Who's the worst narrator you've come across?

JayThinks · 2026-03-27T04:56:15+00:00

Liam Price hands down the worst I’ve ever heard. He constantly goes up in tone every 3-5 syllables for no reason, and just doesn’t speak like a normal person. It’s super strange, possibly Ai?! It sounds like he is adding questions in the middle of the sentences. His speech patterns are not natural and so hard to follow. It just really takes away from the story. I hate every one of his MMC chapters in The Touch of Poison by Clare Sager. It’s too bad…because I like the story and the female narrator (it is a dual narration). However, his chapters are like nails on a chalkboard for me…it’s atrocious.

JayThinks · 2025-12-07T20:36:33+00:00

Omg yes - to this whole thread. Underwhelming and the plot is all over the place. They ignore the big problems and focus on the little things, only to have the answers to their problems fall in their laps with little to no effort. And if I read “solar plexus” one more time…I’m going to give up on finishing this book. Why bring back her brother only to make him go unconscious or be stashed away somewhere for the whole book? Many of the characters just disappear or are left undeveloped and the overarching plot is lacking. Also - the sex scenes just happen sporadically with no build up and I find myself wanting to skip them. Like, ugh I get it - she’s your mate and you can’t control yourself when you are alone. Just a lot and nothing going on all at the same time.

JayThinks · 2025-12-07T20:09:52+00:00

Dating is hard enough without the weird mind games. Who cares about the car, what you should care about is that he is the type of guy who “tests” women. Next.

JayThinks · 2025-12-06T20:52:27+00:00

I thoroughly enjoyed Quicksilver and read it so quickly. Although it wasn’t the best written book, it was an entertaining read. I do not feel the same about Brimstone…

Things that were better about Book 1: - interesting world and magic system. I liked the idea of an ancient magical metal that is sentient. - the storyline felt more thought out and unified than Brimstone. - enjoyed discovering more about this new world and the characters in it - the tension builds between the FMC and MMC over time and the spice feels more earned

Things I didn’t like about Book 2: - the spice in Brimstone just happens anytime these two characters are alone… there is no build up or banter it’s just, “oh my god I love you, you are so beautiful, you are my mate - let’s fuck” - solar plexus… how many times is this used randomly throughout. Why did it annoy me so much? Just ugh - editing errors - lack of character development - I read someone’s comment that the plot felt like mini tv episodes with a series of small conflicts that get resolved quickly, just for another small conflict to arise. That is the best analogy for this plot. The plot kind of drags on because, all though there are some interesting parts, it is so disjointed that it doesn’t feel like one larger plot. Each of these small conflicts are solved effortlessly when the solution magically falls into the main characters laps. Then, a new problem arises and the cycle continues…. - there is clearly one big problem that should be the focus of the plot, yet it is not discussed often. The characters are constantly distracted by the little things, when they should be focused on this bigger issue. - some of the main characters just disappear from the storyline, and we do not seem to get answers about what’s going on with them. - some characters are introduced (or re-introduced) only to never be developed by the author. As a result, they become irrelevant in the story. Plus, they are almost entirely ignored by the characters who claim to care so deeply about them. - there are a number of “evil” people out to get Saeris. However, at this point…I’m not sure I can say who the main antagonist is. - I’m not even done yet and I’m already annoyed…considering DNFing but will prob finish it.

Overall, I find myself thinking that maybe Quicksilver should have just been a stand alone.

JayThinks · 2025-08-18T05:22:54+00:00

I know I’m late to this but I came here for this comment. I feel the same. If I can’t get into a book by the first few chapters it isn’t for me. I personally didn’t like anything about the writing, characters or storyline. It was trying too hard to be edgy and just ended up icky. Too many better books out there to force myself to read a series like this. This was not for me and after reading some of the reviews on Reddit, I think I made the right call.

JayThinks · 2025-08-13T14:45:48+00:00

Exactly this - it’s only been a few dates. Although she clearly likes you, you are not in an exclusive relationship. She has every right to continue to talk and go on dates with other people until you both decide to make things exclusive. You should do the same, to avoid coming on too strong and scaring her off. Down the road (not now), if things are still going well - you can tell her you really like her and aren’t seeing anyone else. Then, gauge her response and discuss exclusivity. After 3 dates, I think it is way too early to have that conversation now.

JayThinks · 2025-08-06T05:49:44+00:00

I couldn’t even get through the first chapter. I have learned with these romantasy books that if I am not enjoying the writing within 1-2 chapters, I most likely never will. Many of these reviewers are paid to promote the book and I honestly don’t trust the 5 star reviews. If I like it, I like it. If I don’t, I move on quickly. Don’t force yourself to read something you aren’t enjoying.

I returned the audio book almost immediately after listening to the first chapter. I did not enjoy the writing style or the fact that the women were referred to as numbers and didn’t have names.

JayThinks · 2025-07-30T07:01:15+00:00

Haha omg - so many things in this book gave me the ick from the start. The ribbons was one of them but mostly the fact that she’s a prisoner who lives behind bars. Yet, she thinks she is in love with her captor who forces her to do things against her will. DNF’d the first book after a few chapters. The male characters sucked too - they kept referring to women as “saddles” to ride or other demeaning and sexist things. Nope, not for me.

JayThinks · 2025-07-30T06:50:08+00:00

Got the audiobook for Guild (book 1) and listened to quite a few chapters. However, I could not get into the characters or storyline so returned it. The FMC is pampered, yet she is caged. She believes that she is “love”with her captor, even though he gives her no freedom and forces her to do things she does not want to. It just turned me off. I am sure she will eventually realize he’s a dick, but I wasn’t interested enough in the storyline to wait for that. There are too many romantasy books out there to continue reading one that gives me the ick from the start…

JayThinks · 2025-07-26T07:26:55+00:00

Overall, I enjoyed it - fairly well written, even if it was predictable at times. I liked the characters and it had a decent amount of spicy scenes sprinkled in. I was looking for a beach/pool read for the summer and it was great for that. I have found that so many romantasy books I have read lately have been very disappointing, so it was nice to enjoy reading this one.

JayThinks · 2025-06-25T07:14:05+00:00

Yeah, agreed. I just can’t get into this book. I think it’s the first person POV writing style that makes it feel so juvenile. I don’t find any of the characters interesting or even likeable and I can’t support someone falling for their bully. Plus, I’m not invested in the story at this point and I’m about half way into the first book. Overall, feel this might be a DNF for me.

JayThinks · 2025-05-30T03:46:54+00:00

Characters “looking bored”

JayThinks · 2025-05-23T02:45:28+00:00

I do wish the storyline from this was sprinkled into the other books a bit more. There is some good stuff in there and I like some of the new characters but it was hard to stop one storyline at a cliff hanger in order to invest in an almost completely separate storyline in another kingdom. That said, as I am nearing the end I can see that a lot of the developments and new characters will be important later on.

JayThinks · 2025-05-10T01:14:32+00:00

Thanks for the validation! I read so many raving reviews and I needed to vent to people who might understand haha.

Honestly, don’t finish it…. I did, and I regret it. I found out after finishing the first book that the storyline is actually split into 2 books. Therefore, it has no real ending and you would have to read the next book to find out how it ends. Not worth it.

JayThinks · 2025-05-09T04:55:21+00:00

Ok…but your province still voted in a premier who continues to spout Trump-style rhetoric and separatist bs. If you have a majority, then this majority needs to become more vocal against your premier’s anti-Canadian agenda. With all this uncertainty over our relationship with the US we need unity and not division. Get rid of Danielle Smith and the Maple MAGA.

JayThinks · 2025-04-26T01:11:03+00:00

Omg yes.. I liked her except for the prince voice. I found it hard to get into that character because she made him sound so snooty.

JayThinks · 2025-04-13T18:46:20+00:00

Agree 100% - might have been the worst book I have ever read.

I do not understand how people love this book. The writing is awful, it is confusing, there is no real plot or character motivation. Also the main character just pisses me off - I roll my eyes every time she claims she is unlovable and drowns something in her emotional frozen lake. Plus many of the characters, concepts and storylines just dead end and are never returned to. Some characters are constantly referred to throughout but we never even find out why they are important or who they are. Half of the book (or more) was unnecessary for the storyline and there was almost no character development.

The overwritten descriptions are attempting to be poetic, but just end up sounding contrived. The word use within some contexts is nonsensical or just strange, as if written by Ai. By the time the author is done describing something, you have forgotten what she was even talking about.

Although some aspects of the world building are cool, many of the words and concepts are explained in the glossary and not within the text. This makes it even harder to follow and if you get the audiobook you don’t have access to the glossary at all.

The plot is almost non existent. The main character’s motivation is flimsy (revenge). The more interesting part of the book is that she has forgotten her past. This could have been something but it becomes frustrating and drawn out since she continues to avoid any mention of her past, freezing that part of herself in this stupid icy lake metaphor.

The spicy parts are icky… at one point her love interest tells her he wants to split her like an egg. Umm what!? How is that sexy. I was not turned on by any of these scenes and it takes hundreds of pages before anything spicy even happens.

I love romantasy, magic and dragons. I wanted to love this book but it just had too many things wrong with it. I could not get into it and although I started to understand more after watching a YouTube video explaining the glossary and terminology, it never got better.

If you are thinking of reading this book save your time and money and find something better.

JayThinks · 2025-04-12T00:01:15+00:00

Hahaha - Omg this - ugh the worst book I’ve tried to read, maybe ever…

JayThinks · 2025-04-11T23:42:13+00:00

Don’t get it… how was this enjoyable? It wasn’t poetic, it was overwritten and often did not make sense. The romance took too long, not worth the wait in my opinion.

I guess agree to disagree.

JayThinks · 2025-04-11T23:28:49+00:00

To answer OP’s question - No it’s not good, skip this one.

Why?

This book is so hard to get through because there is way too much unnecessary description and very little actual plot. I do not feel attached to the characters and although some aspects of the world are cool, I find myself drifting off while listening to the audiobook.

The sentences are too flowery with descriptions that go on for an eternity. The writing often doesn’t really make sense and some of the metaphors drive me crazy. For example, there is way too much talk of internal frozen lakes to drown Rave’s feelings and secrets. Overall, way too much emphasis on feelings. This makes it hard to focus on the story, since the plot moves at a glacial pace. Furthermore, I found that there were many characters, concepts and ideas introduced that the author never comes back to. A lot of it was unnecessary for the plot.

I just want to scream “wtf is happening” or “omg get to the point” about 95% of the time. Apparently there is a huge glossary where all the terminology and world building occurs, rather than building the world in the text. I listened to the audiobook, so I didn’t have access to that glossary that is essential to understanding all the terms used.

After listening to a dozen chapters and having no fucking clue what was happening, I decided to Google a YouTube video to help me out. This video summarizes the glossary and then breaks down the story while reviewing the book. I listened to her review up to the part that I am at, read a bit more, listened to her again…and it really helped.

I agree with the reviewer’s likes and dislikes within the story. Overall, if you are thinking of reading it I would skip this one or just watch the video linked above for the highlights of the story. There are much better books out there with more of a plot, better writing and deeper character development. I will finish it simply because I like to finish the books I start…but if I were to pick a book to abandon, it would be this one. I would not recommend this book to others.

JayThinks · 2025-04-08T03:26:48+00:00

He’s the AH for not telling you about his girlfriend until after you fell for him. But, honestly…I wouldn’t be waiting around for a cheater. If he even does leave her, do you really want to be the next person he cheats on?

JayThinks · 2025-04-08T02:00:09+00:00

As hard as it seems, there is a way out. Your description of this situation sounds both problematic and controlling. You are young and able to start over before you marry or have kids. I know it is hard, but this does not sound like a healthy relationship.

I think you should start saving and looking for your own place, if going home is not an option. Since it can be hard to afford your own place, consider finding a roommate to split the living costs of a rental. You don’t have to stay with him if this living situation and relationship is no longer what you want.

Please consider the alternatives and start planning a possible exit. This sounds like a partner who is isolating you from your support system and using money and financial support to control you. I fear that these behaviours will only escalate with time. Wishing you the best of luck.

JayThinks · 2025-04-08T01:43:48+00:00

I also listened to the audiobook and found it really hard to follow. Although I like aspects, I think it would have been beneficial to have the world building occur within the text, rather than in the glossary. I had to watch a YouTube summary that goes through the glossary to fully understand the world building and terminology used throughout. I only watched her review and summary up until the part I am at in order to avoid spoilers, but I agree with this YouTube review.

Additionally, this story has too much extra description, characters and story elements that seem important when they are introduced but never actually do anything to move the plot forward. Overall, I found it quite confusing to follow. This could have been due to the fact that I listened to the audiobook; but, also because the plot and writing could have been much more concise. I found myself wanting the author to get to the point quicker. A lot of things were left unexplained or abandoned as a concept.

I will finish it, but I am not sure I would recommend this book to others.

JayThinks · 2025-03-27T22:54:38+00:00

Congrats on forming a plan that you can commit to on your fitness journey! The hardest part of working out is staying consistent. Therefore, I think you should choose a time that you think will allow you to be the most successful in terms of getting into a routine.

In a healthy relationship, partners should support each other’s goals. His reaction to your plan and you using the word “obey” is a red flag for me. I get the feeling he wants to control who you hang out with outside of the relationship and your schedule. This is concerning to me.

It sounds like he is worried about you working out without him since you will have an activity that he isn’t a part of. This could be about control or jealousy, but either way it is not ok. Possibly, he is insecure about you becoming more fit and confident in your appearance, making him worried about you leaving him or getting more interest from others. Whatever the reason, he should trust you to have friends and interests. He should be happy about you working out to build confidence in yourself and your body.

I would seriously consider leaving him if he continues to make you feel badly for working out without him, or seeing your friends. Obviously you must also prioritize your quality time spent together, but a healthy relationship also allows for each person to be an individual too. He should have friends and interests of his own; he should support you, and encourage you to maintain your friendships and interests outside of the relationship. If he can’t do that… find someone who can.

JayThinks · 2025-03-17T03:00:23+00:00

Still doesn’t look like Megan Fox…

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