This was amazing and I loved it so much. I was just telling my coworker how much I enjoy reading 1-star reviews, so this was perfect.
As you already know, I loved The Wishing Game. Everything you said is 100% accurate, but I think I read it like it was a Disney Channel Original movie, which really set my expectations for depth to the right level hahaha And yes, the answer to everything is unfortunately money.
I had never even heard of The Darcy Myth before this. Who knew I could feel such spinal rage toward the concept of a book until now??
Let’s pretend the baby dragons from the other story were driving the carriage so that both stories suddenly make sense.
I genuinely laughed so many times while reading this (the baby dragon tirade got an especially loud guffaw out of me).
Unfortunately I have also learned to not trust blurbs from authors that I love. I have been misled so many times (A. Hazelwood I’m looking at you)! Are there any authors that consistently support books that you like?
The main principle of The Darcy Myth sounds very similar to a lot of the naysaying around fan fiction (especially ones that delve into more taboo subjects). It’s teaching such bad things! How will women be able to tell good from bad! Think of the children!! I would be insulted if it weren’t so laughable. The questions behind why we find certain traits attractive and alluring is so interesting, and I would love to read a book that delves into that in a thoughtful, intelligent, nuanced way. Guess it won’t be this one! I’ll just have to relisten to Thirst Aid Kit. 😛
I used to trust Alix Harrow, but its still touch and go. Just goes to show how incredibly subjective books are. But blurbs especially have a marketing bent and who knows the real motivations behind them. I think sometimes its a promotion quid pro quo thing.
Yes, that question is fascinating and worth looking into. I'm still on the lookout for a good presentation of thought it. Share if you find it. #thirstaidkit4eva
Rip them to shreds, Abby!
This was amazing and I loved it so much. I was just telling my coworker how much I enjoy reading 1-star reviews, so this was perfect.
As you already know, I loved The Wishing Game. Everything you said is 100% accurate, but I think I read it like it was a Disney Channel Original movie, which really set my expectations for depth to the right level hahaha And yes, the answer to everything is unfortunately money.
I had never even heard of The Darcy Myth before this. Who knew I could feel such spinal rage toward the concept of a book until now??
Let’s pretend the baby dragons from the other story were driving the carriage so that both stories suddenly make sense.
haha i'm glad you enjoyed. I had too much fun with this one, found it quite cathartic so this may become a more frequent feature...
I like the comparison to disney channel original movie! if i had had the Camp Rock mindset maybe i would have felt differently. good call!
“If you do read them and have a different take5, feel free to leave a comment and we’ll discuss why you’re wrong.”
“I’m not going to lie and say this is a safe space, but be brave.”
I AM CRYING
hehe
I genuinely laughed so many times while reading this (the baby dragon tirade got an especially loud guffaw out of me).
Unfortunately I have also learned to not trust blurbs from authors that I love. I have been misled so many times (A. Hazelwood I’m looking at you)! Are there any authors that consistently support books that you like?
The main principle of The Darcy Myth sounds very similar to a lot of the naysaying around fan fiction (especially ones that delve into more taboo subjects). It’s teaching such bad things! How will women be able to tell good from bad! Think of the children!! I would be insulted if it weren’t so laughable. The questions behind why we find certain traits attractive and alluring is so interesting, and I would love to read a book that delves into that in a thoughtful, intelligent, nuanced way. Guess it won’t be this one! I’ll just have to relisten to Thirst Aid Kit. 😛
hehe thanks for sharing your laughter :)
I used to trust Alix Harrow, but its still touch and go. Just goes to show how incredibly subjective books are. But blurbs especially have a marketing bent and who knows the real motivations behind them. I think sometimes its a promotion quid pro quo thing.
Yes, that question is fascinating and worth looking into. I'm still on the lookout for a good presentation of thought it. Share if you find it. #thirstaidkit4eva