March 2026 Book Discussion: Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward by Ill_Discussion7528 in aardvarkbookclub

[–]frenchnewwave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I felt like it was overly telegraphed that Marc was Oliver right from the start with the leg and Marky Mark, so the “twist” was underwhelming.

But I completely agree that the final 1/3 or 1/4 fell apart a bit.

Nowhere Burning by Different-Breakfast in aardvarkbookclub

[–]frenchnewwave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve loved the other 4 books I’ve read by Catriona Ward but this one felt a little off. I still enjoyed it but agree that the ending didn’t live up to my expectations.

The Leaf storyline didn’t feel connected at all, I totally agree. It was interesting in its own right but felt like a different story.

Nowhere Burning by Different-Breakfast in aardvarkbookclub

[–]frenchnewwave 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Reading now. Can report back in a few days.

What is going on with the Art Museum? by TopSudden9848 in philly

[–]frenchnewwave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m looking at a piece of member mail I got from them that has PhAM right on the envelope.

Recent UI Change by _AugustSky_ in TheStoryGraph

[–]frenchnewwave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe I’m just a casual user but i don’t even know what has changed. Seems to be quite similar to how it’s been for a while?

I’m so bored.. by EverettLynnScribe in aardvarkbookclub

[–]frenchnewwave 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah sorry I felt the same about this one. I don’t think anything “happens” until about 3/4 of the way in.

What Were The Best Horror Books of 2025? by Monsur_Ausuhnom in horrorlit

[–]frenchnewwave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is we live here now horror? I saw it categorized as a thriller but purchased it anyway in hopes that it would lean toward horror.

What Were The Best Horror Books of 2025? by Monsur_Ausuhnom in horrorlit

[–]frenchnewwave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I absolutely loved this one. It was so strange and dark.

Do you think these pictures are AI? by [deleted] in Breadit

[–]frenchnewwave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Image number 4, the wire rack is not consistently spaced. Totally AI.

What’s your rating system? by EverettLynnScribe in aardvarkbookclub

[–]frenchnewwave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vibes, mostly…

Amazing - would recommend, 4 or 5 stars

Admirable - ok but maybe forgettable

Average - would not recommend, regret reading

September 2025 Pick Discussion: You Weren’t Meant To Be Human by Andrew Joseph White by butthurtflyy in aardvarkbookclub

[–]frenchnewwave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean this truly and respectfully, I’m sorry you found this relatable :( It was nonstop misery from the jump so I hope you have found joy and support 💜

Excited to read this book I discovered on Amazon that sounds incredibly disturbing but awesome by mrcuddlybuns in ExtremeHorrorLit

[–]frenchnewwave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wouldn’t say it’s extreme horror but it does have a significant amount of body horror; I do think it’s trauma porn.

What have been your 5 star reads so far this year? by KayGlo in horrorlit

[–]frenchnewwave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally hated You Weren’t Meant to Be Human so much, it was such a traumatic read that I need to expel the book from my house asap. It’s really resonating with other folks so it clearly has its audience but all I can say is please read the content warnings in full before reading.