Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work)'s Reviews > Don't Tell Me How to Die
Don't Tell Me How to Die
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3.5 stars, rounded up
Much different than I was expecting! Fast paced and twisty.
I went into this book with zero expectations, I didn't even read the synopsis. I had just seen all of my book friends raving about it, so I wanted to give it a try. For at least the first half of the book, I was really wondering what on earth all of the fuss was about, but then when the twists started coming they came quickly and furiously.
I liked that things were never what they seemed in this book, and that kept me invested to get the answers. I listened to the audiobook narrated by January LaVoy, and she did a spectacular job giving Maggie a voice. I love her narration and she elevated the novel.
It's not a perfect book, I thought the setup and the time in the past was a bit too long and drawn out, much longer than necessary. I didn't love the "protect your father from the predatory women" angle, it seemed too heavy handed and over the top. Yet overall, since I was looking for an escapist read I ended up really enjoying my experience with this unique book.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
Much different than I was expecting! Fast paced and twisty.
I went into this book with zero expectations, I didn't even read the synopsis. I had just seen all of my book friends raving about it, so I wanted to give it a try. For at least the first half of the book, I was really wondering what on earth all of the fuss was about, but then when the twists started coming they came quickly and furiously.
I liked that things were never what they seemed in this book, and that kept me invested to get the answers. I listened to the audiobook narrated by January LaVoy, and she did a spectacular job giving Maggie a voice. I love her narration and she elevated the novel.
It's not a perfect book, I thought the setup and the time in the past was a bit too long and drawn out, much longer than necessary. I didn't love the "protect your father from the predatory women" angle, it seemed too heavy handed and over the top. Yet overall, since I was looking for an escapist read I ended up really enjoying my experience with this unique book.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
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I can see why it won't work for some people!

Thanks Jayme, seems like it is either a huge hit or a miss for people.

Thanks Jan, I completely get it, that was kind of silly honestly.

Thanks Taufiq!


Same! I was so surprised!


I understand, I am not sure I would have liked it as well without her narration.