Interesting to hear your thoughts on A Winter’s Promise. I’ve been torn over trying it as it gets mixed reviews but I also love the concept so will probably end up trying it eventually. In January, I read Kim JiYoung, born 1982, We are not free, Pachinko, one of us is lying, two can keep a secret, Crescent City. And the second Bridgerton book. Very impressed I got through so many to be honest. Usually manage around 3-4 but it varies.
I did really like A Winter's Promise but I totally understand your criticisms! I also didn't like Thorn initially but I think he gets a lot better in book 2 if you do ever decide to continue! Personally I enjoyed the plot a lot more in book 2 as well, and I feel like even though the world is still very intense it was easier to handle since I knew what to expect? YAY I loved Warbreaker, so happy you did too! Vivenna's character arc was SO GOOD and I need book 2!! It was my first Sanderson book and I definitely agree it's a good starting place! ALSO you look like a beautiful princess as always!! 💕
I feel the same way about Plain Bad Heroines. I have it 4 stars, but at the same time it was ultimately a let down. I feel like it was building up to something BIG and then....there was nothing. No twist, no reveal, no big bad thing happening, it just....ends, like you said.
I felt the exact same way about A Winter's promise. To be fair, I was expecting something similar to howl's moving castle because of the cover, so it's not entirely the book fault. On the other hand, you made me very curious about Plain bad heroines!
You look like a snowy princess 🥺🤍 loved hearing your thoughts about A Winter’s Promise! Bc we have such similar taste, I think I’m going to pass on it 🤧
I love your aesthetic! Also, I am STRUGGLING to get through The Bone Witch. I’m just bored and I don’t really connect with young Tia. I do love the narrative style (a la name of the wind) so I’m trying to push through but I’m somewhat bored. 😔
omg please read the miseducation of cameron post, one of my fave books and so well written and deep. it reads like a coming of age classic, only queer.
I read this AMAZING and LOVELY book in January, "100 Days of Sunlight" by Abbie Emmons🌻💖😍 It is a beautiful, sweet, heart warming, uplifting and a perfect book💖💖💖 I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH!!😍 Please read this GEM, you are gonna LOVE IT! 🌻💖😄
Hi! 💖😄 Can you please recommend some amazing, magical, adventurous and fun fantasy series (Nothing grim, brutal, smutty or too much violent) ? Like a fantasy series which is soooo good that good that you keep thinking about it and which has great and amazing characters. Something like that😅
if you haven’t read nevermoor, i definitely recommend that series. also, brandon sanderson does a really good job of having high stakes in his books without veering into grim territory! also, strange the dreamer is super whimsical and lovely 💞
holy shit! i love your top! may i please know where you got it from? this is giving me princess aurora vibes and im loving it! congrats on reading 7 books - any amount is a complete achievement as long as it brings you joy. :)
I freaked out as soon you pulled out A Winter’s Promise because it’s long been on my list solely because of the cover... I didn’t even know the book title until today! And then I started laughing as soon as you said you read for the aesthetics, because yup, that’s exactly why I’ll probably read it. Every time I hear you talk about Warbreaker, I’m more tempted to read it! It sounds so fun.
I didn‘t like a winter‘s promise and I‘m so glad, that I‘m not the only one 🙈 Everybody raves about this series, but I hated the protagonist. So. Much. She was so annoying and dumb. And I was so sad, because I had such high hopes for this book. I even bought the hardcover, and I‘m definitely a paperback kind of gal! 😪
I felt exactly the same way about Plain Bad Heroines! I think Emily M Danforth has a problem ending books cause The Miseducation of Cameron Post kind of just ends too BUT the ending is more satisfying and it's one of my favourite books of all time, I'd definitely recommend it!!
I felt the same way about the first book in the Mirror Visitor Quartet, but the second one is AMAZING! It’s got a much more interesting plot and was a lot more captivating for me. 💛
I really wanted to love Christelle Dabos' series, the covers are so lovely. I even loved the first two volumes, volume 3 was okay and - to me - volume 4 was a desaster. (To the point where I didn't understand anymore what was happening.) So if you didn't connect to volume 1, you might not like the rest of the series. :/
The book that came to mind when talking about epigraphs and that sort of thing was Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman! I think it's the first time I saw a fiction book do it and they're always so fun, I really loved that book. I have only read the first book on the Discworld saga but it also has that, since you like fantasy maybe you'd like that! I sadly haven't read any Brandon Sanderson and the types of fantasy are probably not similar but I believe both books are really fun times haha
I read a few in January (I'll TL;DR a description if Monica or anyone else doesn't recognise them or wants to know more you're welcome to ask). Also they're grouped by series where appropriate. Finished Martin the Warrior, started Mossflower by Brian Jacques (MG talking animals which are *much* darker than you might expect. MTW features one of the most senseless "good" character deaths I've read) Burn by Patrick Ness (Alternate Earth with dragons, I don't know if there is going to be a sequel, but I'd definitely be up for more) Finished Arrow, started and indeed have nearly finished Swift by RJ Anderson. Technically two separate series, but they're set in the same world so I'm counting them under the same category. Dark fairytales is about all I can say without spoilers. World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms, the sassiest lore book I think I've ever read XD Magic Required by HS Paisley (HannaH's Over Invested on here, which is how I discovered her), near future magic with a demigod and a hell of a lot of surprises. I'm currently reading the sequel (Dominion Required)
@@cozymonica I won't spoil it because it'll lose the impact if you see it coming, but there was a genuinely jaw-dropping mid-book twist in that which...changes the story massively, but in a good way
i really loved the mirror visitor series, I think it’s one of the most amazing series of the last years. The second book is better than the first so I really recommend you to carry on with the books😌🤍 Btw I’ve read the Italian translation so maybe as you said there’s a translation issue😕
I felt exactly the same about A Winter's Promise and haven't heard anyone articulate the same issues. I've mostly heard positive reviews - overwhelmingly positive, actually - and wondered if I missed something when I was reading it! Thank you for continuing to share your views in such a detailed and balanced way; it's really helpful when I'm trying to decide whether to pick up books I've initially been unsure about
A Winter's Promise was kind of a miss for me too. I know I WANT to like it but there is a disconnect with the book and me. I also can't figure out how old the characters are supposed to be?? Maybe I missed something but I'm guessing since it's YA at least Ophelia is an older teen??
I really liked The Bone Witch trilogy and recommend you continue with the trilogy! My only real criticism of the trilogy is that I think it should have been an adult series instead of YA. I only ever dip my toe into YA, but while there are plenty of YA characters who experience some very heavy themes I don't find myself thinking of them as adults while I'm reading. Which I definitely found myself doing here. I think it was the maturity of the voice/tone of the writing. I kept having some sort of cognitive dissonance going because in the present day timeline Tea is only 17, but the chapters taking place in the past also didn't scream young to me. All of the political intrigue, etc. started when she was extremely young, and it just didn't make sense that they would have that much influence at court even as early teens, for example. I still really enjoyed the trilogy, though!
I remember you recommended Nevermoor forever ago and I bought it at B&N for $5 and never read it. I think I might pick it up next, I need a new series to replace my love for Harry Potter. also I really think you could so a podcast I love listening to you talk lol
per usual delivering the vibezzz
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I just love all your videos! You’re personality is fantastic. I just adore your style and am so inspired by you. 🤗
thank you so so much! 💛💛
Oooh, I'm so sad you didn't like "A Winter's promise" by Christelle Dabos :'( I'm French, and this serie is my favorite YA fantasy of all time
i’m hoping to still try book 2 one day as i’ve heard it only gets better! 💞
@@cozymonica Sure ! The second volume is my favourite in the serie btw, so much more actions and character development but I won't tell 🤭
I can’t wait to own the heartstopper series! they’re so gorgeous and my favorite graphic novels!
Interesting to hear your thoughts on A Winter’s Promise. I’ve been torn over trying it as it gets mixed reviews but I also love the concept so will probably end up trying it eventually. In January, I read Kim JiYoung, born 1982, We are not free, Pachinko, one of us is lying, two can keep a secret, Crescent City. And the second Bridgerton book. Very impressed I got through so many to be honest. Usually manage around 3-4 but it varies.
I did really like A Winter's Promise but I totally understand your criticisms! I also didn't like Thorn initially but I think he gets a lot better in book 2 if you do ever decide to continue! Personally I enjoyed the plot a lot more in book 2 as well, and I feel like even though the world is still very intense it was easier to handle since I knew what to expect?
YAY I loved Warbreaker, so happy you did too! Vivenna's character arc was SO GOOD and I need book 2!! It was my first Sanderson book and I definitely agree it's a good starting place!
ALSO you look like a beautiful princess as always!! 💕
I feel the same way about Plain Bad Heroines. I have it 4 stars, but at the same time it was ultimately a let down. I feel like it was building up to something BIG and then....there was nothing. No twist, no reveal, no big bad thing happening, it just....ends, like you said.
I felt the exact same way about A Winter's promise. To be fair, I was expecting something similar to howl's moving castle because of the cover, so it's not entirely the book fault. On the other hand, you made me very curious about Plain bad heroines!
Your videos are always aesthetically pleasing. Such an eye candy every time! 😍😍😍
You look like a snowy princess 🥺🤍 loved hearing your thoughts about A Winter’s Promise! Bc we have such similar taste, I think I’m going to pass on it 🤧
I love your aesthetic so much 😍. If you don't mine me asking, where did you get your top?
I love your aesthetic! Also, I am STRUGGLING to get through The Bone Witch. I’m just bored and I don’t really connect with young Tia. I do love the narrative style (a la name of the wind) so I’m trying to push through but I’m somewhat bored. 😔
omg please read the miseducation of cameron post, one of my fave books and so well written and deep. it reads like a coming of age classic, only queer.
wow your dress is so beautiful, like a princess
I read this AMAZING and LOVELY book in January, "100 Days of Sunlight" by Abbie Emmons🌻💖😍
It is a beautiful, sweet, heart warming, uplifting and a perfect book💖💖💖 I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH!!😍 Please read this GEM, you are gonna LOVE IT! 🌻💖😄
idk why i'm surprised that you look cute bec u slay in every video
ahh thank you! 💞 and yess, def feeling proud aha
Hi Monica, where did you get your necklace? I adore it (I always love your looks!!)
thank you! it was from hot topic 💞
I loved all of Heartstopper so far cannot wait for the rest of the series to be released and now even more knowing Netflix is adapting it!
You look like a princess 😍✨
Serving looks, books, and overall calming vibes 😍📚
Hi! 💖😄
Can you please recommend some amazing, magical, adventurous and fun fantasy series (Nothing grim, brutal, smutty or too much violent) ?
Like a fantasy series which is soooo good that good that you keep thinking about it and which has great and amazing characters. Something like that😅
if you haven’t read nevermoor, i definitely recommend that series. also, brandon sanderson does a really good job of having high stakes in his books without veering into grim territory! also, strange the dreamer is super whimsical and lovely 💞
@@cozymonica Thankyou so much 💖💖💖
You got me back into reading! I haven’t read this much since I was in middle school omg
holy shit! i love your top! may i please know where you got it from? this is giving me princess aurora vibes and im loving it! congrats on reading 7 books - any amount is a complete achievement as long as it brings you joy. :)
Its from Sugarthrillz by Dollskill. I don't think they have it available anymore. Though you may be able to find it on depop or similar websites :)
I freaked out as soon you pulled out A Winter’s Promise because it’s long been on my list solely because of the cover... I didn’t even know the book title until today! And then I started laughing as soon as you said you read for the aesthetics, because yup, that’s exactly why I’ll probably read it.
Every time I hear you talk about Warbreaker, I’m more tempted to read it! It sounds so fun.
looking lovely as always!! 💖 I recently finished memorial by bryan washington and now I'm in the middle of when no one is watching by alyssa cole!
I’m so excited for the heart stopper tv series please do a reaction video when it comes out
Oh you are such a sweetheart 💕
I didn‘t like a winter‘s promise and I‘m so glad, that I‘m not the only one 🙈
Everybody raves about this series, but I hated the protagonist. So. Much.
She was so annoying and dumb.
And I was so sad, because I had such high hopes for this book. I even bought the hardcover, and I‘m definitely a paperback kind of gal! 😪
For those that want to read Heartstopper but can not buy the graphic novels at the moment, its on Webtoon!
I felt exactly the same way about Plain Bad Heroines! I think Emily M Danforth has a problem ending books cause The Miseducation of Cameron Post kind of just ends too BUT the ending is more satisfying and it's one of my favourite books of all time, I'd definitely recommend it!!
I love your videos so much! 💖💖💖
thank you so much! 💞
I felt the same way about the first book in the Mirror Visitor Quartet, but the second one is AMAZING! It’s got a much more interesting plot and was a lot more captivating for me. 💛
I really wanted to love Christelle Dabos' series, the covers are so lovely. I even loved the first two volumes, volume 3 was okay and - to me - volume 4 was a desaster. (To the point where I didn't understand anymore what was happening.) So if you didn't connect to volume 1, you might not like the rest of the series. :/
The book that came to mind when talking about epigraphs and that sort of thing was Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman! I think it's the first time I saw a fiction book do it and they're always so fun, I really loved that book. I have only read the first book on the Discworld saga but it also has that, since you like fantasy maybe you'd like that! I sadly haven't read any Brandon Sanderson and the types of fantasy are probably not similar but I believe both books are really fun times haha
I read a few in January (I'll TL;DR a description if Monica or anyone else doesn't recognise them or wants to know more you're welcome to ask). Also they're grouped by series where appropriate.
Finished Martin the Warrior, started Mossflower by Brian Jacques (MG talking animals which are *much* darker than you might expect. MTW features one of the most senseless "good" character deaths I've read)
Burn by Patrick Ness (Alternate Earth with dragons, I don't know if there is going to be a sequel, but I'd definitely be up for more)
Finished Arrow, started and indeed have nearly finished Swift by RJ Anderson. Technically two separate series, but they're set in the same world so I'm counting them under the same category. Dark fairytales is about all I can say without spoilers.
World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms, the sassiest lore book I think I've ever read XD
Magic Required by HS Paisley (HannaH's Over Invested on here, which is how I discovered her), near future magic with a demigod and a hell of a lot of surprises. I'm currently reading the sequel (Dominion Required)
glad to hear you liked burn!! i still need to read that one soon! 💞
@@cozymonica I won't spoil it because it'll lose the impact if you see it coming, but there was a genuinely jaw-dropping mid-book twist in that which...changes the story massively, but in a good way
The Secret Series by Pseudonymous Bosch is a fun middle-grade series that has a unique narrative style!
i really loved the mirror visitor series, I think it’s one of the most amazing series of the last years. The second book is better than the first so I really recommend you to carry on with the books😌🤍
Btw I’ve read the Italian translation so maybe as you said there’s a translation issue😕
I felt exactly the same about A Winter's Promise and haven't heard anyone articulate the same issues. I've mostly heard positive reviews - overwhelmingly positive, actually - and wondered if I missed something when I was reading it!
Thank you for continuing to share your views in such a detailed and balanced way; it's really helpful when I'm trying to decide whether to pick up books I've initially been unsure about
i was so sad about not liking it, but i’m glad im not alone! 💞
u re sttuning 💕
I just read the Heartstopper books last month and I’m obsessed
A Winter's Promise was kind of a miss for me too. I know I WANT to like it but there is a disconnect with the book and me. I also can't figure out how old the characters are supposed to be?? Maybe I missed something but I'm guessing since it's YA at least Ophelia is an older teen??
sameee! bc the guy (i forget his name lol) has a whole job, so i couldn’t gauge their ages. i assumed late teens/early twenties though.
7 is great!!! woohoo!!
I really liked The Bone Witch trilogy and recommend you continue with the trilogy! My only real criticism of the trilogy is that I think it should have been an adult series instead of YA. I only ever dip my toe into YA, but while there are plenty of YA characters who experience some very heavy themes I don't find myself thinking of them as adults while I'm reading. Which I definitely found myself doing here. I think it was the maturity of the voice/tone of the writing. I kept having some sort of cognitive dissonance going because in the present day timeline Tea is only 17, but the chapters taking place in the past also didn't scream young to me. All of the political intrigue, etc. started when she was extremely young, and it just didn't make sense that they would have that much influence at court even as early teens, for example. I still really enjoyed the trilogy, though!
i could definitely see this! i’m glad you love the trilogy as a whole though. i for sure want to pick up book 2! 💞
yes nevermoor yes
omg what camera do you use?!
"the bone witch" seems like such a divisive books because i keep hearing different things.
I remember you recommended Nevermoor forever ago and I bought it at B&N for $5 and never read it. I think I might pick it up next, I need a new series to replace my love for Harry Potter. also I really think you could so a podcast I love listening to you talk lol
it’s so so good, i hope you love it! and thank you so much! 💞💞