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A review by theamyleblanc
The Make-Up Test by Jenny L. Howe
Did not finish book.
I received a copy of this story from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
DNF: 25%
I have this rule: if I hate more than one of the main characters, I cannot keep reading.
I hate Allison and Colin. They're whiny and immature and annoying and insufferable. Allison, at the very least, has a questionable relationship with intelligence and self-worth. She's not a good friend, either, what with all her anxiety and almost anger over Sophie growing/evolving as a young adult. I don't think I read far enough to learn much about Colin.
I tried to give this one a chance. I love a good second-chance trope and being set in the world of academia is, for me, rather singular. But I couldn't muster positive feelings about either of them. Once I knew I'd be walking away, I read other reviews and it seems like Colin doesn't get any better.
I think I dodged a bullet here.
DNF: 25%
I have this rule: if I hate more than one of the main characters, I cannot keep reading.
I hate Allison and Colin. They're whiny and immature and annoying and insufferable. Allison, at the very least, has a questionable relationship with intelligence and self-worth. She's not a good friend, either, what with all her anxiety and almost anger over Sophie growing/evolving as a young adult. I don't think I read far enough to learn much about Colin.
I tried to give this one a chance. I love a good second-chance trope and being set in the world of academia is, for me, rather singular. But I couldn't muster positive feelings about either of them. Once I knew I'd be walking away, I read other reviews and it seems like Colin doesn't get any better.
I think I dodged a bullet here.