Top Ten Tuesday (#109) (10/06/15) Top Ten Series I Quit, or Will be Quitting

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Top Ten Series I Quit, or Will be Quitting

I really try not to quit series, but ultimately I do have to let a few go.  There can be a variety of reasons, but I am confident I will never finish these series.

Across the Universe (Across the Universe #1) by Beth Revis

I listened to the audio of this book and I don't know if that was the issue, but I just didn't connect with this book. I will say that I remember it very well, so that's saying something really important.  Out of all the books on this list, this series is the one that stands even a bit of a chance of me finishing it.

Vampire Kisses (Vampire Kisses #1) by Ellen Schreiber

This series was not really bad exactly, it just never really held my interest. The bigger issue for me is that I read the first few so long ago that I just can't see myself picking up the rest of the very long series.

Indelible (The Twixt #1) by Dawn Metcalf

I debated putting this book on the list, but the bottom line is that it was so incredibly bizarre that I just can't see myself reading the rest of the series.

Marked (House of Night #1) by P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast

I stuck with this series for a really long time. It just never seemed to end. Now I'm left with a situation where I have only a couple of books left to finish the series.  Sadly I just don't see myself ever reading them.

Teardrop (Teardrop #1) by Lauren Kate

I managed to read every book in the Fallen series, and I really wanted to give this series a chance. I just couldn't connect with the story or the characters, so I doubt I will read the rest of the books.

What the Spell? (Life's a Witch #1) by Brittany Geragotelis

I have written a lot about how much I disliked this book. It was one of my top least favorite books of all time.  I couldn't even begin to think about reading any other book in this series.

Witch & Wizard (Witch & Wizard #1) by James Patterson & Gabrielle Charbonnet

I broke up with this series a bit ago.  I read the first four books and after that, I had enough. It's just terrible. I can almost see where kids would love this series, but it was like nails on a chalkboard to me. 

Changeling (Order of Darkness #1) by Philippa Gregory

 Oh boy.  So I had never read a Philippa Gregory book before this one.  It was o.k. but I was definitely not something I was interested in continuing with. The whole thing made me sad because I had really hoped this book would be a gateway to her other books, but no such luck.

Motorcycles, Sushi & One Strange Book (Real Life #1) by Nancy Rue

This series is fine if you want to be bashed over the head with religion. I didn't realize what I was getting into when I picked up the first book in this series.  One book was enough. It was so preachy that I now have to double check the publisher when picking out new books so I know to avoid this one.

Nightfall (The Vampire Diaries: The Return #1) by L.J. Smith

I think I've talked about this series before, but here it is again.  I didn't mind the first four books in this series, but after the TV show came out, the hot mess of these books followed.  I read the first of the new books and one was enough. It was so bad.

Top Ten Tuesday (#106) (09/01/15) Ten Characters You Just Didn't Click With

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Ten Characters You Just Didn't Click With

It's sad when there are characters that you can't click with. When coming up with this list, I realized that there were books that I actually did manage to enjoy even though I didn't like the main character.  I was really surprised by that.  I was also able to see that there were books I didn't like but it had nothing to do with the main character, it was some other issue.  So here are the top books where I just really didn't like/didn't click with the main character.

Hanna  Järvinen

Bleeding Violet (Portero Universe) by Dia Reeves

Hanna Järvinen is legit crazy.  I know that term gets tossed around a lot and it doesn't mean the person is crazy, however, she is crazy.  The writing in this book is fabulous, and it's not a bad book by any stretch of the imagination. It's actually quite good.  It's just beyond bizarre.  However, I never connected with Hanna because she's insane.  Mental institution for the rest of her life insane.  The reader never knows what's real because Hanna is an unreliable narrator, because she's crazy.

Kit Ward

Dear Killer by Katherine Ewell

I don't think Kit was supposed to be likable, however she goes beyond that.  I don't know if I disliked a main character more than her in any book ever.  There were a ton of things wrong with this book, but Kit was right at the top; I just don't have the space to go into how awful she is.  Horrible book, horrible character.

Bianca Olivier

Evernight (Evernight #1) by Claudia Gray

Oh  Bianca Olivier. I didn't much care for her in the first book, but she was pretty harmless. For each book in this series she gets progressively worse.  By the end I just couldn't stand her and I thought I was rid of her at one point, but no, she returns even more annoying than she was before.  I had to stop reading this series because she was so awful.

Zoey Redbird (and everyone else)

Marked (House of Night #1) by P.C. Cast

Oh Zoey Redbird.  I was actually on your side for the first book or two. After that, no way, no how. I had to stop reading the series because not only did Zoey become terrible, all her irritating friends were just as bad. I haven't read one of these books in a few years, and I can't think of a single character that I like at this point. 

Olive Bell

Our Song by Jordanna Fraiberg

I think Olive Bell, the main character, actually has some serious psychological problems and a major personality disorder.  She needs help.  Unfortunately that's not what this book is about. Instead it's about an old romance and a new one.  The positive is she meets her new romantic connection in therapy, just not the type of therapy she needs.

 America Singer

The Selection (The Selection #1) by Kiera Cass

I've talked about this series quite a bit on this blog.  It's because I have a love/hate relationship with the entire series.  I love a lot of it, but the biggest thing I hate is America Singer, the main character. Not only did I not connect with her, I thought she was just awful. She is by far the worst thing about this series. I was actively rooting against her for much of the series because she's the worst. Despite her awfulness, I actually read the series because there is enough other things that redeem it.

Bella Swan

Twilight (Twilight #1) by Stephenie Meyer

 Oh Bella, Bella, Bella.  You annoyed me in the first book. Then it got progressively worse.  I can't think of much positive to say about Bella.  I didn't like her, didn't relate to her and found her beyond stupid.  I actually disliked her so much by the last book that it was almost a DNF.  I hated her and that last book so much that I still have yet to see either movie. 

Brooklyn Sparks

What the Spell? (Life's a Witch #1) by Brittany Geragotelis

Brooklyn is definitely one of my least favorite characters ever.  I couldn't even tell you how the rest of the book was because she was so unbelievably awful.  I am almost always willing to give the second book in a series a second chance, but not with this series.

Whisty Allgood (and everyone else)

Witch & Wizard (Witch & Wizard #1) by James Patterson

I don't know if I disliked this series just because of Whisty Allgood or if she was a contributing factor.  Actually all the characters in this series are just awful.  I think my issue with Whisty is she's just so full of herself. It becomes annoying.  Another series I abandoned because I didn't like any of the characters.

Sterling

Now and Forever by Susane Colasanti

Sterling is just beyond annoying.  I hated her "voice" during the narration.  It was a constant dialog about how awesome she is, and how awesome her boyfriend is, and how awesome her life was.  I think Colasanti wanted her to come off as an upbeat and happy person, however the result was a character I would never want to know let alone be friends with. I really dislike the book because I disliked Sterling so much.

Top Ten Tuesday (#90) (5/5/15) Ten Books I Will Probably Never Read

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Ten Books I Will Probably Never Read

This is really hard because I read pretty much anything.  I have a favorite genre of course, but I read from all genres. Here is my best try at this.

I Am Number Four (Lorien Legacies #1) by Pittacus Lore

Not only does it not interest me, but the whole idea about who is writing these books and how they came about just doesn't work for me.  It makes me very reluctant to read this series.

Boyfriends, Burritos & an Ocean of Trouble (Real Life #2) by Nancy Rue

I made the mistake of reading the first book in this series.  They have such cute titles, but unfortunately these are WAY too religious for me.

Life's a Witch (Life's a Witch #2) by Brittany Geragotelis

There was not a single thing I liked about the first book in this series.  There are way too many good books out there without torturing myself with this one.

The Lost (Witch & Wizard #5) by James Patterson

I don't know if there are going to be more after this one, but I don't care. I have officially broken up with this series.

Not Otherwise Specified by Hannah Moskowitz

This is hard for me to put on this list, but I have read a few books by Moskowitz, and they are just not for me.  I won't want to bring down the Goodreads score if I don't think I'm going to like a book, so I'll just avoid it.
 

Shadow Souls (The Vampire Diaries: The Return #2) by L.J. Smith

I have fond memories about the original series.  It wasn't great, but it was enjoyable.  The first one of this new series? Terrible.  I have absolutely no interest in reading this book or the 10,000 Vampire Diaries books that have come since. 

Small Damages by Beth Kephart

Another author who's books I just can't seem to get into, or the writing style doesn't work for me.  The books themselves sound awesome, but I am always disappointed when I read them.  It's just better to stay away.

Stormbringers (Order of Darkness #2) by Philippa Gregory

I was pretty meh about the first book, so I probably won't read this one.  That being said, of all the books on this list, I am most likely to read this one.
 

The Sweet Life (The Sweet Life #1) by Francine Pascal

The comeback book was such a disappointment.  I wanted my time back after I finished reading it.  I just can't imagine reading any more about the Wakefield twins.  They will forever stay permanently in my childhood.
 

The Twisted Tragedy of Miss Natalie Stewart (Magic Most Foul #2) by Leanna Renee Hieber

Another one where I didn't love the first book.  It was decidedly mediocre, so I will probably not continue with the series.

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 12/15/14

This weekly recap is hosted by Shelia of One Persons Journey Through a World of Books and the kidlit version is hosted by Jen from Teach Mentor Texts. Each week we recap what we’ve read and look at what’s coming up this week.

I wish all weeks were like this last one.  Catching Jordan and Stealing Parker were such easy reads, that I was able to fly right through them. 

Finished Reading:

Mortal Heart (His Fair Assassin #3) by Robin LaFevers
Catching Jordan (Hundred Oaks) by Miranda Kenneally !!! This has been on my TBR list for FOREVER, and I finally read it!
Stealing Parker (Hundred Oaks) by Miranda Kenneally

Currently Reading:

The Paris Mysteries (Confessions #3) by James Patterson

I don't know why I do this to myself.  Next time "James Patterson" writes something, I will JUST SAY NO.

What I'm Reading Next:

Pointe by Brandy Colbert

I started reading this months ago, I am determined to finish it by the end of the year.

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 11/11/13

This weekly recap is hosted by Shelia of Book Journeys and the kidlit version is hosted by Jen from Teach Mentor Texts and Kellee from Unleashing Readers. Each week we recap what we’ve read and look at what’s coming up this week.

I have been terrible about my reading.  We are talking like 20 pages a day.  I usually can get in about 100 pages a day, but these last few weeks have been disastrous.  It will only get worse after this week.  Eeks.

Finished Reading:

Confessions: The Private School Murders (Confessions #2) by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro

 

Currently Reading:

Descendant (Starling #2) by Lesley Livingston

 

What I'm Reading Next:

Allegiant (Divergent #3) by Veronica Roth

I've heard such mixed things about this book.  I'm a little scared.