It's very rare that I don't finish a book once I've started it (however long that may take), and even rarer that I mark it as "did not finish." Soundless, sadly, is a special case. Let me first say that I love Richelle Mead. I love both the Vampire Academy and Sydney Sage series. So, I had high hopes for Soundless. These were not met. Strange world building, awkward dialogue, uneven pacing, and senseless relationships made Soundless a borderline-unpleasant read. I abandoned it a few weeks ago, but it's taken until now for me to officially say that I am not going to finish this book. I would simply rather dedicate my time to reading more enjoyable books that I actually want to read rather than forcing myself to finish this one for the sake of finishing it.