After a recent hot streak, my reading took a bit of a tumble last week. I almost didn’t finish a single book, but I ended up finishing Baby Teeth right under the wire. Last week was the first with my kids out of school for the summer and adjusting to the new routine was a bit crazy.
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I finished reading…
Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage (July 17, 2018)
I’m speechless. I don’t know what to think. I kind of hated it, but it did raise some interesting questions. I need to think about this one more and may write a spoiler discussion post. But, I’m not sure I can recommend it to anyone at this point, but it will absolutely get people talking.
I’m currently reading…
Nothing…I’m caught between books! I finished Baby Teeth about an hour ago and will start my next book later in the evening (after this post is scheduled).
I tried, but wasn’t feeling…
Only Child by Rhiannon Navin (February 6, 2018)
DNF at 22%
This novel is told entirely from the perspective of a seven year-old boy, which I found tedious after awhile. I wish we’d gotten to hear other perspectives…like his parents’, etc.
What We Were Promised by Lucy Tan (July 10, 2018)
DNF at 18%.
I was just kind of bored. Nothing was happening and I didn’t care about the characters.
Upcoming reading plans…
The Glitch by Elisabeth Cohen (May 22, 2018)
Tara at Running N Reading liked this light novel about a mother of two with a high-powered Silicon Valley job who thinks she has it all under control and my library hold just came in.
I was reading…
One Year Ago: I was reading a rare thriller that I really liked.
Two Years Ago: I was heading on vacation and watching the Olympic swimming trials!
How was your reading week?
Reading by the pool can be tricky with our devices! I’ve heard mixed reactions to What We Were Promised.
I know, right?! But, still much easier for me than a book.
This is the first I’ve heard of Baby Teeth. Clicked on the link… quite a unique description!
Unique is one word for it – haha!
I have struggled with my reading in this month too! I have started and not finished a bunch of books some of which I had really looked forward to reading but for whatever the reason the books just didn’t do it for me.
Also I made a decision a while back that I will not read about school shooters or shootings ugh just NO! Its too terrible that they keep happening in “real” life I don’t want them to show up in my books. I read to enjoy books and be entertained and there is nothing entertaining or enjoyable about school shootings.
I’m wondering if it has something to do with publishers not focusing much on July and August…less good books coming out.
I just DNF’d Bring Me Back by BA Paris. It seems like the thriller genre has gotten really wacky. After plowing through Love and Death in the Sunshine State (another turd), I turned to something funny– Woman Last Seen in her Thirties grabbed me. In light of all that’s going on in our country, I think I’m going to stick to light and funny.
I agree – thrillers in general have gone over the top! I still love a good one, but they’re so hard to find these days.
Sorry your reading isn’t going as well. Hopefully, The Glitch will turn it around. I’m not surprised the narration in Only Child got to you. It bothered me, too. Here’s to a week of finding new routines AND good books!
I have been avoiding Baby Teeth…something about it makes me cringe. But I’ll wait to see your review.
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Cringe-worthy is definitely a good word for it 🙂
I haven’t heard of Baby Teeth and don’t think I’ll go looking for it. I had one that was slow this week. I did something I almost never do and read another book and then went back to the slow one. I almost read two before I finished the slow one. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
I’m on track to finish Only Child (we’ve been on vacation and I haven’t been reading much), but I’m also finding the narration tedious. I’m disappointed, because I was looking forward to reading this one. I think you’re right that multiple perspectives would have helped.
Baby Teeth is on my wishilst. I’ll keep your reaction in mind if/when I get around to it.
I liked Baby Teeth but had some issues with it so I would like to see a spoiler post.
I don’t have kids, but my reading time is being cut short this summer by a number of work conferences.
I’m so curious about Baby Teeth after reading this!! I have a copy on my kindle waiting to be read and now I feel like I have to give it a try.
Sorry to hear that you are not having a lot of reading success at the moment…I’ve been through that many a time and it is NO FUN!
I read Baby Teeth and it was darker and a little twisted from some of the normal books I have been choosing lately, but I can say I was never bored with it. My husband works with troubled youth and comparing some of the things he has dealt with and what I read was way too close to home. I enjoyed also getting to hear the mothers perspective. I would love to see a follow-up but also including the dad’s voice. I think the author did a great job addressing an issue that unfortunately is getting too prevalent in our society and affecting too many families. I have some other thoughts, but can’t put them out there as I don’t want to be a spoiler. It definitely is a book that will make the reader think, and possibly rethink their views on family dynamics. I can’t wait to see what this author will come up with next.
I just wrote my review today…finally formulated some thoughts! I think if she hadn’t made some parts of the plot so outlandish I would’ve liked it better.
I’m so curious about Baby Teeth – I keep hearing mixed things!
It’s super divisive..would make for a raucous book club discussion!
You have my attention with Baby Teeth– really wondering about that one, I’ve heard mixed things. I’m all over the place with my reading this summer. I just finished one outside of my usual genres, Moira Ashe- Enemy Within by Brendon Bertram. The amazing female lead kept me intrigued, the fantasy genre is so unlike me, but again the characters were awesome and the cliff hanger at the end was nail biting. It was short and sweet, great for a plane ride on your summer vacay! You can read more about the author and the book here, http://brendonbertram.com