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JAK and the Book Stack
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Book hauls, reading vlogs & bookish videos from a millennial booktuber!
Can I Find a Romantasy Book I Love? 🖤 Weekly Reading Vlog
In this weekly reading vlog I am reacting to popular fantasy romance books to answer the question: Do I even like romantasy? There are so many stereotypes in this BookTok favorite genre, and I am trying to decide if it can be for me. What works? What makes me dislike a popular romantasy book? We are going to find out in this weekly reading vlog.
Related Reading Vlogs:
Plated Prisoner Reading Vlog: th-cam.com/video/KIo0TfvgOkA/w-d-xo.html
Throne of Glass Reading Vlog: th-cam.com/video/fw9koU6lgq4/w-d-xo.html
Books Mentioned:
- Gold book 5 in the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy
- From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L Armentrout
- Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas
- The Song of the Marked SM Ganther
On this BookTube channel:
Book haul, book shopping, daily vlog, reading vlog, weekly reading vlog, 24 hour reading vlog, ranking books, book recommendations, routine, lifestyle vlog
⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Links to check out ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
🛒 Use my referral link for Book Outlet to buy discounted books and get $5 off your first order:
bookoutlet.com/loyalty/referral/D07F6YK9?c=url
Lingoda - get $50 off your first purchase of language classes
learn.lingoda.com/en/referral/euhawx
👍 Instagram:
jak.and.the.book.stack
📚 GoodReads:
www.goodreads.com/user/show/76320883-jak
🎁 My Amazon Wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UZTQGPWKBB0U/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3
💵 My Pango Store
pangobooks.com/bookstore/jak-and-the-book-stack
💻 My virtual library (all the books I own)
www.libib.com/u/jakandthebookstack
Related Reading Vlogs:
Plated Prisoner Reading Vlog: th-cam.com/video/KIo0TfvgOkA/w-d-xo.html
Throne of Glass Reading Vlog: th-cam.com/video/fw9koU6lgq4/w-d-xo.html
Books Mentioned:
- Gold book 5 in the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy
- From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L Armentrout
- Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas
- The Song of the Marked SM Ganther
On this BookTube channel:
Book haul, book shopping, daily vlog, reading vlog, weekly reading vlog, 24 hour reading vlog, ranking books, book recommendations, routine, lifestyle vlog
⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Links to check out ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
🛒 Use my referral link for Book Outlet to buy discounted books and get $5 off your first order:
bookoutlet.com/loyalty/referral/D07F6YK9?c=url
Lingoda - get $50 off your first purchase of language classes
learn.lingoda.com/en/referral/euhawx
👍 Instagram:
jak.and.the.book.stack
📚 GoodReads:
www.goodreads.com/user/show/76320883-jak
🎁 My Amazon Wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UZTQGPWKBB0U/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3
💵 My Pango Store
pangobooks.com/bookstore/jak-and-the-book-stack
💻 My virtual library (all the books I own)
www.libib.com/u/jakandthebookstack
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Unboxing my 900th Book! 🏆 The 30+ Book Haul for July 2024
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My book collection is now over 900 books! In this video I share clips throughout the month of July 2024 of my book shopping, book unboxing and overall book haul. This month includes 30 books in the haul for the month! I hear a personal library is over 1,000 books, so that is officially the goal! BookTube Videos that inspired my haul: @BookswithEmilyFox th-cam.com/video/hEGart9Bbzs/w-d-xo.html @...
Ranking the 12 Books I Read in July 2024 💥
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In this monthly reading wrap up I am ranking all the books I read in July 2024. I read 12 books from a wide variety of genres, although not everything was a 5 star read. Videos Mentioned: Weekly Reading Vlog: th-cam.com/video/wN9KuFkK4Ck/w-d-xo.html Stormlight Archive 3 Oathbringer Reading Vlog: th-cam.com/video/FoL7FdCdi6M/w-d-xo.html Neapolitan Series Reading Vlog: th-cam.com/video/UNucVqQx0c...
Convincing You To Read The Neapolitan Series 🇮🇹 The Best Writing I Have Ever Read
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SPOILER FREE In this reading vlog I am convincing you to read the Neapolitan series, a historical fiction book series by Elena Ferrante. This is the best writing I have ever read, and I want the world to experience it! This book series would be great for fans of literary fiction because it really explores complex female relationships and coming of age. This series is 5 stars! Inspired by @Books...
Trying to Find a 5 Star ☀️ August 2024 TBR
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For my August 2024 TBR I am sharing the books I want to read to finish the summer! I am determined to find a romantasy series that I can enjoy, and I also want to put a dent in my physical TBR to make room for all these book hauls! I have lots of reading vlogs planned in August, so be sure you are subscribed to catch them! #tbr #booktube On this BookTube channel: Book haul, book shopping, daily...
Reading Stormlight Archive for the First Time 🌟 Oathbringer Reading Vlog
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Reacting to reading The Stormlight Archives by Brandon Sanderson for the first time. I am so excited for this reading vlog of Oathbringer and finding out more about this Cosmere I hear so much about in the fantasy booktube community! Stormlight Archive Book 1 - Way of Kings Reading Vlog th-cam.com/video/P0dEDBrxv4U/w-d-xo.html Stormlight Archive Book 2 - Words of Radiance Reading Vlog th-cam.co...
20 Books with Female Main Characters 30+ Years Old 🎀 Part 2 🎀 Getting Better With Age
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I have found 20 books with female main characters that are 30 years old and I want to share them with you in this video! We know that like a fine wine, we only get better with age, but with so many hyped BookTok / Bookstagram / BookTube videos the social media darlings tend to have female characters in their late teens or early 20s. Romance books in particular tend to highlight love at these ag...
Book Shopping, Pool Party, Reading 4 Books 💥 Weekly Reading Vlog 💥 July 2024
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A week in my life going book shopping, hosting a pool party and reading 4 books. In this weekly reading vlog I am showing you what a real week in the life looks like for a book lover over the 4th of July! I also read a popular BookTok romantasy, When the Moon Hatched. Jerk Chicken skewers: girlwiththeironcast.com/jerk-chicken-marinade/ Mango salsa: www.cookingclassy.com/mango-salsa/ Books menti...
Need a Break From Romance? 20 Kindle Unlimited Recs That are NOT Romance 📚 July 2024
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Need a Break From Romance? 20 Kindle Unlimited Recs That are NOT Romance 📚 July 2024
All 20+ Books I Got in June 2024 ☀️ Book Haul, Book Unboxing, Book Shopping Vlog
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All 20 Books I Got in June 2024 ☀️ Book Haul, Book Unboxing, Book Shopping Vlog
Controversial Opinions ☀️ Ranking the 19 Books I Read in June
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Controversial Opinions ☀️ Ranking the 19 Books I Read in June
Reacting to the Tawny Man Trilogy 🐉 Emotional Roller Coaster of the Realm of the Elderlings
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Reacting to the Tawny Man Trilogy 🐉 Emotional Roller Coaster of the Realm of the Elderlings
July 2024 TBR 💥 15 Books I Want to Read This Month
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July 2024 TBR 💥 15 Books I Want to Read This Month
How Many Sequels Can I Read in a Weekend? ☀️ Cozy Summer Weekend Reading Vlog
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How Many Sequels Can I Read in a Weekend? ☀️ Cozy Summer Weekend Reading Vlog
10 Book Recommendations to Add to Your Summer TBR ☀️
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10 Book Recommendations to Add to Your Summer TBR ☀️
Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag 2024 😱 I Read 100 Books So Far in 2024 & These Are The Best
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Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag 2024 😱 I Read 100 Books So Far in 2024 & These Are The Best
Productive Week in My Life ☀️ Reading 6 Books, Learning to Cook #dailyvlog
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Productive Week in My Life ☀️ Reading 6 Books, Learning to Cook #dailyvlog
Ranking the 9 Books I Read in May 2024 ⚓️ Monthly Reading Wrap Up
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Ranking the 9 Books I Read in May 2024 ⚓️ Monthly Reading Wrap Up
How Much I Read on Vacation ⚓️ Caribbean Cruise Reading Vlog
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How Much I Read on Vacation ⚓️ Caribbean Cruise Reading Vlog
June 2024 TBR ☀️ Books to Read to Start the Summer
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June 2024 TBR ☀️ Books to Read to Start the Summer
Nautical Books From All Genres ⚓️ 10 Nautical Book Recommendations for Summer 2024
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Nautical Books From All Genres ⚓️ 10 Nautical Book Recommendations for Summer 2024
How to Annotate a Classic ⚓️ 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Reading Vlog
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How to Annotate a Classic ⚓️ 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Reading Vlog
BookTube Lifestyle Vlog ⚓️ Reading 5 Nautical Books & BookTube Behind the Scenes
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BookTube Lifestyle Vlog ⚓️ Reading 5 Nautical Books & BookTube Behind the Scenes
All 30+ Books I Got in April 2024 🌸 Book Haul, Book Unboxing, Book Shopping Vlog
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All 30 Books I Got in April 2024 🌸 Book Haul, Book Unboxing, Book Shopping Vlog
Ranking the 16 Books I Read in April 2024 📚 Monthly Reading Wrap Up
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Ranking the 16 Books I Read in April 2024 📚 Monthly Reading Wrap Up
May TBR 🛳 All The Nautical Books I Want to Read This Month
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May TBR 🛳 All The Nautical Books I Want to Read This Month
Reading The Stormlight Archive for the First Time 🌟 Words of Radiance
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Reading The Stormlight Archive for the First Time 🌟 Words of Radiance
Annotating a Classic 🐴 Don Quixote Reading Vlog
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Annotating a Classic 🐴 Don Quixote Reading Vlog
Book Bind 4: DIY Hardcover Book ✨ Mistakes Were Made With Addie LaRue
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Book Bind 4: DIY Hardcover Book ✨ Mistakes Were Made With Addie LaRue
Top 10 Revenge Books🔥 2024 Book Recommendations
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Top 10 Revenge Books🔥 2024 Book Recommendations
Yep I'm on the same mission to finish rhythm of war before book 5, I'm 2/3 through oathbringer atm
@@prodigion1 we can do it!! It is so fun to be part of the fandom getting excited for book 5 in December
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!
@@heathercumbo.y9332 I found it so powerful!
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
@@RodgersReads so far in EOS Aelin is not bugging me as much! Much more strategy and teamwork. And the multiple POVS is working for me!! Here’s hoping…
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.
You're not late to the party at all! Thank you for the well thought out response and WOW you gave me a lot to think about! I have been pondering your comments ever since I first read this. I appreciate your perspective on Shallon and also advice for epic fantasy overall, it will stay with me in the back of my mind as I continue reading the Stormlight Archives! Happy reading my friend!
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.
I loved seeing the title in the text! And did the knights radiant write this book or is it just about them??
@@JAKandtheBookStack good question, might require a brief reread, but I believe it was written shortly after the Recreance by historians/scholars.
omg those lobster slides are hilarious!! sorry about your ring ☹
@@NerdyNatReads I get such a hoot out of those shoes! Man I still haven’t found the stone! I still wear it every day though
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! 🥰
Ooh I need to take these recs seriously because it sounds like we are in the same boat with the genre being difficult. I loved Swordheart too! And you’re completely right there has to be a specific mood (and level of patience) for romantasy
@@JAKandtheBookStack Hope you enjoy them if you give some of them a shot!! We definitely seem to have very big overlap in our tastes, and I love that for us hahah
That's a great idea. How did you like the book
Thank you! I love it and still think of it to this day! Such an amazing series
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!!
Thanks! I’ll need to check that one out because maybe it will work for me too!
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.
Ooh I need to look into that one! Seriously this trend with FMCs needs to fizzle out now! They’re all so similar
I'm sure you'll love Shafak's book!! It's definitely one of my favorites of the year!
@@BookswithEmilyFox your review definitely sold me on it!
Gold has been my least favorite of the series so far.
Oh man, maybe it was just the timing for me as to why I enjoyed it so much, rather than it being actually good 😆
@JAKandtheBookStack it definitely had a different vibe from all the others so I can see why if you weren't loving the other books it would be better.
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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.
YES the names!!! Whhhy are these all so similar? It’s hard to layer that in stereotypical characteristics that are also repeated
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.
Exactly! I think what I was most surprised by was how she pushed forward despite her discomfort. And there were several moments that stuck out to me as relatable which gave me lots of self reflection too. This book is a masterpiece and should be required reading!
So many great books.
I have a book shopping addiction! I see a deal and just cannot say no!
You are born to spread happiness and love ❤❤ and that too through books 📚📚 thank you 💞
@@shadabali4007 😊
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 know I have a retail therapy addiction 😂 I am excited to continue ASOIAF too!
I picked up the paperback of When the Moon Hatched at BN the other day and was like.....why she so thiccccc
@@BecxReadz right?? There’s no need!
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!
@@MONIvator5.0 absolutely! Gotta mix ‘em up for the various moods and times of day. I love Kindle at night
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
Anytime 😆
I also found UPP really interesting
@@MeMyDogAndBooks very insightful! It will definitely stick with me!
Having wine and dinner with you is another level of imagination 🌹
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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 🥰
Ooh I am always intrigued by a YA rec, I need to look into that! Sounds like we both had a 'meh' month but I am glad you had some reads you enjoyed! Here's to many 5 star reads in August for both of us!
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!
It is upsetting but I really really like being educated about things in society and how we are "nudged" into certain actions. It has brought so much awareness to me. WTMH has great potential in plot and magic, but that romance and FMC are miserable to read. Whhhhhhhy do I feel the need to continue in series that are 2 stars?!
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 👍
I would agree, I didn't see how the covers represented the book at all, it really set the wrong tone. That is so neat about your grandmother! What a cool connection to the books
The Neopolitan Series is in that small category that I think can be called literature these days 👍
Absolutely agree! It was so beautiful
I dnfed Sundial and When the Moon Hatched was an iffy one for me. I liked some things but didn't others.
We are bookish twins in this case!
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.
Exactly - moronically abrasive is the best way to put it. I feel like that is such a common personality in romantasy and one of the key factors of why I can't find anything I like. If we could lean into the magic and plot, there is a lot of potential there.
@@JAKandtheBookStack I totally feel you. If you want a political romantasy I’d say check out the mages of the wheel it’s self pub and available on KU book 1 is Reign and Ruin and that one has some pretty good spice too. If you want just adorable wholesome no spice The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst is SO GOOOD
@@RodgersReads yay thanks for the recs! I’m filming my romantasy vlog now and I have SO many opinions lol 😆
I didn't enjoy Sundial either. You are a rockstar with the Stormlight Archives books, I'm struggling! 🤣
I am struggling too! My understanding is shakey at best. But there are strong elements (like swooning over Kaladin and his kind heart).
Pretty solid month, you’re inspiring to push and see how much I can fit in this month haha
Don't you dare - that is how you get burnout! I just neglect society and responsibilities so I can escape in other worlds lol
@@JAKandtheBookStack 😂😂😂😂
I liked the House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward but I heard weird things about Sundial and didn’t pick it up 😢
I LOVED Needless Street, that is why I was so shocked this did not work for me. That one has multiple POVs too so that cannot be the reason... But yeah I cannot think of who to recommend Sundial to.
@@JAKandtheBookStack lame! Too bad 🙃
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)!
We are reading twins! I need to look into the ones you rated 5 stars this month, since I haven't read them, but we seem to have similar taste! Good luck with Oathbringer! Are you still confused in the series or is it coming together for you?
I’m on Crown of Midnight and I jus started My Brilliant Friend 🤦🏽♀️
@@MONIvator5.0 we are pretty much reading twins! What do you think of My Brilliant Friend at this point??
@@JAKandtheBookStack made it to page 47 last night at work, I was jus trying to tab off characters cus there’s so many introduced so far. Just got to the part where the teacher returns from the hospital 😁😁
@@MONIvator5.0 don’t worry, book 2 has character summaries right at the beginning you can use for a reference! It’s hard since some have two names (Elena vs Lenu)
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
@@itz_cinnabon9963 I’m so happy for you that you just finished it and enjoyed it so much! This is my favorite ever too! I love how satisfying the revenge is.
I picked up TWOK from my library because the cover caught my eye. I've never disagreed more with anyone
And that’s ok, it’s subjective 🤷♀️ there’s an audience for all art!
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
@@RodgersReads yes I’m totally open to no spice! Thanks for the rec I will add to my TBR
@@JAKandtheBookStack well then you need to read it. It’s right around 400 pages and a standalone which we both know is so rare in the fantasy space, even romantasy these days is frequently huge series and thicccc books 🤣
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!😊
Thank you! You know I can totally understand the DNF. This requires a certain kind of mood I think. And book 1 was tough for me in terms of them being so young. I became more invested when they were teens though
I think I have book 1!🤔🤔
Ooh that’s awesome! You can give it a try sometime! I think it was really book 2 that hooked me though
@@JAKandtheBookStack can’t wait. Did you know they made an HBO series based off of book one??
@@MONIvator5.0 yes I did! I haven’t seen it yet though… do you know if it’s in Italian or English?
@@JAKandtheBookStack the trailer looked like it was in English 😃, I def want to read the books first!
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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.
Haha true! But it’s a great marketing tool to set the tone of the book.
I love this series! Subscribed🥰
It’s so amazing, I want more!!
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.
Maybe going into it with better expectations might help? But truly I would have been fine skipping it. Definitely the most disappointing of the year for me 😣