A review by bookwormy614
The Chemist by Stephenie Meyer

1.0

DNF. I read reviews about this and was super excited that Stephanie Meyer wrote something different and appealing to adults. I had such high hopes. An intelligent, government agent on the run from a government entity that has tactical skills and can defend herself without help?! Yes please! I got several chapters in when "Daniel" was introduced and then 12 chapters in (just a little over a quarter of the book) when I realized she wasn't going to kill him and I figured out where this was headed. Chick lit city! Ugh! For once can't there be a strong, intelligent, kickass, no love, no mercy, female lead that doesn't have a love interest? What would have been nice was once she'd found out the plot against her she'd parted ways with "Daniel" and gone to take care of "the department" trying to kill her by herself. She seemed intelligent and able enough to do so. And although I didn't finish, I know "Daniel" stays to the end and everything is tied up in a neat little bow and they live happily ever after because it is THAT predictable. I should've known better as The Host was similar. I get it though, there's an interest for this type of fiction, just not for me.

The detailed explaining of the "on the run" regime became a bit repetitive and was a snore at times. I feel like three to four of the first 12 chapters could have been shortened or even eliminated because of this. Overall if you're looking for a different type of chick lit you'll enjoy this. Different backstory, same old boy meets girl love story.