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Jilted: Jaren
by Nora Phoenix
I'm fairly certain this author just isn't for me.
I don't really know how to clearly describe my thoughts about this book!
The dialogue between all of the characters was so formal the entire time, to the point it was like a BBC period drama. It made no sense and didn't feel natural at all, especially for two American guys in their thirties!! I could hear some British blue bloods talking this way, but it didn't fit with the character descriptions of a tattoo artist and a foster child who grew up in a rough area! Even if you want to 'better yourself ' you don't start talking like a robot that swallowed a dictionary. There was no emotion in the story either!
I struggle with third person POV quite often and this book was just so weirdly written. The narrator reminded me of the wife from Disney's Lady and the Tramp - literally the best comparison I could think of! It didn't feel remotely modern in language at all.
There was also too much sweetness and everything was so easy and convenient. Considering the dude gets jilted then shacks up with his ex's brother on what would have been his wedding day, there is absolutely zero conflict in this story. I'm all for a sweet character but I need that balance with a grumpier character. I also need something to keep me interested in the plot.
I don't think I'll continue with the series because this writing style and language use is just not for me. Like Reid said - why read a book that bores you to tears?
I don't really know how to clearly describe my thoughts about this book!
The dialogue between all of the characters was so formal the entire time, to the point it was like a BBC period drama. It made no sense and didn't feel natural at all, especially for two American guys in their thirties!! I could hear some British blue bloods talking this way, but it didn't fit with the character descriptions of a tattoo artist and a foster child who grew up in a rough area! Even if you want to 'better yourself ' you don't start talking like a robot that swallowed a dictionary. There was no emotion in the story either!
I struggle with third person POV quite often and this book was just so weirdly written. The narrator reminded me of the wife from Disney's Lady and the Tramp - literally the best comparison I could think of! It didn't feel remotely modern in language at all.
There was also too much sweetness and everything was so easy and convenient. Considering the dude gets jilted then shacks up with his ex's brother on what would have been his wedding day, there is absolutely zero conflict in this story. I'm all for a sweet character but I need that balance with a grumpier character. I also need something to keep me interested in the plot.
I don't think I'll continue with the series because this writing style and language use is just not for me. Like Reid said - why read a book that bores you to tears?