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I ended up giving Wind and Truth two stars because of how badly I was disappointed by it. I did a full rant review on Goodreads, but it all boils down to Sanderson desperately needing a new editor who can tell him that not all his ideas are good ones.

I heard wind and truth described as major middle book syndrome. (I haven't read any of stormlight)

Loved this video

I'm currently reading "Earthinglings" by Sayaka Murata after enjoying "Convenience Store Woman". I didn't read the synopsis before reading/buying it. Not what I was expecting at all! It pretty much has every content warning available.

The Hobbit is definitely a comfort read for me too, the Lord of the Rings books are too, but I think Hobbit is cozier (did Tolkien invent cozy fantasy?!)

Great video! Colleen Hoover’s writing is definitely something I have to be in the mood for. It is very simple, straight to the point, and easy to read. If you’re into romance and want to give her another shot, you should read Reminders of him. Phenomenal book in my opinion!

Okay but I somehow am still very interested in Voyage of the Damned because I can love that type of silly, quirky and kinda annoying MC a lot lol. At least it can look pretty on your shelves 🤣 Really loved hearing your thoughts on Wind and Truth, I am kinda in the same boat. For me, there's no denying that Sanderson pulled off his bold vision exceptionally well, but there were quite a lot of nitpicks that really took away from the emotional 'oomph'. Would love a spoiler talk if you feel like doing one! Hope you are feeling better by now 🥰

Would love a spoiler Wind and Truth/your overall cosmere break down video!

I've only read the first 2 and a half Stormlight Archives. How would you rank them? And how would it rank amongst your favourite series? My book of the month was Assassin's Fate

So many books I love on this list! While it's not my favourite GGK work I've read, Lions is probably the best. It's definitely his best ending imo, and he's generally good at those. My absolute favourite reads of 2024 were A Brightness Long Ago by Guy Gavriel Kay and Fool's Errand by Robin Hobb. I loved the vast majority of what I read of Hobb last year (Mad Ship onwards), but Fool's Errand quickly became my favourite. Fitz and the Fool solidified as my favourite friendship in fiction.

You definitely have me interested in The Oathsworn Legacy.

Our wives and spells for forgetting?? YEAH GIRL💓💓💓

Amazing list, and so many different types of reads 🤩 All the love for Just for the Summer and Gentleman Bastards!! And gosh I really need to read Spells for Forgetting and Age of Madness already. Also, Oathsworn Legacy really has left a mark on me, love that found family! My top 10 of 2024 was: 1. Asunder by Kerstin Hall 2. Obsidian: Revelation by Sienna Frost 3. Hell For Hire by Rachel Aaron 4. A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows 5. Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff 6. The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting by Evanna Lynch 7. A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams 8. Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez 9. A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrall 10. Riven Earth by Zammar Ahmer Happy reading 🥰

Very glad to see Republic of Thieves make it to the list, I really like that book, but it seems to get a lot of hate.

I Who Have Never Known Men has been on my tbr for the longest time, I'm so glad to hear you loved it! There are many other books here that are on my tbr too, hearing they made your favourites makes me excited to get to them (hopefully in 2025 😂)

Yassss Guns of the Dawn!! team Northway!

What a great list! I now definitely have to read some books I had my eye on anyway - like Our Wifes under the Sea and The Oathsworn Legacy 😍

Such good variety on your list!

Happy new year!! 🎉

This is an awesome list. Lots of favorites on here, and two are on my list as well!

The Trouble with Peace is my second favorite Abercrombie book. It was so addicting and perfectly paced. Still have to finish Gentleman Bastards! I start Republic of Thieves next month.

coming back to this video after reading the tawny man trilogy to say I think the 1 x fool’s errand is genius

Ohhhh okay-I also share Malazan goal. I’m about to start bonehunters and absolutely need to read crippled god before 2025 is over. A lot of absolute great reads on this list! I picked up the broken binding blood over bright haven but I also loveeee the traditional cover

12:02 I need to add it back in my tbr I own it but … my adhd brain can’t pay attention long enough to get past page 30 LOL but I’ll try again but I do love epistolary novels

Commonwealth and Bel Canto by Ann Patchett are great!

I read Piranesi...a chapter...and dnf-ed it in bookshop. But than had THAT OTHER BOOK in hands because of new cover and it turned out I already tried THAT years ahi and coundn't get into it. So Piranesi is understanding coming from that past experience.

Love to see The Ninth Rain here, I loved the series, so I'm interested to hear your thoughts! I hope you do love it since it's been on your tbr for so long 😂

Todd here. I just discovered your channel Grace! Happy Holidays! I hope you get some good books as Christmas gifts!

A very diverse list! :D I'm excited to see you picking up more Tchaikovsky, I loved The City of Last Chances and the second one was even better. But I have to warn you that it might not be a trilogy, the way the third book ended, but I don't know for sure. I also plan to read the third Emily Wilde's sometime soon after it comes out, felt the same way about books one and two you did :D Very excited for this, 2025 will be a great reading year x3

The Devils!!!! 🔥

Love this list and can’t wait to see if you get to these and what you think of them!!

This is such a cool video idea! Would love if you wanted to do more (Taylor) albums. I haven’t watched the whole video yet but just wanted to leave a comment and let you know that I got very excited when I saw it, and even more when the first book you mentioned was Robin Hobb😂 I think in a weird way Hobb’s writing and Taylor’s work for me so well for similar reasons. They’re both very good at elegantly and seemingly effortlessly conveying emotions, I think. Anyway, great video!❤

So many bops ! Also so many I wanna/need to read. Need to read more Nghi Vo as their novellas are excellent ! You are gonna adore BOBH, such an excellent book !

These X books in 20X are starting to get out of hand hahah. Love your list though, really hope that these all live up to your expectations!! Especially eager to hear your thoughts on House of Leaves, Blood Over Bright Haven and Strange & Norrell. Happy reading 🥰

❤📚📚❤️ Your list sounds amazing! I wish you an enjoyable 2025 reading year. I have Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell on my shelves, too. It's been on two monthly tbr lists, but it's daunting. 😅

Love your list of books. It's hard to find booktubers who read Fantasy.

I would go into a slump with what you have on your TBR. I feel the need to read a variety of literary genres

I like the variety there. I was just laughing at the end because its a good reminder for me to delete some stuff from phone before filming this weekend. I can totally imagine how you must have felt. Also, seeing you talk about your last book reminded me that Evie and I started it few months back but pushed it to the next year because of too many commitments and I totally forgot that.

Hi great reads for 2025!! 🎉

❤📚📚❤️ I really enjoyed The Warm Hands of Ghosts and Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands. I'm glad you loved them, too.

Malazannnnnnnnn! Also, Warm Hands of Ghosts was a great recommendation (more of a threat)

Glad you had such a brilliant month!! You're making me want to reread Warm Hands, it was sooo haunting and darkly alluring. Hope the 5-star energy continues on into December 🥰

I'm so glad to hear you liked The Warm Hands of Ghosts, it's definitely a priority for me for 2025!

Warm hands of ghost supremacy!

I definitely need to move warm hands of ghosts up on my tbr!

Folklore is one of my favourite albums of all time as well!! A true masterpiece! Ooh yes, I would definitely agree with seven and The Ocean at the End of the Lane, they both have that nostalgia for the freedom of childhood, but also a lot of darkness, especially when looking back at childhood from an adult perspective. The Winter of the Witch and mad woman is a perfect pairing! The entire Winternight trilogy fits the vibe of that song so well. I feel like The Witch's Heart might also fit for mad woman, too. There are so many books on here I am so compelled to read now and will definitely listen to the songs you've matched them with when I do! My top priority to read from this list is Spells for Forgetting. I would love to see your ideas for other albums!

I think maybe for this is me trying it could be catcher in the rye?? I read it a while ago so I don’t know if it fits that well but that is what came to my mind

Listened to the album a thousand times for us! That is some video preparation! 😅

Vigilante Sh*t: Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie 🤣

OMG Grace this is phenomenal!! folklore is also my favourite album (up there with evermore and TTPD), so this video just sings to my soul. Loved hearing you interpret the songs and match books, I think you freaking nailed it (even the ones you felt less confident about). Especially the LPQ one, SPOT ON!! Also, for mad woman, I think They Never Learn by Layne Fargo is also a whole vibe. And Illicit Affairs makes me think of You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi. Also, Betty is sooo good and your pick makes so much sense when you explained it. For me, Jas Hammonds' books come to mind for that one. Okay I can go on for days here hahaha, thanks for putting in the effort of making this, I looooved it!! 🤩🤩