Hi friends! I just wanna make a few extra lil notes: 1. In regards to my feelings on MADE YOU UP, I included some details in the video that may come off as fact, but I believe they are personal opinions/speculation from reviews I've seen after double checking with evidence (which I should have done beforehand but hey, we all make mistakes.) I've made a note in the description correcting it and I apologize for any misinformation I may have spread. 2. I hope I've made it clear that I'm not trying to convince anyone to change their opinions on these books with my criticisms. If you love one of these books and disagree with my statements, that's totally cool & I respect your opinion :) MUCH LOVE. x
emmmabooks Hey emma I'm a new subscriber and I'm so pleased to tell you that you changed my view on books. Like I usually read ...but after discovering your channel I needed to read. you're such an inspiration 😍 thank you
I think it's great to acknowledge that people's opinions change! Especially with the internet, viewers can watch a video from 4 years ago and then watch a current video right afterwards, which promotes a timeless feeling. I also really like how you make it clear that these are your views and that people should respect that. Everyone has different opinions and as long as you're not being rude to people who think differently, it's wrong for people to do that to you. I always find it so annoying when someone gives their opinions on something with thoughtful and reasoninng and stuff and then someone comes along and saying that person is stupid for not agreeing with them :/
emmmabooks Girl you are always so careful and try to consider everything so help everyone in the best possible way. I honestly respect that so much and I’m actually so proud of saying I’m your subscriber. I just felt like you needed to hear that 😊
trigger warning: i had severe suicidal depression and also other family members who have died from suicidal depression, all of us are christian. one of my family members was diagnosed with schizophrenia and one of the things her mother did was fasting and praying, she was able to get deliverance, but she did take her life recently. now i didnt fast, but i was delivered of my suicidal depression. i recommend todd white and kevin ewing.
I think it's great that you made this video!! I feel like nobody really talks about changing their opinions on books. Especially when that change is negative or controversial.. I know I definitely view certain books differently now to when I first read them (positive & negative), and sometimes it does take another perspective to point things out to you that you wouldn't have noticed otherwise. Also lol was not expecting you to mention my review on Anna, ahaha thankyou
acknowledging that you've evolved as a reader and look at these books differently now vs. when you read them is so important I hope more creators follow in your footsteps
I feel like no one really talks about their changing opinions on books enough! I thought I was the only one who did this. There are definitely a few books that I grow to love or dislike over time. I think it's fascinating to see how our opinions can change and develop as we learn to read more critically.
Right, I loved bully by Penelope Douglas but slowly started to hate it after 2 years bcoz I realized that it is really toxic love story, where girl is stupid and boy is controlling and treats her like trash and she gets treated like trash , no self respect , always taking stupid decisions and hitting anyone she wants to, never tell her parents about how she is being harassed , also sexually, just bcoz she wants to solve her problems herself at 16, I really loved it for first time I read to now I realize that I dislike both the main characters now, even tough I ship them, and still want them together
JUST SAY RED. THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO IS A BOOK. THE METAPHOR MAKES NO SENSE WHATSOEVER. JUST SAY HER FACE IS NOW RED, E.L. JAMES. Sorry but that bothered me in particular.
the amount of times the author said someone “murmured” something is the reason why i had to stop reading the book. probably 20 times a chapter. when i hear the word murmur i get scary flashbacks
LMAOOO I KNEW ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS WILL BE IN THIS VIDEO I KNEW ITT!!! but the first two times i read this, i brushed it off as a "soulmate" thing. but then i watch lilycreads' rant review on the book and it opened up my eyes. especially when she mentioned the slut-shaming in the book. that's a HUGE no no for me.
oh yes! I read the book 3 years ago and thought it was adorable! but then I watched LilyCreads's review and was surprised at how many problems this book had. I can't believe I liked that book yikes
Anna and the French kiss is a book that I just hate so much and don't agree with so much. When I first read it I really liked it but very soon after I was like uhm no this is so not okay. And Lily her rant video really made me realise how shitty this book is
I hate when people get mad or say your fake when you change your mind about certain topics. "Un-fucking-subcribe!" Yes, let them know. Love your videos Emma!! Keep doing you, girl!!
LOL!!! "If you think I would lie about what is inside the book and what my feelings on the book are because I was being paid for it, please fucking unsubscribe." I luv your honesty, Emma.
"If you think that I would lie about what's inside the book and what my feelings on this book are, because I was being paid for it, please 'effing' unsubscribe because you clearly do not know me at all." ... Anyone who knows you, whether in real life or as a fan watching your videos, knows this is 100% honest! You don't HAVE to explain yourself, you don't HAVE to share your feelings, you didn't HAVE to make this video, you chose to say "Hey, at one point I felt this way, but over time my eyes have opened a little more, I've grown as a person, and now let me tell you why I feel differently." ... and for that, I thank you, because you continue to be an inspiration
I will never understand how 50 Shades got published. I've not read the book myself but I've read passages of it and it's not the content I'm talking about but the writing. The writing is awful.
Wannabe_Somebody I love Screen Junkies honest trailer of the first 50 shades movie cause they mention quotes that did not make it into the movie (thank god), and they're hilarious.
You can never grow if you're stagnant, and unbent on how you feel about something as powerful as a book if you are a reader. This was not only awesome but so organic, we all change, can you imagine liking the same exact book at 20 and then at 80? More of this please!!! :) Btw your eye shadow was magnificently blended, makeup goals.
I think your journey with TID is hilarious because I had a similiar one with TMI. I read City of Bones back in 2010 and thought it was meh. Then I read City of Ashes and didn't like it. Then I stopped reading Cassie's books until I picked up TID. I fucking adore TID and was inspired enough to give TMI another go. Fast forward a few years. By this time COHF was not out yet. So I re read COB and COA and didn't really like them again 😂 then read COG and like it alot. Then it took me another year to read COFA and COLS. Then in Christmas 2014 I decided to finally read COHF. I blew through that baby in 2 days and had THE BEST time reading it. It is right now my favorite TMI book and made me love the series as a whole. Now that I appreciate the characters so much now (while reading TID, TDA etc.) I would love to give TMI another sweep.
I guess we all have different experiences reading books and sometimes we need to be aware that there are different perspectives. Lily C Reads did that for me on Eleanor and Park, it was so interesting to see her review of it. As for Carve the Mark, there was a lot of assumption on what the author thought and Veronica Roth explained what she based her story on. On her official statement she explained some of the phrases and expression used on the books and what she meant versus what people thought of it. As an author, she could probably had sensitive beta readers but now it's done. I would recommend the review of Francine Simone for this book.
Yes I did read her response! I do wish she had at least apologized for the way things came across because she apparently needed to explain herself for things to be clear, but yes I hope she uses sensitivity readers in the future. I loved Francina!
I don't think she needs to apologise for it. To me it is a ridiculous assertion to have an author apologise for how her work is being interpreted. It's the definition of 'PC'. Roth defended her book through a statement and even Sabaa Tahir backed her in a Tumblr post acknowledging that the book can be interpreted differently and she saw no racism or ableism. Personally, I think in this circumstance it was enough.
I love that you did this video! It's great to show that opinions constantly change due to new experiences. I know that my opinions have changed with book I've read in the past, and I know they will continuously change as I grow and learn.
I remember watching your unpopular opinions book tag and was so shook when you mentioned fifty shades! Lilys rant reviews are sooo hilarious, I love them!
I am actually unhauling Anna and the French Kiss because my mom was cheated on by her first husband and I can't support cheating in any capacity. I would love to enjoy a fluffy romance but there are so many more recommendations out there. I wish I could read it and just enjoy it but I can't. No hate to anyone who likes the book it just hits too close to home for me.
I want to thank you, Emma. I recently found your channel and have never truly watched booktube videos before, and because of you I’ve picked up reading again. I went a few years without reading much because of school and work overwhelming my life, and thanks to your videos I’ve recently started reading the Mortal Instruments for the first time (late to the party as always) and I AM HAVING THE BEST TIME. So thank you for reigniting my love for books! I’ve missed it so much. I just needed a push.
I am going through my TMI and TID series reread right now in chronological order (I just have to read CoHF) . I adored TID the second time around (I think I may like it more than TMI?!) . Initially, I wanted to read through this series to get through all of Cassie's books, but it felt weird to not be following the TMI characters that I grew with for six novels. I flew through the series, so I didn't get to appreciate it. Rereading it now, I connect so much more to the characters and storyline. I think I had to grow with the story and I'm so glad that I did (and you did, too) 💕
emmmabooks Of course, I've always loved Cassie's books, but reading them now with a few more years of perspective and personal experience, I appreciate the world so much more. I can't imagine my life without TID now 😁
I am so glad you are so honest about your opinions- it makes me like you even more. It's good that despite liking a book- you are willing to admit some of it's problematic aspects. Also, thank god you love The Infernal Devices now cuz it's some of the best books I have read
I loved your explanation on TID series and how your views changed. Hilariously, I read TID *first* (based on my friend's recommendation) and I absolutely *adored* it - and man, I love Will Herondale.
Im actually happy that you eventually change your mind on TID cause I can’t think of a single thing wrong with that series, other than the love triangle 💔💔💔😭💕💕💕
@emmabooks I love that you made this video I think it's great to hear about how your reading has changed/ opinions on books, I love how honest you are in your videos and this one was no different, the fact of how you see things you did not before and bringing them to light is great because it helps people start to look at a book a little different and makes them more aware. I can relate on opinions changing with books as you get older there are some I look at now still with found memories but think...oh my gosh why did I not notice this before.. By the way happy Christmas hun to you and your family big hugs and love
Have you read I never promised you a rose garden? It deals with a girl that has schizophrenia and it was.. interesting. I was wondering if you have read it, what you thought of it, because it's older YA.
OMG the outro X) I knew there was a reason why I never picked up Carve the Mark I don't intend on getting it. It just gave me weird vibes looking at the cover...now I know. Thank you Emma for being so open.
I love this video! Not everyone mentions their change of opinion on certain things after certain experiences, or just changes in general. Love you from Australia
I totally understand why you had a hard time with TID. It’s so hard to keep from comparing something you love to something similar. I read the books in publication order, which made it easier for me to take all of the characters in (it was also last year, so i was quite the newbie!) But I’ve definitely had to step back from other series because I found myself wanting them to fill a gap that a “similar” book left behind. Distance really helps!
I just found your channel and have been browsing through and watching a bunch and for some reason hadn't subscribed yet. This video is the one that made me make sure I was subbed. It says a lot about a person when they are able to take in new information and alter their stance based on that new information. It says even more when they can admit that they've done so to people other than themselves. The fact that you posted a video like this on your TH-cam channel speaks volumes about your character. Thank you so much for the videos that you make. :)
First time on your channel. I haven't seen the whole video, just you discussing 50 shades and Anna and the French kiss. I already have so much respect for you.
Anna and the french kiss is still my favourite ya contemporary. I think that this story is just so real. things like that are actually happening in real life. of course I am not happy with their behavior or thoughts or actions sometimes but that is what makes this story so real. you can relate to it, because you know that things like this are happening in the real world, people cheat emotionally even if it is not a good thing and a lot of times people aren‘t even aware of it. so you can see it from the hater side because of how these teenagers act or just use this as a thing of reality and that it maybe helped people being more aware of their thoughts and actions. after all, everything you do and say depends on how your motivation behind it.
emmmabooks I‘m not saying I‘m supporting it! Or that I am doing that myself because I think betraying in no matter what way is a seriously bad thing! I was just saying that it fits into this world, because the media always tells you to get rid off something you don‘t want anymore or put effort in it. they don‘t tell you about repairing until it’s good again.
Yes, i love the fact that anna is not the typical cold girl Who hates boys, she is normal girl who likes a handsome boy, and dislike her girlfriend, it seems so real. Beacause reminds me when i was younger :P
it makes me so happy to see your opinion on tid, alot of people haven’t read it and gave it a try bc of tmi or just don’t like it. i personally love tid a lot more and i’ve read it so many times
Is is such a great idea for a video. People’s opinions can change over time so it makes sense that how you felt about a book years ago is different from now. I know I enjoyed Twilight when I first read it as a little girl with zero understanding of a healthy relationship, but now that I am older and in a healthy relationship I would not be able to stand trying to reread it.
Aww Emma I love how honest you are with your subscribers! I personally read Carve the Mark after I knew the terrible things people said about it and I still enjoyed it, I felt so bad for saying it on my channel and on all the other social media platforms but I guess sometimes we all have different opinions and that's just life. I agree with you on Anna and the French Kiss, my personal favourite is Isla and the Happily Ever After in that series, and I didn't pick up on the problematic aspects until watching the review mentioned. And yay to your opinion changing on TID as I absolutely adore that trilogy :)
I appreciate that you made this video, as opinions on books definitely change over time. I find my reading to continually change as I gain perspective, and it's an important topic to address.
I absolutely loved this video! I think talking about books that your opinion has changed on is very interesting and something more booktubers should do! Great video as always, Emma!
definitely feel the same about anna and the french kiss! lily's review (which i have rewatched so many times lmao it's so good!) opened my eyes and i haven't been able to think about it the same way since.
1. I'm glad that I watched this to see your opinion on Anna and the French Kiss. I don't read a lot of contemporary, and as I've been planning to branch into it a little more this was a series I'd considered reading BUT now that I know about the cheating, this will definitely not be a series I read. That just makes me so uncomfortable and I would totally hate to get invested in a relationship built on that, so thank you! 2. I had the EXACT SAME response from TMI to TID as you! I adore/d TMI so much that when I read TID I just really super couldn't get into it. Will was great and all, but like it wasn't the cast that I'd grown to know and love (and I was totally in love with Jace) so I couldn't vibe with TID but I'm waaay more open to them now and I'll probably be reading those books again next year to re-experience them.
I come home, read, watch your videos then revise for my exams, then read again. Honestly always cheers me up no matter how bad the day has been so thanks!!!!!!
Thank you for sharing your journeys with these books! I love that even though your opinions and/or feelings have changed, you still honor your previous experiences with these books.
I’ve only read TID out of all these books that you have discussed but hearing your views on them has definitely helped me decide not to pick up the others! I agree with your points on not being able to view books the same way after some research has been done about what the book has been about. Thank you for being so honest Emma!
this video is so weirdly nostalgic lmao i remember being so shook when you said you hated tid and liked 50 shades. also i totally understand why you didnt like tid bc jace was in it, i almost boycotted heroes of olympus bc percy wasnt in it lmao
I know that when I read the mortal instruments the first time, I read the first 3 decided they were not something I liked at all. I was about 13 I think, I just- at that time- didn't feel like they made me feel good so I decided I hated them. I remember my friend was obssessed and I still was like no ew I hate them, but then the tv show came out and I watched it and was like wait I don't remember this, and I was so sure it wasn't the book I bought and reread the series. And now I am in love with Cassandras writing so much! So I definitely say it's a good thing to give books a second opinion, cos I reckon half my favourites are books I gave a second chance! 😊 x great video as usual lovely 😄❤
This exact same thing happened to me. I first read them when they were coming out when I was in middle and high school. I stopped like halfway through book four. Fast forward a couple years later to the tv show coming out, one of book reading friends convinced me to give them another chance and I'm so glad I did! I absolutely love them now and the new series of Lady Midnight is amazing! :)
I think these are great reasons for your opinions to change. Growing up and understanding issues on a deeper level can definitely make a big difference!
I remember the first time I read Anna and the French Kiss. I was on the bus on my way to Paris (my favorite place in the world) for the third time and I was bored (did not bring very captivating book with me...) so my friend lent me hers (which was of course Anna). The moment I opened it I fell in love. I remember how I was reading it the whole first day in Paris - I made so many stops in so many parks so I could just sit and read... It was so mesmerizing and I loved absolutely everything about it! It just made me love Paris even more (which honestly is quite impossible..)! So of course I wanted to re-read it again and again. So couple months later I opened it again and here is when I realized that it is not as perfect as I thought the first time... I saw all those issues you already mentioned (cheating, slut-shaming, etc.) but in the end it still brought all those beautiful and lovey-dovey feelings I had before and for that I consider this one of my favorites of all times! Even now when I feel down this book can get me out of it and for that I will always be grateful! There are just some books I cannot take too seriously (and honestly I do not want to). Sometimes I feel like critical reading takes away the joy I always felt with a book in my hands and this year it actually got me into the biggest slump of my life so I have decided that in 2018 I am going to read for pleasure only! :) But still, I completely admire anyone who is able to combine critical reading with pleasure reading and by watching your videos I can see you are one those who can. I love how professional you are but still you just cannot hide that love you have for books and reading. True inspiration! :) Keep up the good work!! P.S. Sorry for this lengthy post.. I just wanted to put it out there that sometimes it is ok to read for pleasure (and not get bashed for it) and not take life too seriously :)
ok the outro was so cute I'm dead I love the concept of this video bc it's not something booknet allows much-- opinions changing!! also i feel the exact same way about Anna and the French Kiss now. it still holds a special place in my heart for nostalgia purposes but I can't condone the rest of it
So happy you’re doing videos like this Emma- we’re all human and we evolve over time. Our opinions change. This should be acknowledged on Booktube! I used to loveeeeeee Anna and the French kiss (like a year ago or two) but upon a re-read this year made me realise how problematic some of Anna’s views are and etc.
I love this video. It's important to remember the context of our lives when we read certain books. As you say, you're a more critical reader now and I love that you aren't afraid to say that you've changed your mind (good or bad).
delightful as always ❤❤ i always love hearing your opinions / thought process because you always say it in a way thats true to you and you never try to damage someone else's view of a book. Youre awesome and I appreciate you!!
I absolutely love this, as people change so do their perspective, I think its an incredible sign of character that because of your personal growth and new information and new perspectives, you were able to adjust your opinions. That is so responsible as a person, good for you. Love your channel.
Awesome video emma ☺️ This is such an important discussion, I think sometimes people feel they have to have the same opinion on a book forever; but as we grow those opinions can change and we should be ok with that
I'm just about to start reading Made You Up, so I'll keep what you've said in mind, and make sure that I look up some own voices reviews. Also I agree with how you feel about TID, I was also too stubbornly attached to the TMI characters to appreciate the TID gang at first. *Has flashbacks to Christine's mourning period video when she complains that Shiver has no Jace in it*
Emma you are freakin amazing and I have read so many of your book suggestions and loved them all! I love watching your videos and I look forward to your unboxings every both! I love you! ❤️🖤🖤
This is unrelated to the video but I was wondering if you've ever read the Cirque Du Freak series and if you have any opinions on it. I read the first half as a young teen and am debating trying to read it completely this time around but wanted to know if anyone saw it as worth the time (due to the fact that the series is around 14 books). Oh and you are my favorite book tuber and have gotten me back into reading and I greatly appreciate hearing your opinion!
Hi! I've experienced the same thing (still getting back into reading) One book that helped me was Dear Evan Hansen by Val Emmich (based on the broadway musical)
Really enjoyed this video and appreciate your honesty! As we grow and evolve, some of our opinions are bound to change as well. Especially when it comes to mental health, I think it’s awesome that you are always willing to hear different perspectives and make them known.
This video was amazing, it feels like nobody wants to talk about changing opinions which is weird since everybody does that to some extent! Change can be good and without any change we don't grow, to show that you have changed and that you are able to take in what other people feel/have felt and revaluate your opinion shows immense character. Honestly, you are so intelligent and inspring! Also I remember your 50 shades of grey videos, a lot of people were posting somewhat positive although not nearly as supportive as your videos were. Additionally, I prefer your fashion sense now xD I never really had an opinion on shades though, I only saw the movie and after reading a lot of biographies featuring trafficking, rape etc. to me it felt like a super bad rip off of Twilight, "spiced" up a bit to be potentially harmful to some humans. That's not a change though, I have learned a lot more about ableist writing and harmful tropes. Some of my favorite books contain this, like Not Otherwise Specified with slurs to the lesbians. I have also become more weary of non own voice authors that don't seem to have taken the time to take care to research/educate themselves before writing. The only book I really changed my mind about was probably Codename Verity, hears say from other's regarding what the author thought about how we saw characters as queer which was not okay? Also how one of the girls used the other/no trust in the end?
Loved this video! Sometimes I think we are all stuck on the fact that once we review a book, that's the end of it. We continuously grow as humans and as readers, and with that our opinions and tastes change as well. It is perfectly normal to change your opinion about something you've already read. It has happened to me many times. Props to you for having the courage to post this video!! Keep it up girl!
I would’ve never mentioned it to you had you not made this video, but I’m really glad your opinion on 50 shades has changed. I’ve never been in an abusive relationship myself but I’ve seen it happen firsthand through a friend and it bothers me so much when people fangirl over it when the book mirrors the abuse and manipulation my friend went through so vividly. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think it’s wrong to like things that are problematic (hell I love ACOMAF) but I also appreciate you acknowledging the topics you did here.
hahahah when you did your outro wrong that was so funny! But I do wanna say I loved this video and the whole idea if having a different opinion on them now.
I had the same experience with Anna and the French kiss. At first it was a fun light read but when I read Lola and the boy next door I noticed all the problems with it and now I can't look at the book without getting in a weird mood.But I do like to see that I've evolved as a reader and reviewer and I'm much more confident with reading critically in general! Is it okay if I do a same type of video myself I'll give you credit of course :)
1. omg the outro part was so cute lololol 2. it's been forever since I read Anna & the French Kiss! I feel like if I reread it now I would agree. I will say Lola and Isla were way better in my opinion! I think Lola is my fave story. 3. Currently listening through Carve the Mark and TOTALLY unaware there was controversy!! It's a long af audiobook so I may have missed where it talked about skin colors but I'm definitely going to do some research now. Thanks for making me aware of it!!
Also I totally get your Anna and the french kiss issue, I felt that way a bit too when I read it although I still loved the book. However, it wasn't too much of a huge issue for me, I think I felt this more strongly with Lola and the boy next Door. I LOVE Lola and the Boy Next Door best but I really had a problem about how Lola went about her relationship with her boyfriend and Cricket, which resulted in her and her BF really hurting each other in the end because of this. Like I had a whole huge rant about this in my goodreads review when it read haha. Regardless I loved that book, I literally read it in no time 😩 .
I like that you are open to changing your opinions on books. I do have a question though. How come some books like 50 shades and ANTFK people dislike based on the actions of the characters yet a book like You by Caroline Kepnes in which the characters have almost zero redeeming qualities get so much love? I understand that if someone has a personal experience with the subject matter it is going to change their view of the text but other than that sometimes the arguments of reviewers seem hypocritical. Just would be curious about your thoughts on that.
Ah I've never read YOU so I can't speak to that particular situation, but it definitely is a personal reading preference to take a character's actions into account with your enjoyment of a book. A big part of the argument of "why can't a book just be a book" is that if you continue to support a book knowing the character's (unchallenged) actions are wrong, the overall takeaway is that you think it's okay if you don't speak about it. At the end of the day, the money you spent on that book or the time you took it out of the library tells the publishers "Consumers want more of this." Fiction doesn't exist in a vacuum so what we condone within fictional limits will eventually translate to real life. So when people say "I support Fifty Shades but I don't like Christian's actions" you're telling the industry to produce more books that romanticize controlling, somewhat abusive love interests whether or not that's how you truly feel. And with more books with controlling love interests, the more women believe this behavior is acceptable and learn to tolerate these types of people. Then again, once you buy it even if you change your mind, the publisher still gets that message, but I believe the general consensus is that you're at least trying to rectify your actions & speak out against it instead of sweeping it under the rug. Additionally, I've come to learn people who consume media will always have trade offs - There will always be things that are more important to us that cause us to sweep other problems under the rug. It can be as simple as "The writing wasn't good but I loved the romance so I'll still support the novel despite it's problems" - that's a trade off. Or it can be "I liked the plot but the romance was harmful so I won't support the novel because it's against my moral values." - That's also a trade off. I've even seen it where it's weighing different forms of representation like "Even though this book was abelist, it has great representation for people of color and as a person of color, that makes the book valuable for me." - That is also a trade off. Personally, I'm attempting to identify my personal trade offs and work at lessening them so that my reviews can be more fair, but the fact is that we all have them even if we don't want to admit it. I think these conversations get easier when we can say "Yeah, I'll bee hypocritical on occasion but I'm working on it." I try to not judge someone else's trade offs too hashly because I know I have my own too, which is why I don't shame others for deciding to read a book I don't agree with. It's a great discussion to have in the book community because there's so many opinions!
emmmabooks I see your point. I guess it's the same with all media outlets as well. As a psychology major as well ( masters) I wonder if there's an underlying reason as to what we let pass and what we don't? For instance someone saying they can't watch a movie about sexual assault but a movie about murder is fine. Perhaps personal experience and what not. Thanks for answering with a well thought out response.
I think that's definitely a cause to it as well! We also may be desensitized to certain things which is why murder/torture in horror movies is fine, but rape is much less explicit in the general media so we aren't as used to seeing it. Good luck with your masters! :)
emmmabooks maybe also being conditioned to react a certain way. Thank you..I have my masters. I'm contemplating a doctorate. Good luck with your schooling too :)
Great video, Emma. I think it was a good one. Opinions on books can change after awhile away from it or a rereread. For me, a book that I hated orginally but now love is the Song of Achilles. I read it last time and felt so unsatisifed because it seemed overhyped. I decided to reread it again and fell so in love. It's actually my favorite books of this year
Subscribed to your channel after watching this video. After watching it I spent 40 minutes in front of my bookshelfs thinking how my opinions have changed about each book I read in the past.😅
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Hi friends! I just wanna make a few extra lil notes:
1. In regards to my feelings on MADE YOU UP, I included some details in the video that may come off as fact, but I believe they are personal opinions/speculation from reviews I've seen after double checking with evidence (which I should have done beforehand but hey, we all make mistakes.) I've made a note in the description correcting it and I apologize for any misinformation I may have spread.
2. I hope I've made it clear that I'm not trying to convince anyone to change their opinions on these books with my criticisms. If you love one of these books and disagree with my statements, that's totally cool & I respect your opinion :)
MUCH LOVE. x
emmmabooks Hey emma I'm a new subscriber and I'm so pleased to tell you that you changed my view on books. Like I usually read ...but after discovering your channel I needed to read. you're such an inspiration
😍 thank you
p.s I'm watching all the ads girl KEEP ON CREATING!
I think it's great to acknowledge that people's opinions change! Especially with the internet, viewers can watch a video from 4 years ago and then watch a current video right afterwards, which promotes a timeless feeling. I also really like how you make it clear that these are your views and that people should respect that. Everyone has different opinions and as long as you're not being rude to people who think differently, it's wrong for people to do that to you. I always find it so annoying when someone gives their opinions on something with thoughtful and reasoninng and stuff and then someone comes along and saying that person is stupid for not agreeing with them :/
emmmabooks Girl you are always so careful and try to consider everything so help everyone in the best possible way. I honestly respect that so much and I’m actually so proud of saying I’m your subscriber. I just felt like you needed to hear that 😊
trigger warning: i had severe suicidal depression and also other family members who have died from suicidal depression, all of us are christian. one of my family members was diagnosed with schizophrenia and one of the things her mother did was fasting and praying, she was able to get deliverance, but she did take her life recently. now i didnt fast, but i was delivered of my suicidal depression. i recommend todd white and kevin ewing.
I think it's great that you made this video!! I feel like nobody really talks about changing their opinions on books. Especially when that change is negative or controversial..
I know I definitely view certain books differently now to when I first read them (positive & negative), and sometimes it does take another perspective to point things out to you that you wouldn't have noticed otherwise.
Also lol was not expecting you to mention my review on Anna, ahaha thankyou
LilyCReads come on your anna review is iconic
her channel is iconic
LOVE YOU LILY
girl do u expect anyone to ever talk about anna ever again without mentioning you
Haha lily that review of yours is pretty much a historical / paradigm-changing moment in the booktube community in regards to YA books
Hey! Lilyyyyyyyy
yeees Lily C. Reads book review of Anna and the french kiss is GOLD
YES
Omj yes xD She's so good.
june I haven’t read the book but I still watched her review video and I loved it so much
It was the best review I saw about the book 😂
that review is LEGENDARY.
acknowledging that you've evolved as a reader and look at these books differently now vs. when you read them is so important I hope more creators follow in your footsteps
I totally agree and that's exactly why I wanted to make this video :)
Very true
I feel like no one really talks about their changing opinions on books enough! I thought I was the only one who did this.
There are definitely a few books that I grow to love or dislike over time. I think it's fascinating to see how our opinions can change and develop as we learn to read more critically.
absolutely :))
Right, I loved bully by Penelope Douglas but slowly started to hate it after 2 years bcoz I realized that it is really toxic love story, where girl is stupid and boy is controlling and treats her like trash and she gets treated like trash , no self respect , always taking stupid decisions and hitting anyone she wants to, never tell her parents about how she is being harassed , also sexually, just bcoz she wants to solve her problems herself at 16, I really loved it for first time I read to now I realize that I dislike both the main characters now, even tough I ship them, and still want them together
"also...the writing is really bad" XD
"....I must be the color of the communist manifesto."........"or something.." kinda, or, ....yesterday...where am I?
XD
JUST SAY RED. THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO IS A BOOK. THE METAPHOR MAKES NO SENSE WHATSOEVER. JUST SAY HER FACE IS NOW RED, E.L. JAMES.
Sorry but that bothered me in particular.
the amount of times the author said someone “murmured” something is the reason why i had to stop reading the book. probably 20 times a chapter. when i hear the word murmur i get scary flashbacks
LMAOOO I KNEW ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS WILL BE IN THIS VIDEO I KNEW ITT!!!
but the first two times i read this, i brushed it off as a "soulmate" thing. but then i watch lilycreads' rant review on the book and it opened up my eyes. especially when she mentioned the slut-shaming in the book. that's a HUGE no no for me.
yes yes yes yes
oh yes! I read the book 3 years ago and thought it was adorable! but then I watched LilyCreads's review and was surprised at how many problems this book had. I can't believe I liked that book yikes
I love that Lily helped you all open your eyes to what you all overlooked before
Anna and the French kiss is a book that I just hate so much and don't agree with so much. When I first read it I really liked it but very soon after I was like uhm no this is so not okay. And Lily her rant video really made me realise how shitty this book is
I totally understand!
I haven't read it but I've been enjoying reading the reviews of it. They are entertaining.
Haven't read it but after watching Lily's video I never will
Same!
It was so awful but I tried to give the series a shot. DNFed the second book in like a day.
I hate when people get mad or say your fake when you change your mind about certain topics. "Un-fucking-subcribe!" Yes, let them know. Love your videos Emma!! Keep doing you, girl!!
Love you!!!
My thoughts exactly! As we grown and learn, our views change about most things. It's ok.
in my opinion, the infernal devices and the dark artifices are much better written than the mortal instruments
Alessandra Santamaría Yeah, I like the Mortal Instruments but the Infernal Devices and The Dark Artifices I LOVE.
Definitely
me too! i still love the mortal instruments but i think tda and tid are better :)
Yes 100%
Alessandra Santamaría yesyesyesyes i completely agree
LOL!!! "If you think I would lie about what is inside the book and what my feelings on the book are because I was being paid for it, please fucking unsubscribe." I luv your honesty, Emma.
i love YOU !
Thanks :)
Yay for personal development! love that you're not afraid to admit that something you previously enjoyed you now can see is problematic
yes! i find it very important :)
okay your makeup ALWAYS looks great but it looks extra incredible in this video, the lip colour is super pretty!
thank you!!! it's from colourpop :)
"If you think that I would lie about what's inside the book and what my feelings on this book are, because I was being paid for it, please 'effing' unsubscribe because you clearly do not know me at all." ... Anyone who knows you, whether in real life or as a fan watching your videos, knows this is 100% honest! You don't HAVE to explain yourself, you don't HAVE to share your feelings, you didn't HAVE to make this video, you chose to say "Hey, at one point I felt this way, but over time my eyes have opened a little more, I've grown as a person, and now let me tell you why I feel differently." ... and for that, I thank you, because you continue to be an inspiration
Kaitlyn Leask you are so so lovely
Who else loves Jem more than Will?? (I love Will a lot, he’s one of my favorite characters of all time) I feel like I’m the only one
I will never understand how 50 Shades got published. I've not read the book myself but I've read passages of it and it's not the content I'm talking about but the writing. The writing is awful.
Coalmine Canary That makes a bit more sense but they couldn't have it go through more editing before professional publishing?
Publishers sell some WILD books
That is a true statement.
one of my favourite lines in the book "my face must have been as red as a communist manifesto". 😂😂😂
Wannabe_Somebody
I love Screen Junkies honest trailer of the first 50 shades movie cause they mention quotes that did not make it into the movie (thank god), and they're hilarious.
You can never grow if you're stagnant, and unbent on how you feel about something as powerful as a book if you are a reader. This was not only awesome but so organic, we all change, can you imagine liking the same exact book at 20 and then at 80? More of this please!!! :) Btw your eye shadow was magnificently blended, makeup goals.
i totally agree!!
thank you
Always love seeing you on TH-cam, Emma. ❤ Great video.
thank you!
+emmmabooks You're welcome.
My feelings on Anna and the French Kiss have also changed over time, I feel like it's really easy to get swept up in the hype that surrounds it
i totally agree!!!
I think your journey with TID is hilarious because I had a similiar one with TMI. I read City of Bones back in 2010 and thought it was meh. Then I read City of Ashes and didn't like it. Then I stopped reading Cassie's books until I picked up TID. I fucking adore TID and was inspired enough to give TMI another go. Fast forward a few years. By this time COHF was not out yet. So I re read COB and COA and didn't really like them again 😂 then read COG and like it alot. Then it took me another year to read COFA and COLS. Then in Christmas 2014 I decided to finally read COHF. I blew through that baby in 2 days and had THE BEST time reading it. It is right now my favorite TMI book and made me love the series as a whole. Now that I appreciate the characters so much now (while reading TID, TDA etc.) I would love to give TMI another sweep.
haah I appreciate your determination to read cassie's books XD thank you for sharing with me!
I really like your honesty even when it comes to the books that you are paid to review. Its a great example for other booktubers. ILYSM!!!
thank you so much!!
I guess we all have different experiences reading books and sometimes we need to be aware that there are different perspectives. Lily C Reads did that for me on Eleanor and Park, it was so interesting to see her review of it.
As for Carve the Mark, there was a lot of assumption on what the author thought and Veronica Roth explained what she based her story on. On her official statement she explained some of the phrases and expression used on the books and what she meant versus what people thought of it. As an author, she could probably had sensitive beta readers but now it's done.
I would recommend the review of Francine Simone for this book.
Yes I did read her response! I do wish she had at least apologized for the way things came across because she apparently needed to explain herself for things to be clear, but yes I hope she uses sensitivity readers in the future.
I loved Francina!
Let's hope some good can come out of this. :)
I don't think she needs to apologise for it. To me it is a ridiculous assertion to have an author apologise for how her work is being interpreted. It's the definition of 'PC'. Roth defended her book through a statement and even Sabaa Tahir backed her in a Tumblr post acknowledging that the book can be interpreted differently and she saw no racism or ableism. Personally, I think in this circumstance it was enough.
I love that you did this video! It's great to show that opinions constantly change due to new experiences. I know that my opinions have changed with book I've read in the past, and I know they will continuously change as I grow and learn.
I remember watching your unpopular opinions book tag and was so shook when you mentioned fifty shades! Lilys rant reviews are sooo hilarious, I love them!
LMAO PLS DONT REMIND ME i considered deleting it for that reason but i can't justify getting rid of the whole thing XD
I am a very recent subbie and have been binge watching your content. I must say I LOVE YOU AND YOUR CHANNEL OMG YOUR STUNNING and SMART
thank you so much :)
I am actually unhauling Anna and the French Kiss because my mom was cheated on by her first husband and I can't support cheating in any capacity. I would love to enjoy a fluffy romance but there are so many more recommendations out there. I wish I could read it and just enjoy it but I can't. No hate to anyone who likes the book it just hits too close to home for me.
totally get your opinion :)
emmmabooks I appreciate you for sharing this knowing that you may get hate comments on it. It is definitely a conversation that needed to be had.
I want to thank you, Emma. I recently found your channel and have never truly watched booktube videos before, and because of you I’ve picked up reading again. I went a few years without reading much because of school and work overwhelming my life, and thanks to your videos I’ve recently started reading the Mortal Instruments for the first time (late to the party as always) and I AM HAVING THE BEST TIME. So thank you for reigniting my love for books! I’ve missed it so much. I just needed a push.
so so happy to hear it
i love how honest you are! your opinions are always well thought out and worded and i really enjoy watching your videos
Lily c reads is just 👌👌👌 her content is amazing
LOVE HER
emmmabooks AND YOU! ❤️❤️
You kinda resemble Noah Cyrus lol
i get that a lot hahhaha
Love the fact that you are honest!?!! At first I wasn't a great fan of the knife of never letting go ...
thank you!!
AH I haven't read that one yet!
emmmabooks .....finally a book my dear emma hasn't read😜😜
I am going through my TMI and TID series reread right now in chronological order (I just have to read CoHF) . I adored TID the second time around (I think I may like it more than TMI?!) . Initially, I wanted to read through this series to get through all of Cassie's books, but it felt weird to not be following the TMI characters that I grew with for six novels. I flew through the series, so I didn't get to appreciate it. Rereading it now, I connect so much more to the characters and storyline. I think I had to grow with the story and I'm so glad that I did (and you did, too) 💕
ah so happy things have changed!
emmmabooks Of course, I've always loved Cassie's books, but reading them now with a few more years of perspective and personal experience, I appreciate the world so much more. I can't imagine my life without TID now 😁
I am so obsessed with The Infernal Devices series it honestly changed my life because I love it that much. I read it about 5 times each book♥
that's wonderful!!
I love the way you voice your opinions and feelings towards books. You're so eloquent and for lack of a better work classy. Keeping being you Emma!
awh thank yoou!!
I am so glad you are so honest about your opinions- it makes me like you even more. It's good that despite liking a book- you are willing to admit some of it's problematic aspects. Also, thank god you love The Infernal Devices now cuz it's some of the best books I have read
thank you so much
YES I LOVE IT
I loved your explanation on TID series and how your views changed. Hilariously, I read TID *first* (based on my friend's recommendation) and I absolutely *adored* it - and man, I love Will Herondale.
i am loving that you have both the hard and paperback versions of the Throne of Glass Series and multiple covers of Caraval
Im actually happy that you eventually change your mind on TID cause I can’t think of a single thing wrong with that series, other than the love triangle 💔💔💔😭💕💕💕
i'm happy i changed my mind too :D
@emmabooks I love that you made this video I think it's great to hear about how your reading has changed/ opinions on books, I love how honest you are in your videos and this one was no different, the fact of how you see things you did not before and bringing them to light is great because it helps people start to look at a book a little different and makes them more aware. I can relate on opinions changing with books as you get older there are some I look at now still with found memories but think...oh my gosh why did I not notice this before..
By the way happy Christmas hun to you and your family big hugs and love
Have you read I never promised you a rose garden? It deals with a girl that has schizophrenia and it was.. interesting. I was wondering if you have read it, what you thought of it, because it's older YA.
ooh i have heard of it but never read it!
OMG the outro X) I knew there was a reason why I never picked up Carve the Mark I don't intend on getting it. It just gave me weird vibes looking at the cover...now I know. Thank you Emma for being so open.
thank you for watching!
I love this video! Not everyone mentions their change of opinion on certain things after certain experiences, or just changes in general. Love you from Australia
I totally understand why you had a hard time with TID. It’s so hard to keep from comparing something you love to something similar. I read the books in publication order, which made it easier for me to take all of the characters in (it was also last year, so i was quite the newbie!) But I’ve definitely had to step back from other series because I found myself wanting them to fill a gap that a “similar” book left behind. Distance really helps!
I just found your channel and have been browsing through and watching a bunch and for some reason hadn't subscribed yet. This video is the one that made me make sure I was subbed.
It says a lot about a person when they are able to take in new information and alter their stance based on that new information. It says even more when they can admit that they've done so to people other than themselves. The fact that you posted a video like this on your TH-cam channel speaks volumes about your character. Thank you so much for the videos that you make. :)
First time on your channel. I haven't seen the whole video, just you discussing 50 shades and Anna and the French kiss. I already have so much respect for you.
Anna and the french kiss is still my favourite ya contemporary. I think that this story is just so real. things like that are actually happening in real life. of course I am not happy with their behavior or thoughts or actions sometimes but that is what makes this story so real. you can relate to it, because you know that things like this are happening in the real world, people cheat emotionally even if it is not a good thing and a lot of times people aren‘t even aware of it. so you can see it from the hater side because of how these teenagers act or just use this as a thing of reality and that it maybe helped people being more aware of their thoughts and actions. after all, everything you do and say depends on how your motivation behind it.
I'm glad that you feel you can relate to it :)
emmmabooks I‘m not saying I‘m supporting it! Or that I am doing that myself because I think betraying in no matter what way is a seriously bad thing! I was just saying that it fits into this world, because the media always tells you to get rid off something you don‘t want anymore or put effort in it. they don‘t tell you about repairing until it’s good again.
Yes, i love the fact that anna is not the typical cold girl Who hates boys, she is normal girl who likes a handsome boy, and dislike her girlfriend, it seems so real. Beacause reminds me when i was younger :P
it makes me so happy to see your opinion on tid, alot of people haven’t read it and gave it a try bc of tmi or just don’t like it. i personally love tid a lot more and i’ve read it so many times
so happy to hear it!!
Is is such a great idea for a video. People’s opinions can change over time so it makes sense that how you felt about a book years ago is different from now. I know I enjoyed Twilight when I first read it as a little girl with zero understanding of a healthy relationship, but now that I am older and in a healthy relationship I would not be able to stand trying to reread it.
i think that's a wonderful observation !!
Aww Emma I love how honest you are with your subscribers! I personally read Carve the Mark after I knew the terrible things people said about it and I still enjoyed it, I felt so bad for saying it on my channel and on all the other social media platforms but I guess sometimes we all have different opinions and that's just life. I agree with you on Anna and the French Kiss, my personal favourite is Isla and the Happily Ever After in that series, and I didn't pick up on the problematic aspects until watching the review mentioned. And yay to your opinion changing on TID as I absolutely adore that trilogy :)
I think it's terrible that we should have to feel bad about our personal opinions on things, we should be able to discuss things without judgement :)
I appreciate that you made this video, as opinions on books definitely change over time. I find my reading to continually change as I gain perspective, and it's an important topic to address.
thank you
once i noticed you uploaded i instantly started squealing! i love your vids so much, they really make my day! thanks for the upload Emma
thank you for being so kind!
I absolutely loved this video! I think talking about books that your opinion has changed on is very interesting and something more booktubers should do! Great video as always, Emma!
thank you!!
definitely feel the same about anna and the french kiss! lily's review (which i have rewatched so many times lmao it's so good!) opened my eyes and i haven't been able to think about it the same way since.
1. I'm glad that I watched this to see your opinion on Anna and the French Kiss. I don't read a lot of contemporary, and as I've been planning to branch into it a little more this was a series I'd considered reading BUT now that I know about the cheating, this will definitely not be a series I read. That just makes me so uncomfortable and I would totally hate to get invested in a relationship built on that, so thank you!
2. I had the EXACT SAME response from TMI to TID as you! I adore/d TMI so much that when I read TID I just really super couldn't get into it. Will was great and all, but like it wasn't the cast that I'd grown to know and love (and I was totally in love with Jace) so I couldn't vibe with TID but I'm waaay more open to them now and I'll probably be reading those books again next year to re-experience them.
1. i totally get your opinion!
2. ah i'm so glad i'm not alone! i definitely think it's worth a reread :)
i fucking adored this video, i love hearing about how much you've grown as a reader and how your personal tastes have developed! xx
I come home, read, watch your videos then revise for my exams, then read again. Honestly always cheers me up no matter how bad the day has been so thanks!!!!!!
best of luck with your exams!
thankyou!
Thank you for sharing your journeys with these books! I love that even though your opinions and/or feelings have changed, you still honor your previous experiences with these books.
I’ve only read TID out of all these books that you have discussed but hearing your views on them has definitely helped me decide not to pick up the others! I agree with your points on not being able to view books the same way after some research has been done about what the book has been about. Thank you for being so honest Emma!
this video is so weirdly nostalgic lmao i remember being so shook when you said you hated tid and liked 50 shades.
also i totally understand why you didnt like tid bc jace was in it, i almost boycotted heroes of olympus bc percy wasnt in it lmao
hahah i've noticed a few people say the same about HOO!
Your makeup is always flawless! & I love you & your videos! ❤️❤️❤️
thank you so much! love you too :))
THIS IS SUCH A GOOD DISCUSSION!!! omg Emma I freaking love this 💖🔥
thank you!!!!!!
"Made you up" seems very interesting, i really need to read it. You're video is amazing as always!
if you read it, i hope you enjoy!
I know that when I read the mortal instruments the first time, I read the first 3 decided they were not something I liked at all. I was about 13 I think, I just- at that time- didn't feel like they made me feel good so I decided I hated them. I remember my friend was obssessed and I still was like no ew I hate them, but then the tv show came out and I watched it and was like wait I don't remember this, and I was so sure it wasn't the book I bought and reread the series. And now I am in love with Cassandras writing so much! So I definitely say it's a good thing to give books a second opinion, cos I reckon half my favourites are books I gave a second chance! 😊 x great video as usual lovely 😄❤
HAAHH that's so funny! so happy you gave them a second chance as well XD
emmmabooks definitely so am I 😂
This exact same thing happened to me. I first read them when they were coming out when I was in middle and high school. I stopped like halfway through book four. Fast forward a couple years later to the tv show coming out, one of book reading friends convinced me to give them another chance and I'm so glad I did! I absolutely love them now and the new series of Lady Midnight is amazing! :)
this video was so well structured and well said. i loved it so much. you’re so professional and great in the way you speak. ❤️❤️
YEET
;)
emmmabooks what a response
I think these are great reasons for your opinions to change. Growing up and understanding issues on a deeper level can definitely make a big difference!
I remember the first time I read Anna and the French Kiss. I was on the bus on my way to Paris (my favorite place in the world) for the third time and I was bored (did not bring very captivating book with me...) so my friend lent me hers (which was of course Anna). The moment I opened it I fell in love. I remember how I was reading it the whole first day in Paris - I made so many stops in so many parks so I could just sit and read... It was so mesmerizing and I loved absolutely everything about it! It just made me love Paris even more (which honestly is quite impossible..)! So of course I wanted to re-read it again and again. So couple months later I opened it again and here is when I realized that it is not as perfect as I thought the first time... I saw all those issues you already mentioned (cheating, slut-shaming, etc.) but in the end it still brought all those beautiful and lovey-dovey feelings I had before and for that I consider this one of my favorites of all times! Even now when I feel down this book can get me out of it and for that I will always be grateful!
There are just some books I cannot take too seriously (and honestly I do not want to). Sometimes I feel like critical reading takes away the joy I always felt with a book in my hands and this year it actually got me into the biggest slump of my life so I have decided that in 2018 I am going to read for pleasure only! :)
But still, I completely admire anyone who is able to combine critical reading with pleasure reading and by watching your videos I can see you are one those who can. I love how professional you are but still you just cannot hide that love you have for books and reading. True inspiration! :) Keep up the good work!!
P.S. Sorry for this lengthy post.. I just wanted to put it out there that sometimes it is ok to read for pleasure (and not get bashed for it) and not take life too seriously :)
So much respect for you! I've always adored you but you keep surprising me in a positive light. Thank you for doing this.
ok the outro was so cute I'm dead
I love the concept of this video bc it's not something booknet allows much-- opinions changing!!
also i feel the exact same way about Anna and the French Kiss now. it still holds a special place in my heart for nostalgia purposes but I can't condone the rest of it
YES YES YES
Oml, I’m so happy you changed your opinion on TID series hahahahaha. Loved the vid emma💕
I appreciate your honesty!! Thanks for the video, it's always interesting to hear your opinions on certain books!!
Kira's Kickin' Reads thank you very much!!
So happy you’re doing videos like this Emma- we’re all human and we evolve over time. Our opinions change. This should be acknowledged on Booktube! I used to loveeeeeee Anna and the French kiss (like a year ago or two) but upon a re-read this year made me realise how problematic some of Anna’s views are and etc.
thank you so much
I love this video. It's important to remember the context of our lives when we read certain books. As you say, you're a more critical reader now and I love that you aren't afraid to say that you've changed your mind (good or bad).
delightful as always ❤❤ i always love hearing your opinions / thought process because you always say it in a way thats true to you and you never try to damage someone else's view of a book. Youre awesome and I appreciate you!!
you are wonderful!!
Your videos are always so good
thank you so much!
I absolutely love this, as people change so do their perspective, I think its an incredible sign of character that because of your personal growth and new information and new perspectives, you were able to adjust your opinions. That is so responsible as a person, good for you. Love your channel.
Awesome video emma ☺️ This is such an important discussion, I think sometimes people feel they have to have the same opinion on a book forever; but as we grow those opinions can change and we should be ok with that
i think so too!! xx
I'm just about to start reading Made You Up, so I'll keep what you've said in mind, and make sure that I look up some own voices reviews. Also I agree with how you feel about TID, I was also too stubbornly attached to the TMI characters to appreciate the TID gang at first. *Has flashbacks to Christine's mourning period video when she complains that Shiver has no Jace in it*
Nonetheless, I hope you enjoy it despite it's faults :)
Emma you are freakin amazing and I have read so many of your book suggestions and loved them all! I love watching your videos and I look forward to your unboxings every both! I love you! ❤️🖤🖤
thank you
I’m wondering Where’d you get the black necklace please?
This is unrelated to the video but I was wondering if you've ever read the Cirque Du Freak series and if you have any opinions on it. I read the first half as a young teen and am debating trying to read it completely this time around but wanted to know if anyone saw it as worth the time (due to the fact that the series is around 14 books).
Oh and you are my favorite book tuber and have gotten me back into reading and I greatly appreciate hearing your opinion!
ooh i have not but i feel like i've heard of that series!
thank you so much :) i'm so pleased you're back into reading!
Intelligent thoughts, as always Emma!!! Agree on Anna and the French Kiss, and Carve the Mark which I DNFd once I heard people talking about the rep 😩
thank you so much!
Hey.
I'm in a really bad reading slum, does anyone have any recommendations or tips to get back into the reading game?
Hi!
I've experienced the same thing (still getting back into reading)
One book that helped me was Dear Evan Hansen by Val Emmich (based on the broadway musical)
I swear to God, I fucking LIVE for your honesty, Emma! Plus, you're so well-spoken and perceptive - ugh, write my college essays for me XD
thank you so much
I love the way you speak, so eloquently and precise.
Really enjoyed this video and appreciate your honesty! As we grow and evolve, some of our opinions are bound to change as well. Especially when it comes to mental health, I think it’s awesome that you are always willing to hear different perspectives and make them known.
thank you!!!
This video was amazing, it feels like nobody wants to talk about changing opinions which is weird since everybody does that to some extent! Change can be good and without any change we don't grow, to show that you have changed and that you are able to take in what other people feel/have felt and revaluate your opinion shows immense character. Honestly, you are so intelligent and inspring!
Also I remember your 50 shades of grey videos, a lot of people were posting somewhat positive although not nearly as supportive as your videos were. Additionally, I prefer your fashion sense now xD I never really had an opinion on shades though, I only saw the movie and after reading a lot of biographies featuring trafficking, rape etc. to me it felt like a super bad rip off of Twilight, "spiced" up a bit to be potentially harmful to some humans.
That's not a change though, I have learned a lot more about ableist writing and harmful tropes. Some of my favorite books contain this, like Not Otherwise Specified with slurs to the lesbians. I have also become more weary of non own voice authors that don't seem to have taken the time to take care to research/educate themselves before writing.
The only book I really changed my mind about was probably Codename Verity, hears say from other's regarding what the author thought about how we saw characters as queer which was not okay? Also how one of the girls used the other/no trust in the end?
i totally understand your feelings on fifty shades! and yes i remember the issues with not otherwise specified!
awh that's a shame!
Yay! New video! Emma always makes my day! 😄
you are so kind!
Loved this video! Sometimes I think we are all stuck on the fact that once we review a book, that's the end of it. We continuously grow as humans and as readers, and with that our opinions and tastes change as well. It is perfectly normal to change your opinion about something you've already read. It has happened to me many times. Props to you for having the courage to post this video!! Keep it up girl!
I would’ve never mentioned it to you had you not made this video, but I’m really glad your opinion on 50 shades has changed. I’ve never been in an abusive relationship myself but I’ve seen it happen firsthand through a friend and it bothers me so much when people fangirl over it when the book mirrors the abuse and manipulation my friend went through so vividly. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think it’s wrong to like things that are problematic (hell I love ACOMAF) but I also appreciate you acknowledging the topics you did here.
i'm glad my opinions changed too :)
hahahah when you did your outro wrong that was so funny! But I do wanna say I loved this video and the whole idea if having a different opinion on them now.
thank you!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE all your videos. You always speak 100% from the heart and it is perfectly ok for your opinions to change. Got so much love for you.
thank you so much
Could you do a video on how to read more critically? I am currently trying to do so also!
i've had a few others ask so i will definitely try to :)
I had the same experience with Anna and the French kiss. At first it was a fun light read but when I read Lola and the boy next door I noticed all the problems with it and now I can't look at the book without getting in a weird mood.But I do like to see that I've evolved as a reader and reviewer and I'm much more confident with reading critically in general! Is it okay if I do a same type of video myself I'll give you credit of course :)
omg yes pls make it! i think it's great to get all of the feelings out XD
1. omg the outro part was so cute lololol
2. it's been forever since I read Anna & the French Kiss! I feel like if I reread it now I would agree. I will say Lola and Isla were way better in my opinion! I think Lola is my fave story.
3. Currently listening through Carve the Mark and TOTALLY unaware there was controversy!! It's a long af audiobook so I may have missed where it talked about skin colors but I'm definitely going to do some research now. Thanks for making me aware of it!!
you are welcome!
Also I totally get your Anna and the french kiss issue, I felt that way a bit too when I read it although I still loved the book. However, it wasn't too much of a huge issue for me, I think I felt this more strongly with Lola and the boy next Door. I LOVE Lola and the Boy Next Door best but I really had a problem about how Lola went about her relationship with her boyfriend and Cricket, which resulted in her and her BF really hurting each other in the end because of this. Like I had a whole huge rant about this in my goodreads review when it read haha. Regardless I loved that book, I literally read it in no time 😩 .
I LOVE your choker!! Where did you get it?
Love the intro. Thank you for your honesty.
I like that you are open to changing your opinions on books. I do have a question though. How come some books like 50 shades and ANTFK people dislike based on the actions of the characters yet a book like You by Caroline Kepnes in which the characters have almost zero redeeming qualities get so much love? I understand that if someone has a personal experience with the subject matter it is going to change their view of the text but other than that sometimes the arguments of reviewers seem hypocritical. Just would be curious about your thoughts on that.
Leslie Ring I've wondered that too! While I understand things are wrong and may not reflect our personal views.. Why can't a book be just a book?
Ah I've never read YOU so I can't speak to that particular situation, but it definitely is a personal reading preference to take a character's actions into account with your enjoyment of a book.
A big part of the argument of "why can't a book just be a book" is that if you continue to support a book knowing the character's (unchallenged) actions are wrong, the overall takeaway is that you think it's okay if you don't speak about it. At the end of the day, the money you spent on that book or the time you took it out of the library tells the publishers "Consumers want more of this." Fiction doesn't exist in a vacuum so what we condone within fictional limits will eventually translate to real life. So when people say "I support Fifty Shades but I don't like Christian's actions" you're telling the industry to produce more books that romanticize controlling, somewhat abusive love interests whether or not that's how you truly feel. And with more books with controlling love interests, the more women believe this behavior is acceptable and learn to tolerate these types of people. Then again, once you buy it even if you change your mind, the publisher still gets that message, but I believe the general consensus is that you're at least trying to rectify your actions & speak out against it instead of sweeping it under the rug.
Additionally, I've come to learn people who consume media will always have trade offs - There will always be things that are more important to us that cause us to sweep other problems under the rug. It can be as simple as "The writing wasn't good but I loved the romance so I'll still support the novel despite it's problems" - that's a trade off. Or it can be "I liked the plot but the romance was harmful so I won't support the novel because it's against my moral values." - That's also a trade off. I've even seen it where it's weighing different forms of representation like "Even though this book was abelist, it has great representation for people of color and as a person of color, that makes the book valuable for me." - That is also a trade off. Personally, I'm attempting to identify my personal trade offs and work at lessening them so that my reviews can be more fair, but the fact is that we all have them even if we don't want to admit it. I think these conversations get easier when we can say "Yeah, I'll bee hypocritical on occasion but I'm working on it." I try to not judge someone else's trade offs too hashly because I know I have my own too, which is why I don't shame others for deciding to read a book I don't agree with.
It's a great discussion to have in the book community because there's so many opinions!
emmmabooks I see your point. I guess it's the same with all media outlets as well. As a psychology major as well ( masters) I wonder if there's an underlying reason as to what we let pass and what we don't? For instance someone saying they can't watch a movie about sexual assault but a movie about murder is fine. Perhaps personal experience and what not. Thanks for answering with a well thought out response.
I think that's definitely a cause to it as well! We also may be desensitized to certain things which is why murder/torture in horror movies is fine, but rape is much less explicit in the general media so we aren't as used to seeing it. Good luck with your masters! :)
emmmabooks maybe also being conditioned to react a certain way. Thank you..I have my masters. I'm contemplating a doctorate. Good luck with your schooling too :)
Great video, Emma. I think it was a good one. Opinions on books can change after awhile away from it or a rereread. For me, a book that I hated orginally but now love is the Song of Achilles. I read it last time and felt so unsatisifed because it seemed overhyped. I decided to reread it again and fell so in love. It's actually my favorite books of this year
Create&Dream I’ve been wanting to read that!
Subscribed to your channel after watching this video. After watching it I spent 40 minutes in front of my bookshelfs thinking how my opinions have changed about each book I read in the past.😅