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Made it to page 42 before I decided to quit torturing myself. After being mansplained how memories work and slogging through too many pages of excruciating descriptions of a bridge-turned-railroad and irritating character personalities I called it quits and immediately felt better.
DNFd after 7 stories. Enjoyed Seanan McGuire's version of Red Riding Hood the best. I was already feeling meh about the book by the time I got to Catherynne M. Valente's story and that one was enough to kill any desire to finish the anthology. It's a pity because I very nearly loved Robots vs. Fairies.
Also, this was my 2nd attempt. The first time I only read part of the first story before setting it aside.
Also, this was my 2nd attempt. The first time I only read part of the first story before setting it aside.
Wow this was not good. Only made it through Holden and Naomi’s stories before I put this down for good. The art and stories (that I read) were bland and uninspired. If you want more Expanse, read the novellas but don’t bother with this.
Well that was unfortunate. Despite an intriguing concept, this book failed to deliver. Got to chapter 13 and felt every bit of my desire to read this book take its last breath. The main character, Alice, is clumsy but cute--but men have zero interest in her (hello Bella Swan)--whom I suspect doesn't have 2 brain cells to rub together. All the problems I foresee--cringy romance, magic savant, continued blunders somehow still allowing her to complete her task--in addition to the major irritation of following Alice around in this story leave me feeling drained already. Hard pass.
DNF'd after a couple chapters. A description of a native person using all the stereotypes you could possibly think of was a huge turn off. The female character was also less than inspiring. Too many other books out there I'd rather get to.
DNF'd at less than 100 pages. There wasn't anything particularly annoying, offensive or bad, just couldn't find the desire to pick it up and continue on.
DNF'd very early, less than 50 pages in. Bored. So bored.