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I agree with others who like to hear about DNFs. It's nice to hear that others also do this. I have DNFd books close to the end because I am no longer enjoying it and there are too many good books to read. But there are some people out there who think DNFing is some sort of sin, and it's nice to normalize it. 😂

I personally like to hear why people DNF certain books! That way I know what I can/should skip and why :-)

I’d like to hear about DNFs but would be good with a shorter explanation and don’t need to hear about DNFs where you read less than 30%. That’s just my personal opinion.

Thank you for sharing your feelings on Incidents around the house! I didn’t find it scary or chilling at all and I was starting to feel like I was the only one. You truly are the only booktuber whose taste aligns with my own. When I heard your review of Near the bone, I immediately hit subscribe lol

i enjoy hearing about DNFs! also, i think we have opposite tastes bc Done and Dusted, Incidents, and God of the Woods were all 4-5 stars for me, and Horror Movie was a DNF!

I like to hear about DNFs because it helps me determine whether or not I should pick up a book especially if I’m on the fence about it 😅 I also don’t understand the hype for Incidents Around the House. I thought the book was fine but the first half was way stronger than the second half and by the end it no longer felt creepy to me….

I reckon a one-liner for the DNFs could be helpful? Don't want to dwell, but it is also helpful to know what might not work for similar reading tastes. Also, that blurb! I want that book too!

I like hearing what you DNFd. Chances are, if it didn’t grip you right off the bat, it won’t grip us either. 😉

I'm so relieved to see someone else that found The God of the Woods as just fine, I gave it 3⭐️. The writing was great, but the pacing, multiple POVs, and jumping timelines weren't for me.

I’ve seen so many people not be a fan of horror movie, so I’m glad you enjoyed!

Yes you should talk about Dnf IT informs others! could save us the time of reading it or it may make some people pick it up.

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I really like you telling us about your DNF's because your reading tastes really come close to mine, so if you DNF I would dnf as well!

First - I admire your ratings! Too many reviewers feel compelled to rate everything highly. Thanks. For DNF & 1-2 stars, I only need to hear details if the reasoning would help me decide. Hyperbaric treatment is typically used to treat gangrene or sores that aren't healing (diabetics). My opinion on Death in the Air & Murder After the Night Before is that both openings were for marketing purposes which only attracts readers expecting something else. I actually liked those two more than either of Hallett’s.

One of the best locked room mysteries is The Three Coffins by John Dickson Carr. But it isn't modern at all, it was written in the 30's or 40's and is very old timey. Still a great book. Also check out the White Priory Murders - I probably like it more.

I like when you give a brief description of why you DNF!

Love to hear about dnf's and reason why! 😁

I like hearing about DNFs and the reasons why, but if you don't have much to say, you could simply mention it quickly and move on to other reviews

I didn’t care for Death in the Air either. Sp pretentious and the ending for was pretty unsatisfying

I read Swiped too, agree with your review. Re: DNF inclusion, helpful to know what you bailed on as a time-saver for my TBR.

I also hated Incidents Around the House! The first half was very promising but it became a boring domestic "thriller" and ended where it should have taken off. Super disappointing!

I DNF’d Horror Movie. I think I made it to around 75 pages. I just didn’t care about any of the characters or about the plot 😅 But maybe I should give it another go.

I like hearing about what you DNF , but don’t necessarily care to know why unless there’s a very specific reason. I’m very interested in Miracle Creek and The Appeal looks so fun!

I love hearing about dnfs!

I personally don't care to hear about dnfs unless you've done it because you've learned that the author is a gross human, and/or the book itself is toxic/harmful in some way. as a person who is very fond of romance books, I thought Done and Dusted was okay, I gave it a 3 star, but I loved the next one in the series, I encourage you to give it a try.

I always enjoy hearing about DNFs! Unless you DNF it after 10 pages or something, I think it’s worth mentioning. I enjoy hearing reasons for DNF because it gives perspective on why a certain book might not be enjoyable (slow, trigger warning, misleading premise, etc). So please keep mentioning them!

Felt similar to The God in the Woods, though I gave it a bit higher rating. Doesn't feel like it was written for mystery readers, and seems more catered to lit-fic/book club type readers. I would have enjoyed the story a lot more if the main character's parents were more interesting. Thought their characterization/development felt very cliche. Liked the main character. Hated the resolution of the brother mystery, but liked the resolution of the main character mystery. I heard her previous book was really good and I think she writes in a variety of genres. Super excited for both Hallett's and Osman's books next month. Can't believe both have new releases in September.

Thank you for expressing exactly my thoughts on The God of the Woods!! Was starting to feel like the only one who didn’t love the mystery and the pacing! 😅

I’m reading Boys in the Valley right now, but I’m only like 34% of the way in. Lol. I actually love supernatural/possession stories as they freak me out the most because how do you fight that kinda thing. 👀 Sad to know you didn’t enjoy it, but I definitely see where you are coming from! The prologue got my attention, but it was pretty boring leading up to the possessed man being brought into the orphanage. I’m hoping I enjoy the rest of it, but that makes me worried it will be boring again. lol. Definitely a great writer, though! I’m not finding mistakes and I ALWAYS find mistakes. 😂

Skip dnf s unless you read a substantial amount.

Oh no! I loved Incidents around the house. I am primarliy a lit fic reader who loves slow, mundane stuff. The sense of dread in this was top notch to me 😅

❤📚📚❤️ You might enjoy Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz.

I like to hear about DNFs and why DNFd 👍

would love to know why you DNFd A Mask of Flies! 😊

I think DNFs that happen fast or are just not your taste I don’t care either way if you discuss. But DNFs for specific tropes or things that are possible issues (misogyny, lack of quotation marks, newly discovered problems with the author, etc) are things I’m interested in.

I think talking about why you DNF helps people understand more and more that it's okay to DNF. It can be quick. 👍

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I wanted to like this book but 240 pages in I was like...its not for me.

I loved the book !!!!

You should add edits to these on GoodReads because I look at your reviews and ratings almost every time I go to read a book, and even if it's from years ago, it sometimes determines if I read it or not.

I have Alperton Angels and Everyone on This Train as a Suspect borrowed in Libby from my library. Can’t wait!

This was such a good round up! I also went in blind for The Writing Retreat, and it was so much fun. I love the "trapped in a strangers house/there's a snow storm/weird stuff starts to happen" trope hahah. It was really unpredictable and playful. x

They can never make me like the secret history

Hidden pictures not for you,Salems lot not for you , really girl 😏,then your UA-cam channel is not for me .

I had been on the waiting list for this book at the library and finally read it last week. I feel the same way about this book - the first half was just so cliché and the second half went overboard trying to be original and shocking. This was my first book from this author and I was wondering after finishing this book if I should give a second book a try before making up my mind about her work, but now I'm really hesitant to do so. What I find interesting is that I get the feeling that people equal "not being able to put a book down" to enjoying a book. Which I come to realize is not the same thing. A good book will keep you engaged the whole time. A bad book propels you forward by not giving anything of substance or revealing much about the story and you keep turning pages hoping to finally gain understanding on what the heck is going on. Two examples of such books I've read this year Expiration Dates (Rebecca Serie) and Bad Summer People (Emma Rosenblum). Read in a couple of days, and did not find any payoff in finding out how the story ends. SPOILERS: I feel the story could have been more interesting if the conflict had been set between Eve and Addie. The second it got moved to the relationship the student had with the male teacher, I thought it was just lazy storytelling. When the weird things started happening inside the house, I wondered if they were going to bring the wife back from the dead but thought this would not be very original - and yet... You had to suspend your disbelief quite a bit with that part - she survived being hit on the head, then choked, then managed to wriggle her way out of a sheet while buried underground. And it lucked out that she had been buried with her purse so she could call for help when she got out. And then that epilogue felt so pointless and unnecessary. I don't think we see it coming, but aside from revealing that Eve is just as bad as her husband, it does not add much to the story as a whole.

So glad to see Everyone in my Family Has Killed Somone and Everyone on This Train is a Suspect included on your list. Those two books were my favorite reads of 2023 and 2024. (Really looking forward to the third book in October.) I'm in the group that liked the second book even better, mostly because I feel that the first book, while very entertaining, had some plot holes and could have been a little tighter, and I felt like that was fixed and improved on in the second novel. I also love trains and this setting reminded me of Murder on the Orient Express, so it contributed to my overall enjoyment. I don't think those two books get talked about nearly enough!

Thank you.

i reread Ugly Love a couple years ago bc i originally read & loved it in like 2015/16 and i gave it 2 stars upon reread…it was so bad😭

Omg that Ugly Love Quote :O

Asking if you’re team manuscript or team letter is such a big spoiler for the book. I was in the process of reading when I watched this video and I was expecting to find a letter since you mentioned it, completely ruined the plot twist.