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- Опубліковано 5 лис 2022
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5 Rounds: amzn.to/3NGRKT5
Play With Me: amzn.to/3UddjNm
Icebreaker: amzn.to/3U9idLj
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I hate that people moan about chandler saying she doesn’t like some books and says negative things about book. I love it , she isn’t just like “I hate everything” , I think her comments on books are so funny xx
I actually watch a lot of peoples criticism of books. I find it funnier when they detest the books I wholeheartedly enjoyed and vice versa. They make valid arguments and I actually agree, but I still end up enjoying the experience of reading the books they dislike. 😅
for whatever it’s worth, i appreciate your honesty with books, controversial or not.
not to sound too much like a chandler stan-standler?-but i have followed you since your goodreads days (like, pre-booktube back before you reached your friend limit haha) and the eloquently articulated positive reviews were always just as entertaining as the critical ones. I hope you’ll continue to just do YOU. real ones will stay and we know why we’re here!
LMAO this made me giggle and smile, thank you!
The amount of times I’ve unsubscribed from someone because they like EVERYTHING they read I can’t even begin to count. I can’t trust someone who likes everything, how could that be possible? There’s a difference between being overly negative and being honest. I and clearly your other subscribers agree that we’re here for both the good AND the bad opinions 🙃
Speaking as someone who is more critical about reading and does not give the majority of romance books I read above 2-3 stars, I really enjoy your reviews. I think your reviews are specific and insightful and I fully appreciate it. You are my favorite romance booktuber :)
Please don’t let those comments get to you and affect how much romance you read or how you talk about it. I read primarily romance (average of maybe 4 a week) and my average rating across the board for romance books is like a 3 stars. You can love something and still be critical of it and want it to be a well done. I love romance books but I’m not gonna love bad ones, even though I apparently read a lot of them.
Also side note I really appreciate your rating scale. A lot of other reviewers will talk a lot about things they didn’t enjoy and then say four stars and I’m like…. For what?? And then they’ll talk about a book like it’s trash and say it was sooo bad or boring or whatever but then give a three, when it sounds more like a two. It makes it really difficult to understand their actual ratings and I appreciate that you (like me, but no one reads my reviews 😂) utilize the full range of the five star scale.
I ALWAYS know I'm going to like a book, if you've liked it. You're not too hard on books, you've read enough that you know when something works or when somethings missing. Your reviews have yet to fail me so far!
Same! I've never read a book on her recommendation that wasn't good
A Sunday isn’t a Sunday without a chandler upload 💖
as a fellow hater, i love your reviews, critical or not--not everyone loves everything and that is ok!! it doesn't make us less of romance lovers haha
Not even finished the video, but don't feel bad about "complaining" about books. Even the best books have flaws, and I love hearing your negative opinions, especially about books I've loved because it gives me another perspective. I trust your opinions literally because you don't sugarcoat things!
Chandler, it's okay. I have been your subscriber for years now, and there have been a handful of times when I don't really agree with some of your opinions, but I value them. It gives me a fresh perspective on reading more critically, and I love that I learn from you. That's why I stuck around for years (different username, though. Different account, new phone). For the most part, I've fallen in love with a lot of your recommendations, and you have introduced me to a lot of great authors. It's great that you're picky! Just like you said in your other video, it is an act of self-love to DNF a book you don't really like. There are a lot of good books out there, and so little time! We should be making the most of it! :)
I like hearing your opinions regardless of what they are (positive-negative-neutral) because they’re your OPINION! People sometimes forget that opinions are inherently subjective and don’t involve the input of others… Totally understand your nervousness about it though. I’m working through my own issues with fear of how others perceive me. But just want to drop a comment for support ❤ you the bomb. That’s all
Oh, chan, so sorry about the whole "are you sure you love romance" thing because you are very genuine in everything you say- It's why I love your videos. It's perfectly normal for our tastes to evolve, especially after reading so many books. ..:hugs: Thanks for recs, Icebreaker sounds super fun!
As someone who tends to rate books highly, I actually really enjoy your videos because you teach me to read more critically. I’ve been watching you for about a year and a half now, your way of reviewing is modern (as in not pretentious sounding) while still perfectly articulating your opinion, and it actually helps me when I write my own reviews! Some people are easy to please because they’re not very picky (like me) and some people are specific about what they like or sometimes what they just don’t want to see (like you) and that’s ok. That’s why there are so many books in the world (and plenty of booktubers to watch). ❤
i love your reviews bc i’m usually thinking the same things and in this new age of booktok we need more ppl thinking critically about the books we’re reading tbh!!
I adored Icebreaker! I also really wanted more tension about sharing the ice rink. I wish they could have had more bickering back and forth even if they were hooking up but that is the enemies to lovers girly in me. The banter, the communication between them, the side characters for me were all really great. It felt very well rounded and the hockey players had me laughing out loud, I need all of them to get their own books. Loved an experienced heroine who knows what she wants in the bedroom, I was getting extremely bored of the ‘innocent virgin’ that is often written about. Not entirely sure how realistic some of the choices were in the epilogue. I couldn’t stop reading which is a great sign. Thanks for the recommendation!
I am so happy you enjoyed Icebreaker! It was a surprising hit for me. Also, on the point of people complaining about your opinions, honestly screw it. I find it so refreshing to see someone who doesn't always hype up everything that is hyped up on all socials. You look at these books with a much more objective eye than many other people on booktube. Don't change who you are, because you're awesome! 💗
If someone doesn't like a book, even if it's really popular, I'd rather they just say, which is why I really appreciate your honesty when reviewing books.
I think I speak for everyone when I say, we all love your videos no matter if you don’t enjoy certain books. I love your criticism & how honest you are about books that you love or don’t like. You are who you are & if we didn’t like it we wouldn’t be watching. You be yourself is all we want you to be. There’s a reason you have lots of subscribers. Don’t change for anyone. Criticize books that you want to do. We love you!
a chandler video is always the best start to my week 🥰
Oh my gosh I agree with what you said about smut!!! I love romance and it by no means bothers me but I feel like some of these books are drowning in it and it really takes away from the plot and development of the story. I’ve started skipping it because I get so bored. I usually read the first smut scene in a book and the ones that I think are unique and interesting (example, welcome to the dark side with the cherry lollipop 👀)
You were super generous with 5 rounds!! Hated the book.
You’re definitely on the right track.
I think your reviews are hilarious. And even though I appreciate your reviews, it doesn’t ever really stop me from reading it for myself if I think it sounds interesting. And sometimes I agree and sometimes I don’t but it’s not a big deal. It isn’t even a deal at all actually.
Your book comments are always fantastic and have helped me discover loads of books
The Cutting Edge! I love that 80s movie.
I recently read Home Game by Odette Stone and really liked it. (Totally skipped book 1 to read this one).
Also really love Moonshot by Alessandra Torre, The Player by Claire Contreras, and Ride by Harper Dallas.
I’m sure you’ve read the first book but the entire hot chalk series by Kendall Ryan is absolutely amazing and it follows guys from the same hockey team I think you would really enjoy almost every single book and every single instalment follows a different guy and a different type of romance like obviously it’s a hockey romance but The love interest and how their love story goes is different in every story and they’re just thoroughly enjoyable quick reads that I love during the winter time.
I just finished Consider Me by Becca Mack, really enjoyed the writing but it had no business being so long 😂
I love your reviews Chandler! Especially the critical ones. My opinions on the ones I’ve also read are usually opposite of yours. But I still enjoy getting your thoughts on them!
The second book in the Fight Game series is sooo much better than 5 rounds. The relationship and character stories are much more developed
Love seeing you do your makeup and talk about books!
YAY! I am reading sports romance this weekend, so this is perfect. I've been wondering if you would pick up Icebreaker, and I'm so excited to hear your thoughts!
the 80's movie is the Cutting Edge. I love that movie.
Perfect timing for a sport Rec video. I just finished icebreaker and I NEED MORE
I’m so sad icebreaker isn’t on KU anymore 😭😭 was planning to read it
I’ve been binging your channel for the past two days! So glad to see you’ve posted
Honestly I felt like icebreaker was just DEEPLY okay & its sad because I LOVE hockey romances
Icebreaker gives me Fire on Ice vibes and that's all I need to know! I'm glad to know you enjoyed it, I feel like I've seen a lot of criticisms about this book recently, so it made me a little reluctant to pick it up 😅
Loved to hear your thoughts on these books! Been waiting on someone I trust for their thoughts on icebreaker, I’ll have to give it a read! Speaking of hockey romances though! I recently read heated rivalry and the long game by Rachel Reid and I looked and saw that you read and loved heated rivalry but haven’t read the long game since it has come out semi recently so if you’re ever in the mood for more smutty hockey romance from our resident favorite rival hockey players I highly recommend!
I’m usually a silent watcher but felt the need to comment. Please please continue to review books the way you do!! I really struggle to watch book reviewers who give 4/5 stars for every book because I’m so much more critical of books than that and so can’t be as certain of their recommendations. I love how you rate books. It makes your reviews trustworthy and very validating to us harsher reviewers who don’t give 4 or 5 stars easily.😅 You talking about the specifics of what didn’t work for you about a book let’s me know whether that would also not work for me, or if It wouldn’t bother me and I’m so grateful for that as I have avoided many hyped books that I just know I’d have not enjoyed!!😂
Also, sometimes it’s just much more enjoyable to hear someone talk about tropes/books they don’t like. Usually a lot more of an explanation to the reasoning instead of maybe when someone gives a book 5 stars and just gushes about it and says how it’s good but with no further analysis. For me, reviews like that can be a bit repetitive.
The way you talk about books is by far my favourite! So please keep being you!! Don’t let comments like that get to you they’ll always find something to say even if you change. Unfortunately there’s just some people you can never please. Xx
I appreciate your honesty around your thoughts and ratings. We have similar tastes and I'm equally picky about books I rate highly, so if you rate something 5 stars I know I'll love it. And that's pretty much been the case every time I've read one of your 5 star recommendations. Love your work as always 😍
I've only been able to get into sports romances lately. I'm loving the Carolina Comets series by Teagan Hunter!
you are so close to 100k im gonna SCREEEAAM
I had completely forgotten that we were getting a Beautiful Disaster movie. Now 26 y/o me is excited for 15 y/o me.
Icebreaker is on my TBR!!
Saw you read Play With Me without giving it a rating so I knew there'd be a video on it so here I am
I don't usually like sports romances, but I enjoyed the Rugby series from L.H. Cosway and Penny Reid.
Your kitty is super sweet! 😻
i specifically watch book reviews to watch people being haters! i’m a critical reader and i enjoy watching other critical readers tear a book to pieces❤️
sometimes, a girl only needs characters for a book to be good! also, not enjoying every book you read is okay, i don't really understand the complaining about you sharing criticism about books? i absolutely love when you talk about your thoughts, positive, negative or neutral! it gives perspective and is always so interesting. you're awesome, never forget that!
One of the things I most enjoy about this channel is the amount of critique and criticism and negative comments about some books. I feel like it is always balanced well enough with positive comments. I am very critical of books myself so I would not find this channel half as nice to watch and relatable f it was overly positive about every book.
"oh noo, i have to live with him" lololol
omg how did you know I've been wanting to read sports romance all weekend
I think you'd really like Between Hello and Goodbye. It has enough spice but its more focus on romance rather than just the smut. Its emotional and has depth. I"m curious what'd you think about that but I love your reviews. Books are subjective and that's the beautiful thing reading and having. opinions.
Have not watched yet but v excited cuz I just finished one sports romance and would like more thank youuuuu
I dnfed Icebreaker because it was a little too new adulty for me, but your review makes me want to give it another try!
oh it's REALLY new adult haha, but i'm into that personally
this is so perfect bc i have been on a ku sports romance kick atm
Books talked about:
Play with me - becka mack
Icebreaker - hannah grace
5 rounds - nikki castle
It’s crazy to think that some people criticize you for giving your opinion. You always explain so well why you didn’t like a book and give very constructive criticism before rating something. If you were just complaining, then yeah, I get the “choose another genre” comment… but you are giving us your opinion and telling us how you feel based on very valid points. It’s crazy to me that some people don’t see that…
Favorite sports romance book is Pucked by Helena Hunting.
Love these reviews.
Hey Chandler, i really love your videos (the only book channel I watch tbh) and I never had the feeling that you are overcritical!
As an international viewer I often need to buy books online when I want to read them in their original language or I read their translations (for me into German) that’s why I thought if making a video about international romance authors that were translated into English could be an interesting video ? Also to see if there would be any differences between them and American/ Brithish books ?
That movie is called The Cutting Edge
You should read “Stolen” by Lucy Christopher! Dark romance, but I enjoyed!
I really like Icebreaker but I do wish the main conflict had popped up a bit sooner. I also felt it was just a touch too long.
You shouldn't feel bad for being honest about your thoughts and feelings about a book. The only reason I watch your videos is because you're honest about your thoughts. You and I have similar thoughts on certain books so please don't stop sharing your opinion
Honestly, I had unsubscribed to you for a while because I was like wow, shes so negative about everything ugh ugh ugh but then I came to realize that the only reason I thought that is because I'm the same way. We are very similar in a lot of ways. So once I got over myself and realized you do make good content, and I usually rate most books like 2 or 3 stars, that I enjoy watching your videos. Maybe other people need to learn to get over themselves as well.
I always wanted to be making youtube videos, and being critical of the books I read, and then I saw you doing it so well? Jealous much past me? You have great content. Forget those people.
I want to say the movie you were referring to was Ice Castles. Although I could be completely wrong.
the cutting edge!
That's it!! Where did I get Ice Castles from....lol
I felt strangely validated hearing Chandler (queen of the booktube romance genre in my humble opinion) say she doesn’t like *too much* smut in her romance because SAME.
Like yes it’s great to know the hero & heroine hook up but I’m tired of the overly descriptive wish fulfillment orgasms. We don’t need it, the book won’t suffer without it. Or is that the most unpopular opinion? Did I just cancel myself? 😄🧡
Ok I'm so curious what ypu think of these 👀
I am also feeling so self conscious about my opinions about books lately 😬
Hi hello resident curmudgeonly old lady feeling very much the same 🤣
am i the only one that dnf’d icebreaker? the interactions felt so forced, i just could not continue reading
I secretly really want to watch beautiful disaster but I don’t wanna support the author
Am I disappointed when you criticize books I love? Yes. But do I know that a Chandler 5 star read is ALWAYS worth it? Yes.
You like love-stories and smex scenes(sometimes)-what other genre would you try? 😅😅
Try not to let the dissers get you _too_ down; You are entitled to your own thoughts/feelings, and your reviews[ positive or negative] are just as valuable as anyone else's...and, to me[ personally], oftentimes much more valuable🙂 🤍
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