Or, perhaps I should say that here are ten titles or series that I lost interest in. Sadly, this is an easy one, since I feel like life is too short to read boring books.;) Though, I am not insulting any of the authors with this list, since a lot of them are probably fine stories, I just happened to lose interest in the story.
1. The Selection series by Kiera Cass
I know a lot of people like this series, but it just didn't appeal to me. I think I was mad that one of the secondary characters got in trouble because she fell in love with someone other than the prince. :P
2. Heather Song by Michael Phillips
I normally like his stories, but I didn't care for the way the main character chose which guy to marry. It just seemed kind of flippant, in a way. So, I haven't picked up the second book.
3. Rook by Sharon Cameron
I love that this one is a modern twist to the Scarlet Pimpernel. The author did a fantastic job of making it her own! I just got bored over half way through since the story was quite long.
4. Lady Maybe by Julie Klassen
Words cannot describe how disappointed I was with this story! I have loved almost all her other books (I wasn't crazy about the Girl in the Gatehouse), so it was heart breaking to read some of this and just abhor the characters for their lack of honor. I felt sorry for the main female character, but the guys vying for her hand lacked honor. I was so disgusted I couldn't even write a review, for fear I couldn't say much nice about it.
5. Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Okay, this one might not really qualify, since I'm not quitting it forever. I just seem to get it from the library when I have a ton of books I need to read and review, so I have only read a chapter or two. I will finish it one of these days....;)
6. Paper Towns by John Green
I just couldn't get into this one.
7. Deception on Sable Hill by Shelley Gray
The story seemed like an interesting one, but I grew tired of how gorgeous all the characters are.
8. Anomaly by Krista McGee
This one is one that I might get back to, someday. I'm not saying that I am quitting the series, but I haven't felt motivated to pick up the second book.
9. Illusionarium by Heather Dixon
This was a series that I was looking forward to, but it wound up being way to dark for me!
Well, there you have it. Do you think I failed to give some of the titles or series a fair chance? Which ones?
This is a tough topic, but fun in a way too. It makes us take a better look at the books we just don't click with. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was a tough subject! I had a hard time saying I don't like a book, just because I didn't click with it.:) I know the authors work hard, so they get two thumbs up for writing a book.;)
DeleteI don't even want to start The Selection. It sounds like it would upset me... :)
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LOL, I wish I had known I wasn't going to like it before starting.;)
DeleteI was about to feel sad about the Cinder bit, because I actually enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to think that I will get around to reading it. Someday.;)
DeleteThe premise of The Selection does not intrigue me at all. I've never been a fan of shows such as The Bachelor, and that's what I find myself thinking of when I hear about this book. I've read too many negative, problematic reviews to pick that one up. And, I'm pretty much on the same page as you when it comes to Cinder. It's been sitting on my bookshelf for probably more than a year and I haven't had a chance to get around to it, and I probably won't anytime soon. This is great list!
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I wish I had known that it was going to be a royal, bookish version of the Bachelor, since I'm not a fan of that sort of show either.
DeleteI'm glad to know that I am not the only one who has yet to find the time for Cinder!
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Characters who are too gorgeous can be annoying. So, I understand your not wanting to finish a book like that. I do want to read Cinder from your list, but haven't managed to get to it yet. I've had a copy for awhile now. It's one of my someday books. :-)
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I think characters that are too gorgeous are at the top of my pet peeves when it comes to books. I like my characters to be approachable and have some flaws like the rest of us.;)
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I loved PAPER TOWNS. But I listened to it on audiobooks. I wonder if that made the difference.
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I will have to keep in mind to listen to the audio book if I revisit Paper Towns.;)
DeleteThanks for the idea!
Awww I loved Lady Maybe though parts of it were surprising. I think one of the men did in fact have honor - but it got tangled up in mistakes and circumstances. A lot of difficult and gritty situations in this book & maybe that's why I liked it - something different for a change :) Thanks for visiting my TTT!!
ReplyDeleteI could appreciate the gritty side of the story and how it showed that women back then were between a rock and a hard place in the old days once their character was tarnished. I just couldn't stand how both the guys lacked character of their own and just seemed to want to use Hannah.:( If one of them had been better, I would of been fine with the book.;)
DeleteSome of those books are on my TBR list, I should check twice before I get to read some of them. Thanks for sharing.
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Which ones are you wanting to read? Only a couple of them were a waste of time. Most of them just didn't hold my interest, but I can be a bit ADD when it comes to books, since I always have a huge TBR pile...
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