I loved Divine Rivals and was a bit disappointed in ruthless vows because there wasn’t as much romance. I still really enjoyed it though. I love Rebecca Ross and her beautiful writing.
I'm not sure if you put books from your tbr onto your main shelves when you're done but I think it would be really satisfying to watch you find a place for them on your shelves when you're done esp when you can move a whole series :)
Ruthless Vows was a 5 star for me, but I can also totally understand the low reviews. I completely agree with you that’s it’s different based on what you’re expecting and looking for from the books and reading is so personal. I don’t get mad when people rate a book that I love low because that’s the fun of reading…hearing everyone’s perspective!
if you loved the poetic love story in divine rivals, you would love The Unmaking of June Farrow. That book lives rent free in my head. there's not a day that goes by im not recommending it to someone. (Its also way faster paced than divine rivals) You will not be sorry, June Farrow changed my life for real
I think I'm one of the few people who thought Ruthless vows was better than Divine Rivals. I loved how we got more of the fantasy, and just everything with the war was so interesting. It was my first five star read of the year, which I hadn't had a five star read since I think last September
Imma be real. I don’t read romance books. So Ruthless Vows… you honestly sold that for me. I don’t really care too much for fantasy when it focuses more on the romance. So honestly the second book sounds right up my alley lol.
Ruthless vows was such a drag for me. It took me so long to finish the book, which is crazy cause I read the first book in a day. I truly think that this serie could have been a stand alone.
How so? No specific spoilers please! But I hate being in book slumps and I have these on my TBR.. Is it just heartbreaking in terms of a romance, do a lot of characters die, etc?
girlie I just finished A Court of Mist and Fury yesterday and I was influenced to read this series because of you. why would you do this to my heart ????
Your reaction to bloodmarked it so relatable. I LOVE that book so so much purely for how the love triangle & sel’s storyline made me feel. If you want to feel something similar but complete though, you have to read the Infernal Devices trilogy by Cassandra Clare! You won’t regret it ❤
Ruthless Vows was a 2 for me as well... And I love how we all have such different reading tastes just like you pointed out. This video definitely inspires me to finish off some of my own series!
I feel like for Bloodmarked the two main enemies were the Order. Then her personal battle was the demon who had “bloodmarked” her maternal line. Also the ending, I had no words… Loved the video!
I literally LOVE Carissa Broadbent--she's an autobuy author for me for sure. I have no idea why I don't see more about her stuff, she has had no misses for me so far!
Our opinions on Ruthless Vows is so different! To me it was suchhh a perfect follow up from DR. I gave both books 5 stars. I loved that we got more elements of the world/story and I really loved watching to see whether or not Roman and Iris would be able to get to each other in the end, because everyone who got it early said it was a sad ending so I thought he was gonna die but it was a happy ending? I found both books so fast paced so its interesting hearing differing thoughts on it! No judgement though, we all have different opinions, just surprised me!
I love the Daughter of No Worlds trilogy, definitely feel like it doesn’t get the love it deserves in the book community. So glad you enjoyed the last book ❤️
I'm proud of you for attacking the physical TBR. You may have already made a video like this, but I would love to see a video where you pick your least rated book from your physical tbr and the highest rated book from your physical tbr. Someone else said read til you find a 5 star, but make it so it has to be from your physical tbr.
I'm late watching this video (sorry), but you weren't alone with Ruthless Vows. I DNF'd after Divine Rivals was a 5 ⭐ book for me. Your feelings are so valid.
I am so scared to read ruthless vows because I needed so much days to read divine rivals and I really liked the romance and the letters in the first book but not really all the stuff with the gods because it confused me😅
Yesss. Divine rivals really disappointed me. I still haven’t finished it cause I DONT CARE ABOUT THE WAR. I just needed scenes between iris and Roman. I feel robbed.
DES PLEASE PLEASE READ THE INFERNAL DEVICES BY CASSANDRA CLARE i know you should technically read city of ashes and glass before but i think you should just start TID. ITS JUST SO GOOD and nobody talks about it and i need you to hype it up because it’s my favorite trilogy of all time! the characters, the dialogue, the romances it’s just everythingggg
I was so excited about ruthless vows but it was dragging, I also couldnt finish it and it took ages. I gave this one likd 2.75 (3 for me is neutral rating, no thoughts no feelings, but unfortunately it fell for me on the more negative side)
I have glasses from Pair Eyewear and the only thing I dislike about them are the sunglasses. In certain light they will reflect from the front and the back so I can see my eyes and part of the background behind me reflected in the glasses making it hard to see. That’s the only thing that drives me insane. Otherwise the top frames are really cute and I love my pink base frames.
Ooh that would bother me too if you’re only getting crumbs of the romance 😢 I wish authors would focus more on the romance in general so it’s good for me to know that Divine Rivals focuses on it a lot. I’m reading Serpent & The Wings of Night right now and I’m loving the romance element and how it sometimes has really poetic lines ❤
omg!! 😱 😅🤦🏼♀️thats so funny cause right now i’m currently reading something that is way too character heavy but I wanted more of the plot like way more.
I was trying to buddy read Ruthless Vows and both me and my friend were STRUGGLING to get through it…. I had to switch to audiobook and my friend DNFd 😂
Have you ever read "House of night" series by P.C. Cast? It is ya, it was my favorite when i was younger but i just stumbled upon it again and i can't wait to reread it! I'm 35 now, but still excited for it 😁😁 vampires, dark academia, powers, romance... it has it all, HIGHLY recommend!!
This vid was sm fun and inspired me to get to the series I haven’t finished❤ sorry ruthless vows was dissapointing, I’m cr it and I feel the same as you:/
For me I love having physical copies of the books to touch, annotate, show to friends etc. but if it is a longer book 400+ pages or i am traveling i love my kindle 'cause it's just more convenient yk
Love that you're reading from your physical tbr! you should do another "this video ends when i find a 5 star" using your physical tbr
I would love to see this!
i agree
Oooo
I would love to see that too!
Me too
POV: you are watching Destiny reading books to avoid reading your own books.
You need to do a vlog of reading books that you have been putting off or have been in your TBR the longest.
this notification came at the perfect time i’m fasting for ramadan and i have one hour left i REALLY needed a distraction
im fasting too and 1hr left for iftaar!!!!!!
I'm fasting also! Doing the exact same thing!
Me too! Ramadhan kareem guys!!
Me too ❤❤
Quick genuine question: Why do Muslims fast? I've heard it's a way of feeling closer to God? If that's true how does it?
You ,Haley Pham and Sara made me start reading books again, thank you ❤️🔥💜 all of your videos are just amazing
same
I loved Divine Rivals and was a bit disappointed in ruthless vows because there wasn’t as much romance. I still really enjoyed it though. I love Rebecca Ross and her beautiful writing.
You should make this a series until you read all the series from your physical tbr!
I'm not sure if you put books from your tbr onto your main shelves when you're done but I think it would be really satisfying to watch you find a place for them on your shelves when you're done esp when you can move a whole series :)
that’s what i do with my books! i do it at the end of every month and it’s so satisfying to find a new home for them.
yes!!
omg so true i'd love to watch this
Ruthless Vows was a 5 star for me, but I can also totally understand the low reviews. I completely agree with you that’s it’s different based on what you’re expecting and looking for from the books and reading is so personal. I don’t get mad when people rate a book that I love low because that’s the fun of reading…hearing everyone’s perspective!
ikkk!! I loved it ❤
if you loved the poetic love story in divine rivals, you would love The Unmaking of June Farrow. That book lives rent free in my head. there's not a day that goes by im not recommending it to someone. (Its also way faster paced than divine rivals) You will not be sorry, June Farrow changed my life for real
i second this!! i adored this book 🥹
I think I'm one of the few people who thought Ruthless vows was better than Divine Rivals. I loved how we got more of the fantasy, and just everything with the war was so interesting. It was my first five star read of the year, which I hadn't had a five star read since I think last September
I love the striped sweatshirt. I'd wear it in a heartbeat - never give it back. I also loved the pink sweatshirt with the collar.
the way this video gave me sm motivation to read- JUST what i needed
1. i’m always so impressed with your shoe wall 2. the ocd in me wants to straighten them up 😂😂 3. i think every book you read instantly goes on my tbr
4. where is the blue sweater from???
Romance crumbs… 🤣 great description ❤️
Imma be real. I don’t read romance books. So Ruthless Vows… you honestly sold that for me. I don’t really care too much for fantasy when it focuses more on the romance. So honestly the second book sounds right up my alley lol.
Btw for anyone wondering why I’m sub’d.. book vibes ✨
Ehhhhh, the fantasy element wasn’t that great, imo.
Ruthless vows was such a drag for me. It took me so long to finish the book, which is crazy cause I read the first book in a day. I truly think that this serie could have been a stand alone.
Ruthless Vows put me in the biggest book slump. I bought it on release day and read about 5 chapters and have not been able to pick up a book since.
I had to power through so much in that book.
How so? No specific spoilers please! But I hate being in book slumps and I have these on my TBR.. Is it just heartbreaking in terms of a romance, do a lot of characters die, etc?
I remember you saying you were going to declutter your space. I would love those videossss
girlie I just finished A Court of Mist and Fury yesterday and I was influenced to read this series because of you. why would you do this to my heart ????
girl! the fact that i’ve done the exact same thing with ruthless vows! i read divine rivals in 2 days i’ve been on ruthless vows for 2 months..
Des,we need a video where Mila chooses your tbr or what books you buy💕
good idea!
Your reaction to bloodmarked it so relatable. I LOVE that book so so much purely for how the love triangle & sel’s storyline made me feel. If you want to feel something similar but complete though, you have to read the Infernal Devices trilogy by Cassandra Clare! You won’t regret it ❤
This is one of your most excited/passionate videos in awhile. Can't wait for you to do a part 2!
These are my favorite types of booktube videos!
Ruthless Vows was a 2 for me as well... And I love how we all have such different reading tastes just like you pointed out. This video definitely inspires me to finish off some of my own series!
Girl anytime im reading a book a find an ambience that matches the vibe of the book and put it on the tv 😭
I feel like for Bloodmarked the two main enemies were the Order. Then her personal battle was the demon who had “bloodmarked” her maternal line. Also the ending, I had no words… Loved the video!
Girl I love you, you are so awesome continue to shine daily. God bless you on this lovely day/night ❤🎉
ur skin is glowing des! 🥰
You summed up my exact thoughts on Ruthless Vows it broke my heart to barely have crumbs of our beloved couple 😢
Totally agree with the rating for Ruthless Vows.
Girllll, how are you always looking so pretty! (and i love your clothers)
I was SO HAPPY when I saw that the first book you are reading is ruthless vows because I’m reading that book right now!
The queen has posted!!!✨️💝
I couldn’t agree more with every thought you have towards divine rivals and ruthless vows!
How many sport shoes you can have? 18:42
Desteny: Yessss
Destiny! I LOVE the sweatshirt you’re wearing on 15:22! Where is that from?! Blue is your color! Beautiful!
I was gonna ask the same thing lol it’s so cute
i love these kinds of videos, obsessed with the satisfaction of finishing series so i love to watch people finish some!
I literally LOVE Carissa Broadbent--she's an autobuy author for me for sure. I have no idea why I don't see more about her stuff, she has had no misses for me so far!
I took a break from reading but when I started to watch your videos you made me want to get into reading again. I love your videos!
I love your videos so much destiny❤❤ you have literally become my comfort youtuber
Please read Shadowhunters soon! Every time I see the series on your shelf I get excited thinking that you'll read it. It's my favorite book series.
omg des we 100% need a video where the amazing Mila chooses your tbr
ahh always a good day when des posts, thank you des i hope ur doing better❤️love this video!!!
Was just rewatching your vids when I got this notification :)
haha that’s the best feeling
Our opinions on Ruthless Vows is so different! To me it was suchhh a perfect follow up from DR. I gave both books 5 stars. I loved that we got more elements of the world/story and I really loved watching to see whether or not Roman and Iris would be able to get to each other in the end, because everyone who got it early said it was a sad ending so I thought he was gonna die but it was a happy ending? I found both books so fast paced so its interesting hearing differing thoughts on it! No judgement though, we all have different opinions, just surprised me!
I love the Daughter of No Worlds trilogy, definitely feel like it doesn’t get the love it deserves in the book community. So glad you enjoyed the last book ❤️
I'm proud of you for attacking the physical TBR. You may have already made a video like this, but I would love to see a video where you pick your least rated book from your physical tbr and the highest rated book from your physical tbr. Someone else said read til you find a 5 star, but make it so it has to be from your physical tbr.
really loved this video, we definitely need more of these!
this has nothing to do with the video but where is the sweater from 17:00 from?😭 it looks so cute and comfy!!
i literally had to wait to watch this video bc i was still reading bloodmarked and I LOVED ITTT. i cant wait for oathbound!
Destiny is such a funny human 😂❤
I'm late watching this video (sorry), but you weren't alone with Ruthless Vows. I DNF'd after Divine Rivals was a 5 ⭐ book for me. Your feelings are so valid.
I am so scared to read ruthless vows because I needed so much days to read divine rivals and I really liked the romance and the letters in the first book but not really all the stuff with the gods because it confused me😅
Yessss the romance in divine rivals hit different but lore part gave me shadow and bone
I rated Divine Rivals 4.5 and Ruthless Vows 5 stars. Ruthless Vows was my favorite personally!
Yesss. Divine rivals really disappointed me. I still haven’t finished it cause I DONT CARE ABOUT THE WAR. I just needed scenes between iris and Roman. I feel robbed.
I uploaded the same video on Wednesday and honestly it’s such a fun way to get through the ever growing TBR 💖🥰
DES PLEASE PLEASE READ THE INFERNAL DEVICES BY CASSANDRA CLARE i know you should technically read city of ashes and glass before but i think you should just start TID. ITS JUST SO GOOD and nobody talks about it and i need you to hype it up because it’s my favorite trilogy of all time! the characters, the dialogue, the romances it’s just everythingggg
I’m reading the infernal devices right now and I’m on the first book. It’s really good so far.
I loved the editing style and music you chose for this video!
I was so excited about ruthless vows but it was dragging, I also couldnt finish it and it took ages. I gave this one likd 2.75 (3 for me is neutral rating, no thoughts no feelings, but unfortunately it fell for me on the more negative side)
Everyone wake up des posted!!🤭
I have glasses from Pair Eyewear and the only thing I dislike about them are the sunglasses. In certain light they will reflect from the front and the back so I can see my eyes and part of the background behind me reflected in the glasses making it hard to see. That’s the only thing that drives me insane. Otherwise the top frames are really cute and I love my pink base frames.
Yay bestie Destiny posted❤ I’m sending you love (:
Ooh that would bother me too if you’re only getting crumbs of the romance 😢 I wish authors would focus more on the romance in general so it’s good for me to know that Divine Rivals focuses on it a lot. I’m reading Serpent & The Wings of Night right now and I’m loving the romance element and how it sometimes has really poetic lines ❤
I LOVE seeing you finish series!! We def need another one
Sponsor is 5:39-7:52 :)
i was stalking ur goodreads and was wondering what u were doin zoomin through these
I also gave RuthlessVows two stars. 🥴 I just was so ready for it to end.
This video concept is amazing ❤ we need more of it
I would love to see a video where you start and finish a series all in one video. ❤
Do you have a LTK? I’d love to shop the pieces you where, book merch and all! Loved the blue striped sweater!
omg!! 😱 😅🤦🏼♀️thats so funny cause right now i’m currently reading something that is way too character heavy but I wanted more of the plot like way more.
I'm still split on whether or not to pick up Divine Rivals
You should definitely read it! The romance and writing are so beautiful, you won’t regret it!
You are doing so good with your tbr😍😍😍
do you have a notion tour vid?! because id loooveee to see!
I was trying to buddy read Ruthless Vows and both me and my friend were STRUGGLING to get through it…. I had to switch to audiobook and my friend DNFd 😂
Love this! I really need to finish all the series I’ve started….
Have you ever read "House of night" series by P.C. Cast? It is ya, it was my favorite when i was younger but i just stumbled upon it again and i can't wait to reread it! I'm 35 now, but still excited for it 😁😁 vampires, dark academia, powers, romance... it has it all, HIGHLY recommend!!
This vid was sm fun and inspired me to get to the series I haven’t finished❤ sorry ruthless vows was dissapointing, I’m cr it and I feel the same as you:/
Uummm that pink sweater!!! Could you link it please!!
this video reminded me that i gotta do this myself at some point 🙃 btw those clear pink glasses suit you so well honestly!
I’d love to see another video like this ❤
Thanks for sharing. Have a nice weekend ❤
I LOVEEE your videos so much! ❤
Ahhhh where did you get your sweatshirt from ?! I love it
I love your videos Destiny!!!!!!!!!!! ❤
Was really missing destiny and lo and behold 😍😍😍
Love this video!! You’re doing great bestie 🫶
you would love thorne from the lunar chronicles!
Can we give it up for the balloons that are still somehow surviving😂👏🏽
What bookshelf is this? I love it so much!!!
i love the war of lost hearts trilogy so much.
I've missed your reading vlogs
Speaking of series… you should read the Harry Potter series!
Where is your cute hoodie from??
Ok. Where do I get that paperback sweater
Oh good, I don’t even want to think about how many series I’m in the middle of 🥲
Just curious why you buy the physical copies and also on Kindle? Just for display purposes?
For me I love having physical copies of the books to touch, annotate, show to friends etc. but if it is a longer book 400+ pages or i am traveling i love my kindle 'cause it's just more convenient yk