I have read through this book twice. I thought it was my fault at first that I didn’t connect with the material but upon reading it the second time I realized it wasn’t me.

I have no connection with the material at all. I don’t feel inspired by the storyline and am not interested in the characters.

It’s a little like perusing a new restaurant’s menu at the front door and finding that nothing sounds good.

You never think:
“What is wrong with me why don’t I like the sound of anything here?”
What you’d probably say is:
“I’m not interested.”
“Let’s try something else.”

This is your reminder to put the book down if you’re not enjoying it. It’s ok. Even if everyone else likes it. Even if it’s popular, the book of the summer, or the book of the year. If it’s not for you let it be.

You learn as much from what is not for you as you do from what is. Everything is information.

I will try to articulate what I didn’t like about the book.

The procession is obvious. The integers of the equation are nothing new. Nothing inspiring. And when you put all of these words together one after the other, it is an inevitability instead of a choice.

It was not for me, probably not for you. I don’t recommend it.

Thanks to Rachel of Rachel’s Random Resources, NetGalley, and Boldwood Books for the copy and the opportunity to provide feedback!

BENEATH THE LEMON TREES…⭐️⭐️