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Arsen by Mia Asher
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bookshelves: to-read, dnf

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I can't read this book. It's too much. I actually love love triangle books and I've read plenty of books with cheating. The writing in this book is amazing and she made me feel evey emotion under the sun at only 21%. Then why am I DNFing this? Cathy. She's possibly the most selfish MC I've ever read. I can't enjoy a book I'm reading when I loathe the MC. I will definitely read future books from this author and feel bad I couldn't finish this one.
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Reading Progress

June 11, 2013 – Shelved as: to-read
June 11, 2013 – Shelved
August 23, 2013 –
0.0% "I got my book and my wine!
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August 23, 2013 –
6.0% "This is really depressing....
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August 24, 2013 –
8.0% "Not digging the Heroine.
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August 24, 2013 –
10.0% "Oh Ben.
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August 24, 2013 –
21.0% "Dear Cathy,
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August 24, 2013 – Shelved as: to-read
August 24, 2013 – Shelved as: dnf

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message 1: by [deleted user] (new)

cathy is catty :) LOL Enjoy Lili


message 2: by .Lili. (new) - added it

.Lili. Ana Rita wrote: "cathy is catty :) LOL Enjoy Lili"

Enjoy??? Gah!!!!!!! My stomach's in knots already!!!!


message 3: by StellaR (new) - added it

StellaR Awww sorry Lili, I'm with you..I can't stand this Cathy kind of heroine, so I might read this one or might not.


 ♥  Barb ♥ Oh no Lili!! Crap i'm supposed to be doing a BR on this one....should i even bother???
Better luck on your next book :)


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.Lili. StellaR wrote: "Awww sorry Lili, I'm with you..I can't stand this Cathy kind of heroine, so I might read this one or might not."

Thanks Stellita! I felt like I was getting an ulcer just from that little bit. Honestly, I would recommend it because it's written very well. It just wasn't for me.


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.Lili. Bibliophilia {Søren & Kingsley Forever} wrote: "Sorries this didn't work out for you, hunnie *hug* But I LOVED the way you put it though, best DNF review ever ;) Hope your next read is better for you x"

Thanks Em! I feel like I need a bottle of wine after reading that little bit....LOL I need an easy sappy read ;)


message 7: by .Lili. (last edited Aug 24, 2013 08:40AM) (new) - added it

.Lili. Barb wrote: "Oh no Lili!! Crap i'm supposed to be doing a BR on this one....should i even bother???
Better luck on your next book :)"


I definitely think you should try it. The writing is beautifully painful- you can feel it. I just couldn't. I'm a pussy and couldn't handle it. If I had liked the MC I would've stuck it out but I just didn't like her at all. Please try it though!


 ♥  Barb ♥ Lili Luvs Cole, Caleb, Sebastian, Mason, Noah. wrote: "Barb wrote: "Oh no Lili!! Crap i'm supposed to be doing a BR on this one....should i even bother???
Better luck on your next book :)"

I definitely think you should try it. The writing is beautifu..."


Yeah Jxxx will kill me if i don't read with her....thanks Lili and sorry you had to DNF...hate when that happens. :)


message 9: by .Lili. (new) - added it

.Lili. Bibliophilia {Søren & Kingsley Forever} wrote: "Lili Luvs Cole, Caleb, Sebastian, Mason, Noah. wrote: "Bibliophilia {Søren & Kingsley Forever} wrote: "Sorries this didn't work out for you, hunnie *hug* But I LOVED the way you put it though, best..."

I'll take all three...lol Thank you �


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.Lili. Lisa wrote: "Sorry this one did not work out for you."

Thank you Lisa!


message 11: by Pam (new) - rated it 4 stars

Pam Godwin Just starting this. Is she worse than Kiera?


message 12: by .Lili. (last edited Aug 25, 2013 09:22AM) (new) - added it

.Lili. Pam wrote: "Just starting this. Is she worse than Kiera?"

IMO- yes. I really can't explain my answer without spoiling the book. I'm not sure how far in you are.


message 13: by Pam (new) - rated it 4 stars

Pam Godwin Lili Luvs Cole, Caleb, Sebastian, Mason, Noah. wrote: "Pam wrote: "Just starting this. Is she worse than Kiera?"

IMO- yes. I really can't explain my answer without spoiling the book. I'm not sure how far in you are."


First page LOL. Tiptoeing in...


message 14: by .Lili. (new) - added it

.Lili. I have a feeling yo will like it. I think you'll really appreciate the great writing. Although, I think SC Stephens is a great writer I think Mia Asher may be better and even though I DNF'ed it- I would still recommend it. Don't know if that makes sense?? Let me know how you get on. Dying to know what you thnk..


message 15: by Pam (new) - rated it 4 stars

Pam Godwin Lili Luvs Cole, Caleb, Sebastian, Mason, Noah. wrote: "I have a feeling yo will like it. I think you'll really appreciate the great writing. Although, I think SC Stephens is a great writer I think Mia Asher may be better and even though I DNF'ed it- I..."

If the writing is exceptional, the heroine can beat men with dead kittens and I'll appreciate it. Will let you know.


message 16: by Mo (new) - rated it 3 stars

Mo The writing was good so maybe my 3 stars was a bit stingy but it definitely was not 5 stars...... didn't like her for most of the book.


message 17: by Pam (new) - added it

Pam Great honest review, Lils... Sometime the emotion is too much!


message 18: by Pam (new) - rated it 4 stars

Pam Godwin Mo wrote: "The writing was good so maybe my 3 stars was a bit stingy but it definitely was not 5 stars...... didn't like her for most of the book."

It's tough. There are genres where you go in knowing the story will be painful and harrowing (horror, for example). You go in prepared and willing to be traumatized.

Romance is also formulaic, a sure bet to be regaled by a courageous H/h and their happy ending.

This book... ahhh, this one breaks the rules. It crosses genres. But if I had to categorize it, it would be a Drama. A Tragedy, maybe. Not a romance.


message 19: by .Lili. (new) - added it

.Lili. Thanks Pammy! It was too much. This book was painful to read


message 20: by .Lili. (new) - added it

.Lili. Pam, you hit the nail on the head.


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