I'd like an honest assessment on whether I should stay in consulting or look for a new job because I'm not cut out for it

I'm about 9 months into my time in strategy consulting. The industry isn't doing well, so obviously, a lot of people have had problems getting staffed, including myself.

I've been on 3 projects so far and was benched for 4.5 months between the 2nd and 3rd one because I did poorly on the 2nd project and because I have/had terrible networking skills. 

My first project translated to an average review. 2nd project, bad to average, but the reviewer told me a few weeks ago that I had improved immensely.

The third project went poorly because "although I seem to be trying hard, I am not efficient, independent, or seeing the big picture enough." They tried to end the call saying it wasn't my fault there was a shortage of projects, and that I should have been on my 3rd engagement at the 3 month mark (and not the 8-9 month mark). They added that "they were sure I could eventually get over those weaknesses" but I feel like they were just trying to be nice.

I'm not currently on a PIP and am not designated as a low performer. And the person who did the third project with me gave me a good review at mid-year reviews (which happened before the 3rd project).

I'm happy to provide further details, but I feel like consulting is just not clicking for me and that this role isn't the right fit.