Books I Read/Avoided Because of the Hype

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Hype books are something I usually steer clear of until a few months or a year later. But there are moments where I cave in. Here are some of the hyped books that I’ve read or avoided.

Powerful (The Powerless Trilogy, #1.5) by. Lauren Roberts – I thought Powerless was okay and I don’t usually read novellas in a series, but I figure I read this one while I wait for my library copy of Reckless and I actually enjoyed this one.
The Women by. Kristin Hannah – for us who love this author, I think every book she puts out is hyped and I read them ASAP or as soon as I can. So far I’ve loved all her books!
The Poppy War (The Poppy War, #1) by. R.F. Kuang – I only heard of this series when I became a book blogger and the hype for this in the book blogging world was worth it.

Just For the Summer (Part of Your World, #3) by. Abby Jimenez – this was actually the first book I read from this author and there was so much hype for this because it’s a summer read. But I thought it was just okay.
Butcher & Blackbird (The Ruinous Love Trilogy) by. Brynne Weaver – this one was very hyped and I finally read it but the gore was too much for me.
The Familiar by. Leigh Bardugo – I know her books are hyped but I still haven’t read this one. I feel like I eventually will but I don’t know when.

Funny Story by. Emily Henry – another author who’s books are super hyped. I didn’t love the last book but this one, I loved!
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by. Megan Bannen – everyone kept telling me to read this one and I FINALLY read it this year and I can see why so many people raved about it.
Bride by. Ali Hazelwood – this one was a hyped book this year and I waited because I got a library copy but it was a fun read!

House of Flame and Shadow (Crescent City, #3) by. Sarah J. Maas – all her books are hyped and this one was entertaining but Crescent City is not my favorite series. Still I read her books as soon as they publish!

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OCTOBER~~
October 1: Books I Read/Avoided Because of the Hype (and did you make the right choice?)
October 8: Bookish Brags (or Confessions!) (what are you proud of or… not-so proud of in your bookish life?) (submitted by Lydia @ https://lydiaschoch.com)
October 15: Books I Was Assigned to Read in School (These can be books you loved or hated. Or just tolerated. Bonus points if you give us a tiny review of your thoughts!)
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