I really loved Shallan's development on Oathbringer. As a child of an alcoholic, one of the character's backstory was a little tough to read because it was so accurate. Shadesmar did bore me. But Dalinar at the end was chef's kiss. Just a heads up for Rhythm of War- the depression for Kaladin hits HARD and as someone who battles depression and all that entails, it hits very close to home. You have to be in a good head space to read it (I'm 700 pages in to it right now)
Picnic at Hanging Rock is one of those rare cases where I think the movie is better than the book - which is weird since it's considered a classic! I'm very curious about the Octavia Butler books - I keep meaning to read her work.
My reading in January has been a lot slower than the months before which i'm not mad about. I'm reading a pretty chonky book that i kept putting off so that's good
Picnic at Hanging Rock - the TV miniseries was better than your review of the book (wasn’t as boring, I mean - more action and visuals). If you’re still interested in the story, I’d recommend the TV version 😊
I also kind of devoured Patternist once I started, I will be very curious to see if your recommendations line up with the ones I have in my recommendation videos!
I'll need to give the Shari Franke book a try. I hate those family vlogging channels because I think they exploit their kids and don't pay them for it. There is nothing and no one making sure those kids are only working a certain number of hours, that they have money set aside for them that the parents can't touch
I haven't read The Splinter in the Sky, so I can't speak to that or those reviews. But I have been a fan of Jemisin since her Hundred Thousand Kingdoms days, and I found The City We Became her weakest book. Not because it was overtly political but because (1) it felt too inside-jokey about NYC (not that non New Yorkers couldn't get the references, but I kept feeling like if I had lived in NYC, I woudl have liked it more and understood the stereotypes of each borough better) and (2) because it felt like it was a comic book origin story - a 400+ pages prologue of how The Team gets together, which is usually done in movies with 10 minutes of cut scenes. Anyway, I'm happy for everyone who loved The City We Became, but there were legitimate reasons to not like it (even as a Jemisin fan) outside of politicalness.
I wasn’t trying to suggest that’s the only reason someone might not like The City We Became. It is very much about NYC and it’s a subgenre of sci-fi that not everyone likes. I loved it but I get that it won’t be for everyone. However, there were many reviews that disliked it because of the politics specifically, which is the comparison I’m making here.
I've been enjoying watching these reviews during my work lunches. Thanks for your thoughts and insights.
Love the hair/jewelry/liner combo! Also your pauses + ????? expressions were gold 🤣 glad you had some hits to balance out the more questionable books
Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it 😂
I loved Oathbringer- my favorite of all five…. I spent a lot of time this month reading Wind and Truth… now I can move on to my other books.😅
It seems to be a popular one in the series!
I loved Dalinar's story in Oathbringer!! So emotional! 😭
Yessssss
It is!
According to goodreads, Accidental Demons will have a sequel called Mixing Magics expected in December this year.
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Hmmm might have to read Accidental Demons to my kids.
Yes!!
I really loved Shallan's development on Oathbringer. As a child of an alcoholic, one of the character's backstory was a little tough to read because it was so accurate. Shadesmar did bore me. But Dalinar at the end was chef's kiss. Just a heads up for Rhythm of War- the depression for Kaladin hits HARD and as someone who battles depression and all that entails, it hits very close to home. You have to be in a good head space to read it (I'm 700 pages in to it right now)
Yes, Dalinars arc was fantastic! Thanks for the heads up re: Rhythm of War
Picnic at Hanging Rock is one of those rare cases where I think the movie is better than the book - which is weird since it's considered a classic!
I'm very curious about the Octavia Butler books - I keep meaning to read her work.
Interesting!! I should try the movie. Highly recommend trying Butler’s work!
Glad you loved the book!!!!
So good!! I’m glad you recommended it
My reading in January has been a lot slower than the months before which i'm not mad about. I'm reading a pretty chonky book that i kept putting off so that's good
As long as you're happy with how it's going!
Picnic at Hanging Rock - the TV miniseries was better than your review of the book (wasn’t as boring, I mean - more action and visuals). If you’re still interested in the story, I’d recommend the TV version 😊
Thanks for the suggestion! I think I will try the miniseries.
Can’t go wrong with Natalie Dormer ❤
your outfit and hair and everything are so beautiful!! 😍 need me some overalls omg
Thanks!! This is actually a dress but I do have overalls too
Oathbringer is my favorite. 😅
I’ve heard other people say that too! That’s great. So far it’s Words of Radiance for me
@BeautifullyBookishBethany that was my second favorite for sure
I also kind of devoured Patternist once I started, I will be very curious to see if your recommendations line up with the ones I have in my recommendation videos!
Yeah I didn’t expect to fly through them! I need to brush up on what you said after I film
I'll need to give the Shari Franke book a try. I hate those family vlogging channels because I think they exploit their kids and don't pay them for it. There is nothing and no one making sure those kids are only working a certain number of hours, that they have money set aside for them that the parents can't touch
Exactly! I’m glad there’s starting to be more conversations and awareness around that
I haven't read The Splinter in the Sky, so I can't speak to that or those reviews. But I have been a fan of Jemisin since her Hundred Thousand Kingdoms days, and I found The City We Became her weakest book. Not because it was overtly political but because (1) it felt too inside-jokey about NYC (not that non New Yorkers couldn't get the references, but I kept feeling like if I had lived in NYC, I woudl have liked it more and understood the stereotypes of each borough better) and (2) because it felt like it was a comic book origin story - a 400+ pages prologue of how The Team gets together, which is usually done in movies with 10 minutes of cut scenes. Anyway, I'm happy for everyone who loved The City We Became, but there were legitimate reasons to not like it (even as a Jemisin fan) outside of politicalness.
I wasn’t trying to suggest that’s the only reason someone might not like The City We Became. It is very much about NYC and it’s a subgenre of sci-fi that not everyone likes. I loved it but I get that it won’t be for everyone. However, there were many reviews that disliked it because of the politics specifically, which is the comparison I’m making here.
I hate the love foxes everything trope 😤
Yeah not my favorite