not what I was expecting
598189
I was hoping for more info on how to actually make candles... there are only about 8 pages of very brief info and the rest is all about decorating with candles.
2387889
I did not expect this book to be like it was so I did not even open it. I hope others are looking for this type of book.
4607797
The title of this book was misleading.  I though it was going to be more like a how to.  I was dissapointed.
2116581
This was not what I expected. Very disappointed.
3774267
This book was not at all what I was expecting. Based upon the synopsis and the reviews I read before getting this book I expected a suspense filled thriller along the lines of Robin Cook's work such as Coma... instead I found myself reading a book that takes place more in a courtroom than a hospital with almost no suspense at all. While it is a fairly interesting read of the wear and tear a long drawn out legal battle can have upon a person, for me it very quickly became about just getting to the end to find out the outcome for the sake of plain old curiousity more than anything else. If you like courtroom dramas with a bit of mystery then this book is the one to pick up, but if you are looking for a medical thriller pass this one by and checkout some other options. Not a poorly written book, just not at all what I was looking for.
1733911
I agree with the other reviewer.  While this is a lovely book, it was not what I was expecting or hoping for.  I found it lacking in illustrations.
2515192
I grew up watching Nick and have fond memories of watching shows like salute your shorts, hey dude, wild and crazy kids etc. So when I saw this book mentioned in another article about legends of the hidden temple I ordered it right away. Turns out It wasn't what I was expecting. The format can be hard to follow. I'm not as familiar with all the actor names, so I got confused easily trying to figure out what show the person was on. There was a lot more of the network/studio side of things and not a lot from the actors on the shows. It's an interesting read but I'm kinda bummed I paid $10 for it.
4611272
I was expecting a comedy and this really wasn't. There were funny parts but not laugh out load. Basically its a story of a guy coming home and taking care of his mother. Exactly what it says it is, but wasn't what I was expecting.
1874180
This book is totally different than what I was expecting.  I was expecting a true crime recollection from an actual childhood murderer.  What I got was a wild, drug-influenced, sex and murder-filled wall of words.  It is simply the oddest book I have ever read.  I'm not saying the book was horrible, and I feel privileged to have read it for some reason, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.  If you happen to be actively seeking it out, then you will read it regardless.
1221278
Not what I expected.  It was a bit boring for me.
1084900
I must admit that I did think I would enjoy reading this book at first. But as I continued reading I found that it was not what I expected and not in harmony with my beliefs and found it hard to keep on reading it. Was hoping to be able to see the value and gave it my best-
Don't think I would read any more from this author-glad I had a chance to receive it and post a review even though Whitefire publishing didn't require the review
4661712
"Find Me" was not what I expected. The first 30-40% reads like bereavement- it is 5 years after Jar's girlfriend's suicide, and he can't help but see her everywhere, even when he realizes soon after that she is not actually there. Throughout the story of his current life, we get tidbits of Rosa (the girlfriend) through her diary, but the entries are presented out of order. We soon learn this is because her diary was found on her aunt's computer and each entry is encrypted separately. This means we read them the same way Jar does- out of order.

The story is pretty slow to get going and once it does, it happens a little too quickly. I didn't like the pacing overall, and the twists were a little too out there. I found it overall a little hard to follow and hard to really get into. It ended up being a very dark story, not for the feint of heart. There is also, as a warning, torture of humans and animals in the book.

On the plus side, it was a genuinely surprising story and not at all what I expected going into it. I had a hard time getting into it at the start and didn't feel so engaged with the main characters. I'm giving the stars for "it's OK" because I think it has an audience, but I just had a really hard time getting into it. It did wrap up nicely in the end though, I will say.

Please note that I received a copy from Harlequin. All opinions are my own.
1167673
I had never heard of this author before.  From the description, the book sounded like a very touching story and that's what caught my interest.  It was not at all what I thought I was getting.
I wasn't expecting another "What To Expect" type of book, I just thought it was going to be a story about the miracle of motherhood.  What it IS is more of the author telling a story about HER life.  It seemed to be about childhood, but not her children.  Her own childhood.
The book jumped around, the story didn't seem to go in a straight line which made it a little hard to read and when my brain has to work to read a book I get bored and want to put it down.
Don't buy this book if you are looking for advice, that's not what this is.
I'm not religious.  I believe in God and am thankful for my own children.  I generally don't read religious books and this one is too religious for my taste.  If you enjoy that kind of book, this just might be for you.  It just wasn't for me.
4682810
Just arrived and I wish I had paid more attention to what I was ordering. This isn't what I was expecting. I thought it was the actual book.
1144854
This was a book that didn't live up to expectations at all - from everything I have read and seen about this book, I expected it to be amazing.  I get that this is not your typical Dom/Sub story, with both Lucian and Tara demonstrating dom characteristics.  While I came away having enjoyed it, I was left unsatisfied and confused by the characters and their relationship.  I will be reading the second round in the hopes that it becomes clearer.
2679059
I was very excited to read the book. It wasn't what I expected. I'll probably still read the next one because I hate not seeing the end...but this book was not exciting at all.
4464207
This fictional novel was not at all what I expected.  I thought it would tell the story of a rescue wildlife sanctuary.  Although it is included in the plot the story is more about two friends that grow up together.  They get in some trouble as juveniles and more trouble as adults.  It is about addictions -- drugs, alcohol, and gambling.  It is about betraying a friend where one goes to jail and the other starts a new life for himself.  Then the past catches up bringing violence.  There is a lot of profanity as well.