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Books You Couldn’t Finish (DNF) or That Didn't Work for You - 2023
Liz wrote: "Totally disappointed by Nothing Special 
. My two star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
So it was nothing special, eh? :D
Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall
Made a mortal folly by picking this one up. Expected far more from this historical fantasy.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Bad Unicorn – Platte F Clark – 2**
I am clearly NOT the target audience for this sci-fi fantasy adventure knock-off of Harry Potter. It involves a young boy who doesn’t know he has magical abilities, a maniacal unicorn intent on destroying mankind, dwarfs, frobbits, squirrels, talking machines, wizards, etc. I thought it was pretty terrible. Clark spent way too much time trying to prove how clever he is rather than crafting a compelling and entertaining story.
LINK to my full review
The Last One by Will DeanMany people loved this and it has a fairly high rating. No "meh" ratings - it's mostly love it or hate it.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Dead Man's Wake was a DNF for me. I jumped into the series and I had no idea of the relationships and it would have been a chore to try to figure it all out. This one didn't work for me as a standalone :(
Kel Richards' pocket guide to clear English by Kel RichardsMy review 3★
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Forgotten House on the Moor by Jane Lovering
I wish I could forget this house on the moor. Such a disappointment!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A little "Christmas in July" ...
My Kind of Christmas – Robyn Carr – 1*
In Carr’s defense I have not read any of the previous books in this series (and this one is # 18). So, I had no background on the residents of Virgin River or their previous interactions / relationships. That made me feel a little lost. I didn’t think the relationship between Patrick and Angie made sense. She’s suffered a traumatic brain injury, he’s “in love” with his dead partner’s wife. But they are going to have great sex anyway. Puh-leeze. Plus, there was very little – if any – actual Christmas cheer evident. In the spirit of the season, I’ll grant it 1 star.
My review of Dr. No by Percival Everetthttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I usually don’t bother to post here when I don’t like a book. But this was such a disappointment from a terrific writer that I decided to warn people.
Brenda wrote: "My review for 
Macarons Can Be Murder by Rose Betancourthttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
At least there was a cute cat:)
Carol wrote: "Brenda wrote: "My review for Macarons Can Be Murder by Rose Betancourthttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"
We LOVE cute cats!
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Macarons Can Be Murder by Rose Betancourthttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"
Yes, thank goodness for the cuteness of the cat and the front cover!
The Woods Are Waiting by Katherine Greene
Fab cover and atmosphere. Nothing else works.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Faith wrote: "My review of Dr. No by Percival Everetthttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I usually don’t bother to post here when I don’t like a book. But this was ..."
Thanks for the warning Faith. I'm starting to check here all of the time now -- helps to not pick up duds. Thanks for the warning!
Murder 101- Faye Kellerman - (New York)
Decker & Lazarus Series Book #22
Genera: Myster7 & Suspense/Police Procedural
2.5★
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I wanted to like this cosy mystery set in a board game shop more than I did but the MC (a gay 30y old ex college English professor) is such an over sensitive wimp!
Board to Death by C.J. Connorreview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished listening to
Death Qualified by Kate Wilhelm.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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The Demise of the Soccer Moms by Cathryn Granthttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've finished Embracing the Definition by Joseph Schulte.
Here's my non-spoiler review if you're interested:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Eel and The Angel - Rodger Carlyle - (Alaska)
Team Walker Book #1
Genera: Spy/Political/Counterintelligence
No Rating
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
OMG I was so bored with this book and just don't like this writing style. DNF at 50% https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
I seem destined to be the outlier on most major prize-winning books, and this is no exception. A retelling of Charles Dickens' David Copperfield, but highly stereotypical. Mine is an outlier opinion.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Rosh (Trying to catch up!) wrote: "Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverI seem destined to be the outlier on most major prize-winning books, and this is no except..."
You're not the only outlier Rosh, I DNF it!!
Dorie - Cats&Books :) wrote: "You're not the only outlier Rosh, I DNF it!!"You sure know how to make me feel better, Dorie! :D
Rosh (Trying to catch up!) wrote: "Dorie - Cats&Books :) wrote: "You're not the only outlier Rosh, I DNF it!!"You sure know how to make me feel better, Dorie! :D"
SAME HERE. Rosh! But I did finish it, Dorie. And I liked the long author's note at the end - not worth a Pulitzer though. 😊
My review of Demon Copperhead
Rosh (Trying to catch up!) wrote: "Dorie - Cats&Books :) wrote: "You're not the only outlier Rosh, I DNF it!!"You sure know how to make me feel better, Dorie! :D"
Glad I could help Rosh!
PattyMacDotComma wrote: "SAME HERE. Rosh! But I did finish it, Dorie. And I liked the long author's note at the end - not worth a Pulitzer though. 😊"Yay for more company, Patty! But I am sad that my audiobook didn't have the author's note. :(
Kafka: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Nishioka Kyoudai
Do you like both Kafka and manga? Then this is for you. I didn't DNF or dislike this one, but I didn't understand it much either! :D
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
When I Hit You: Or, a Portrait of the Writer as a Young Wife by Meena Kandasamy
An autofiction about dealing with domestic abuse. Not exactly as promised. I didn't like the writing style.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Slave For Two - Morticia Knight
Soul Match Series Book #1
Genera: Science Fiction/M/M Romance
2★
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Lump by Nathan Whitlock
Not at all as expected. This could have really been worth a read had it stuck to the contents of the blurb.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
An Ordinary Violence
Many enjoyed this but I found it to be confusing, slow, and confusing.
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The House at the End of the World by Dean Koontz was just so bad it's near unreadable.
Here's my non-spoiler review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I read
One Night with the CEO by Mia Sosa for a challenge.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Book Lovers by Emily Henry 🎧 3-StarsThis is a Chick-Lit book, unfortunately I'm not a Chick-Lit reader.
My Review
The Winter Rose - Jennifer Donnelly
Genera: Historical Romance
2★
Review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
For Real - Alexis Hall - (England)
Spires Series Book #3
Genera: M/M Romance/BDSM
2.5★
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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