I truly appreciate your honesty in all your videos. Even if our tastes don't totally align, your ability to describe the plot and what you do and don't like helps me find my reads. Unrelated, your hair lately has been 🔥
No one in their right mind should expect you to like everything you read. This year, I've certainly had some doozies on my shelf, and while I wish I could get the time, money, and energy back, I just push until I read a good one. Looking forward to seeing what doozies come in 2023 (Is that cool to say? lol). Thanks, Kayla!
Yeees no disclaimers. 🎉🎉🎉 love it. Also I love end of the year content, because I’m always so shocked. Like you read The Centaur’s Wife THIS year? Man the year is long.
So fun to see what different people think about books! Three were some of my favorites of the year. I’m glad there are books for all different tastes. Thanks for explaining why it didn’t work for you- it definitely helps to see if I would like it
According to the Renovated To Death author (in his responses to bad reviews), repetition is often used as a device in plays, and he's a "trained playwright," so I'm just wondering why he didn't write that story as a play instead of a book. Probably seemed a more difficult way to make money, but it might have actually resulted in a better final product. In other news, your hair is stunning!
It was hard for me to believe that Hide was written by Kiersten White. It's so different from everything else I've read by her; not only the plot but also writing style and level of interest it arose in me. I'm used to her stories starting slow, but man this took the cake.
I can definitely say the books that I rate high versus the books that I rate low all depends entirely on what is suggested to me during the year. If I lean into all these popular books and book of the month recommendations I'm usually disappointed. Meanwhile if I go out and read the back of a book and choose it of my own desire I'm only half as likely to be disappointed, and more likely to be pleasantly surprised.
I totally get where you’re coming from with Just Like Home and generally I agree because this is the reason why I generally don’t enjoy thrillers - I just hate waiting for the big reveal/plot twist to happen and then the book ends. However, it didn’t bother me at all with Just Like Home, maybe because I’m a character driven person and a sucker for a beautiful writing style and the book had both great family dynamics and STUNNING writing style. So Just Like Home is one of my favourites of 2022 💜
I’ve only hit the halfway point in my reading goal this year because I was actively trying to avoid disappointing or bad reads this year. I’m definitely bummed I didn’t meet my reading goal but I’m glad I read stuff I really enjoyed this year.
middlegame made it to my favourite books of the year list. I definitely took that recommendation from you, so thanks! I've got no interest in reading seasonal fears though.
They give the twist away by calling a character by the wrong name. It was a very bad editing error. I missed it while reading it. I was so excited to read it because of how much Gabbyreads loved it thar I signed up for botm. Still the worst botm book I've read since I signed up. 😆
I find you and I disagree quite a bit with what we like in books which actually makes me super excited for this video! Hopefully I'll be able to add a few to my tbr list😅
I totally missed or forgot that you read Dance of Thieves? That's so surprising to me, lol. I loved that duology and I think Mary Pearson is such an incredible writer but I'm not entirely surprised that you didn't love it. I don't know what kind of fantasy I'd categorize as "good for Kayla" but I can see how that one might not be super interesting for you.
I LOVED The Kiss of Deception a few years back, so naturally instead of continuing in that series, I just picked up a totally different one from her instead lol and it flopped
@@BooksandLala Oh no, lol, such a bummer. Speaking of fantasy, I read Heart of the Sun Warrior and I'm super excited to hear your thoughts when you get to that one.
Mutual books we read: I gave razorblade tears 4 stars. Hidden pictures , History of Wild Places, and Hide 5 stars. Paris Apartment and Arsenic & Adobo 3 stars.
Just Like Home is one of my faves of the year but the ending was deffo quite bizarre and I loved the book *despite* that ending I totally agree with A History of Wild Places, so boring
Yes exactly my thoughts on seasonal fears. I was so disappointed by the ending it was way too easy. I also didn’t think the “villain” was truly a villain so that part of the ending felt wrong. And lastly our two main characters never had any issues like we are watching them grow into their own powers and they never opposed each other or like had any conflict so what was the point of watching the journey.
Omg I HATED Jar of Hearts, I feel so seen. I felt bad because it had been recommended to me by a friend, but I literally burst out laughing when the author used the lyrics to the Christina Perri song as an epigraph before the last section.
I agree with The Paris Apartment. I loved her two previous releases but this was such a disappointment. I also read Jar of Hearts after hearing for about 2 years how amazing it was. And I….didn’t like it lol.
I didn't mind The Paris Apartment. Not the best, not the worst. Hide did not draw me in and was DNF for me. Didn't read the other three. I actually liked Razorblade Tears but can see how it is not for everyone.
hahaha thanks for noticing!! I apparently could have gotten it like a year ago but just forgot to apply? So I did it recently and it's just so pretty lol
When l saw the stack of 1 and 2 star books, l was like, wow that's not very many. Then you said it looks like a lot. *Hides face* l've read almost half of what you read, and probably have the same amount or more. Lol
I truly appreciate your honesty in all your videos. Even if our tastes don't totally align, your ability to describe the plot and what you do and don't like helps me find my reads.
Unrelated, your hair lately has been 🔥
No one in their right mind should expect you to like everything you read. This year, I've certainly had some doozies on my shelf, and while I wish I could get the time, money, and energy back, I just push until I read a good one. Looking forward to seeing what doozies come in 2023 (Is that cool to say? lol). Thanks, Kayla!
Yeees no disclaimers. 🎉🎉🎉 love it.
Also I love end of the year content, because I’m always so shocked. Like you read The Centaur’s Wife THIS year? Man the year is long.
So fun to see what different people think about books! Three were some of my favorites of the year. I’m glad there are books for all different tastes. Thanks for explaining why it didn’t work for you- it definitely helps to see if I would like it
This angle of your apartment is fun! I feel like I’ve never seen it!!
According to the Renovated To Death author (in his responses to bad reviews), repetition is often used as a device in plays, and he's a "trained playwright," so I'm just wondering why he didn't write that story as a play instead of a book. Probably seemed a more difficult way to make money, but it might have actually resulted in a better final product. In other news, your hair is stunning!
It was hard for me to believe that Hide was written by Kiersten White. It's so different from everything else I've read by her; not only the plot but also writing style and level of interest it arose in me. I'm used to her stories starting slow, but man this took the cake.
Your hair looks amazing! Thank you for all your videos this year. It got my through a tough semester!!❤️
I can definitely say the books that I rate high versus the books that I rate low all depends entirely on what is suggested to me during the year. If I lean into all these popular books and book of the month recommendations I'm usually disappointed. Meanwhile if I go out and read the back of a book and choose it of my own desire I'm only half as likely to be disappointed, and more likely to be pleasantly surprised.
Quick shoutout to Kayla for matching the color in the number circles to the color of the book she is talking about 👏🏻
Your point about disclaimers is spot on, thanks for doing it like that!
I totally get where you’re coming from with Just Like Home and generally I agree because this is the reason why I generally don’t enjoy thrillers - I just hate waiting for the big reveal/plot twist to happen and then the book ends. However, it didn’t bother me at all with Just Like Home, maybe because I’m a character driven person and a sucker for a beautiful writing style and the book had both great family dynamics and STUNNING writing style. So Just Like Home is one of my favourites of 2022 💜
I’ve only hit the halfway point in my reading goal this year because I was actively trying to avoid disappointing or bad reads this year. I’m definitely bummed I didn’t meet my reading goal but I’m glad I read stuff I really enjoyed this year.
I’m really liking this end of year series and the previous romance one + watching your videos everyday! 🥰
280 books?! Kayla that is wild🤯
Hide and History of Wild Places were my worst two books of the year soooo yeah…
You express your opinion so well. I appreciate your videos. They’re fun and informative. Thank you, Kayla, and Happy New Year to you and your family.
Out of the books I rated, 24.7% of them were one and two stars, compared to 9.5% five stars. It's safe to say I did not have a good reading year welp.
middlegame made it to my favourite books of the year list. I definitely took that recommendation from you, so thanks! I've got no interest in reading seasonal fears though.
I am desperate to know what the error is in A History of Wild Places. I have less than 0 interest in reading it myself, but I really want to know!
They give the twist away by calling a character by the wrong name. It was a very bad editing error. I missed it while reading it. I was so excited to read it because of how much Gabbyreads loved it thar I signed up for botm. Still the worst botm book I've read since I signed up. 😆
@@WandasBestLife oh it was supposed to be a twist 😅
@@WandasBestLife I appreciate you so much for this
I love that our book tastes are completely opposite. We both disliked white horse but Hide and A Certain Hunger made my top books of the year.
I find you and I disagree quite a bit with what we like in books which actually makes me super excited for this video! Hopefully I'll be able to add a few to my tbr list😅
I totally missed or forgot that you read Dance of Thieves? That's so surprising to me, lol. I loved that duology and I think Mary Pearson is such an incredible writer but I'm not entirely surprised that you didn't love it. I don't know what kind of fantasy I'd categorize as "good for Kayla" but I can see how that one might not be super interesting for you.
I LOVED The Kiss of Deception a few years back, so naturally instead of continuing in that series, I just picked up a totally different one from her instead lol and it flopped
@@BooksandLala Oh no, lol, such a bummer. Speaking of fantasy, I read Heart of the Sun Warrior and I'm super excited to hear your thoughts when you get to that one.
Mutual books we read: I gave razorblade tears 4 stars. Hidden pictures , History of Wild Places, and Hide 5 stars. Paris Apartment and Arsenic & Adobo 3 stars.
Just Like Home is one of my faves of the year but the ending was deffo quite bizarre and I loved the book *despite* that ending
I totally agree with A History of Wild Places, so boring
Yes exactly my thoughts on seasonal fears. I was so disappointed by the ending it was way too easy. I also didn’t think the “villain” was truly a villain so that part of the ending felt wrong. And lastly our two main characters never had any issues like we are watching them grow into their own powers and they never opposed each other or like had any conflict so what was the point of watching the journey.
I still haven’t read a Lucy foley book… but I keep buying her books lol
Omg I HATED Jar of Hearts, I feel so seen. I felt bad because it had been recommended to me by a friend, but I literally burst out laughing when the author used the lyrics to the Christina Perri song as an epigraph before the last section.
Seasonal fears sounds similar to the Night circus with the competition aspect. I'm in
I am surprised that you didn’t like Hench. I read it when it was being defended on Canada Reads, and it was my favourite of that year.
I’m so glad I’m not the only one who didn’t like Razerblade Tears. I have seen so many videos with people gushing over it and I just don’t get it.
This is random but I’ve been loving the audio quality on this new camera 🎄
Kayla, what was your average rating in goodreads this year? The one they show you in your 2022 retrospective? I'd love to know!
I hated a history of wild places like it actually pissed me off so much by the end of it
I agree with The Paris Apartment.
I loved her two previous releases but this was such a disappointment. I also read Jar of Hearts after hearing for about 2 years how amazing it was. And I….didn’t like it lol.
So many people hate on Hide but I still want to read it because Jesse from bowties books loved it 😅
I didn't mind The Paris Apartment. Not the best, not the worst. Hide did not draw me in and was DNF for me. Didn't read the other three. I actually liked Razorblade Tears but can see how it is not for everyone.
Does anyone know what the mistake was in A History of Wild Places?? I just read it and I’m intrigued by that comment 😂 14:17
Loved Jar of Hearts!
I also didn’t like the Paris apartment that one got dnf’ed hard. I feel like Lucy Foley just went downhill for me after the guest list
ugh I hated JUST LIKE HOME and did not get the appeal
So sad that The Paris Apartment was disappointing!
I see some of my worst books of the year here too (history of wild things) it was horrendous :)
The way I immediately grabbed my headphones when I saw this
There's definitely a few here that I fancy reading. I'll have to lower my expectations accordingly 😂☺
I love your channel but we rate things completely different so I know most things you dislike I'll probably like 😂
Hi Kayla! I just got surgery so I’m currently looking for books to (not) read so thanks a lot!!
So sad you have so many rabbit books this year
hooray for no disclaimer!!
Did you just get a checkmark or am I only now noticing it?!
hahaha thanks for noticing!! I apparently could have gotten it like a year ago but just forgot to apply? So I did it recently and it's just so pretty lol
@@BooksandLala I love it
THANK YOU FOR NO DISCLAIMER
When l saw the stack of 1 and 2 star books, l was like, wow that's not very many. Then you said it looks like a lot. *Hides face* l've read almost half of what you read, and probably have the same amount or more. Lol
How did you have time to read 200 books in a year…
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Please don't read all romance in 2023-hate it, love you!
You read how many books this year? Kayla you are insane! Thats so impressive
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