This JUICY 5 star book gave me trust issues with men and that's why I love it | Sept Wrapup (Part 2)

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  • Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
  • Get 20% OFF your first order of custom, vegan, AND cruelty-free hair care cen.yt/functionreadwithcindy2 Thanks Function of Beauty for sponsoring this video! In the 2nd part of my September wrapup, I discuss a range of 2 star to 5 star books about fake dating, reality TV shows, non-European fantasies, and more.
    TIMESTAMPS
    🎁 0:00 - Function of Beauty
    📕 1:17 - The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: www.bookdepository.com/Subtle...
    📕 5:59 - If I Never Met You: www.bookdepository.com/If-I-N...
    📕 11:28 - Pet: www.bookdepository.com/Pet-Ak...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 912

  • @adrianbooklecter7545
    @adrianbooklecter7545 3 роки тому +2511

    ofc Cindy would read a book titled Pet-

  • @milliaboo765
    @milliaboo765 3 роки тому +2625

    “first time he did it with another girl, boom, she got pregnant immediately. that fertility rate was super high.”
    *edward and bella have entered the chat*

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +345

      NOOOOOOOOO

    • @mattb5881
      @mattb5881 3 роки тому +182

      i literally cant believe century-old dead sperm was able to conceive like that

    • @justalostlocal
      @justalostlocal 3 роки тому +50

      matt b Oh god Edward has been mastering no fap for literal centuries. Why? Why did you remind me of such traumatic thought, Matt?

    • @johnburt1172
      @johnburt1172 3 роки тому +7

      Thaaaaat's *_one_* explanation for his abruptly dumping his long-time girlfriend, abruptly taking up with another girl, and new girl abruptly announcing that she's pregnant . . . .

  • @saujanyaroy4942
    @saujanyaroy4942 3 роки тому +1008

    _The more I read books, the more I stray away from heterosexuality and start to question myself_ - is the perfect sentence to describe 2020 Cindy.

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +193

      Corona really got me thinking

    • @dawnmayflower4422
      @dawnmayflower4422 3 роки тому +19

      Lol, definitely. It’s been fun to watch.

    • @PichuElric
      @PichuElric 2 роки тому +10

      Oh shit 2022 already quaking

    • @saujanyaroy4942
      @saujanyaroy4942 2 роки тому +9

      @@PichuElric it IS the full circle, my friend. We have come a long way.

  • @blackbirddrawings1790
    @blackbirddrawings1790 3 роки тому +495

    4:50 The straight white man endlessly praising this book when I worked in a bookstore: 👁👄👁

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +114

      haha the book would be PERFECT for him

    • @lilyhammett4955
      @lilyhammett4955 3 роки тому +11

      He’s even called mark MANson

  • @Maria-kn9ob
    @Maria-kn9ob 3 роки тому +427

    Its so weird that Cindy looks like a person who would give every book 2 rating but she's actually so generous.

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +143

      LOL so many ppl think i just read books i will hate for clout when really i just read lukewarm books bc im picky

  • @ZS-dr7bi
    @ZS-dr7bi 3 роки тому +581

    Cindy reads a book called "Pet"
    Me: *Furry*

  • @niuu9884
    @niuu9884 3 роки тому +1429

    yo what’s with all the YA fantasy books starting with “a song of blah & blah?” next thing we’ll be seeing is “a song of pickles and anguish” INTRODUCING A HEART-WRENCHING TALE OF A LONE PICKLE SEEKING ASYLUM BECAUSE HIS PICKLE JAR WAS PILFERED!

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +340

      i would read that tbh

    • @niuu9884
      @niuu9884 3 роки тому +79

      look, i would too. sounds more engaging than the YA books of today.

    • @laylasolangi7140
      @laylasolangi7140 3 роки тому +4

      Lol

    • @Strannik01
      @Strannik01 3 роки тому +91

      _A Song of Ice and Fire_ - a new YA book about the girl who's not like other girls trying to liberate a bunch a people of color, and her pretty nephew discovering himself. Also, there are ice fae.

    • @jindakou3880
      @jindakou3880 3 роки тому +8

      Strannik01 I think that’s the official series name for game of thrones

  • @sp691
    @sp691 3 роки тому +2039

    Tell me why I thought “a song of wraiths and ruin” was the newest Sarah J Mass novel

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +455

      how DARE u

    • @Juupitrr
      @Juupitrr 3 роки тому +113

      Tell me why it sounds like it is

    • @samanthaa.6055
      @samanthaa.6055 3 роки тому +272

      Standard "A NOUN of NOUN(PL) and NOUN(ABSTRACT)" tiltle

    • @sarasthoughts
      @sarasthoughts 3 роки тому +33

      @@samanthaa.6055 well, "song" and "ruin" are both in the other title tho

    • @xRaiofSunshine
      @xRaiofSunshine 3 роки тому +5

      Omg same

  • @chanelletime
    @chanelletime 3 роки тому +393

    “I keep on not reading synopsis when I pick up books these days” OMGGGGG SAME 💀💀💀

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +77

      mostly because i just pick books that ur reading without even looking at the synopsis HAHAHAHA

  • @kalystagutierrez1607
    @kalystagutierrez1607 3 роки тому +187

    Skinny legend: "she's running circles and he's over here just breathing."
    Me: You just described every type of harem that has ever existed.

  • @kurasuta3715
    @kurasuta3715 3 роки тому +1121

    Cindy:"...as well as falling for the princess-"
    Me: starts hoping
    Cindy:"-'s fiancee."
    Me: sad gay noises

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +376

      to be fair it would've been kinda weird for her to fall for someone who looks exactly like her LOL

    • @kurami6247
      @kurami6247 3 роки тому +200

      @@withcindy self love

    • @medchan5810
      @medchan5810 3 роки тому +58

      @@withcindy You know what would be amazing? A story about someone being asked to be the body double and they look alike in almost every way-- except the face. THE AMOUNT OF SHENANIGANS THAT WOULD HAVE TO HAPPEN TO HIDE THAT WOULD BE AMAZING. Plus, then it'd not narcissistic to fall for the other person and we can have gay. But mostly, shenanigans.

    • @aharris6516
      @aharris6516 3 роки тому +5

      I just commented this, scrolled down and saw your comment 🤣 exact thought process!

    • @omowako
      @omowako 3 роки тому +3

      this was me lmg

  • @sebwalk8179
    @sebwalk8179 3 роки тому +42

    I Googled Mark Manson after this out of curiosity, and I was amazed that he looked EXACTLY how I imagined he would. He really looks like he drinks craft beer, and gets butthurt when comedians get called out for offensive material on Twitter.

  • @milliaboo765
    @milliaboo765 3 роки тому +1291

    omg yes just the thing i needed to procrastinate doing my bio notes xx

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +199

      have fun :3

    • @sappho1939
      @sappho1939 3 роки тому +42

      oh my god same😂 i have my bio exam tomorrow at 2 pm but am now thinking to continue with my last-minute studying tomorrow...

    • @danielatj2000
      @danielatj2000 3 роки тому +4

      Same

    • @solkai7575
      @solkai7575 3 роки тому +9

      same! except with physics notes x

    • @annef0x
      @annef0x 3 роки тому +4

      Omg same!

  • @milliaboo765
    @milliaboo765 3 роки тому +442

    “so, this reason why they brought her in, is so she can actually act as a body double for the princess.”
    so.. natalie portman and keira knightley in star wars??

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +91

      wait a minute...

    • @simpltn7591
      @simpltn7591 3 роки тому +18

      *gasp* how could you, Hollywood is not ready to be called out rn🤭

  • @chrishth
    @chrishth 3 роки тому +145

    Cindy: 'So the book follows her grappling with her new role as the fake princess, as well as falling for...'
    Me: 'The real princess'
    Cindy: 'The real princess' fiance'
    Me: :/

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +54

      God I wish but I guess it would be weird since they both look the same lol

    • @chrishth
      @chrishth 3 роки тому +23

      @@withcindy Imagine the gay twin shenanigans they'd get up to though

  • @davidfahn3630
    @davidfahn3630 3 роки тому +355

    I read "the subtle art of not giving a f" few years back honestly just as other "best seller" it was disappointing (also as you said knowing the background of the author now it makes sense) and I'm glad that you saw through the forced edginess of the book still.

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +120

      once he said he came from a wealthy family i was like ahh - makes sense

    • @Hi-yt2xk
      @Hi-yt2xk 3 роки тому +40

      I feel like the best seller title doesn't really mean anything anymore

  • @cindybenforever7647
    @cindybenforever7647 3 роки тому +407

    Everyone be getting sponsored by Function of Beauty
    Edit: God is trying to tell me something...

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +152

      YOUR USERNAME

    • @adrianbooklecter7545
      @adrianbooklecter7545 3 роки тому +17

      @@withcindy What? It's art...😰😾🙀

    • @leonpage3585
      @leonpage3585 3 роки тому +7

      I think function of beauty is the one who's trying to tell you something

    • @annabethchase4151
      @annabethchase4151 3 роки тому +2

      @@withcindy i’m sorry, but i’m a matteo and ben stan. the sexual tension alone...

  • @notyourboi4076
    @notyourboi4076 3 роки тому +60

    her: what is he doing?? do I like him?? what is he thinking?????
    him: -elevator music, no thoughts only vibes-

  • @drewberry4534
    @drewberry4534 3 роки тому +67

    Can confirm, just started working in a lawfirm this week:
    They absolutely had shit to do, and if they aren't doing it, they passed it off on a legal assistant and made them stay later than they already do. RIP Me and everyone else

  • @mango-zy8lw
    @mango-zy8lw 3 роки тому +171

    “But I read for escapism not to see my own flaws and see my future flash before my eyes” cindy saying nothing but facts. I think it might be time for you to pick up another sarah maas book cindy 😌

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +34

      N-no...

    • @mollypocrass4562
      @mollypocrass4562 3 роки тому +10

      @@withcindy there is a new one out. I know that because I read it. It’s her first adult book, and it’s actually pretty good, although featuring the SJM school of writing sex scenes and the word, I kid you not, ALPHAHOLE.

    • @averagechannelname9969
      @averagechannelname9969 3 роки тому +7

      @@mollypocrass4562 I'm gonna cry I've never heard that not even in fanfic

  • @cameronbennett5085
    @cameronbennett5085 3 роки тому +68

    As a plus size woman the representation in One To Watch was totally on point and I actually cried a few times

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +18

      I'm so glad you loved it!

  • @milliaboo765
    @milliaboo765 3 роки тому +413

    “it’s more so accepting that struggling is gonna be inevitable. it’s more about finding the right thing that you wanna struggle for.”
    not cindy @ing me after having spent the last few weeks in a ✨ crisis ✨over what to study at uni bc i feel like i have no passions and i just want to live in the woods pls

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +92

      oof big mood

    • @spungle6426
      @spungle6426 3 роки тому +23

      that's exactly what i'm going through right now :/

    • @justanittybittylittlefello4067
      @justanittybittylittlefello4067 3 роки тому +12

      u can always come back .. u can always try again 👀 but dont quit i guess that wiuld be the acceptable advice lolol

    • @urishitapawar
      @urishitapawar 3 роки тому +7

      The fact that I feel this statement to my Very *CORE*

    • @butterflytaster5553
      @butterflytaster5553 3 роки тому +2

      god ME

  • @spungle6426
    @spungle6426 3 роки тому +235

    if i never met you sounds like every other story on wattpad...

  • @nanamiharuka3269
    @nanamiharuka3269 3 роки тому +265

    I just finished reading Crazy Rich Asians, and I do agree he focuses on some details a little too much, what got me was the focus on all these irrelevant rich people I don't care about. There is so much spent away from the "main characters" on random cousins and aunts doing random things to show the disfunction in their lives and I'm like 'wow I hate these people' great, so what. The movie did a great thing by cutting off a lot of the fat and just focusing on Rachel and Nick's story with just a little bit of Astrid's story mixed in there.

    • @serinayan7366
      @serinayan7366 3 роки тому +23

      Nanami Haruka exactly my thoughts! not to mention those pages and pages of him describing rich people houses and stuff... it took me forever to get through, although thankfully it picked up towards the end. i would honestly say the movie is better than the book.

    • @sathvikareddy8229
      @sathvikareddy8229 3 роки тому +10

      I agree but I wish there was a bit more of astrid's story but I'm still glad that in the movie she walked away without charlie being in the scene.

    • @ceceliaisaac66
      @ceceliaisaac66 3 роки тому +11

      I agree that the book is a little too long, but I don't think the movie is an improvement so much as a different genre. Since CRA the book is a satire, it makes sense that it's showing more breadth. The movie is a romcom so it's focused on the couple.

  • @stoppickingurnose7852
    @stoppickingurnose7852 3 роки тому +108

    The title alone is sending me STRAIGHT to the moon.

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +38

      the moon? Ok Luther from Umbrella Academy

  • @lostinabookcase3796
    @lostinabookcase3796 3 роки тому +343

    now I'm just curious: How do y'all feel about that minimalist, cartoony cover style on books like If I Never Met You? I thought it was great and so cute at first, but now every contemporary book looks the same and it's getting kinda meh with me XD

    • @danielle7988
      @danielle7988 3 роки тому +7

      Following because I’m curious!

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +213

      I think they're cute and prefer them over stock photo covers! I would be curious to see what other alternatives a romance book cover could have though

    • @lostinabookcase3796
      @lostinabookcase3796 3 роки тому +19

      @@withcindy I do like them! But maybe I would like them more if they had a bit more detail in the background.

    • @Amanda-ki7pg
      @Amanda-ki7pg 3 роки тому +64

      Personally I take it as a sign that the book will be on the cute and fluffy end of the scale whereas the stock photo cover books tend to be dramatic and angsty, and I tend to prefer cute and fluffy, so it's a good screening feature for me. It's not a perfect system but it mostly works for me!

    • @sarahantonietti4867
      @sarahantonietti4867 3 роки тому +1

      I love them!! I see them and immediately want to read them all. But my tbr is like 500 books long so...i should probably start reading the books I already own 🙈🙈

  • @anubisgodess2353
    @anubisgodess2353 3 роки тому +164

    Books that give you trust issues perfect time since Among Us is the hot new game everyone's playing and talking about so it seems fitting~

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +52

      i played it for the first time this weekend!

    • @amelia4384
      @amelia4384 3 роки тому +9

      @@withcindy how'd it go?

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +53

      i have way more fun being the impostor lol

    • @burneraccountforthewin
      @burneraccountforthewin 3 роки тому +25

      @@withcindy It's fun till someone calls you out on your first kill. Like yes I'm the imposter but give me chance damn

  • @Lupinwolf509
    @Lupinwolf509 3 роки тому +56

    I haven't read Crazy Rich Asians but I've seen the movie and Peik Lin (played by Awkwafina) reminded me of you. She was so cool and funny, and the movie is pretty cute if you don't want to read the book

  • @roselover411
    @roselover411 3 роки тому +9

    "But I read for escapism, not to be reminded of my own flaws and see my own future flash before my eyes." ENORMOUS MOOD

  • @scout349
    @scout349 3 роки тому +23

    “She does so many things all at once that are so stupid.”
    Me too.

  • @francescakyanda9182
    @francescakyanda9182 3 роки тому +142

    You came just as I was coming out of another homophobic sermon and I literally cheered out loud, you're making me sacrilegious.

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +84

      this video will be ur homoerotic sermon

  • @mridulanaukarkar5190
    @mridulanaukarkar5190 3 роки тому +58

    The whole thing cindy said about choosing and accepting your struggle because all your life you atlre going to struggle anyway is so true and something I realised recently and I just cannot say how much I have started looking up to cindy as my older wiser sister😌

  • @RebelReine
    @RebelReine 3 роки тому +622

    To The Early Squad Who sees This: Sending Virtual Hugs To Everyone who needs it.

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +95

      sending virtual hugs back!

    • @2oo8mehta70
      @2oo8mehta70 3 роки тому +12

      *I’M NOT IN EARLY SQUAD BC I HAD TO STUDY WAH* 😭

  • @fizmi6
    @fizmi6 3 роки тому +24

    "As someonen with depression [...] I might as well find something that I'm okay with being miserable with.." Wow, I can't believe I haven't thought of this yet. That is exactly it! 🤯

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +6

      yea if im gonna be miserable no matter what i might as well pursue things i'll LIKE

    • @fizmi6
      @fizmi6 3 роки тому +1

      @@withcindy Makes perfect sense, and makes me feel better about finding misery in so many things 😁

  • @kirakuroe
    @kirakuroe 3 роки тому +34

    When I turned 18 I don’t think I got any more mature or wise - I just suddenly was unable to read YA books. I open one up and suddenly it feels like someone is tugging my soul out of my chest. Very scary. It’s not that they can’t be good or adults can’t read them, I’m just apparently haunted by a very specific demon.

    • @avalonperez3806
      @avalonperez3806 Рік тому +1

      I'm 23 and still reading books in the "6th-8th grade" section. If it gives you joy and makes you better, do it. If it doesn't, don't.

  • @jfromyoutube
    @jfromyoutube 3 роки тому +158

    Some dude trying to live his life: *breathes*
    Protagonist of Sex and Vanity: 👉👈 omg are we gonna kiss???

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +79

      dude: **blinks**
      protagonist: OMG WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?!?! ARE WE GOING TO GET MARRIED? I CAN'T COMMIT TO THAT

    • @fancy3969
      @fancy3969 3 роки тому +14

      God the name Sex and Vanity just reminds me of the countless of ads I got from this book, like no Spotify, I don’t want to buy Sex and Vanity, I’m just here for your music man :,)

  • @elizal9745
    @elizal9745 3 роки тому +201

    how many more books can come out with a title formula like Song of (medieval adjective) + (fantasy noun)

  • @shreyabooked9309
    @shreyabooked9309 3 роки тому +160

    Akwaeke Emezi is non-binary so if you end up reading and reviewing more of their books (and I hope you do, their writing is amazing!), do be mindful of their pronouns.
    Loved your wrap-up, as usual!

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +77

      Oh thank you for letting me know! ♥️

  • @paromitaroy5861
    @paromitaroy5861 3 роки тому +164

    cindy talks about chicklit with evergrowing passion nglnglngl
    edit: she is now passionately destroying this book
    every video has better plot twists than acotar

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +49

      do i hate romance or not?! the world will never know

  • @crow-in-crocs
    @crow-in-crocs 3 роки тому +40

    what an entrance lmao

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +21

      ur username.... i would like thigh high crocs

    • @crow-in-crocs
      @crow-in-crocs 3 роки тому +13

      @@withcindy i can imagine that. Thigh high crocs are great for seducing badly written love interests too

  • @RetrievingBooks
    @RetrievingBooks 3 роки тому +24

    36 year old women acting like high schoolers? The realism is depressing

  • @monaerichelle808
    @monaerichelle808 3 роки тому +46

    Maybe I should pick up “One To Watch” now..

  • @TheCranberryKnight
    @TheCranberryKnight 3 роки тому +554

    If that first book was written by literally anyone other than a cis white heterosexual man born from money, then I'd consider the advice. He's in no position to tell people to stop being victims and suck it up when he's never experienced an once of oppression let alone struggle in his whole life.

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +163

      The way ur not wrong LOL

    • @mycaleb8
      @mycaleb8 3 роки тому +3

      You have no idea what he's been through though. He might be a victim of rape or abuse, or if serious bullying.

    • @andiman44
      @andiman44 3 роки тому +41

      @@mycaleb8 He’s still not being oppressed by any society in any part of the world.

    • @mycaleb8
      @mycaleb8 3 роки тому +3

      @@andiman44 I didn't claim he was, but even then, if you're an anarchist, communist or libertarian, then we are all being oppressed.

    • @allyli1718
      @allyli1718 3 роки тому +32

      @DanNiDae like I’m sure he has wisdom, but it is a good point that he doesn’t really have much experience to back up talking about marginalization/victimization.

  • @nicolaoni2223
    @nicolaoni2223 3 роки тому +28

    Conclusion- the last third of books consistently do Cindy dirty

  • @snowycryptids
    @snowycryptids 3 роки тому +172

    Is it really a five star book if it *doesn't* give you trust issues with men?

  • @lavenderwisteria6826
    @lavenderwisteria6826 3 роки тому +21

    When she says gluten free instead of cruelty free 😂😂😂😂

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +7

      SHHHHHHHH it's technically gluten free too but i forgot to mention cruelty free hence the text LOL

  • @halima615
    @halima615 3 роки тому +3

    so, to reiterate “no matter where you go, there’s a 500-pound load of shit waiting for you. and that’s perfectly fine. the point isn’t to get away from the shit. the point is to find the shit you enjoy dealing with.”
    this inspiring message given on a sunday at 1 pm is kind of a vibeeee

  • @DishonorToUsAll
    @DishonorToUsAll 3 роки тому +115

    Cindy: *uploaded a minute ago*
    Me: *dropping my gay chinese novel* I CAME AS SOON AS I HEARD!

    • @nrsyzygy
      @nrsyzygy 3 роки тому +23

      Hollup what novel tho? I need gay reading 🥺

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +62

      dont be shy drop the title

    • @DishonorToUsAll
      @DishonorToUsAll 3 роки тому +33

      @@nrsyzygy the one i currently read is "mo dao zu shi" by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (also has a animation, tv drama and manhua). They also have 2 other danmei story's based on the xianxia genre :)(heavens official blessing, scum villains self serving system). You can find all of them online i think.
      Oh and one i don't know much about but is also in the same genre and sounds really cool is "A Gatekeeper and the Celestial Sovereign by M. Lexi.
      Hope that helps ^^

    • @niuu9884
      @niuu9884 3 роки тому +7

      yo bruh yo bruh i love that series so much!!! how are you liking it so far? i’d definitely recommend checking out the donghua and the live action tv series on Netflix. the donghua has 2 seasons and it’s all on UA-cam.

    • @DishonorToUsAll
      @DishonorToUsAll 3 роки тому +3

      @@withcindy Mo Dao Zu Shi by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu 😌

  • @sawmea5308
    @sawmea5308 3 роки тому +17

    the fact that Cindy rated TSAoNGaF a whole 3 stars, I'm shook 🤯
    queen being generous ✌

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +11

      ikr the more i think about it the more its actually 2 stars LOL

  • @maiabriggs590
    @maiabriggs590 3 роки тому +10

    As a mixed, half white half Asian child myself, I was quite excited to hear about Sex and Vanity as I don't hear about many books about mixed (white/Asian) children. Despite the immaturity of the protagonist I'm quite excited to give this one a read.

  • @betsyrobinson7314
    @betsyrobinson7314 3 роки тому +7

    "The subtle art of not giving a fuck" is popular on reddit and I think that says all there is to say

  • @tisalew
    @tisalew 3 роки тому +4

    Cindy. As someone who is probably in the minority of your audience age. (I'm 31). I can assure you, that many older ppl still act and behave as if they are still in HS. You'll be surprised just how little people actually change. Love the video like always. 😊

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +2

      Unfortunately ur right

  • @nicolersands
    @nicolersands 3 роки тому +58

    YES it would be weird to date someone who looks just like you NO I don’t care YES I’m gay YES I grew up watching Barbie Princess and the Pauper WHAT OF IT

    • @marieoconnell6191
      @marieoconnell6191 3 роки тому +2

      Goddamn it looks like someone laid out my entire life

  • @musicalnerds101
    @musicalnerds101 3 роки тому +4

    Cindy do you ever write a script for your videos? You always sound so well spoken in these wrap ups. Drop the behind the scenes vid!!

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +3

      I keep a running list of notes about each book so that I know what to say!!

  • @Julia_sawyer
    @Julia_sawyer 3 роки тому +3

    When Cindy gives a book 5 stars it HAS to be an immediate read.

  • @mridulanaukarkar5190
    @mridulanaukarkar5190 3 роки тому +9

    The thing about making characters fall in love due to grief is such a bad trope you see all around fantasy genre too.. it's not healthy.

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +5

      It's trauma bonding 😔

    • @mridulanaukarkar5190
      @mridulanaukarkar5190 3 роки тому +4

      @@withcindy I know and as a teenager reading these books you dont even realise how much bullshit you are internalizing that's why PLEASE KEEP REVIEWING FANTASY AND ROMANCE NOVELS because you are great at being honest and articulate this shit really well

  • @nneoma1583
    @nneoma1583 3 роки тому +20

    When I publish my book, I would actually cry of joy if it ended up being in one of your videos. Anyways, did you spot a certain J Maas book coming out in February 👀

  • @tiffanykim2773
    @tiffanykim2773 3 роки тому +3

    8:23 sadly that is exactly the case. She's almost 40 single and embarrassed she obviously hasn't reached the point of "I'm a strong powerful woman who can take care of myself" especially since her entire life revolved around her ex. Sad but true.

  • @cindypochet1
    @cindypochet1 3 роки тому +2

    Listening to One to Watch and I can't stop haha, when you said addictive you were right. Sitting on my computer right now not working but trying to. Love your recommendations.

  • @spongie4419
    @spongie4419 3 роки тому

    OMG YES I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THISSSSSSSSS

  • @rishitaumasankaran7159
    @rishitaumasankaran7159 3 роки тому +20

    I need part two of the cindy fanfic. T_T

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +7

      that's coming up next!

  • @TVAddict2112
    @TVAddict2112 3 роки тому +2

    Ohh I'm excited to see what you think of Bunny! It's been on my TBR all summer but haven't gotten to it yet- give me the inspiration to get into it!

  • @xathirastormshredder7171
    @xathirastormshredder7171 3 роки тому +1

    Bunny is one of my favorite books of all time. I am seething with anticipation for what you think, regardless if it's one you enjoy or not. Thank you for another great video!

  • @kierstinr4e
    @kierstinr4e 3 роки тому

    cindy !! u r a huge inspiration to me haha i feel like so many youtubers are "career youtubers" and that's their main thing, but seeing you keep a channel and still have like a "real person job" is so refreshing and keeps me motivated as i try to have a channel and do college/become a teacher -- it's so hard, but your content is always so fun and reminds me that youtube should always be fun! excited to watch the video :D

  • @sirratsush3964
    @sirratsush3964 3 роки тому +15

    I see Cindy,, I click. Nothing like procrastinating reading and hw to watch Cindy 😎

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +3

      You're the best!

    • @sirratsush3964
      @sirratsush3964 3 роки тому +2

      readwithcindy I wouldn’t say that but I’ll take it :')

  • @amonicareads4125
    @amonicareads4125 3 роки тому +3

    so excited for your october tbr!

  • @_raeyon_
    @_raeyon_ 3 роки тому +2

    Already off to a great start 😂 love you Cindy.

  • @askjanaleigh
    @askjanaleigh 3 роки тому +2

    I enjoy your book reviews so much. 💗

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +2

      Aw thank you! ♥️

  • @SaaitanK
    @SaaitanK 3 роки тому +26

    I read " The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" and I remember enjoying it. But that's the thing, I cannot recall anything from the book's contents at all. And I read it not that long ago. Probably I enjoyed it because of the f* bombs due to my immature sense of humor, but that was it.

  • @ferrin6326
    @ferrin6326 3 роки тому +6

    I'm not even past the sponsorship yet, but this is definitely going to be good.
    ...and it is, I enjoy your commentary!

  • @allison7723
    @allison7723 3 роки тому

    I love you Cindy. This is just the crumb of serotonin I needed today.

  • @animeteller333
    @animeteller333 3 роки тому

    I love how u start talking a lot faster when talking about One to Watch cuz now we know if we werent sure before, it's a must read

  • @readingrosie2184
    @readingrosie2184 3 роки тому +11

    "as well as falling for the princess" :) "'s fiance" :(

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +1

      To be fair it would be weird to fall for someone who looks exactly like u

  • @janvishikarpuria2492
    @janvishikarpuria2492 3 роки тому +4

    3rd comment! Love you Cindy! I found your channel like a month ago and i love it!! I've been binge watching your videos and they are so entertaining! keep doing what you do, you are amazing

  • @fileanavailable
    @fileanavailable 3 роки тому

    That intro tho. Had this video on full volume lmao but I knew which book you were talking about immediately. Anyway, loved this video and subscribed!

  • @mindlessb1380108
    @mindlessb1380108 3 роки тому

    I've been trying to get some of the good books you've recommended but there's so many holds at my library, clearly they're all subscribed to Cindy we love an influential queen

  • @laurenteague5669
    @laurenteague5669 3 роки тому +39

    Have you ever read the hating game because I feel like that book is right up your alley. It has a hot guy with a sensitive side. Btw ily❤️

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +18

      inch resting....

    • @Juupitrr
      @Juupitrr 3 роки тому +7

      @@withcindy inn church rest ting

    • @laurenteague5669
      @laurenteague5669 3 роки тому +2

      It is not the best book if you are looking for a serious read but it’s a fun book to pass the time especially during quarantine.

    • @emilio8669
      @emilio8669 3 роки тому

      @@withcindy i loved that book bc im a dumb bitch im dying to hear ur thoughts

  • @letiziaschafers9446
    @letiziaschafers9446 3 роки тому +219

    Wrap up? More like WAP up.....😏

  • @paperbutterfly
    @paperbutterfly 3 роки тому +2

    I'm already looking forward to your review for The Whisper Man! I absolutely loved that one.

  • @yooksorts
    @yooksorts 3 роки тому

    THANK YOU!! ive shied away from books for a while bc lack of attention span w/ getting older but hearing ur desc. of "one to watch" sounded so cool i had to download libby!! thank you for mentioning it btw :D moving made me go far away from my local library but now i dont have to worry about it anymore! thank you so much :DD

  • @colitamb
    @colitamb 3 роки тому +15

    Since you’re reading more adult novels at the moment, I highly recommend The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang. I know you get recommendations all the time lol BUT I think you’ll enjoy this one since it’s fantasy and is rich with modern Chinese history but also has gods and military schools.❤️ (Also the finale releases next month sooooo)

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +7

      that's on my TBR but not sure when i'll read it yet!

    • @colitamb
      @colitamb 3 роки тому +2

      readwithcindy I suggest maybe a more quiet (not-so-busy) weekend. You really gotta get immersed with the story!

    • @kostusia
      @kostusia 3 роки тому +1

      Yeees! I finished it yesterday! Its amazing even if first part is really slow and has some typical topic I feel are more like... Book form of clickbait.

    • @butterflytaster5553
      @butterflytaster5553 3 роки тому +1

      god YEAH. i blazed through both books in two-three days, i was so completely sucked in. i'm so psyched to see more of my absolute fave venka in the next one

    • @kostusia
      @kostusia 3 роки тому +1

      @@butterflytaster5553 I'm torned, bc second book was not yet translated to my native language and i'm afraid I will not understand it :/

  • @victorianmelodrama
    @victorianmelodrama 3 роки тому +6

    I liked the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy, I always thought the focus was supposed to be on the social commentary and the weird world of modern Singapore instead of being it being a straightforward romance.

  • @jadem2653
    @jadem2653 3 роки тому +1

    I've been watching your videos to go to sleep because i find you and your opinions soothing somehow. I don't understand either, but thank you.

  • @mercysensei4714
    @mercysensei4714 3 роки тому +1

    I got introduced to booktube through you and honestly, I wouldn’t do it any other way. I can’t even imagine watching someone that doesn’t have your wit and sarcasm 😭

  • @orianacampbell3174
    @orianacampbell3174 3 роки тому +3

    When you said you were reading Mexican Gothic I was like Yes!
    It's so good:)

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому

      Can't wait!

    • @itowilltube
      @itowilltube 2 роки тому

      @@withcindy oh did you review I quite liked it. I could taste the magico realismo on my tongue

  • @screee77cat83
    @screee77cat83 3 роки тому +6

    Hellllllllllllll yeah its book time.

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +4

      yesss a time to forget reality

  • @angelinaremisio2556
    @angelinaremisio2556 3 роки тому

    i haven't read a single book in a billion years but you make me want to again- keep it up Cindy! luv u

  • @mntacuyan
    @mntacuyan 3 роки тому +1

    I had just finished reading the book One to Watch from your recommendation here and IT WAS GREAT!! Read it really quick cuz it was fun. Thank you, Cindy! This has gotta be the second book I picked up from your book lists and I'm looking forward to reading more!!

  • @awbeans3294
    @awbeans3294 3 роки тому +3

    i ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS recommend pet to everyone i meet, i am SO glad you read it, even with a 3.5 rating. it's writing alone kick-started me back into doing a little creative fiction on the side

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +2

      yes the writing is fantastic! i think it's a wonderful MG book :)

    • @awbeans3294
      @awbeans3294 3 роки тому +1

      also: about "a song of wraiths and ruins" and its usage of fantastical west africa: i just read 'cemetery boys', which is more urban fantasy but features latinx magical elements and made me feel really at home. it has more romcom elements than serious fantasy as a ya book, but it was super enjoyable and a good read for the fall season

    • @elizairland6586
      @elizairland6586 3 роки тому +1

      aw beans, god cemetery boys is such a great book I’m still hung up on it and now trying to read more diverse books that are similar

  • @medchan5810
    @medchan5810 3 роки тому +8

    Knew someone who used to work as a janitor at a law firm. THE AMOUNT OF PETTY SHE'D TELL ME IN REGARDS TO LAWYERS IS INSANE. That is to say, I totally believe that a lawyer would be a petty bitch to spite her ex at the same firm. 😂😂

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +3

      Omg law firms sound so toxic

  • @khushinigam1914
    @khushinigam1914 3 роки тому

    I love how honest you are, Cindy. Keep it up!

  • @SuperPao
    @SuperPao 3 роки тому

    Ooo got One to Watch on hold at the library!

  • @bicarbonat1
    @bicarbonat1 3 роки тому +4

    13:50 Don't know if anyone else already commented this, but just wanted to note that Akwaeke Emezie goes by "they"/"them"

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +2

      Thank u for letting me know!!

  • @nikvlai9730
    @nikvlai9730 3 роки тому +40

    My opinions of A Song of Wraiths and Ruin: As someone who YA Fantasy is kind of aimed towards, I hated the book. It’s been 3 weeks and I still haven’t finished it, although i have maybe 30 pages left. It was just so boring to me, it felt like it just dragged on and on and I just couldn’t stand it. Also, it could be gayer.

    • @etherealmushroom846
      @etherealmushroom846 3 роки тому +17

      I mean a lot of YA books could be gayer, if only they were given the chance.

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +18

      aww im sorry u couldnt enjoy the book! i totally agree that it could be gayer, i was actually thinking what if malik's sister had been the one cursed by the wraith and had to enter the competition?? imagine how JUICY that would have been!!

    • @nikvlai9730
      @nikvlai9730 3 роки тому +4

      Ethereal Mushroom True

    • @nikvlai9730
      @nikvlai9730 3 роки тому +5

      readwithcindy I would’ve been way more into it if that happened

    • @bluesunflowers
      @bluesunflowers 3 роки тому +4

      It could have been gayer!! 😄

  • @contsentkonfusion
    @contsentkonfusion 3 роки тому

    one to watch was so good I listened to it twice

  • @bojanatancheva7892
    @bojanatancheva7892 3 роки тому +1

    I read One to Watch cause of your video, it was amazinggg. Such delicious twists, thank you

  • @laramelo362
    @laramelo362 3 роки тому +6

    omg, finally 🥰🤩

    • @withcindy
      @withcindy  3 роки тому +3

      ur the first comment!

    • @laramelo362
      @laramelo362 3 роки тому

      readwithcindy i’m shocked

  • @TheManiaTC
    @TheManiaTC 3 роки тому +5

    hoping for the day that u read something like"dom casmurro" or "the book of disquiet"...just because u need some 5 stars books

  • @natyboops
    @natyboops 3 роки тому

    Cindy is the QUEEN of opening first liners!!!!

  • @Mah-ww4pv
    @Mah-ww4pv 3 роки тому

    I promis you Cindy can sell every book that really resonate with her. Damn. Want to read One to Watch. 💙