put Down But Didn’t
But I wish I had:
A waste of my time. The main character wasn’t consistent with her portrayal in the first book.Love triangle! I had read a book previously that did the whole ‘stolen bride’ thing much better.Way too many points of view and unreliable narrators made for a mess of a fantasy novel, and also Mary Sue characters.NOT high fantasy, this was paranormal romance with yet ANOTHER Mary Sue, and also the terms of address were never right.I still don’t know how to weave despite reading a book about weaving. Another ‘dystopian romance’ that is all romance – but between brothers this time!
But I’m glad I didn’t:
I did put this down after the first chapter – to cry! Then I picked it back up again, because it was awesome.I was bored through most of this, and found the plot meandering and goals undefined, although I did enjoy the main character.The first chapter was a stupid ‘dream sequence’, but the rest of the novel was really good.I did put this down – twice – to cry! It was amazing.I put this down only because I wanted to save it for a holiday where I could read it all in one go, rather than in bits and pieces. It really was an amazing book.
A lover of kittens and all things sparkly, Nemo has a degree in English Literature and specialises in reviewing contemporary, paranormal, mystery/thriller, historical, sci-fi and fantasy Young Adult fiction. She is especially drawn to novels about princesses, strong female friendships, magical powers, and assassins.
I think it’s a divisive series and it depends on how much you can suspend your disbelief. Even though I had a few issues with it, I think the strength and beauty of the writing really won me over.
Great list, I like how you did five of each. YAY! I am happy you went back to The Lovely Bones and stuck with it, that’s one of my favourites and I adore that book. I’ve been tempted on Grave Mercy a few times, hopefully will be able to get to it soon. Nice picks 🙂 Here’s my TTT.
The Lovely Bones really triggered some awful memories for me in the first chapter alone, so it was tough to read it, but I always intended to finish it. I hope you get to Grave Mercy soon, it really was a lovely book
ChrissiReads
I absolutely loved Wither and the rest of the series. I’m so glad I didn’t take too much notice of the negative reviews and gave it a go!
Nemo
I think it’s a divisive series and it depends on how much you can suspend your disbelief. Even though I had a few issues with it, I think the strength and beauty of the writing really won me over.
thereadingpanda
I really enjoyed reading Grave Mercy. It was a book I didn’t think I would like but it proved me wrong.
Nemo
Like I said, i did have to put it down, but I was convinced I would finish it and I’m so glad I did.
Reviews from a Bookworm
Great list, I like how you did five of each. YAY! I am happy you went back to The Lovely Bones and stuck with it, that’s one of my favourites and I adore that book. I’ve been tempted on Grave Mercy a few times, hopefully will be able to get to it soon. Nice picks 🙂 Here’s my TTT.
Nemo
The Lovely Bones really triggered some awful memories for me in the first chapter alone, so it was tough to read it, but I always intended to finish it. I hope you get to Grave Mercy soon, it really was a lovely book
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