Books I wanted to love but absolutely hated
Reached:✨ the first book was great really had me going for a minute there.
✨ absolutely destroyed the expectation was giving nothing
✨ the character was giving pick me sis should have had this figured out in the second book let’s be real.
✨ painful read
Haunting Adeline:✨ if you want something that’s going make your skin crawl and question why every chapter this is the book for you.
✨ Guy was a weirdo, gave me the ick the whole time.
✨ every chapter I read had made me stop because I was just in awe of ridiculousness
✨ I’m sorry sis but love is not breaking into your house and putting a rose in your house.
This Infinite Thread:✨ This one made my heart ache because the writing is beautiful it’s just a drag.
✨ It was not giving what it should have gave, the first book “This Woven Kingdom” had me hooked.
Maybe it’s just me but I hate when people drag out details. Like why do I need to have a full page dedicated to her dress. idk lmk your thoughts
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