Cleopatra and Frankenstein

This book had potential, and I was excited to dive into the main couple’s relationship since it was refreshingly unconventional. But the constant shifts in POV to the surrounding characters made it hard to stay engaged. I think it didn’t help that the same narrator voiced every character in the audiobook instead of having distinct voices for each, which would’ve made it clearer and more immersive. I also dgaf about the side characters’ issues; with a title focused on the main couple, the story should revolve around their perspectives and emotions. Hot take: I think both of them are actually the villains. Just two months left in the year, and still no 5-star read—who would’ve thought?

Extremely flawed characters and at times insufferable but makes for an interesting read. Definitely enjoyed

2.3 I saw a review for this book, and it said "sometimes you read a book because it has a pretty cover" I think that is exactly how I found this book. I will say that it is not badly written. That is not why my review is low. I was just annoyed at every single person. I couldn't find anyone to root for. I was a tiny bit happy for Frank and Cleo by the end (More Frank than Cleo despite previous book behavior). I think the last 150 pages, I read in a couple hours compared to the other 200 and so pages took me 3 days. In summary, this was a book, I finished it, and I probably will forget about it by next week.

What Frank did to that sugar glider was wrong and I almost dnf'ed because of it.

My version of a romance book, the perfect amount of gore and made me re-think life decisions but overall a great book that explores the depth of falling in love in your twenties and being swept into sudden relationship with still on-going trauma built up inside.

dnf'd @ 5%