Me, a non-native English speaker: There were no steaks? Where's the problem with that? So it's a vegetarian book? How does that impact the plot? Oh...stakes...
I got the Barnes and Noble exclusive edition of The Queen of Nothing and all the letters from Cardan to Jude were in the back. It made it a lot better in my opinion.
I'm sorry, but a reader shouldn't have to buy a special edition of a book in order for that book to make sense. That's the biggest scam I've ever heard.
I ended up enjoying Queen of Nothing and it is one of my favorites of the year, but I definitely see where you’re coming from and agree that it is rushed toward the end.
i haven’t read any of these, but i really love your commentary :) i’m a writer myself so seeing your opinions on these allow me to recognize them in my own writing and fix them !
I've spent half the video thinking about why "Queen of Nothing" was not with the other two on your shelf and then I was like "ooooooooooooooooooooooooooh, that's why" 😂😂 I totally agree about it being a rushed plot, but to me it felt more like a videogame without side quests, too short because it goes to the point, doesn't take any turn or side story to develop further into the world and the characters. Anyway, loved the video, really interesting to watch. Merry christmas 🎄🎄
I really like and appreciate these controversial videos of yours. Over the last year or so I have started to feel like in your wrap ups and vlogs all books are either okay or amazing. There is almost no 'negativity', which is nice to a point but I always wait for these videos to get a more honest review. Love you and Im not trying to be mean! Always enjoy your videos :D
I read The Queen of the Tearling trilogy this year and the third book still causes some sort of angry eruption in my soul when I think about it. Honestly the whole series didn't really do it for me but it *could* have been saved by the third book...instead I think it's one of the most disappointing endings to a series I've ever read.
Agree with queen of nothing! If you got the B&N edition then you did get the letters from Cardan to Jude in the back and I feel like that was a really worthwhile addition
Hey, I think you should check out actual Russian fantasy. Try The Stranger by Max Frei. It's a very popular series in Russia and in my opinion, it's very good. Also, try Vita Nostra by Marina and Sergey Dyachenko. They are Ukrainian writers and their fantasy is weird and angsty and I might be biased here because I'm also Ukrainian, but it's really good. And if you want something REALLY weird and Russian, try any book by Victor Pelevin The sacred book of the Werewolf, for example, is a good place to start. (If someone else is interested Pelevin's works are for adult only).
I agree! I read Vita Nostra this year and loved it. The English translation by Julia Meitov Hersey is phenomenal and an English edition of another one of their books is coming out in February.
I don’t know why but I kinda love watching these kind of videos 😅 I just find it really interesting to listen why people didn’t like certain books and it also helps me see which books I could possibly not like
Oh nooo! We have generally a similar taste in books and i was really looking forward to read Renegades ! I'm hoping it will be one of the rare time were our opinion diverge ! (wicked saints too but i've already heard bad comments so i'll still read it but i dont expect it to be a new Fave XD)
In my opinion, if you read Archenemies and Supernova, Marissa Meyer does go in-depth in the politics of the Renegades, and how their actions affect the people around them (i.e. humans & Anarchists). I feel like Renegades acted as an introduction to the world and the characters, such that when the politics come into play in the 2nd and 3rd book, the tension in the plot feels more present. But that’s just how I feel about it because I love the Renegades series HAHA 😅🥰
This year, I picked up Children of Blood and Bone. I know there was a lot of hype for it, but in my opinion I had so many issues and was disappointed with it. I don’t think I’m going to pick up Children of Virtue and Vengeance.
Oh my gosh, I love your channel so much. I watch your videos whenever I fall into one of those reading lulls and you always inspire me to pick up a book ♥️
I've watched a lot of your reading vlogs this year so whenever you brought a book up i was like AH i remember that one! Like I was the one that read it sksks
I just finished watching your favorite books of 2019 video and now I see that you have posted this one as well 😍 perfect timing 💖 Love your videos. You have really inspired me to pick up reading again ❤❤ Have a wonderful holiday season. Love from Norway ⛄🌨🌲
can u please make a new video about Fantasy Trilogy recommendations?? specifically just trilogies because i want something short but not a stand alone😂
Agree about Tithe lol. I reread it this year and I don’t think I would have been able to finish it if I hadn’t already read it. (Still haven’t read Queen of Nothing-muted that bit lol.) Other books that disappointed me were The Winner’s Curse (it got so much hype a few years ago and for what) and La nuit sacrée.
I tried reading This Savage Song this year,and gave up about 40% in,sooo disapointed with pretty much everything about it. Also Every heart a doorway was a big let down.
I was also super disappointed in Sorcery of thorns. An Enchantment of Ravens her other book is one of my favorite books of all time but this book was like seeing the elements that I love in that book done worse in Sorcery of Thorns
I would like to hear about your DNF, or Did Not Really Start, books! It was refreshing to even hear that happens, cause I was like 'dang, this girl is REALLY good at picking out books for herself, she REALLY likes most of them!'
I agree about the Queen of nothing. It had a great plot to explore but no time to explore it. It felt like the author had limit on the amount of pages she could use so condensed it down for us. I still loved it and the prophecy kept me on my toes but the last bit was just...meh. didn't expect it to end so soon and so suddenly
I read The Cruel Prince and so far feel like the only one who felt like it was pretty bad. The way you are talking about the finale though is kind of how I feel about the first book. I'm willing to give the second book a chance but now I'm even more apprehensive.
I agree The Queen of Nothing was disappointingly short. I read 270 books so far in 2019. I read all of your disappointments this year and agree with a lot of what you say. I am a mood reader and rate on enjoyment. Some of these books I liked 3 star but will not continue the series.
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo was probably mine, and it was a more recent read. I had some trouble understanding the plot and who the story was actually about. I didn’t understand until almost the end that the whole thing was intertwined.
this year i was disappointed by Hidden Bodies, Ninth House, Caraval, and The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, which ironically made your favorites list!’
I also had the same problem with Wicked Saints!! It was so flat and i was just so frustrated because the world was SO COOL but the book as a whole... no
Sorcery of Thorns and Wicked Saints are also in my worst of 2019 list! I was so pumped for both of them, and in both cases for me the plot and writing really turned me away. And I haven't had a chance to read Queen of Nothing yet, but I'm still planning to tackle it in 2020 even though I've heard some similar reviews, just because I don't want to leave the series hanging.
Some books I just really didn't like were King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo, Rebel by Marie Lu, the Monsters of Verity duology by Victoria Schwab, The End and Other Beginnings by Veronica Roth, the Warcross Duology by Marie Lu
Hey there, I'm new to your channel. Really love the way you describe books. There is just something about it, you sound really articulate and passionate. It's really contagious and intriguing. I used to read a lot in the past, you remind me how i felt about reading. Thanks for the reading materials. I started reading Wampire Academy by Richelle Mead, I'm really hooked. I'm wondering if you ever read her books? I'm only at her third book of the series lol have a way to go to finish
Aw I loved renegades!! But worst book was probably the deathless girls. Saw you talk about it and it looked so cool so I picked it up. I regret that decision...
Have you read Brandon Sanderson's The Reckoners series yet? It is a very similar concept to how you described Renegades, but with the fixes you listed you'd like.
I thought Winterwood was pretty hyped up but ended up being extremely predictable. One of the last books I read in 2019 and one of the more disappointing stories.
The themes are similar but I loved Steelheart and have finished that series.. I’m still trying to get through renegades. I hate not finishing a book because I’ve loved books because of the last bit. I just can’t make it happen right now.
I agree so hard on a Sorcery of Thorns. It started so, so strong. And then it all went flat. Some things felt too "cuz the plot demands it", and stuff became predictable.
If you want a good Holly Black book, read the Darkest Part of the Forest. I didn’t really enjoy The Cruel Prince, Wicked King, etc. but The Darkest Part of the Forest is just...ugh it’s so good. Really wish it was a series instead of a standalone, I think it would have been a way better series than most of her other ones. Just my opinion though
the only one that comes to mind for me was Ari and Dante. I was SO DISAPPOINTED by this book. I think it’s the only book I gave 2 stars this year, also I DNFed the Bear and the Nightingale and I’m sad about it, but I just couldn’t connect to it.
My eyes are just on the hand on the wall sitting there on your shelf? I need it! 😢😢 Edit: Yep, seeing TQoN really did surprise me! Just should have given it atleast 150-200 pages more! My most disappointing read was Violet by S.J.I Holliday!
Some of these make me sad, I will still probably read them though. Wicked Saints in one I have been wanting to pick up and Renegades is one I just hauled!
Queen of air and darkness was a disappointment for me. I gave it 4/5 because it was good, but there was like 300 pages that I couldn't care less of (the Thule part) and it was mostly because I didn't care about Emma and Julian's relationship. Also the end result was too easy and felt like we have seen it before
Nelli I feel the same way! See, I did care about Emma and Julian but Thule didn’t work for me. I felt like it was Cassandra Clares excuse to revisit the TMI characters again. And the ending was such a let down. Build up the whole curse thing to have it wrapped up and tied in a bow in a few pages. I still loved it but man was I expecting better.
my 2020 bookish resolution is basically to keep expectations low when i see 'ya' and 'fantasy' together as they do nothing but disappoint these days. the first cruel prince book was already a let down so not keeping my hopes high for books 2 and 3.
light lawliet I really didn’t like the cruel prince much, I picked up the second book out of boredom and weirdly liked it a LOT. Then I read the third one and was back to feeling meh about it. It’s a pretty uneven trilogy imo
Have you ever read What if it's Us? I just finished reading it and I loved it and we have sorta the same reading tastes so I think you would really enjoy it!
I didn't really outright dislike any books I read this year, but I am guilty of DNFing all the books (mostly the first book of any series) I couldn't get into past the halfway mark.
You described Sorcery of Thorns in a way I couldn’t put into words. Super disappointed by that one too. I had no connection to the characters either that I really wanted to love! I completely agree with all of your thoughts!
I totally agree about Renegades I thought it was boring, the characters were one-dimensional, and it had complex themes that were not explored well at all. And I say this as a HUGE Lunar Chronicles fan.
I was also disappointed with Sorcery of Thorns, especially since I had just read Enchantment of Ravens and really liked it. I expected so much more but will read more from the author because I love her atmospheric writing and ideas.
I loved Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens agenda... but Leah on the Offbeat was terrible. Also, Sadie by Courtney Summers was a huge let down. And Ruin and Rising, the last book in the Grisha Trilogy, really really disappointed me. It’s been a shit reading year. Lol
Is it just me or is anyone else bothered by how the bookshelf isn't centered? 😂😂 Joke's aside, sorry that you didn't like TQON. You were super excited and was really looking forward to it.
I thought the cruel prince was an incredibly weak book, there was so much telling instead of showing, the writing was really plain and simple and the characters aren't consistent enough... I'm considering reading the second book in case it gets better but I'm not sure
@@treweis1141 it's completely nonsense, everything is solved in one snap (and with no reasons at all), most of the action is told and not shown, every single character is out of character... There is no tension, no drama, I only finished it because I was hoping that it would improve at some point. And the ending is like Disney Channel back in the 90s. Really the worst series finale ever.
My biggest disappointment read for this year were Sadie(which I DNF’d) and Wicked Fox. Also Ladies Guide of Petticoats and Piracy was definitely a disappointment, especially with how much I loved Gentleman’s Guide
My biggest disappointment was Queen of Air and Darkness. I enjoyed it but it wasn’t what I was expecting. My least favorite book of the year was The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh. It was so boring and I didn’t have a prayer of connecting with the characters. The writing wasn’t bad or difficult but it still took me the better part of a month to finish. Needless to say, I will not be continuing with the series.
Whoa. I wanted to disagree with you about Sorcery of Thorns because I loved it but now that I listen to your take I do remember feeling a bit let down with the world building. I just loved the characters so much so I rated it high still lol
Me, a non-native English speaker: There were no steaks? Where's the problem with that? So it's a vegetarian book? How does that impact the plot?
Oh...stakes...
That's so funny! Where are you from?
Also, if you think about it, not many books we read talk about "steaks" Hahahaha
@@nickieb2636 I'm from Germany.
NickieB NickieB your comment was funny to me because I’ve just read a book that talks about steaks, it’s called Secret Dinner by Raphael Montes
:)
hha you’re so adorable to think that way 😆😆😇😇
I got the Barnes and Noble exclusive edition of The Queen of Nothing and all the letters from Cardan to Jude were in the back. It made it a lot better in my opinion.
is there a kindle version of this? i nEEd the letters
Josephine Tran I’m not sure
I'm sorry, but a reader shouldn't have to buy a special edition of a book in order for that book to make sense. That's the biggest scam I've ever heard.
whiterabbitmix the book makes total sense without the letters, the letters are more of a fanservice, not something you need for the plot
the sequel to Renegades goes deeper into the politics of the world if you’re still interested in continuing with the series.
You could say The queen of nothing is the season 8 of game of thrones
Lets be real. Seasons 5-7 sucked too.
TYYY
I don't think anything is as bad as Got 8
I ended up enjoying Queen of Nothing and it is one of my favorites of the year, but I definitely see where you’re coming from and agree that it is rushed toward the end.
i haven’t read any of these, but i really love your commentary :) i’m a writer myself so seeing your opinions on these allow me to recognize them in my own writing and fix them !
Am I the only one that really enjoyed Queen of Nothing? 🤔 Don't understand what everyone says about being rushed. Didn't feel like it to me.
I've spent half the video thinking about why "Queen of Nothing" was not with the other two on your shelf and then I was like "ooooooooooooooooooooooooooh, that's why" 😂😂 I totally agree about it being a rushed plot, but to me it felt more like a videogame without side quests, too short because it goes to the point, doesn't take any turn or side story to develop further into the world and the characters.
Anyway, loved the video, really interesting to watch.
Merry christmas 🎄🎄
The Queen of Nothing felt like a general outline of the manuscript that got printed as a book by mistake.
I really like and appreciate these controversial videos of yours. Over the last year or so I have started to feel like in your wrap ups and vlogs all books are either okay or amazing. There is almost no 'negativity', which is nice to a point but I always wait for these videos to get a more honest review. Love you and Im not trying to be mean! Always enjoy your videos :D
Ikr!
I read The Queen of the Tearling trilogy this year and the third book still causes some sort of angry eruption in my soul when I think about it. Honestly the whole series didn't really do it for me but it *could* have been saved by the third book...instead I think it's one of the most disappointing endings to a series I've ever read.
Agree with queen of nothing! If you got the B&N edition then you did get the letters from Cardan to Jude in the back and I feel like that was a really worthwhile addition
Hey, I think you should check out actual Russian fantasy. Try The Stranger by Max Frei. It's a very popular series in Russia and in my opinion, it's very good. Also, try Vita Nostra by Marina and Sergey Dyachenko. They are Ukrainian writers and their fantasy is weird and angsty and I might be biased here because I'm also Ukrainian, but it's really good. And if you want something REALLY weird and Russian, try any book by Victor Pelevin The sacred book of the Werewolf, for example, is a good place to start. (If someone else is interested Pelevin's works are for adult only).
I agree! I read Vita Nostra this year and loved it. The English translation by Julia Meitov Hersey is phenomenal and an English edition of another one of their books is coming out in February.
Oh my goodness, where is that sweater from??! It is magical.
H&M!
PeruseProject thank you!! I hope you have a great holiday ♥️
I've also seen it at Burlington.
I have it as well :) good taste ♥️♥️
I don’t know why but I kinda love watching these kind of videos 😅
I just find it really interesting to listen why people didn’t like certain books and it also helps me see which books I could possibly not like
Oh nooo! We have generally a similar taste in books and i was really looking forward to read Renegades ! I'm hoping it will be one of the rare time were our opinion diverge ! (wicked saints too but i've already heard bad comments so i'll still read it but i dont expect it to be a new Fave XD)
Completely agree about Queen of Nothing. I love Jude and Cardan's relationship and just honestly was not satisfied by their finish.
I find Holly Black books so very repetitive. Couldn’t do any of them.
I think my worst of this year were ACOTAR and also QoN. Man they sucked. There are more I can't think of right now but those two stand out.
i felt so sad that i didnt get more of Cardan on the QoN, i was so disappointed with it
In my opinion, if you read Archenemies and Supernova, Marissa Meyer does go in-depth in the politics of the Renegades, and how their actions affect the people around them (i.e. humans & Anarchists). I feel like Renegades acted as an introduction to the world and the characters, such that when the politics come into play in the 2nd and 3rd book, the tension in the plot feels more present. But that’s just how I feel about it because I love the Renegades series HAHA 😅🥰
This year, I picked up Children of Blood and Bone. I know there was a lot of hype for it, but in my opinion I had so many issues and was disappointed with it. I don’t think I’m going to pick up Children of Virtue and Vengeance.
Oh my gosh, I love your channel so much. I watch your videos whenever I fall into one of those reading lulls and you always inspire me to pick up a book ♥️
I've watched a lot of your reading vlogs this year so whenever you brought a book up i was like AH i remember that one! Like I was the one that read it sksks
The Barnes and Noble exclusive gives you cardins letters but I think all copies should have had those
What do you do with the books you don't like? Donate?
yes, I donate most of the books I don't want/need to my mom's small town library!
@@PeruseProject nice!
I just finished watching your favorite books of 2019 video and now I see that you have posted this one as well 😍 perfect timing 💖 Love your videos. You have really inspired me to pick up reading again ❤❤ Have a wonderful holiday season. Love from Norway ⛄🌨🌲
If you love Russian style fantasy you should try the tears of Artamon trilogy by Sarah Ash
Will check it out!
The Waterstones edition of Queen Of Nothing comes with letters!
I couldn’t finish Tithe when I read it in high school. I’ve still never truly enjoyed a Holly Black book, though. She’s just not for me. 🤷🏻♀️
can u please make a new video about Fantasy Trilogy recommendations?? specifically just trilogies because i want something short but not a stand alone😂
Agree about Tithe lol. I reread it this year and I don’t think I would have been able to finish it if I hadn’t already read it. (Still haven’t read Queen of Nothing-muted that bit lol.) Other books that disappointed me were The Winner’s Curse (it got so much hype a few years ago and for what) and La nuit sacrée.
I tried reading This Savage Song this year,and gave up about 40% in,sooo disapointed with pretty much everything about it. Also Every heart a doorway was a big let down.
I was also super disappointed in Sorcery of thorns. An Enchantment of Ravens her other book is one of my favorite books of all time but this book was like seeing the elements that I love in that book done worse in Sorcery of Thorns
I would like to hear about your DNF, or Did Not Really Start, books! It was refreshing to even hear that happens, cause I was like 'dang, this girl is REALLY good at picking out books for herself, she REALLY likes most of them!'
I agree about the Queen of nothing. It had a great plot to explore but no time to explore it. It felt like the author had limit on the amount of pages she could use so condensed it down for us. I still loved it and the prophecy kept me on my toes but the last bit was just...meh. didn't expect it to end so soon and so suddenly
I read The Cruel Prince and so far feel like the only one who felt like it was pretty bad. The way you are talking about the finale though is kind of how I feel about the first book. I'm willing to give the second book a chance but now I'm even more apprehensive.
I loved sorcery of thorns but i also was very disappointed by queen of nothing. I think your evaluation of these books was fair for sure.
I agree The Queen of Nothing was disappointingly short. I read 270 books so far in 2019. I read all of your disappointments this year and agree with a lot of what you say. I am a mood reader and rate on enjoyment. Some of these books I liked 3 star but will not continue the series.
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo was probably mine, and it was a more recent read. I had some trouble understanding the plot and who the story was actually about. I didn’t understand until almost the end that the whole thing was intertwined.
I am kinda relieved you put queen of nothing on there. I adored the other two books SO MUCH! But this one was a huge let down. 😭😭😭
this year i was disappointed by Hidden Bodies, Ninth House, Caraval, and The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, which ironically made your favorites list!’
I DNF'd Caraval and was so disappointed to do so!
You is a stand alone in my mind. Hidden Bodies doesn't exist. At the same time I am excited for season 2 of the show!
Ninth House??? Thoughts???
I also had the same problem with Wicked Saints!! It was so flat and i was just so frustrated because the world was SO COOL but the book as a whole... no
Sorcery of Thorns and Wicked Saints are also in my worst of 2019 list! I was so pumped for both of them, and in both cases for me the plot and writing really turned me away. And I haven't had a chance to read Queen of Nothing yet, but I'm still planning to tackle it in 2020 even though I've heard some similar reviews, just because I don't want to leave the series hanging.
Some books I just really didn't like were King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo, Rebel by Marie Lu, the Monsters of Verity duology by Victoria Schwab, The End and Other Beginnings by Veronica Roth, the Warcross Duology by Marie Lu
Omg same. Did not like King of Scars at all. Rebel was just not necessary, i ll pretend it didnt happen. Warcross and monsters of verity were eh.
Cute outfit! :) It seems like a lot of people were pretty let down by Wicked Saints. It sounded interesting but I don't plan on reading it.
Hey there, I'm new to your channel. Really love the way you describe books. There is just something about it, you sound really articulate and passionate. It's really contagious and intriguing. I used to read a lot in the past, you remind me how i felt about reading. Thanks for the reading materials.
I started reading Wampire Academy by Richelle Mead, I'm really hooked. I'm wondering if you ever read her books? I'm only at her third book of the series lol have a way to go to finish
Aw I loved renegades!! But worst book was probably the deathless girls. Saw you talk about it and it looked so cool so I picked it up. I regret that decision...
I loved Renegades as well! I truly loved the whole series!
Have you read Brandon Sanderson's The Reckoners series yet? It is a very similar concept to how you described Renegades, but with the fixes you listed you'd like.
I thought Winterwood was pretty hyped up but ended up being extremely predictable. One of the last books I read in 2019 and one of the more disappointing stories.
Props to you for finishing Wicked Saints. Didn’t even make it to chapter 3 the writing was so painful.
Renegades sounds like Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson . . .
I always get the same vibe!!
The themes are similar but I loved Steelheart and have finished that series.. I’m still trying to get through renegades. I hate not finishing a book because I’ve loved books because of the last bit. I just can’t make it happen right now.
I agree so hard on a Sorcery of Thorns. It started so, so strong. And then it all went flat. Some things felt too "cuz the plot demands it", and stuff became predictable.
Your sweater is so cute!! I feel the same way about Sorcery of Thorns
Awww, sad to see you didn't like Renegades!! I LOVED that series so much!!
Loved the video! I can’t think about any disappointing book for this year, surprisingly 🤷♀️ Merry Christmas, love from France! 🎄
You should TOTALLY make a video about books you have dnf
If you want a good Holly Black book, read the Darkest Part of the Forest. I didn’t really enjoy The Cruel Prince, Wicked King, etc. but The Darkest Part of the Forest is just...ugh it’s so good. Really wish it was a series instead of a standalone, I think it would have been a way better series than most of her other ones. Just my opinion though
the only one that comes to mind for me was Ari and Dante. I was SO DISAPPOINTED by this book. I think it’s the only book I gave 2 stars this year, also I DNFed the Bear and the Nightingale and I’m sad about it, but I just couldn’t connect to it.
My eyes are just on the hand on the wall sitting there on your shelf? I need it! 😢😢
Edit: Yep, seeing TQoN really did surprise me! Just should have given it atleast 150-200 pages more!
My most disappointing read was Violet by S.J.I Holliday!
Shreya Nikil 200 pages more is almost the whole book
I read all of TQoN! The only book on here I DNF'd was Tithe
@@PeruseProject Oh no! I meant, the author should have given it a 100-150 pages more to develop the story more. So sorry.
I love your sweaters! They’re always so cute!
Some of these make me sad, I will still probably read them though. Wicked Saints in one I have been wanting to pick up and Renegades is one I just hauled!
I look forward to this video all year haha! Thanks for sharing
Queen of air and darkness was a disappointment for me. I gave it 4/5 because it was good, but there was like 300 pages that I couldn't care less of (the Thule part) and it was mostly because I didn't care about Emma and Julian's relationship. Also the end result was too easy and felt like we have seen it before
Nelli I feel the same way! See, I did care about Emma and Julian but Thule didn’t work for me. I felt like it was Cassandra Clares excuse to revisit the TMI characters again. And the ending was such a let down. Build up the whole curse thing to have it wrapped up and tied in a bow in a few pages. I still loved it but man was I expecting better.
my 2020 bookish resolution is basically to keep expectations low when i see 'ya' and 'fantasy' together as they do nothing but disappoint these days. the first cruel prince book was already a let down so not keeping my hopes high for books 2 and 3.
light lawliet I really didn’t like the cruel prince much, I picked up the second book out of boredom and weirdly liked it a LOT. Then I read the third one and was back to feeling meh about it. It’s a pretty uneven trilogy imo
Did you ever finish the Beautiful from Rene A.
Was quite disappointed with The Ten Thousand Doors of January as well as The Priory of the Orange Tree. I'm definitely in a vaaast minority!
Have you ever read What if it's Us? I just finished reading it and I loved it and we have sorta the same reading tastes so I think you would really enjoy it!
Is it a romantic books?
Yeah. I mean, it's a gay romance with some angst and fluff mixed in. I really liked it
Well i guess theres more angst than fluff, but its still a good story.
completely agree with you on Queen of nothing, it was so rushed! I was so disappointed😡
Queen of Nothing let me down too, definitely not what i expected for the end of the series.
I was so completely disappointed with Queen of Nothing. I was expecting so much more from it. Basically, I agree with everything you said.
I didn't really outright dislike any books I read this year, but I am guilty of DNFing all the books (mostly the first book of any series) I couldn't get into past the halfway mark.
You described Sorcery of Thorns in a way I couldn’t put into words. Super disappointed by that one too. I had no connection to the characters either that I really wanted to love! I completely agree with all of your thoughts!
Hey I love your videos! Is there any way you make the audio in your video less echoie? ❤️ Love your thoughts on all these books!
I totally agree about Renegades I thought it was boring, the characters were one-dimensional, and it had complex themes that were not explored well at all. And I say this as a HUGE Lunar Chronicles fan.
I was also disappointed with Sorcery of Thorns, especially since I had just read Enchantment of Ravens and really liked it. I expected so much more but will read more from the author because I love her atmospheric writing and ideas.
I loved Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens agenda... but Leah on the Offbeat was terrible. Also, Sadie by Courtney Summers was a huge let down. And Ruin and Rising, the last book in the Grisha Trilogy, really really disappointed me. It’s been a shit reading year. Lol
I'm worried about Sorcery of Thorns because I own it, but I'm a character driven reader so I feel like it may work out ok for me lol.
Is it just me or is anyone else bothered by how the bookshelf isn't centered? 😂😂 Joke's aside, sorry that you didn't like TQON. You were super excited and was really looking forward to it.
I thought the cruel prince was an incredibly weak book, there was so much telling instead of showing, the writing was really plain and simple and the characters aren't consistent enough... I'm considering reading the second book in case it gets better but I'm not sure
Did anyone hand on the wall ? On the back did you get an early copy ❤️😍
Queen of Nothing has been the worst book of my year. Biggest delusion ever.
No way
@@treweis1141 it's completely nonsense, everything is solved in one snap (and with no reasons at all), most of the action is told and not shown, every single character is out of character... There is no tension, no drama, I only finished it because I was hoping that it would improve at some point. And the ending is like Disney Channel back in the 90s. Really the worst series finale ever.
Almost every book I read this year 😕
Yeah same I had a really bad reading year
Hope 2020 will be better
My biggest disappointment read for this year were Sadie(which I DNF’d) and Wicked Fox. Also Ladies Guide of Petticoats and Piracy was definitely a disappointment, especially with how much I loved Gentleman’s Guide
Completely agree about Sorcery of Thorns. I have nothing to add, you said it all.
Marissa Meyer is one of my fave authors but I really can't get to Renegade, I'm sorry 😅
It's just the Reckoners with a slight twist tbh.
i deff agree about the plots for sorcery of thorns
My biggest disappointment was Queen of Air and Darkness. I enjoyed it but it wasn’t what I was expecting.
My least favorite book of the year was The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh. It was so boring and I didn’t have a prayer of connecting with the characters. The writing wasn’t bad or difficult but it still took me the better part of a month to finish. Needless to say, I will not be continuing with the series.
Reagan, I'd love for you to read the hollows series by Kim Harrison. I think you'd love them.
Yes!!! Why no one reads urban fantasy anymore?
I found the last 150 pages of sorcery of thorns soooo confusing. really hurt the whole book imo.
This year made me wary of thin books. Sorcery of Thorns and Queen of Nothing, for instance.
Whoa. I wanted to disagree with you about Sorcery of Thorns because I loved it but now that I listen to your take I do remember feeling a bit let down with the world building. I just loved the characters so much so I rated it high still lol
Lol people hanging out in abandoned roller coasters. 🤣 That's not how you spent high school!?
I liked some of this books but I love your opinion. It makes me want to reread them to understand what your talking about.
Well, now I know which books to use for the toilet paper shortage.
Totally agree on Sorcery of Thorns. I loved the characters, but the plot let me down!
I was so disappointed by The Gilded Wolves and We Hunt the Flame :-(
wicked saints was a DNF for me. i need to stop picking books up based on their covers
Hope the second book to Wicked Saints is a lot better than the first 🤞
Omg Renegades!! I was so disappointed as well and haven’t seen many people talking about it. This one and Fix her up were such a let down!