Hello and welcome to another Try a Chapter post! So looking at my TBR I noticed there were a few books I wasn’t so much drawn to read as of late and I wanted to either unhaul them or reignited my want to read them. So, the best way for me to make a decision is to read a the first chapter of each of these books and decide if I am going to keep them on my owned TBR, or unhaul them and send them to a friend or donate. Now, on to the books!
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Honestly, I felt like skipping ahead and I was only reading the first chapter. Which, for me is a bad sign. I was already bored, which is a huge shame because it sounds really interesting, but it didn’t personally pull me in at all. I am going to unhaul this.
Outside the Gates by Molly Gloss
This is a very interesting take on a Dystopian for sure. It is a quite short story, not even 100 pages, but the way it was narrated it moved very slowly for me personally. With it being so short I thought it would move quickly, but 12 pages felt like 50. I am going to unhaul this one as well.
Loki: Where Mischief Lies by Mackenzi Lee
This shows great potential for me, we are placed right into an event. It flows nicely and it seems more alive than the previously two I tried to read. This seems to feel bigger in a way. I am going to be keeping this one on my owned TBR.
My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
Eh, I didn’t think what I read was bad, but it wasn’t great either. A very middle of the road first chapter. I think I am going to unahul it because honestly I don’t see myself picking it up.
Recursion by Blake Crouch
All I have to say is WOW. This book really starts off with something heart wrenching and devastating. It can be very triggering to some though, trigger warning for suicide. Reading that first chapter, I need to know more about what has happened in this world. Due to this, I am keeping this book on my owned TBR.
Skin Deep by Liz Nugent
When you start a book talking about Rigor mortis …. I am going to continue reading it. I don’t know why I even put it in this list, I love Liz Nugent, I think just wanted an excuse to read part of it honestly.
Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson
Uh, wow, this book is so imaginative. I don’t want to say too much, but I really want to continue reading this so much so that I am pretty sure it is going to be my next read after my required reading this month. KEEPING!
Winter at Death’s Hotel by Kenneth M. Cameron
This seems like a really interesting read, but I am not pulled into this book. I am not really interested in Mrs. Arthur Conan Doyles wife playing Sherlock. I much prefer Bradley Harpers spin on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I was first gifted a copy for a blog tour, it was great I even bought the second on that just came out a few months ago. As for this one, I am going to unhaul it.
The Glittering Hour by Iona Grey
It started off too poetic for my tastes and I didn’t really care honestly. I wanted to already start skipping ahead. This book just isn’t for me. I decided to unahul it.
The Widow of Pale Harbor by Hester Fox
I need to oread this right away as well. It really pulled me in right off the bat. It has a palpable atmosphere coming right off the page. I really want to know what happens at Pale Harbor and soon! I am keeping this on my owned TBR.
Keeping: 5
Unhauling: 5
Somehow this ended up being a 50/50 split. I ended up removing 5 books and keeping 5. I have to admit, the ones I am keeping I am really thrilled about getting too again. It is funny how we can be so pumped about a book, but then just leave it on our shelves and almost forget why we got it in the first place.
Have you read any of these books?
Should I give any of them a second chance?
Bookish Luna 
I tried reading ninth house, because it sounded so good, but I had to dnf it, didn’t like it at all..
I’m very excited to read recursion though!
(www.evelynreads.com)
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I have been hearing more and more about people DNFing Ninth House or wishing they did after finishing it. It is a huge shame because I like her other stuff. But, some books are just not meant for me.
Recursion was a nice surprise for me. I really didn’t expect to like the first chapter as much as I did. It is great when that happens.
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Yeah I really liked her other work as well! But luckily there are some who really love the book!
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I LOVE this type of post, it’s always super interesting and I’m glad you enjoyed the first chapter of Recursion, I’m still hearing incredible things, so I have to read it! 😍
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I really enjoy reading these types of posts myself. Always fun to see what others end up thinking after only reading a chapter.
Recursion really was a very nice surprise. I did not expect to like the first chapter as much as I did.
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I also unhauled My Best Friend’s Exorcism a while back. I really wanted to keep it because I love the cover, but I just couldn’t get into the book!
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The cover is really awesome, I give the cover designer huge props for it. Also, glad, but not glad I am not the only one who unhauled it.
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I’ve not read any of the books on your list but I really like this way of trying to cut back the TBR. There’s definitely some on my list I’m feeling a little meh about so perhaps I’ll give this a go!
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Yeah, I figured I would either rekindle my want to read them or be able to pass them on to someone who will actually read them. I feel like the book benefits either way. 😂 I hope you do give it a go and you find a great read.
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