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I gave this one a bad review and DNF’ed 5 years ago, but I recently found it in a little free library and I do really like Caroline Kepnes, so I’m giving it another go. Sometimes I don’t enjoy reading certain books on ebook, which was how I attempted this last time. Let’s see if it makes a difference! So far it’s not a book I’d have picked up if it wasn’t CK(a bit YA), but I’m not minding it.

If I never saw another book with Australia referred to as Oz ever again, I would be quite happy. Literally no Australian calls it that.

“And perhaps our lives are merely decorative, a burst of fleeting colour and nothing more..”

If nothing else from this book, this line💕

Reader problem #951. Many DNF and reading slump type books in a row, then find myself reading 3 books at the same time, they are all great and I don’t know which to pick up first 😱

That was a quick dnf. And judging by the reviews, I’m not missing much.

This one was not for me. DNF’ed. Really hated that first story. Seemed like it might pick up a bit, but generally I dislike short stories and I downloaded this thinking it was a novel.

“Words for things”. Thought provoking story about realising celebrities are human and the judgement put on females at a young age. 5/5

“People tell you everything”. A failed affair and an unexpected admirer. Enjoyed this one 4/5

“Mayday” Not a topic I’ve seen frequently addressed. Liked how it was handled here. Usual short story thing of wanting it to last longer and see if things worked out for the protagonist. 4/5

I didn’t realize this was short stories
Read the 1st one “Like This”. Only about 20 pages long. At 250 pages total with 11 stories, this should be a quick read!
Story #1 3/5 stars. This is about a harassed mum of two who goes into a cafe with her children and lets her imagination run away with her. Not highly relatable for me personally, but nicely told.

How did this supposedly intelligent woman find this guy a good idea? Everything about him screams creep.

Downloaded this by accident and I doubt I’ll get through it as it’s really not my type of book, but first pages have hooked me in, so I’ll see how I go.

Another reread from long ago which I am pretty sure I will no longer be into, but will have a read before I turf it into a little free library. Cathy Kelly used to be a favorite when I was younger, but haven’t been feeling it for a long time now.

Attempting to reread this previous DNF before I move it on.

Carly Rae Jepsen bashing. Not cool, not clever. Has put me off slightly.

Finally finished part one. Not exactly loving it. Sooooo long. Determined to get through it, though....

Halfway through Paperback Crush, so I feel like it is inevitable I read my one remaining Sweet Dreams novel.

Halfway through Paperback Crush, so I feel like it is inevitable I read my one remaining Sweet Dreams novel.

I’ll probably get annoyed or bored reading this, but I need something pleasant after the last book I read (torture murder story). Just can’t handle anything else dark!

I don’t really read comics or manga, and I certainly don’t read Harlequin romances, but I’ve seen these reviewed by friends and they are so cute I decided to give one a go.

I am really not enjoying this, but too stubborn to quit being halfway through!

Dnf at 100 pages

Dnf at 100 pages

That “hiss of a girl” - I think it’s my favorite line from a book this year.

That “hiss of a girl” - I think it’s my favorite line from a book this year.