I agree with you about the smut levels. I've read so many sex scenes in my 40+ years of reading adult books that they're just not that interesting most of the time. I'm reading for the relationships. I too want to be convinced that the couple belongs together, and I want to like them enough to enjoy their journey.
At some point, I skip them if they happen in a book too often or the scenes aren’t interesting. Sometimes it’s really good though, especially if you feel the chemistry between the couple but I definitely think the romance and relationship itself is more interesting (to me at least)
Totally agree with the annoyance at all the smut-focused romance. If you're looking for another KU sapphic author, I just discovered Haley Cass and LOVED her holiday romance "When You Least Expect It". Both heroines are in their 30s and the one heroine is getting divorced from a crappy man, and wants the other heroine to be her divorce lawyer. It was so refreshingly sweet and romantic.
How can you remember so many details about these books? I can't remember a book the second I close it. 🤪 Fantastic and very helpful content! I'm glad I stumbled upon this video.
I feel the same way you do! Like honestly smut is just boring if there is no actual relationship development or romance behind it. I just will not care. That’s also just not a reason I read romance. I like reading romance for the pining and the emotional relationship arc.
Definitely agree with the smut comment! In an earlier video you said that Talia Hibbert writes some of the best steamy scenes (which is true she is a Queen) but she also writes great ROMANCE. I personally don’t want one without the other. The reason I thought Chloe and Red in Get a Life Chloe Brown were sooo freaking hot together was because I believed their romance from start to finish. I think that aspect has been missing in a lot of the books I’ve read this year
Wow, this video is a goldmine for book lovers! I've been following your 'Tier Ranking' videos and they've been incredibly helpful in navigating the vast world of Kindle Unlimited books. Inspired by your approach of 'reading & real life,' I've started my own channel where I share my reading journey, with a focus on how books influence our daily lives and decisions. It's been an amazing experience to connect literature with real-world scenarios, and I'd love to have fellow book enthusiasts join me on this journey!
Given your love of small town/country romance, it would be interesting to hear your opinions on similar genres but set in other countries e.g. Australian Outback romance (and I'm sure there are similar in other countries). I would be interested in what differences you notice compared to the American counterpart, like turns of phrase and language used, and whether that was refreshing or annoying. Possible video idea??
I read the co-op twice this year! I love this book ❤!!!! It's my favorite from her and I can't wait for her next one! Out on a limb was such a good surprise!b
Lost my shit at "Neigh up in this bitch". And as someone who finally subscribed to KU and binge-read at least 300 KU books this year, i too am banged out. But I find that if i take a break and read some fantasy that's more plot-driven, it makes a good palette cleanser.
I love your tier ranking videos, Chandler. I just finished reading Check Mate by Ali Hazelwood and was throughly charmed by it mostly because im a big fan of her dialogue and writing style. The story is YA so it's pretty predictable, but the characters were fun so check it out if you're a fan of hers.
Finally someone who feels the same about The Wrong Bride as me. There was just too much that didnt make any sense in this book. And the resolution made me actually vocalize my frustration that i had to go into deep detail the issues with this book with my poor husband. Everyone else RAVES about this book and it honestly made me not want to read anything else by her because i felt lime i was lied to.
Im only speaking for myself with this statement......i hope you give Watch Your Mouth a second chance because it was pretty enjoyable and the spice is just SO good!!!! This book deserves a second chance!!!!
I’m extremely tokophobic, LOATHE accidental pregnancy stories, and yet Out On A Limb is easily one of my favorite books of the year. It was so freaking good.
Chiming in to say that I am also over smut focused romance. Would rather have a swoon worthy romance with maybe some heavy petting. ✌️ but most importantly, PINING and a plot of some kind.
I am trying to decide if I want to keep KU. It seems the majority of the books I read from it are 3 star reads. 3 is ok, but I think I need to find more higher star books in order to keep this. I enjoyed this video and see a few to check out.
For the author Katharina, you should try Bittersweet memories and Professor Astor. Is an interconnected series but I didn’t love the 1st 2 books, loved the 2nd two
I totally agree with the smut comment. Sometimes I wish I can just read a Nicholas Sparks kind of romance. It’s been really hard finding good romances recently. 😢
A Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn isn't an accidental pregnancy book, but I can see where you're getting confused aha. The MMC needs someone to pretend to be his pregnant fiancee (enter FMC), but she isn't actually pregnant; because of this, the book involves multiple parenting-related activities (eg. parenting classes). I wouldn't say you missed out by DNFing tbh. In my opinion, the MMC's actions in the latter part of the book weren't redeemable and their relationship was quite toxic.
I'll be honest, you have read a lot of KU books this year and I'm not sure how none of them are mine. I mean, I know there are a lot of books out there, but, how? I've written a lot of books. 😁
I think I may have been one of the people who commented convincing you to try Emily McIntire again! If so, then I would highly recommend Scarred (Lion King reimagining), the second book in the Never After series. The books in this series are not connected at all and you can easily read them separately (as they all follow different fairy tales).
not to be a hater but emily mcintire doesn't have any good books. also some fluffy recs are Tie Me Knot by Allie Brahms and A Mage's Guide to human familiars by AJ Sherwood
I don't think Emily McIntire is good, honestly. I wouldn't recommend giving her another try. I read Scarred by this author and found it deeply irritating. And other books of hers seem even worse.
Best books I read in 2024 at kindle (at 1 dollar or less also all they are less than 100 pages) Nonfictional 1. Good Idea Bad Idea - by SON. E (Business, delta 4 method to find good and bad business ideas) 2. Death : The Last Sleep - by TOD. S (death, afterlife) 3.Vivid Victory : A Guide to Success - by John T. W (successful life) 4. Amigos : A Guide to genuine friendships - by Lookman. E (about friendships, methods to find genuine) Fictional 1. WTF?! (Season 1) - By SON. E(must read) (4 different mystery thriller stories which contain investigation etc)
I agree with you about the smut levels. I've read so many sex scenes in my 40+ years of reading adult books that they're just not that interesting most of the time. I'm reading for the relationships. I too want to be convinced that the couple belongs together, and I want to like them enough to enjoy their journey.
At some point, I skip them if they happen in a book too often or the scenes aren’t interesting. Sometimes it’s really good though, especially if you feel the chemistry between the couple but I definitely think the romance and relationship itself is more interesting (to me at least)
Totally agree with the annoyance at all the smut-focused romance. If you're looking for another KU sapphic author, I just discovered Haley Cass and LOVED her holiday romance "When You Least Expect It". Both heroines are in their 30s and the one heroine is getting divorced from a crappy man, and wants the other heroine to be her divorce lawyer. It was so refreshingly sweet and romantic.
I am only 21 and also have the fear that I am "getting old" because I definitely am getting tired of the all smut no plot books
I just added all of your "S" tier books that I haven't read yet to my January TBR!! I loved everything about this video!!
thank you so much for all of the amazing, consistent content recently chandler!! :”)
How can you remember so many details about these books? I can't remember a book the second I close it. 🤪 Fantastic and very helpful content! I'm glad I stumbled upon this video.
mother is FEEDING us this chanmas!
I feel the same way you do! Like honestly smut is just boring if there is no actual relationship development or romance behind it. I just will not care. That’s also just not a reason I read romance. I like reading romance for the pining and the emotional relationship arc.
Yay for daily posting!!! This is my favorite time of year!!
Yesss! 🎉 excited to see which ones i can binge read this holiday. You always have top notch taste!
I'm so excited for this! I love KU!
Chanmas keeps on giving this year! Thank you 🤩🩷
Definitely agree with the smut comment! In an earlier video you said that Talia Hibbert writes some of the best steamy scenes (which is true she is a Queen) but she also writes great ROMANCE. I personally don’t want one without the other. The reason I thought Chloe and Red in Get a Life Chloe Brown were sooo freaking hot together was because I believed their romance from start to finish. I think that aspect has been missing in a lot of the books I’ve read this year
I'm so impressed you recalled all of these. I find they totally just blur together for me...
Wow, this video is a goldmine for book lovers! I've been following your 'Tier Ranking' videos and they've been incredibly helpful in navigating the vast world of Kindle Unlimited books. Inspired by your approach of 'reading & real life,' I've started my own channel where I share my reading journey, with a focus on how books influence our daily lives and decisions. It's been an amazing experience to connect literature with real-world scenarios, and I'd love to have fellow book enthusiasts join me on this journey!
Given your love of small town/country romance, it would be interesting to hear your opinions on similar genres but set in other countries e.g. Australian Outback romance (and I'm sure there are similar in other countries). I would be interested in what differences you notice compared to the American counterpart, like turns of phrase and language used, and whether that was refreshing or annoying. Possible video idea??
I read the co-op twice this year! I love this book ❤!!!! It's my favorite from her and I can't wait for her next one! Out on a limb was such a good surprise!b
I laughed way too hard at the Twinkie comment
Love your reviews
Lost my shit at "Neigh up in this bitch".
And as someone who finally subscribed to KU and binge-read at least 300 KU books this year, i too am banged out. But I find that if i take a break and read some fantasy that's more plot-driven, it makes a good palette cleanser.
I love your tier ranking videos, Chandler. I just finished reading Check Mate by Ali Hazelwood and was throughly charmed by it mostly because im a big fan of her dialogue and writing style. The story is YA so it's pretty predictable, but the characters were fun so check it out if you're a fan of hers.
Finally someone who feels the same about The Wrong Bride as me. There was just too much that didnt make any sense in this book. And the resolution made me actually vocalize my frustration that i had to go into deep detail the issues with this book with my poor husband. Everyone else RAVES about this book and it honestly made me not want to read anything else by her because i felt lime i was lied to.
"Neigh up in this b*tch" lmao 🤣
Im only speaking for myself with this statement......i hope you give Watch Your Mouth a second chance because it was pretty enjoyable and the spice is just SO good!!!! This book deserves a second chance!!!!
I’m extremely tokophobic, LOATHE accidental pregnancy stories, and yet Out On A Limb is easily one of my favorite books of the year. It was so freaking good.
Chiming in to say that I am also over smut focused romance. Would rather have a swoon worthy romance with maybe some heavy petting. ✌️ but most importantly, PINING and a plot of some kind.
I am trying to decide if I want to keep KU. It seems the majority of the books I read from it are 3 star reads. 3 is ok, but I think I need to find more higher star books in order to keep this. I enjoyed this video and see a few to check out.
I live for this content
100% agree with Layla and hooked
For the author Katharina, you should try Bittersweet memories and Professor Astor. Is an interconnected series but I didn’t love the 1st 2 books, loved the 2nd two
I totally agree with the smut comment. Sometimes I wish I can just read a Nicholas Sparks kind of romance. It’s been really hard finding good romances recently. 😢
I like Nicholas Sparks books. Read first book from him, which was good.
Think it was called Around the Bend or something 😊
I suddenly want to re-purchase kindle unlimited now ahhaha
A Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn isn't an accidental pregnancy book, but I can see where you're getting confused aha. The MMC needs someone to pretend to be his pregnant fiancee (enter FMC), but she isn't actually pregnant; because of this, the book involves multiple parenting-related activities (eg. parenting classes). I wouldn't say you missed out by DNFing tbh. In my opinion, the MMC's actions in the latter part of the book weren't redeemable and their relationship was quite toxic.
oh ur right! i didn't DNF that one actually haha. i didn't hate it, i think i gave it like 3 stars
I struggle with romantic suspense as well
I’ve never been this early!!
I'll be honest, you have read a lot of KU books this year and I'm not sure how none of them are mine. I mean, I know there are a lot of books out there, but, how? I've written a lot of books. 😁
“Real life does not reflect reality. I’ll leave it at that.” - Chandler 2023
The last three KU books I’ve read, I completely just skimmed through all of the smut scenes. It’s just boring to me nowadays 😩
We can't see the entire list 😢😢 (didn't finish the video yet)
it's just inevitable with screensharing, sorry!
I think I may have been one of the people who commented convincing you to try Emily McIntire again! If so, then I would highly recommend Scarred (Lion King reimagining), the second book in the Never After series. The books in this series are not connected at all and you can easily read them separately (as they all follow different fairy tales).
i saw that you liked the meet the duke series by tessa dare - do you have any other recommendations from her?
romancing the duke is fun, the governess game is my favorite tho
@@chandlerainsley i’ll try it out! thank you!
Silencio, empezó mi novela
Have you read Transcendence by shay savage? It's so good!! It's a caveman romance.
Does anyone knows what this tier ranking website is ?
it’s just powerpoint :)
@@chandlerainsley oh thanks 🤭
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the loads and loads of WHAT?
not to be a hater but emily mcintire doesn't have any good books.
also some fluffy recs are Tie Me Knot by Allie Brahms and A Mage's Guide to human familiars by AJ Sherwood
I don't think Emily McIntire is good, honestly. I wouldn't recommend giving her another try. I read Scarred by this author and found it deeply irritating. And other books of hers seem even worse.
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Best books I read in 2024 at kindle (at 1 dollar or less also all they are less than 100 pages)
Nonfictional
1. Good Idea Bad Idea - by SON. E (Business, delta 4 method to find good and bad business ideas)
2. Death : The Last Sleep - by TOD. S (death, afterlife)
3.Vivid Victory : A Guide to Success - by John T. W (successful life)
4. Amigos : A Guide to genuine friendships - by Lookman. E (about friendships, methods to find genuine)
Fictional
1. WTF?! (Season 1) - By SON. E(must read) (4 different mystery thriller stories which contain investigation etc)