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The Other Mrs.

Mary Kubica

DID NOT FINISH: 22%

I hated Sadie, and was bored out of my mind. The author tries so hard to create “atmosphere” or something that every page could probably be cut by at least 50 if not 75 percent and be more interesting. 

A Slow Fire Burning

Paula Hawkins

DID NOT FINISH: 27%

A completely unlikeable cast of characters, no plot, and impossible to keep straight. 

The Library of the Dead

T.L. Huchu

DID NOT FINISH: 6%

This felt more YA than I was really into, and the language patterns were off putting for me. It wasn’t grabbing me so I put it down. 

The Ex-Husband

Karen Hamilton

DID NOT FINISH: 35%

Too much time hopping, characters are annoying, slow pace

The Iron Daughter

Julie Kagawa

DID NOT FINISH

I just couldn't get into this - I didn't finish it, I gave up when it started seeming exactly like the first book...

Dance Lessons

Áine Greaney

DID NOT FINISH

I was so bored by this book that I didn't even finish it...

Holidays on Ice

David Sedaris

DID NOT FINISH

I absolutely could not get into this book, despite numerous recommendations. I attribute this more to my non-love of short stories more than it being a bad book, it just wasn't for me.

Imaginary Girls

Nova Ren Suma

DID NOT FINISH

The plot seemed so disjointed, and I got tired of reading about "Ruby says..."

Made it 121 pages and gave up. Not for me.

Secret Obsession

Kimberla Lawson Roby

DID NOT FINISH

There was so much "telling rather than alluding" and stilted dialogue that I just couldn't do it. 25% through.

Advent

James Treadwell

DID NOT FINISH

Finished 33%, didn't hold my attention.