(Don't) Believe the Hype!
Happy Tuesday! Today we are talking hyped books. Those books that seem to be everywhere. I usually don't let the hype get to me, but sometimes FOMO gets the best of me, and I have to read it! My experience has been a mixed bag. Some books I loved, others, I didn't quite understand the hype. This is not my first foray into this topic (here), but I was thinking about twisting it a bit. Below are ten hyped books - five I loved and five that were ok, but did not impress me enough to read more from the author.
- The Maid by Nita Prose
- Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- Get a Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
- The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams
- How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
- Normal People by Sally Rooney
- Kulti by Mariana Zapata
- Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
- The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
- Twisted Love by Ana Huang
How do you feel about hyped books?
Let us know in the comments!
Let us know in the comments!
TJR has long been a favorite of mine, so I'm glad to see she made the first list! I have been avoiding reading TJ Klune, though.
ReplyDeleteI will just say that Klune is not for me, but he is super popular. I am not interested in all TJR's books, but the ones I have read were excellent.
DeleteTwo of your meh are my yeah Sam! RW&RB and The House in the Cerulean Sea!
ReplyDeleteI know people love those books, and I am glad they have an audience.
DeleteI haven't read any of these but good to know I'm not missing much.
ReplyDeleteHA! You slay me.
DeleteLoved The Maid! I read one by Taylor Jenkins Reed that I hated and haven't had the motivation to try her again. On the other hand I loved Kulti. Every one has different reading tastes! :)
ReplyDeleteI gave Kulti 2/5. Zapata's style isn't for me. I stuck with it because everyone loved that book, but not for me.
DeleteI have read Hibbert, but I still need to read the Brown Sisters series.
ReplyDeleteSuch a stellar series! I think you will love it
DeleteI've only read one of these—THE MAID—and I totally agree with you, it's a gem! I enjoyed the second book too and am really looking forward to the Christmas novella that came out yesterday. Such a fun series!
ReplyDeleteHappy TTT (on a Wednesday)!
I am excited about the holiday book, too! Molly's life was definitely taking a turn, and I would love it if we get some details in the novella.
DeleteI'm always so wary of hyped books. All of a sudden it feels like *everyone* is raving about a book and pronouncing it the next big thing. Like most seasoned readers, I know what I like and am usually good with following my gut and knowing what clicks with me and what probably isn't for me. But sometimes you get surprised - both good and bad. LOL
ReplyDeleteI really loved Carrie Soto is Back. Just fantastic. Red, White and Royal Blue... I don't think I loved it quite as much as many others, but I still thought it was very good. Kulti is tied for my favorite Zapata book. So much love for that one. :)
I struggled with Kulti. I just accept that Zapata's writing is not for me.
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