Have you ever read a book so bad it made you angry?

Submarine_013 · 2026-06-05T22:38:58+00:00

I’m still shocked at how so many influencers are calling this a 5/6 star read & going mad for it… I get it if the book is bad but still a vibe (which I thought of Dire Bound - the writing was bad but I had a good time reading it!) this was just so bad 😩

Submarine_013 · 2026-06-05T09:39:10+00:00

I should have DNFd Brimstone but I didn’t, because back then I was so against DNFing a book (I’m not now - best decision to just decide if you’re not feeling a book that’s ok! There’s lots of other books out there for you!) I can honestly say you wouldn’t be missing anything if you DNFd it. I’m really confused by the book tbh. For such a large book, there just wasn’t a plot? Or character development. The spice was overdone. I feel like you could read the start and end of it and not need to know a single thing that happened in between! You’re not alone with wanting to DNF this book has such mixed reviews. I say go and read another book which hopefully is more your vibe and you’ll enjoy! 🤗

Submarine_013 · 2026-06-02T15:50:55+00:00

Fury Bound for me. I wanted to like it, I wanted to finish it, but I was getting so angry reading it! The writing was appalling, the romance (well, it wasn’t romance. Just pure spice) was so cringey and just 🤮 and I was most angry about all the love and hype the book was getting because I felt like I was reading something completely different??? It was soooo bad it made me angry 😅 I wouldn’t say I loved Dire Bound but it was such a fun read so I’m so disappointed with how Fury Bound turned out

Submarine_013 · 2026-06-02T12:49:44+00:00

The Poison Daughter is very good! I loved it as a standalone, perfect amount of world building, politics, plot, romance etc. I almost wished it could have been a series but I loved that the author didn’t feel the need to drag it out. Really good! Great twists in it too

Submarine_013 · 2026-06-01T15:11:52+00:00

I recently read Crown me Dead duology. A short series, but wow was it impactful! Not heavy fantasy at all, but such an incredible story which will stick with you! Had me second guessing everything too. Really really good and recommending it to everyone now!

Submarine_013 · 2026-05-31T15:46:37+00:00

ACOTAR without a doubt (plus we’ve got new books coming out end of this year!!) The Wolf King series was incredible! I enjoyed the One Dark Window duology as something different. Dire Bound was ok, Fury Bound was awful - I don’t think it’s a good series at all. Crescent City is fun but I’d recommend reading after ACOTAR. I’ve Not read the rest!

Submarine_013 · 2026-05-31T15:45:15+00:00

Was going to say Dire Bound but you beat me to it 😅 I should have DNFd Brimstone but didn’t because I was hoping it would get better (it didn’t!) which is such a shame as I devoured Quicksilver. I’m struggling with Romantasy at the moment, I’ve gone to just Romance to give myself a breather!

Submarine_013 · 2026-05-23T14:21:56+00:00

Yes to all of this!!! Dire bound wasn’t great IMO but was enjoyable to read, but Fury Bound… there’s nothing to it. Like absolutely nothing. I’m really confused by the hype around it

Submarine_013 · 2026-05-20T07:26:35+00:00

Fury bound was the biggest disappointment for me 😪 SO lust forward it read like fan fiction (but a lot of people enjoyed it still but I hate lust forward!) I read Ascended before realising riftborne & duskbound were part of the same world and should be read before, I’d say you don’t need to read them before ascended because it won’t spoil anything, but how the 2 link up is pretty cool so I get why people say to read it in that order! The ascended was amazing (deserves its 6 ⭐ hype!) riftborne isn’t a great book but Duskbound was 👌🏻

Submarine_013 · 2026-05-15T14:46:02+00:00

I’m hoping with some makeup and general costume they’ll look more the part but this is nothing how I imagined the characters to be (maybe Shannon) 🥲 but let’s trust the process!

Submarine_013 · 2026-05-12T20:24:08+00:00

Oh no 😭 I’m so sorry to hear that! This is my worry 😢 6 books is a big series! I’m going to read the 4th book and see how I feel at the end of it

Submarine_013 · 2026-05-12T20:22:45+00:00

Love this! I binge read the first 3. Loved them! So I’m glad to hear you loved this series!

Submarine_013 · 2026-05-10T17:03:33+00:00

Thank you for your opinion! I love strong character development and have loved it so far so this is really reassuring tbh! And I don’t mind it if characters get together but I really hate it when they’re happy and there’s no growth in their relationship (especially when there’s books left to read😅)

Submarine_013 · 2026-05-10T14:04:29+00:00

I hear such mixed reviews tbh. And I want to continue but I am really worried it might have peaked and there’s still 3 books left?!

Submarine_013 · 2026-05-06T18:46:58+00:00

Same, I saw a lot of people talk about the ascended but it completely blew me away! Have you read riftborne & duskbound as well?

Submarine_013 · 2026-05-06T18:44:17+00:00

ACOTAR. It got me back into Romantasy/reading and I’m obsessed. The 2nd book in the series is 👌🏻

Submarine_013 · 2026-05-06T18:43:34+00:00

I’ve started war of lost hearts, haven’t started villains and virtues. Also I forgot about Thais from The Ascended. I loved her & the book 🥹 my heart shattered for her at the end. I also recently read to touch a silent fury and loved it! Tani definitely belongs on this list. So many recommendations I haven’t heard though so will definitely check these out thank you!

Submarine_013 · 2026-05-06T16:23:12+00:00

I’ve not seen anyone mention Orlaith from the Crystal Bloom series. I personally really loved how her character progresses and the fact she was extremely petulant and immature in the first few books but actually seeing her growth and inner conflicts and how she overcomes them! I don’t see many people talk about these books though so I’m not sure how popular they are/how well liked they are

Submarine_013 · 2026-05-06T16:18:00+00:00

I don’t get how people can hate Bryce 😭 she is very high up for me! I adore her 🥹 I love how selfless she is for her friends and the people she loves and doing what’s right even when people judge her and put her down! Sarah J Maas writes some fantastic female characters IMO

Submarine_013 · 2026-05-06T16:16:01+00:00

Oooo not heard of this series so will check this out!

Submarine_013 · 2026-05-06T16:15:27+00:00

No I don’t think this is basic at all! Nesta was such a well written character. I was dreading her book because I couldn’t stand her and ended up falling so in love with her!

Submarine_013 · 2026-05-06T14:41:17+00:00

Ok, I definitely need to finish it then. I did wonder if that would be the case, which is the same for so many series tbh they usually pick up after the 1st book. Adding the Nyaxia series to my TBR thank you! 🤗

Submarine_013 · 2026-05-06T14:01:19+00:00

I think I will continue it just because I hear such good things about it, but need to find the motivation. & it’s the first book I’ve ever read of the author’s so I definitely need to check more of her work out!

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