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Be it a book, a coffee shop, or even a good doctor that you’re looking for, getting recommendations from people you trust can really make the search easier. Then there’s the online world, too, brimming with descriptions of first-hand experiences and reviews ranging from “the worst thing that has ever happened to me” to “highly recommend it”.

There’s no doubt that the internet can be a great place to look for certain recommendations, but that does not seem to ring true when it comes to books and TikTok trends. A content creator and an avid reader, going by the moniker ‘lonesomeliv’, has started a discussion about books people have read because they were hyped online but ended up being rather disappointing.

“I’ve read a lot of great books because of TikTok but as a general rule of thumb if it’s revered by a majority of people on here it’s going to be one of the worst books you’ll ever read,” lonesomeliv wrote in the description of her video that went viral and was viewed over 3 million times.

In the comments under said video, fellow readers shared what books that were revered by many on TikTok they found underwhelming at best. So if you want to see what might not be worth your while, scroll down to find them on the list below, where you will also find Bored Panda’s interview with a Professor of Cinema in the Division of Media Arts + Practice, Dr. Virginia Kuhn, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions.

#1

People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It Dare I say Icebreaker... no plot, no character development, nothing interesting at all 0/10 book

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Ranger Kanootsen
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never read this, but from the cover alone I already know that it's pretty fkn boring.

Ace
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Presumably it's aimed at 10-y-o girls?

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Sarah Rassier
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s also the plot to the 90s movie The Cutting Exge

Sophia Athene
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't besmirch the perfection of The Cutting Edge!

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Jess Smith
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok, is it just me or did Mr. USMH get a little flat at the top?

DramaDoc
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like The Cutting Edge..

Tanja J
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And 21year old men knowing exactly how to please a woman almost without minding on themselves.

Fat Harry (Oi / You)
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is that Wildfire the TV show set on a ranch?

JuJu
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And she wrote so many books...

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    #2

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It It Ends With Us. I want my money back.

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    Gambit22
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get the feeling that it won't be the last time I see Colleen Hoover's name on this list

    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I too started getting a sense of déjà vu when I saw her name.

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    Ranger Kanootsen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This book is AWFUL but if you really want to read something that brings you the feeling of having your groin dipped in acid, try November 9 by the same author.

    b
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Verity was awful too. She just seems to write the most obvious plots. Not sure why she is popular.

    Brandi Nicole
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mentioned this elsewhere but I fell into the Verity trap last year. The ending made me want to punch the air.

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    StumblingThroughLife
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    #LoveLibraries #Free - for as long as we still have them, anyway. 🤞

    #3

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It I'm a victim of Haunting Adeline. I couldn't help but cringe every time I tried to read it.

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    Gambit22
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh God. That's the one with the gun scene isn't it.

    Moosy Girl
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was jokingly going to say “no, that is *hunting* Adeline, hur hur” and then I found out that that’s really the title of the sequel. >.<

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    Gia SDP
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I gave up 2 chapters in. So awful.

    #4

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It Reminders of Him made me realize there can indeed be an unbearable book.

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    Moon
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For those wondering, this author romanticizes abusive relationships, so I've been told.

    Brandi Nicole
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I fell into the Verity trap last year. The writing wasn't terrible but the twist at the end was just awful.

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    Patricia Steward
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've heard that about this author in general. Avoid!

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    Seeking to learn more about how people’s reading habits have changed over time and what role, if any, social media has played in it, Bored Panda got in touch with a Professor of Cinema in the Division of Media Arts + Practice, expert in writing composition and writing theory, Dr. Virginia Kuhn, who pointed out that people nowadays rarely opt for something lengthy.

    “They've generally read fewer novels, though perhaps they are reading more short spurts,” she said, adding that this has a lot to do with social media scrolling and our reduced attention spans.

    #5

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It I’ll say it… I'LL SAY IT… A Court of Thorns and Roses.

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    Ranger Kanootsen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YES. IT SUCKS! FINALLY SOMEONE AGREES!! All the romance is creepy and animalistic and non-consensual, it's awful. If you have the hots for any of the creepy d*ckheads in this book, go see a therapist pronto.

    Ashly Winters
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    honestly because those old fae men are grooming a mere young mortal like wtf

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    JuJu
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't stand Fery/Fyre/Fyra???? And I never remember her name correctly.

    Moon
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read it because a lot of people love it. It was awful. Horrible romance, pick me girl main character, and the whole 'love is the answer' trope.

    Upstaged75
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've started this one at least 3 times and can never get past the first few pages. At this point I've given up.

    Annie W
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Totally agree! I enjoyed the throne of glass series at the start but by the end I was so done with the whole farie fantasy genre. The 'romance' was just creepy and toxic. Made the mistake of picking up this book and it's just more of the same. If I have to read the word 'mate' one more time 🤮

    Rachknits
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I loved this, the second book even better. It's fantasy, not real life

    Patricia Steward
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I couldn't get through the first chapter.

    chrysta woolley
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this series! All SJM books are top tier reading my favorite worlds to re read about!

    Lisa Westerfield
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The series has gotten better. I am on the third book. I agree the first book gave her little agency and was too Beauty and the Beast with some Forty Shades of Gray thrown in - some of the characters wear masks.

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    #6

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It Twisted Love… I couldn’t even get halfway.

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    Ranger Kanootsen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Read one chapter and cringed so hard I strained a muscle. Just say no.

    TheElderNom
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cringed super hard at just the "heart of ice...." thing.

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    Simon Chen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did the title not, i dont know, sort of give it away that it is rubbish?

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    #7

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It Fourth Wing. There, I said it. Could not stand violet mentioning how short she was every 2 seconds

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    Upstaged75
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I liked the first book but stopped halfway through the second. The dragons are cool. The parts with Violet and the guy are basically bad porn.

    Rachknits
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was ok but I never got the hype

    KillerKiwi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bro oh my god this book sucked so bad. Literally every other paragraph was her being like yeah I’m just so short and petite and fragile and small. Also the fact that they got horny when their dragons f****d… nah mate. Def not for me.

    KDav
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The person who wrote that review must be tall.

    #8

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It The Silent Patient. So predictable

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    Sandy D
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hated this book. It sounded like I could be good. It was not. It sŭcƙed so much! Unbelievably boring and dull. I finished it, hoping as I got further into it, things would start to improve. I was not impressed. I suppose it could be used as a sleep aid. I actually fell asleep reading thy, and I don't sleep much or well.

    Laweibaphyrnai Syiem
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was depressed after reading this book . I love how the author plot this book it's unrealistic

    distant_echo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read it and, based on the reviews, expected it to be spectacular. Meh.

    Awkward lady
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh God yes, it was predictable and unbelievable as well!

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    According to the expert, the books that tend to trend online the most seem to be the ones that celebrities tout, “whether Reese Witherspoon or Oprah”.

    “I have seen spoofs of people—typically young blonde, white women—who recommend books they have never read so I imagine if an 'influencer' is attempting to be high brow, they likely do this frequently. And then it spreads in a similarly uninformed way,” Dr. Kuhn suggested.

    #9

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It For everyone on here who told me to read Girl in Pieces, we have a personal problem.

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    Frog On A Log
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it was far too 'boo boo poor me nothing good ever happens to me and everything is horrible all the time' I understand how it could be relatable for teenagers going through stuff, but it just rubbed me the wrong way

    BTDubs
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I admit I didn't like it, but at the same time, I can see how it's a good book to many people. It portrays mental illness without glamorizing it, and the author had these experiences herself.

    Sad Potato Man
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one was a good one but you'd be home by now is better

    Mochi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me it was alright but "Cut" was terrible

    detective miller's hat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I loved that book, as well as her other books. I've actually read all 3 of them multiple times. :/

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    #10

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It Shatter Me was not for me. I read better 'bad books' in Wattpad.

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    Ranger Kanootsen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This book is a complete shithouse circus. Shame, too, because the idea could have been done well.

    Moon
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first one was okay, but after a while it focuses on the romance more than the rest of the plot. Also the main character is one hell of a Mary sue- I just read it for the cool powers and action, and after a while there wasn't even that.

    Sad Potato Man
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I liked the first 3 books, after that, it sucked

    Mark
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The entire series is so boring and general. A girl who lives in a totalitarian society meets her lover who’s in the military and therefore they run away, but the other military guy who has an interest in the girl tries to stop them. Spoilers

    Toxic
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually own this one. Should I bother reading it?

    #11

    VERITY

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    Red Hair Blue Soul
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This book made me want to stick a screwdriver in my eye

    Brandi Nicole
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I KEEP finding chances to say how much I hated the ending of this book.

    “For me, a good fictional book has a complicated plot structure and in-depth character development,” the expert said, discussing what makes a good book. “In a similar way, limited series and other televisual serials are akin to novels. While I used to stay up all night finishing a good novel, now I'll stay up to finish a good miniseries. Especially with shows such as Presumed Innocent, originally a book by Scott Turow that I devoured when it came out in the late 1980s; now I equally enjoy the David E. Kelly adapted series.”

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    #12

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo. I got halfway through that one and returned it to the library.

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    Ranger Kanootsen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a shame. This was on my TBR list

    Ronna Black
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Read it anyway. If it’s not your cuppa, return it to the library. Make your reading decisions based on your taste, no one else’s.

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    Awkward lady
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reading it now, it's better than i thought it would be

    Philenzortia
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did enjoyed this book. Maybe it isn't the best book out there, but it is interesting.

    Deniz Kahyaoglu
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a wonderful book, don't believe OP. Pretty sure she stopped reading before the plot twist, and maybe she (or he?) is not into good books.

    KDav
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really enjoyed this one, as did the people in my book club! I thought it was very well written and the story was interesting.

    StumblingThroughLife
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's definitely worth borrowing a book from a library instead of buying it, and finding it a major disappointment.

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    #13

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It Throne of Glass. Don’t come for me! I know how you girls like to tussle. But it legitimately read like Wattpad. I barely got through it and can’t make myself read another one.

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    Ranger Kanootsen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unpopular opinion: All Sarah J. Maas books are terrible. Can anyone prove me wrong?

    Rebecca O’Donnell
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can anybody prove you wrong? You are entitled to your opinion, as am I. I loved her books. Any book that can make me forget about reality and entertain me at the same time is a win in my book! :)

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    Rachknits
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was her first book written at something like 19, the series gets much better

    The Alchemist
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This whole series reads like a first draft with no refining or revision at all

    Deniz Kahyaoglu
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    1 year ago

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    Sorry you don't enjoy strong female characters. It's a very personal topic to be honest, I'm not sure this should even be a discussion. I love it, you hate it, I read it, you don't. That simple.

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    #14

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It Powerless is one of the worst books I’ve read. I had to hate-finish it.

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    Scar Scar
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m actually reading it right now as I procrastinate reading it and am on here. My friend said she didn’t like it but I will see

    Nicole Weymann
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The title at least implies another badly written 50 shades/twilight SM fantasy - not the first on this list. I have yet to see one with the concept of a female predator (and not a leather clad "fun" dominatrix) force-convince a male sub to "yield and love/save them, no matter what". (I wouldn't want to read that rubbish either, but the narrative is definitely biased.)

    Ishika
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just finished reading this and I didn't think it was half as bad as a lot of the books on here. The drama, foreshadowing and emotion are all well-written.

    blobby
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't think it was too bad.

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    #15

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It The Fine Print! I was honestly so disappointed.

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    Ranger Kanootsen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only redeeming thing about this one is the pretty cover.

    Nicole Weymann
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of these covers I'd really like to frame for wall art (without the letters). This one would look quite nice in A3, I think.

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    JuJu
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Three brothers and an amusement park?

    Expanding on the link between good books and TV series, Dr. Kuhn pointed out that some of the great nonfiction books have already been adapted for television and, in her opinion, this will continue. “Since television has moved to iPads and phones, people view [it] privately in the same way they used to read books.”

    #16

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It The Inheritance Games was actually just a Wattpad book.

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    Ranger Kanootsen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some Wattpad books can be good! But not this one.

    David Leick
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The She Came From Nothing Inheritance They Have Everything Games Let The Games Begin is a real mouthful. Always hire a good editor.

    JuJu
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I finished it (audio book on the way to work every morning in the bus)...and I still don't know what it's really about beide of the story beeing an excuse to establish a "we will all bang around with each other" group.

    #17

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It They made me buy Birthday Girl and I'm mad I wasted $19 on that.

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    Not Who You Think
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The cover alone makes it look like they're trying WAY too hard.

    Seanette Blaylock
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty sure that if someone physically compelled you to hand over money, a crime was committed. Otherwise, you chose to take someone else's advice and it turned out to be a dud. This is why I choose my entertainment according to my own tastes, not lists of "trendy" or "viral" titles.

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    #18

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It Den Of Vipers. Absolutely terribly-written.

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    Ranger Kanootsen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OH GOD NO... DON'T EVER READ THIS!! I won't give you all the details, but there's a chapter where some mafia dude shoves a knife up the lady's... you get the idea.

    Nicole Weymann
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yikes! From your comments you seem to have collected an enormous lot of bad apples 😆My condolences for the time invested, but thanks for catching these bullets for us!

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    Rachknits
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a GREAT book but you have to know what you're getting into. It's smut and pretty hardcore smut at that

    #19

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It Manacled for me. A fanfic that is been super hyped up all over tiktok. I read it and it was very very hard to get through

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    Ashly Winters
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sobbed through the whole thing, I don't think I will ever look at the Harry Potter Series the same again

    Rachknits
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An absolutely brilliant book, it's fanfic, not published fiction but much much better than the other books on this list

    pep Ito
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are a fan . That is the reason you love it

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    #20

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It Atlas Six. There, I said it. Hated it.

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    1 year ago

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    #21

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It Spanish Love Deception. It was so bad!!! Like the enemies phase lasted 2 pages and so did I

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    Ranger Kanootsen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fact that all of these are romance novels is very telling.

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    #22

    Prince of song and sea. The plot was everywhere and the plot twist mermaid was the worst person

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    Ashley Harrold
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I loved this one but then I'm a Little Mermaid fan. :)

    #23

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It Diary of an Oxygen Thief literally put me to sleep.

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    Megan Fair
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fact that it's written by anonymous intrigues me.

    Ranger Kanootsen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can a book be written by "Anonymous"?

    pep Ito
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some examples: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_anonymously_published_works

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    #24

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It Only a Monster

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    #25

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It Dance of Thieves. I was so excited and then let so far down.

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    #26

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It the worst is Crave. I managed to read this book for 15 minutes.

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    desperate emu, will sell soul
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's bad but entertaining if that means anything to y'all

    Rebecca O’Donnell
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Read them all and was delightfully entertained! Would recommend.

    #27

    Caraval!! (Or any of Stephanie Garber’s books)

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    Upstaged75
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I kind of liked Caraval. I didn't think it was awful. Not great either.

    Rebecca O’Donnell
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loved Caravel! Again, would recommend.

    Philenzortia
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is on my reading list. Can you tell me what did you enjoyed about it??

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    Ishika
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually haven't read Caraval but I've read her other series Once Upon A Broken Heart and I enjoyed it quite a bit.

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    #28

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It Cruel prince. I didn’t enjoy the style of writing, the pacing or the plot, the description was the icing on the cake for why i didn’t like it

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    Megan Contreras
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tried to read this book 3 times, couldn't do it.

    athornedrose
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i like holly black, but i haven't read this one. heard mixed things about it.

    #29

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It Love Hypothesis

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    Ranger Kanootsen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh goodness, what an embarrassing book.

    Anon822209
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eh, it was okay. Trite and predictable, but aren't all modern romances?

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    #30

    DAISY JONES AND THE SIX TOO

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    Genna Lee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Highly recommend the audiobook over reading format. Having a whole cast read just made it better. I would not have given af otherwise

    distant_echo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I started it but got side-tracked with other books. I enjoy it so far. And as someone else said, the writing style takes some getting used to.

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    #31

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It This is me with Cleopatra and Frankenstein.

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    KillerKiwi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With a name like that I wouldn’t even pick the book up

    #32

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It Archer’s Voice was a painful read.

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    #33

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It From Blood and Ash. It wasn't so bad that I couldn't finish it, but it had me rolling my eyes and skimming though pages for sure

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    Rachknits
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I liked this (are you starting to get an idea of the type of books I read!)

    Sedna
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I seem to share the same taste in books as you 😚

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    Aldhissla VargTimmen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This wasn't terrible. The next few of this series are though. Pure smutty, badly written fanfiction with just a little bit of story

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    #34

    Addie La Rue

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they are meaning The invisiblelife of Addie La Rue by V. E. Schwab then I disagree. That book was really enjoyable for me.

    #35

    CARAVAL!! i had never dnf’ed a book until starting this

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    #36

    Divine Rivals omfg

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    #37

    ARCHERS VOICE

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    #38

    Love on the brain

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    #39

    People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 30 Viral Books Just To Regret It Song of Achilles

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    Ace
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First one in the list that I've actually read. Enjoyed it tremendously. Well written, nice plot idea, what's not to like?

    Upstaged75
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What? Madeline Miller is a wonderful writer. Circe is one of my favorite books. I've read it about 8 times now. I've only read Achilles 3 times though, as I don't think it's as good as Circe. :)

    Amy Smith
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I liked this one. I also liked Circe

    #40

    A little life

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