tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post7084870667852209566..comments2024-03-20T08:13:24.605+01:00Comments on Bingeing On Books: DISCUSSION: Stuff I hate to see in booksCynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-25864826094012258132016-02-29T19:23:26.848+01:002016-02-29T19:23:26.848+01:00Lyn, YES!! I have no idea why slut shaming did not...Lyn, YES!! I have no idea why slut shaming did not make this list, but it should have. I HATE that!! And you are so right about the romance thing. I swear, there are times when I would rather have NO romance than the whole "love fixes all" thing. Annoying.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-1493100487033321732016-02-28T00:31:32.159+01:002016-02-28T00:31:32.159+01:00Lack of worldbuilding kills me.
Slutshaming/ Mad...Lack of worldbuilding kills me. <br /><br />Slutshaming/ Madonna and whore complexes make me want to scream.<br /><br />And I am tired of dystopians becoming breeding grounds for wish fulfilling romances. Just stop already. UGH. <br /><br />And no parents, um, WTF, I want to see more books focus on building bridges with parents, not push them away. We already do that as teens/adults/people overall.<br /><br />I am also tired of love fixes all storylines. It doesn't freaking work that way. Or that the love interest takes presidence over everything. That annoys the ever loving crap out of me.Lyn Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10471867801089862828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-26066744395191829552016-02-11T19:35:10.422+01:002016-02-11T19:35:10.422+01:00So true Nicole! I mean, come on, there needs to be...So true Nicole! I mean, come on, there needs to be more to the plot than that! Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-67474453906576637932016-02-10T18:00:23.046+01:002016-02-10T18:00:23.046+01:00The lack of communication one is the one that bugs...The lack of communication one is the one that bugs me the most. I get so frustrated when an entire book of conflict could have been solved by one short conversation!<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a>Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-70677860084201534612016-02-04T13:25:37.508+01:002016-02-04T13:25:37.508+01:00Madilyn, yeah I won't necessarily not read a b...Madilyn, yeah I won't necessarily not read a book because of one or more of these factors either. But it may still affect my rating. I have been known to DNF books before because of a lack of world building. Ugh, so annoying. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-19957465578393311762016-02-02T17:31:53.304+01:002016-02-02T17:31:53.304+01:00Yes, to all of these! I mean, I'll still read ...Yes, to all of these! I mean, I'll still read if there are some of these in the story, but not having cool/complete world building is a big no for me and I'm getting real sick of the lack of parents. I mean, that can add a different dynamic and could only really just add to the story. Don't know why people don't include families. Guess it's easier to write if they're just all dead and the main character doesn't have anyone to actually worry about?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-580491916632930482016-02-02T08:26:01.707+01:002016-02-02T08:26:01.707+01:00Thanks Shannon! OMG the insta love! Gag me with a ...Thanks Shannon! OMG the insta love! Gag me with a spoon please. Insta lust? YES. Insta-love? NOOO!! And I think the world building was on my mind because of Marked. That world building was AWFUL. It was just on a whole other level.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-12676320739379490762016-02-02T08:23:42.688+01:002016-02-02T08:23:42.688+01:00Thanks Betty Louise!Thanks Betty Louise!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-66901831843094055082016-02-02T08:23:31.279+01:002016-02-02T08:23:31.279+01:00Oh Emma, that is a good one!1 I can't stand th...Oh Emma, that is a good one!1 I can't stand that! I mean, give me some acne or something!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-85474820419953483732016-02-02T08:23:05.623+01:002016-02-02T08:23:05.623+01:00So true Tanya. I get that romance is a part of lif...So true Tanya. I get that romance is a part of life, but sometimes your priorities are elsewhere. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-44105578779615869992016-02-02T08:22:38.951+01:002016-02-02T08:22:38.951+01:00Thanks Kaja! Oh you are so right about the slut sh...Thanks Kaja! Oh you are so right about the slut shaming. I can't believe that I didn't add this to my list because I just read a book that had horrible slut shaming by a friend! Hate it so much!!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-78546618298244556862016-02-02T08:20:05.739+01:002016-02-02T08:20:05.739+01:00Wendy, oh that is wonderful to know about Aristotl...Wendy, oh that is wonderful to know about Aristotle and Dante discover the Universe! That one has been on my TBR forever, but I haven't gotten to it yet. Love that there are great parents in that one. And yes, that is a great point about crushes vs. falling in love. I do know that many people (ESPECIALLY teenagers) experience crushes and insta-lust. I think insta lust is a big think for even many adults. But most people don't automatically "fall in love" with the new person and dump the best friend. Crazy.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-25074585990181325372016-02-02T08:17:46.271+01:002016-02-02T08:17:46.271+01:00Alberta, oh the books written as if the author jus...Alberta, oh the books written as if the author just wants a movie deal is a good one! I don't even think most books are better than the movie anyway. The book is always better! And yeah, I would LOVE to see a friendship between a woman and a STRAIGHT male friend. It has been known to happen!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-43409160394717136282016-02-02T08:14:55.686+01:002016-02-02T08:14:55.686+01:00Wendy and Laurel, both of you are so right on!! I ...Wendy and Laurel, both of you are so right on!! I really should have added the mean girls aspect to this list too. I would LOVE to see a friendship between two girls in high school that is honest and loving and involves NO bullying or slut shaming (which could be its own post really).Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-81902158533208377652016-02-02T08:13:26.288+01:002016-02-02T08:13:26.288+01:00So true Julie! I do get that it happens occasional...So true Julie! I do get that it happens occasionally in real life, but if it is a MAJOR plot point that takes most of the book to resolve, it just seems like the author couldn't think of anything else to do.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-1065724545570396512016-02-02T08:12:17.104+01:002016-02-02T08:12:17.104+01:00Thanks Grace! Thanks Grace! Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-71495668212003482892016-02-02T08:12:05.876+01:002016-02-02T08:12:05.876+01:00Thanks Laura! Yeah, I don't mind romance in dy...Thanks Laura! Yeah, I don't mind romance in dystopian either, but I despise when it's the basis of the entire story. I mean, come on. If I were trying to overthrow an evil government, romance would be very low on my priority list. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-78580310961944003352016-02-02T08:11:31.870+01:002016-02-02T08:11:31.870+01:00Dude, the world building is THE. WORST. If I can&#...Dude, the world building is THE. WORST. If I can't get a good feel for the world, I am OUT. Parent-in-YA Syndrome is also a biggie for me. OOOH and the communication one, YES! I feel like people don't complain about this enough, because it is one of my biggest pet peeves! Let's end that little trope immediately, please and thank you. <br /><br />One of my most hated? Instalove. I cannot. No one falls in love in 6 minutes, okay? No. One. Fabulous post!! Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-3651231354814436072016-02-02T08:11:02.840+01:002016-02-02T08:11:02.840+01:00Soudha, yeah maybe we could find the one person wh...Soudha, yeah maybe we could find the one person who sent the memo to every author that love triangles are great and punch them or something? :) I have not read Infernal Devices (yet), but I am glad to hear that it was well done. It sounds really different from the usual. Two guys who are best friends and in love with the same girl? That does sound pretty interesting. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-65869977446438615732016-02-02T08:09:04.884+01:002016-02-02T08:09:04.884+01:00Library Huntress, oh Hunger Games is a great examp...Library Huntress, oh Hunger Games is a great example of one that is NOT over the top. And maybe it was just me, but I kind of knew would she would end up with all along anyway. I do love that she was worried about MORE than just which guy she would end up with. I'll have to check out Screwdrivered. I have not heard about that one before, but it sounds interesting. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-87968868284349827752016-02-02T08:07:40.723+01:002016-02-02T08:07:40.723+01:00Thanks Nerdgirl! Glad you agree. :)Thanks Nerdgirl! Glad you agree. :)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-73963725989989900682016-02-02T02:33:10.075+01:002016-02-02T02:33:10.075+01:00You hit them all. Good work.You hit them all. Good work.Betty Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17101347044373274853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-15373547594847303472016-02-01T23:20:13.945+01:002016-02-01T23:20:13.945+01:00Agree with all of these. Another for me is when ev...Agree with all of these. Another for me is when everyone is beautiful or handsome and perfectly ripped. Drives me potty! Emma Litttlefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06679359639138124138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-22012494535332462152016-02-01T23:19:28.943+01:002016-02-01T23:19:28.943+01:00I would love to see more YA books without romance!...I would love to see more YA books without romance! I don't mind it - but geez - does every book warrant it?!<br /><br />Tanya Patrice<br /><a href="http://girlxoxo.com" rel="nofollow">Girlxoxo.com</a>TPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589001490828032365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-21479364059835767222016-02-01T21:36:59.796+01:002016-02-01T21:36:59.796+01:00Haha, you picked some good ones! I definitely seco...Haha, you picked some good ones! I definitely second "lack of communication", I always find it so silly when characters fight and pout when a good, honest conversation would solve everything. *sigh?<br />Oh, and I really dislike slut shaming. That just occurs to often - both in YA and in adult novels. It's such a horrible concept and I'd like to see it disappear completely.Kajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05543527437659550453noreply@blogger.com