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Yep I'm on the same mission to finish rhythm of war before book 5, I'm 2/3 through oathbringer atm

Haven't watched your videos for ages (yes no. Of days without watching your videos it looks like..) and you are looking amazingly beautiful...❤❤❤ And I don't want to spoil this book for me so I will watch full video after reading this book and I will try not feel anxious as I always do and run away after watching only a few seconds of the video ❤❤❤❤

One of King's best works! I love the Hodder covers for King's work!!

I love Atlas Shrugged too!

Empire of Storms was my favorite of the series you are definitely going against the grain feeling like ToG got worse with every book lol and rated most people's fav of the series 2 stars lolol not the moronically abrasive female main character, truly ruins so many stories for me too

I know I'm late to the party, but here's the thing about epic fantasy. You stated in this that it's making you question whether or not epic fantasy is for you. Reading epic fantasy requires a skill set of being able to pick up on off-hand world building remarks like little puzzle pieces and piecing that puzzle together, and when you're given so much information in such a short span of time it can be really challenging. You're not stupid you just haven't developed that skill yet. I felt a lot like you when I first started reading epic fantasy. The skill of picking up those pieces and putting the puzzle together gets easier and easier the more you read epic fantasy. Your take on Shallan saddens me a little because the reason why she's regressing is also the reason she's progressing. DID is a disorder that develops out of severe trauma. I'm pretty sure its been explained in the book by now, but she has had trauma induced amnesia for many years and when she bonded with pattern she's starting to remember but psychologicalically she's not ready to remember so her other persona is protecting her until she's ready. Sandersons entire point with the core cast of characters is to explore and empathize with people that have various mental disabilities, for example Kaladin has depression. As someone with my own mental illness this aspect of the story is really special to me. Sanderson has given us all an opportunity to step into the shoes of someone we may not have had the opportunity to understand before, to empathize with someone so different from ourselves and it hurts my heart to hear you complain about someone tackling their trauma as "annoying". I've spent my whole life being, "annoying" to everyone around me because of my ADHD. Shallan is becoming aware of her disability, and one thing about it is that it never goes away. People with these struggles spend their entire lives overcoming them. Sanderson has said in his own words that he's using these characters to try and learn and empathize with these disabilities and disorders, maybe reflect and try and take that journey with him.

Jasnah gives Shallan a book about the orders of the Knights Radiant call Words of Radiance. Just like the The Way of Kings was the title of the first book and an in world book as well.

omg those lobster slides are hilarious!! sorry about your ring ☹

Such a fun experiment! I also feel like I am still stumbling around in the dark when it comes to romantasy, there are some hidden gems but there's also so much of the same old tropey stuff... and yes, whiny audiobook narrators can definitely make the whole things just crash and burn hahah 🥲🤣 I personally bounced off From Blood and Ash at the time, but I think that may have been a mood thingy. I am still very intrigued about Plated Prisoner, especially hearing your positive thoughts on the progression in that sequel! Some that have worked super well for me and that I would recommend are Reign & Ruin by JD Evans, The Undertaking of Hart & Mercy by Megan Bannen (though this is more a cozy fantasy romcom), Bitter Medicine by Mia Tsai (urban vibes), UMBRA by Amber Toro (scifantasy romance), Entreat Me and Radiance by Grace Draven and Swordheart and the Saint of Steel series by T. Kingfisher! 🥰

That's a great idea. How did you like the book

I really enjoyed From Blood and Ash but didn't like the sequel so I didn't continue with the series. 😬 I'm still really looking for a solid, amazing Romantasy. The last romantasy I really enjoyed was The Shepherd King duology. Great video!!

I think a recommendation video of "romantasy without moronically abrasive women" sounds excellent 😄! I would also struggle with that character type! A long while back, I read "The Raven and the Dove" by Kaitlyn Davis. I didn't continue the series, but I really loved it at the time! It's a Tristan and Isolde retelling.

I'm sure you'll love Shafak's book!! It's definitely one of my favorites of the year!

Gold has been my least favorite of the series so far.

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Ill be curious if you read the Flesh and Fire series by Armentrout- that one worked for me a lot more. I struggle deeply with Poppy. In regards to names: so many romantasies have characters with similar names- Rhys being the big one or Rowan.

This was a GREAT review spot on. This is exactly how I felt while reading it and after . Totally agree you have to go into it knowing it’s NOT a love story,and it’s not a dark romance . Interestingly enough, there is really no love involved. I agree with everything that you said that it is about grooming and gives you an insight and how it can happen and how someone can be so easily manipulated. I also found it interesting that Vanessa could know certain actions were wrong and she was not into it but she continue to come back for more. She is the victim, but it is crazy how she never saw herself that way. You have to go into this book as if it is a lesson and at moments your thinking how could that happen but you find yourself feeling like you could also be manipulated in that way. I agree this was a great read, but you will be uncomfortable, and that is the point .Definitely have to be in the right headspace.

So many great books.

You are born to spread happiness and love ❤❤ and that too through books 📚📚 thank you 💞

I just downloaded that Libib App, so excited to start using it, thanks for talking about it, I had no clue it even existed ❤ I agree with you about Book Outlet being so slow, I placed an order about 3 weeks ago and it's still not here, but will be worth it once it's here 😂

So many books! 😳😄 That’s so cool that you’ve been to Morocco! I’m excited for you to continue ASOIAF 😊

I picked up the paperback of When the Moon Hatched at BN the other day and was like.....why she so thiccccc

I like the variety of ways you’re reading 😃 one audible, physical copy and kindle! That’s a good way to keep it different and fresh!

Thanks for elucidating through the use of pedantic annotations and close critical readings Deadpool's great, great, great Iberian grandpa found in a four hundred-year-old dusty tome, the prototype of The Matrix's nonlinear narrative structure

I also found UPP really interesting

Having wine and dinner with you is another level of imagination 🌹

Ooooh I can't believe I still haven't gotten to the Neapolitan series yet, it sounds SO up my alley. And heck yes for Oathbringer, it's a chonky boy but it's worth it in the end! My July was very meh, but some great standouts were The Undertaking of Hart & Mercy by Megan Bannen, Thirsty by Jas Hammonds (one of the only YA contemporaries that I actually still enjoyed), The Sundering Hours by Jacquelyn Hagen, and Reign & Ruin by JD Evans. Hope August treats you well 🥰

Ultra-Processed People sounds so fascinating! I've seen researchers discuss that topic, and it's so upsetting! I was a little curious about When the Moon Hatched but not anymore. 😅 Loved hearing your thoughts on all of these!

My only disagreement would be about the covers in that published version that you have, many of which are sickly-sweet sentimental and not representative of the series storyline at all in my view. Other than that agree on the overall brilliance especially since my grandmother came from that Neopolitan milieu 👍

The Neopolitan Series is in that small category that I think can be called literature these days 👍

I dnfed Sundial and When the Moon Hatched was an iffy one for me. I liked some things but didn't others.

Oh geez When the Moon Hatched....lololol the opening creation myth was awesome. The romance was AWFUL I hated it lol and she was moronically abrasive like no matter what was happening, even when she was tortured, she was still all snarky it was just weird.

I didn't enjoy Sundial either. You are a rockstar with the Stormlight Archives books, I'm struggling! 🤣

Pretty solid month, you’re inspiring to push and see how much I can fit in this month haha

I liked the House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward but I heard weird things about Sundial and didn’t pick it up 😢

Great wrap up! I ended up really enjoying chain gang all stars, but I totally understand why you had issues with it, I had some similar struggles while reading, especially with all the POV’s. I also read edgedancer in July and pretty much had the same thoughts haha. I’m planning on starting Oathbringer today and I’m simultaneously excited and terrified! And I’m so glad you loved the Neapolitan novels, I really want to get to those soon 😊 My 5 star reads in July were Just For The Summer, The Things We Cannot Say, and Parable of the Sower (well, 4.75 but close enough)!

I’m on Crown of Midnight and I jus started My Brilliant Friend 🤦🏽‍♀️

Thank you so much!! I just finished the TCOMC, because of school and flimsy motivation i didn't annotate on the first read. Plus, I've only annotated one book before (I'm still trying to learn). But I just finished, its my NEW FAVORITE book ever, and I'm so excited to annotate!! I appreciate you showing the guide for how you did it so I have a base to start from :D

I picked up TWOK from my library because the cover caught my eye. I've never disagreed more with anyone

If you’re open to 0 spice adorable romantasy, I’d recommend the spellshop by Sarah Beth durst. It’s a standalone and probably my favorite romantasy I’ve ever read

I own this whole series but I soft dnf’d My Brilliant Friend. Still want to pick it up again at some point. I really enjoyed this video and how thorough it was!😊

I think I have book 1!🤔🤔

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Imagine ignoring one of the most common expressions of all time 😂😂😂 don't judge a book by its cover, especially when it's clearly the pinnacle of an entire genre.

I love this series! Subscribed🥰

I haven't read Sword of Kaigen, but honestly, I can understand your disappointment! It sounds like those are similar issues I'd have. I always love hearing peoples' divisive opinions 😂yess so glad you enjoyed Nothing to See Here! I pictured Jack-Jack as well while reading that ahah.