Hey, guys! It’s time for another Top 5 Tuesday. This tag is hosted by Shannah over at Bionic Book Worm.
Today’s topic is Books that I almost DNF’d but now I love. If you didn’t know I am a believer in DNFing a book. Life is too short to read books that you don’t like. However, I’m glad that I kept on reading these 5 because they became some of my favorites of ALL TIME!!
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
I know, I know. I constantly sing praise that The Kiss Quotient is one of my favorite books that I’ve read so far this year. There was so much hype that I went into this book wanting to dislike it just so I wouldn’t be on the bandwagon.
Well, that didn’t happen. How could you not love this story, the characters, and all the goodness that’s between these pages?
Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco
Another shocker? This is one of my favorite series of all time.
I’m not really into murder mysteries so I think that was what played in me almost DNFing it. I’m so glad that I stuck with it because now I have one of my favorite OTP’s of all time, Audrey Rose Wadsworth and Thomas Cresswell.
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
This is a huge book and I was hella intimidated by the size of it and also they hype that surrounded it. This book had more fantasy than what I was used to and I thought that I would never like it.
Once I got to reading about Lazlo Strange I was hooked. Lazo Strange deserves all the good in the world and I love him dearly.
My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows
I didn’t really know much going into My Lady Jane except that it was a historical retelling. Guys, I don’t know much about the classics so I thought I would hate it.
This book was hilarious and I’m so glad I kept reading. I ended up loving every single character. Also, the audiobook was perfect!
The Silver Swan by Amo Jones
I was going to DNF this book so damn fast y’all! But I paid full price for the ebook so I kept with it.
Honestly, this book is a clusterfuck and dark as hell. but it’s something about the mystery of the whole book that kept reading. Now, this is a series that I can’t get enough of.
I think I’ll have to give Stalking Jack The Ripper another go – I DNFed it pretty early on.
Cora | http://www.teapartyprincess.co.uk/
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Give it another go!
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I actually liked Stalking the Jack Ripper while I was reading it but ended up DNF’ing it, because I got distracted with something else, haha. I hope to start over and read it this month!
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Please start over! It’s such a good book!
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My Lady Jane made my list as well. When I first started it I just couldn’t imagine how a guy that could also turn into a horse could fit into a book like this! But, like you said, it was hilarious and wonderful and now sits on my all time favourites shelf!
Thanks for participating – added you to the list 🙂
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did you listen to the audiobook? If not, you should!
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I did! I bounced back and forth between that and the physical copy. I LOVE the narrator!
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Me too, she was pretty awesome! did you read the next book in the series My Plain Jane?
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I did! It was just as great! I loved the ghosts!
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I literally finished Stalking Jack the Ripper for the first time last week and adored it! I know it’s not everyone’s jam, but I’m a fan! I’m planning on finishing Hunting Prince Dracula this week! =D
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I can’t wait to see your thoughts on both of them! I love it with my whole heart!
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Have you read all three? Do they get better as they go in your opinion?
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I read one, two, and the arc of book three. But she changed the last 100 pages in the final version of book three so I need to reread it.
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Oh yeah! I remember hearing there would be separate endings!! You’ll have to tell me which one you like better when I get to that stage lol
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I definitely will!
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I love the idea of this list!
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You should try it!
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I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT GIVING THE KISS QUOTIENT A DNF!!! (Can you hear my outrage? Lol.) It was such a great book. One that was worth the hype! I am happy you ended up loving it. 🙂
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Do you ever see so much hype for a new release that it automatically puts you off? That was me with the Kiss Quotient. I got over it though.
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Yes, I know what you’re talking about. 😉
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You nearly DNF The Kiss Quotient???? WTH Kayla! LOL Great list here!
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hahaha I know. I’m always extra hard on books that have a lot of hype!
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I’ve heard mixed things about My Lady Jane. Historical Fiction isn’t normally my thing but maybe I’ll have to check out the audiobook!
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You should check out the audiobook! The narration was amazing!
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I keep hearing good things about Stalking Jack the Ripper and My Lady Jane and I need to read them!
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YES!!!! You should give them botyh a try!
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ahaha! I’m not surprised to see The silver Swan in your list! That book was total mindfuck! I haven’t finished the series yet but I hope I’ll get back to it soon. I can’t wait to read Strange The Dreamer and The Kiss Quotient! 🙂
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That book and series is a complete mindfuck! I can’t wait till you read the next books, book 3 was my favorite!
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I started reading My Plain Jane a while ago when I got the ARC from a book festival. I couldn’t get to it so I set it aside. I tried again another time when the hardcopy came in my owlcrate… Still couldn’t get past the first few pages. I am planning on trying again though since I have the second book. Maybe next year.
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Try the audiobook! The narration was awesome!
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I’ll definitely try it! Oh and I didn’t even realize I typed the wrong title haha. That’s what happens when I’m responding while working at the same time and trying to hide it from the boss… Oops
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lol! I’m currently doing the same thing right now!
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The kiss Quotient is the Kiss Quotient
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It’s amazing!
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I tried reading My Lady Jane but I was in a reading slump at the time so I wasn’t able to read more than a few chapters. It’s one of my most anticipated reads though so I must read it as soon as possible! I also really want to read The Kiss Quotient. I think I might add that to my Christmas wish list 🙂
Amber @ Escape Life in the Pages
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I hope you enjoy them both. My Lady Jane has amazing narration for the audiobook!
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TKQ ❤ So happy you read it!
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It was one of the best books I’ve read this year!
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Great post Kayla!!! I enjoyed hearing about these titles. And who knows, one day I’ll be completely convinced and dive in. 📖❤️📚🌻
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I hope you give them a chance Rosa!
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Same about Strange the Dreamer!! I wasn’t really hooked until about a third of the way through, but after that I couldn’t stop thinking about it!
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Me either! You start to become invested and want to know how it ends. Have you read Muse of Nightmares yet?
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Not yet! I’m hoping to get it for Christmas, so I’ll hopefully read it then! Have you?
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I haven’t read it either! I have it on my shelf, I’m hoping early 2019 I can read it!
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