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Books I Can’t Believe I Finished | Discussion

Feb 3, 2018

I have a tendency to finish books that I am not enjoying. I don’t really know why, but I hate not finishing a book, I would give it a chance. Even if that means pushing through to the very last page. So today I thought I would share with you, books I can’t believe I finished.

Assassin’s Heart (Assassin’s Heart #1) by Sarah Ahiers: Assassin’s Heart was not for me. Firstly I was intrigued by the end, I felt like a fish out of water. I felt there was no arc in both the protagonist and the plot. There was so much potential to make such a good read, but it didn’t reach that for me.

Paper Princess by Erin Watt: Paper Princess is a story of survival, rags to riches and how money can’t buy you everything. I was really looking forward to this one. I really enjoyed When It’s Real when I read it a couple of weeks okay. But I was utterly disappointed with Paper Princess. I wasn’t a massive fan of the writing, nor the characters. I felt at times that all I wanted to do was give up. In saying all that, I will read more into this series as the ending did give me hope.

Charisma by Jeanne Ryan: This one explores changing yourself to fit it and how that can tear you apart. It was slightly instalovey, and I felt that it was hard to connect with the protagonist as she was whiny and standoffish. The writing was crash hot and I hated that they ‘fixed’ shyness. Again, I did finish it.

Lisette’s Paris Notebook by Catherine Bateson: Overall, Lisette’s Paris Notebook was not for me. It explores family, friendship, and romance. It had a protagonist that felt too young to be eighteen and a plot that dragged on. I was expecting and wanting more from Lisette’s Paris Notebook.

The Whole Thing Together by Ann Brashares: The Whole Things Together is a poignant novel that just didn’t hit the right spots for me. With far too many characters and storylines to keep track off. I was confused most of the time. It explores the notions of romance, family and finding yourself.

The Impossible Story of Olive in Love by Tonya Alexandra: Olive as a protagonist didn’t sit well with me, as well as the romance. The plot was intriguing and I kept reading for that alone. At the end, I was hoping it would work out somehow, but I was left disappointed.

And that is it for this post! What are some of the books that you can’t believe you finished? Do we share any that’s the same? Let’s Chat

Books I Meant To Read In 2017 But Didn’t

Jan 9, 2018

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week they post a new Top Ten list that members at The Broke and the Bookish will answer. Everyone join as you please. This week’s topic is Top Ten Books I Meant To Read In 2017 But Didn’t.

2017 was a crazy year for me and I read over 170 books. But there was still plenty that I never got around to reading. Today I thought I would share some of the books that I really wanted to read in 2017, but it just didn’t happen. Some of these are 2017 releases, some are older. And like always these are in no particular order.

This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab: I read the Shades of Magic books this and really enjoyed them. So I really wanted to give more of her books a read, but just never got around to it. I love Schwab’s writing style and I adore her world building. I cannot wait to read more of her books.

Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo: I seriously don’t know why I haven’t read this one yet. I don’t know why. I am a massive superhero fan and while I don’t love DC. Women Woman is one of my favourite superheroes of all time. I mean look at her. So I cannot wait to finally pick it up.

Nevernight by Jay Kristoff: Yes I have had this since it came out. Yes, I went to the launch. And yes I haven’t read. I do have a reason though. The hype scares me. I’ve been hesitant to pick Nevernight up because of all the hype that surrounds it. I want to love it, I really do.

Take Three Girls by Cath Crowley Fiona Wood and Simmone Howell: I just want to read a good Aussie book, by some amazing Aussie authors. #LoveOzYA

Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend: Said to be like Alice in Wonderland and Harry Potter. This middle grade seems perfect for me. I’ve had so many young kids came and pick this one up at work and I cannot wait to read it for myself. I actually bought it for 2 of my cousins at Christmas too.

Dear Martin by Nic Stone: This was on the top of my TBR at the end of last year. But it never got picked up here in Australia, so I haven’t been able to buy it. So know I need to go online and try and find it. I am pretty sure it’s going to tear me apart, but I need to read it!

Girl Out of Water by Laura Silverman: Another one that I’ve wanted to read since the start of the year. It just sounds like my type of read. And that cover!

One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake: Not too sure why I haven’t read this one yet. Real confused. I loved Three Dark Crowns and I was so meant to read this as soon as it came out.

And that is it. There are probably heaps more – but I can’t think of them at the moment? What are the books that you were meant to read last year? Have you read any of these. Let’s Chat!

I Read 171+ Books in 2017 | Part 3

Jan 4, 2018

Over the past week, I’ve shared the books that I read in 2017 over 2 posts. And like I’ve said in those my reading habits in 2017 changed. I read more books that I normally would and I read more romance books.

So here is the final post of the books that I read in 2017. Nevertheless, don’t forget to check out part 1 and part 2 of the books that I read last year.

Royally Endowed, Royally Matched and Royally Raised by Emma Chase. | The Long Ride Home by Tawni Waters. | Stay by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy | The Scars Between Us by M.K. Schiller | Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K Rowling (Audiobook). | Bittersweet, Steadfast and Keepsake by Sarina Bowen.

Just One of the Boys by Leah and Kate Ropper. | Bountiful by Sarina Bowen – Review. | Endurance, Challenge, and Keeper by Amy Daws. | Paper Princess by Erin Watt. | Fireblood by Elly Blake – Review. | The Perfect Gentleman by Delaney Foster | Temporary by Saria Bowen and Sarah Mayberry. | If There’s No Tomorrow by Jennifer L. Armentrout.

Angel by L.A Weatherly. | Hard Ink Series by Laura Kaye. | Ride Hard, Ride Rough, Rid e Wild by Laura Kaye. – Review 1 | 2.

Tarnished Crown by Erin Watt. | Hard to Let Go by Laura Kaye. | Dirty by Kylie Scott | The Ship of the Dead. (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard) by Rick Riordan – Review.| Broken Prince and Twisted Palace by Erin Watt.| Lick, Play and Lead by Kylie Scott.

Downed, Jock Blocked and Sacked by Jen Frederick. | The Bad Boy’s Baby by Cindi Madsen. | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K Rowling (Audio). | The Last Days of Us by Beck Nicholas. | Man Hands by Sarina Bowena nd Tayna Eby. | Rookie Move, Hard Hitter and Pipe Dreams by Sarina Bowen. | Fallen Heir by Erin Watt.

Undressed, Undeclared, Unspoken, Unraveled by Jen Frederick. | Played by Jem Frederick.

And that is it! Wow. I read a lot of books in 2017. I think the most I’ve ever read. It was really great. I had some good reads, some bad ones. Some that stood right now. It was an adventure.

Have you read any of these books? What did you think? Are you planning on reading them? Nevertheless, lets chat!