The following books I DNF’d (Did not Finish) for various reasons and with that being said I would like to express that it is okay to not finish a book.
Life is too short. Read the book or pass it along and find a different book, but also don’t make yourself suffer through it if you aren’t enjoying it when you could spend that time on a book you will enjoy.
The Books
Ariadne by Jennifer Saint
I picked up this book because I always thought Greek mythology was interesting. I DNF’d it because I just couldn’t handle the explanation of how the Minotaur came to exist.
However if you have a higher tolerance for potentially triggering content and enjoy mythology, I would recommend this book. I didn’t read much of it so take what I have to say with a grain of salt, but what I did read of it was very well written and beautiful.
“All mortals live and die by the threads they spin – and each mortal shall die when they cut that thread.”
Jennifer Saint, Ariadne
Content Warnings
As content warnings may be viewed as a spoiler I have hidden them behind a spoiler warning and will continue so throughout this post.
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Death, Child death, blood, abandonment, Bestiality, pregnancy, misogyny, grief, mental/emotional/physical abuse, sexual assault, toxic relationship, sexual violence, war
Bunny by Mona Awad
This book was straight up weird and didn’t make much sense. It was hard to get into for me and I just couldn’t keep reading it. So far, I would say this is the worst book I attempted to read this year.
If you are into weird and strange books, you may very well like this book. It was a popular choice for many readers, after all.
“Don’t trade one kind of blindness for another.”
Mona Awad, Bunny
Content warnings
Animal death, Animal cruelty, gore, blood, violence, toxic friendship, body horror, death, murder, drug use, mental illness, self harm, gaslighting, bullying, emotional abuse, sexual content, alcohol, drug abuse, death of parent, schizophrenia/psychosis, cursing, injury/injury detail, toxic relationship, grief, suicidal thoughts, addiction, sexual abuse/rape
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
Another very popular book in recent months and years, I gave this a go and unfortunately it fell flat and boring for me. It is written in a back and forth timeline, so be aware if that isn’t your thing.
Like the other books above, this one is also popular for a reason, so don’t discount it just because I didn’t enjoy it.
“Blink, and the years fall away like leaves.”
V.E. Schwab, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
Content Warnings
suicidal thoughts, suicide attempt, death, toxic relationship, grief, mental illness, sexual content, drug use/abuse, emotional abuse, suicide, alcohol/alcoholism, sexual assault, panic attacks/disorders, abandonment, addiction, rape, death of parent, sexual violence, gaslighting, war, sexism, violence, misogyny, violence, blood