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That was definitely an intense reading week. :) Hope you got a good nap after finishing the vlog. Not being able to sleep is the worst!

Was the first book in the Tyranny of Faith series also gorey?

I have had my eyes on the Unspoken Name since it came out because I love Orcs. But then I have never heard anything enthusiastic about it. Now my interest is peaked again, and it's great to know that the second book is a must-read here.

It’s one of my favorite books. A book that just makes me happy. A very cute and sweet story ❤.

I don't have Tiktok, but Grace of Kings is just the best book to me. :D Tripping Arcadia is still on my list to read.

The Kingdoms sounds really interesting. Hadn’t heard of it. Maybe because I’m not on TikTok. 😅 Thanks for sharing!

I just finished the Poison Song today and this series is so wonderful! I will miss these characters so very much. For me, the second book was a bit disappointing, too. Aldesair and Bern have my whole heart. I also thought it was a bit sad that it ended quite abruptly. I did like the way it ended with She Who Laughs, though. Brought some tears to my eyes.

I am so late to this, but I am currently in the middle of Silver Under Nightfall and I wanted to know if anyone else feels the same way. I'm so glad I found this video because I also feel so...off about this relationship? Especially with how it tackles Remy's trauma. I should have already known it would be problematic as soon as Xiaodan told the Queen (and the people in the room) about Remy being groomed and coerced. It was NOT her story to tell, and it left Remy feeling ashamed and his dignity was ruined more. I know it came from a place of concern for her, but his trauma was not for her to tell so blatantly to others. It didn't give him any justice and he wasn't able to tackle that trauma. And as the story went on, I did notice a problem with consent and Zidan and Xiaodan's treatment of Remy. They babied and coddled him (even though he's a grown man) and, at times, took away his choices or right to choose, but they also don't support him that well. I also reached the hot spring scene and it really felt scummy to me as well. Even though Xiaodan told him that she didn't want to be like the Duchess and all the other noble ladies, how she treated him with the ultimatum, telling him they essentially didn't need him and he'd just be a bonus, and also doing things to him while trying to get him to decide was so disgusting to me. As for Zidan, I dislike how he treats the "romance" and Remy as well. Remy's father verbally abuses him to the point that Remy believes he is weak and stupid, so Zidan constantly tearing down his character adds to Remy's self-deprecating personality, frustration at his "lack of" skills, and his nonchalance about his own safety (usually to prove himself as someone who's worthy and strong). I am honestly just crawling slowly to the end of this book.

I am also about one third into Poison Song right now, and I really like it. The characters are so great.

I never see people talking about The Saint's of Steel series, i loved that series so much!

great video. love it.keep uploading.

My mid-year tag video was taken over by He Who Drowned the World, but Vintage is also an amazing favorite new character! I just started listening to Poison Song today. And I just finished listening to Mad Ship last night - the audiobooks are notoriously bad, but the story itself is great. Hope you have fun when you get to these books!

I’m reading some fairy tale retellings as well. I backed the Kickstarter for the omnibus of the Queen’s Rise series by Bethany Atazadeh which is a prequel series to the Stolen Kingdom series which I am reading now! (? Answered: new favorite author)

I also started with Nettle and Bone, and I have not read a bad book by her yet! :D I also really enjoyed Bryony and Roses, and I do not like Beauty and the Beast retelling at all. The first half of Hollow Places really was the scariest time.

Yay for new haircuts! Also, I loved that clip of the rain in the garden, and the way your dog was zooming around in it. :D Is Evocation part of a series? I am unsure rn.

I really wanna get to Spear Cuts Through Water, I love stories with gods! Happy reading in June.

Yasssss shower coffee!!! I'm very impressed with your library having so many 2024 releases.

this broke my brain. DUAL POV??!?!!

Level 100 Stealth skill. Had no idea you were filming at any point 😘

I have read Nimona many years ago, liked it but I don't really remember it. I loved the movie though, I watched it with my mom last weekend. I think the story was completely different, or I just have a terrible memory. xD

Some of these are my favorite series of all time! Great picks. I love that almost all of these are about criminals or con-people xD Dandelion Dynasty would be at the end of the list for me, I found it so hard to read, so many horrible things happening. I guess my favorite completed series would be Lord of the Rings, I am such a clishé. :D

I still can't decide whether I like Sanderson or hate him with a passion. There are some points in his books that are too much, some that are plain badly thought out in my opinion, and some that are inconsistent, especially regarding character. I really enjoy his initial characters, the world-building, and the magic system. I don't like how every character has to be mentally sick and/or so very special. A big part of my dislike might be that I was initially kinda forced into reading the series. Parts of it I really enjoyed, parts I really genuinely did not like. It sometimes feels like Sanderson is slipping up more and more as the series continues and makes me worry that the final might not deliver. After all of that has blown over, I might revisit the series with fresh eyes, turning a blind eye to everything I currently despise. On the other hand, I know that he has a mighty fanbase, and tons of people love his books, probably with good reason. I would still love to come across any list of good recommendations without stumbling across Sanderson. Anyway, conflicting thoughts over. I just found your channel and thought to check out what kind of stuff you read and whether our taste in books might partially align. I will check out a couple of your other videos. Keep up the good work!

Great picks! Some of these I will definitely add to my TBR! I have heard great things about The Fifth Season but I'm scared to read it - it sounds so intense! My beginner recommendation is always the Shades of Magic series. ☺

I have been following the bingo board for a few years now, but I usually just see how many of the prompts I fulfill without trying. xD It's the lazy mode. You've got some of my favorite books (like Ninth Rain and Legendborn) as well as some of my most anticipated reads on your list. Hope you'll love them!

Haha rereading teenage favorites is always a bit cringe, I love that you talk about them here. :D You've read so much! Happy reading in May. :)

Ive never had a reading journal or seen people show them before 😮

I really like your make-up 😊

Great video 😁

Just found your channel...Great video 😊

Yay for knowing what you need from a book and not wasting your time. :) I definitely wanna give the Reformatory a try, but after reading Nickel Boys, I don't know how well I will handle it. Daughter of the Forest also wasn't for me, I hate the whole "silently suffering is strength" narrative for female characters.

mass markets... best format.

So happy you won this book, congrats! I also really love your sun glasses, they are so cute. So glad you had a great time with the book, too.

Hope you find some great books in April!

Refreshing takes! Love the content. Keep it up!

Thanks for this video, I just finished this book and there's not a lot of buzz about it I guess. I was also confused none of the reviews or recommendations mention the MC has DID, when i actually read it I also knew in the first 1-2 chapters this must be about DID but no one was saying so, so i was confused if i was imagining it or what at the time. I'm glad you brought it up so my confusion feels validated too. I did talk to a friend who read it when it was newer and she said she didn't realize it was DID until after she finished because she was not as educated about DID at that time so I do agree that for a more mass audience people aren't seeing it at all due to lack of understanding. I am still seeking opinions about the book from people with DID but I guess it's not popular enough for many to have read it, I am interested in how they feel since I do not have it so i can't say if it's good or bad rep. Also it's interesting you brought up Pain being albino, I guess I was not attuned to that being misrepresented! In my mind I basically did imagine her as albino as soon as i paired up the pink/red eyes with her white skin/white hair so when they used albinism the word i was not moved in any specific way but i can totally understand what you mean by well it's a fantasy book. Like Astarion fits the same bill but he's just a vampire lol.

Well, if another hobby makes you happier than reading right now, embrase it! :D The books will be waiting for you.

I’m glad you decided to post this one!

I am new here. Love to read. ❤

Wait, did you say there were worms in the book? 0.0 Now I am scared. xD

I feel oddly cathartic with this unhaul 😅 makes me want to unhaul some of my books, too

If you unhaul the Silvia Moreno-Garcia books, you could argue that you support her by putting her books back out into the world for new readers to find 😊

I think I should give Last Tale of the Flower Bride a try, but I was so disappointed with the Gilded Wolves books last year, I haven't recovered enough yet. :D

Yay for 5 star book! I hope you find a good balance for your reading now. Sometimes it's just not the right time to read a ton, and that's ok, too. :)

I really wanna read the Water Outlaws, that cover is so gorgeous! Monstrilio is one of those books where I don't know whether I would like it. Happy reading in February, hope things go better now!

I love that your journal style is just functional. I really enjoy watching bullet journal set up videos, but even if I do them myself, I don't end up using a really elaborate set up. I need a journal that's a bit "rough and ready" to give myself permission to use it however I actually need. Fun, realistic video! Thanks for sharing!

Love that you get to use your library so much! I enjoy a good graph, too. :D Happy reading.

I put this book on hold at my library and I am so excited to read this. (Blushing)

I still really wanna read Jade Shards and the Twisted Ones. :) Happy reading!

I really liked House of Leaves, but I understand why other people would hate it. xD It's definitely a very unique book. Hope 2024 won't have so many disappointments for you!

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