My Top 10 Worst Books of 2023 – Novels I DNF’d or Gave Low Ratings

Unfortunately, not every book you pick up will be a winner. Come find out the top ten worst books I read this year.

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My Top 10 Worst Books of 2023

10. The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury

Read/Listen to the full review here.

9. When I’m Dead (Black Harbor #3) by Hannah Morrissey

Read/Listen to the full review here.

8. Archibald Finch and the Lost Witches by Michel Guyon

Read/Listen to the full review here.

7. Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

Read/Listen to the full review here.

6. In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren

Full review coming soon.

5. Marchwood by R.A. Lorensen

Read/Listen to the full review here.

4. The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

Read/Listen to the full review here.

3. The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling

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2. A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher

Read/Listen to the full review here.

1. Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell

Read/Listen to the full review here.

Wrap-Up

Alright, those are all the books that couldn’t win me over. They just didn’t do it for me, and I wouldn’t recommend any of them. But again, if you read them and enjoyed them, I’m glad your reading experience was better than mine.

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Kelly Matsudaira
About Kelly

Books have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and today, I read more than 150 each year. Through Bookmarks ‘n Blankets, I love sharing my reading journey, favorite book lists, and reading tips to help you make the most of your own reading life.

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