I unfortunately had to DNF (Did Not Finish) Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft. I really wanted to love this book, especially because the premise sounded so intriguing, but I found myself struggling a lot with the writing style. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t get into the story.

The pacing felt off to me, and I had a hard time connecting with the characters and the world they were in. It’s disappointing because there seemed to be so much potential for a gripping, atmospheric read. I kept hoping I’d be drawn in as the plot developed, but it never quite clicked for me.

Sometimes a book just isn’t the right fit, and that’s okay. I’m sure there are readers who will enjoy the style and find themselves captivated by the story, but unfortunately, it wasn’t for me.

⛔️DNF 🌶️4/5 🌸13/20 📚91/240

🇺🇸 Unfortunately, I couldn’t finish this. Despite the audiobook being great, I couldn’t connect with how DUMB the FMC was and how cliche this whole pregnancy was written. 

Something is bothering me with the writing style and I’m unfortunately not in a mood for this kind of story. But if you enjoy friends to lovers romance full of tension and years of pining, happing in a coffee shop, just go for it!