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Worth a try - Books I didnt like but my friends loved
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items Do you want to try reading a book which hasn't been everyones cup of tea- here we are! Now I didn't get on with these books however my friends loved them- our thoughts are a mixed bag…whats your verdict?
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Now I love me a steamy book and I love a dark romance however I really struggled to get past a few of the scenes in this book and unfortunately it didn't grip me the way I hoped it would…however it is one that 90% of my book friends are also keen to ...
Now I love me a steamy book and I love a dark romance however I really struggled to get past a few of the scenes in this book and unfortunately it didn't grip me the way I hoped it would…however it is one that 90% of my book friends are also keen to ...
Does It Hurt? : H.D Carlton
Now honestly- I think I should have given this more of a go and will definately be retrying this one in 2025 but unfortunately I really struggled on my first read, the plot seems to be right up my alley so I am keen to try this one again!
The Secrets of Blythswood Square: Sara Sheridan
Now I'm not sure if I should class this as a DNF, because I am pretty sure this was actually really popular when I was a teen and I think I read the whole series then, however reading this book now- I only managed to get 1 chapter in!
Hush, Hush: Becca Fitzpatrick
I tried, I think I made it about half way, but that was slow going and I never was fully immersed. Unfortunately I cant even place what didnt work for me, but we just didnt click.
All That Lies Between Us: Amanda Cuff
I loved it, the premise, the characters, the writing- but for some reason I just couldn't finish it.
The Cuffing Season Contract: Tori Ross
10 years! I have tried to read this book on and off for 10 years. I couldn't get into it, so I watched the show. This helped make it make sense but even then, I just cant get past how wordy it is.
A Game of Thrones: George R R Martin
This pains me to admit as JP is my favourite author of all time, but this book just didn't work for me. Which is surprising as as a law girlie- the debate regarding euthanasia is one I find so interesting however this just didn't give what i needed i...
Mercy: Jodie Picoult
The concept was right there, as with the show ‘& Juliet’ - a spin of romeo and juliet which focuses on the female leads, and Rosaline being my all time favourite; this seemed to be exactly what I wanted but again, I couldnt get past the first cha...
Fair Rosaline: Natasha Solomons
If I'm completely honestly, I fell for the hype and realised that not only do I not particularly like the authors writing but I do not like books which in my opinion which can be heavily triggering with no warning and which seems to trivalise abuse… ...
It Ends with Us: Colleen Hoover
Another TikTok fave that I could not stand, whilst the different writing techniques were interesting- the plot and character development just feel flt. Also, I couldn't shake the underlying misogyny throughout this book which seems to be projected by...
The Virgin Suicides: Jeffrey Eugenides
I wanted to love it, I really did but I just could not get into this at all even when all my friends are raving about it!
Kings of Sin Series 3 Book Set by Ana Huang
As you can see from my other lists- I love Historical fiction, and mythological retellings but I just could not get into this and had to leave it unfinished!
Stone Blind
I really wanted to love this- now I did finish it, and there wasn't anything I actively disliked other than the main character but would I pick it up again…probably not
Lucky Red
Everyone seems to love this, and when I first read it years ago so did I. But now trying to re-read them…I cannot get into it!
After
I just couldnt get into it, i couldnt deal with the film and the book was the same…not my cup of tea
After by Anna Todd
Daydream and this cover is so dreamy! Now to stop looking at it and read it!
Daydream: Deluxe Edition Hardcover by Hannah Grace | Waterstones
Unfortunately another victim to the ‘i wanted to love it but didnt’ Now if I'm honest- I did finish the first one, it took a while to get into but I did finish it! The second one however was just not it for me.
Crescent City Hardcover Box Set by Sarah J. Maas | Waterstones
I wanted to get stuck into this book but really couldnt…but this cover might convince me to try again!
The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore | Waterstones