I absolutely love it when authors are just unhinged about it, like go off, put all your crazy fantasies in there, and give it a silly little plot so we know not to take it seriously
"What should I call my legally distinct version of the Grinch? Hmmmm how about the Grouch? Yesss surely there are no *other* beloved fuzzy green children's characters that this could be mistaken for!"
honestly good for max. yes she was crazy but she was the only person who never switched up on crispin, just for him to betray her. she deserves her happy ending
Fun fact: Whoreville's top three exports are as follows 1) Cummings engines 2) Cummingtonite mineral derivatives 3) Semen... I mean Seamen. It's got a naval base. Stupid autocorrect.
I cant get over the fact theres a horror movie of the grinch called the mean one and its just as shitty, I now just imagine both are in the same universe and it makes me giggle like an idiot
Thank you so much for mentioning this movie because I had never heard of it and laughed so hard thinking about the book and movie being set in the same universe 😂
I learned this one years ago I just must be in some weird places bc i thought it was common knowledge 😭😭😭 especially the millennials who love Jim Carrey
@@gummywormee41 honestly as someone who would bone like... post-transformation Lady Dimitrescu when she's all monstery, I'm probably just like OH LORD NO about the grinch because I'm gay lol.
I struggled with this one. Mainly because every time May Martha entered a scene all I could think of was Martha May from Jim Carrey’s Grinch: “Betty! Haaaaaaaaaaaiiii!”
Tbh It might be based on the Jim Carry Grinch! What with the inclusion of the May Martha marrying someone who used to bully the Grinch, the two moms, the fact that Cindy was a reporter
Re: cave water, check out “Geochemistry and microbial diversity of cave waters in the gypsum karst aquifers of Emilia Romagna region, Italy” by D’Angeli et al, which specifically discusses fecal microorganisms. Sexy.
Honestly, that ending? very fun, made it so the dumb decision by the main two had a consequence and not just a set up for a final act "save the girl" thing. Plus, that dumb decision when looking at the full picture of Max's and Grouch's relationship makes it so you could see how the latter may think that was a reasonable idea. And having this be under the right label made it more fun, didn't break any expectations promised, just delivered. Your attitude also helped, the reminders in the beginning being good to show that yeah, we like this more since we went into the horror aisle this time and not the dark romance one. - Spoilers below - As a writer who likes to keep exposition natural, because it can add to a story when details aren't given since all characters know what's going on, making the reader more curious and or adding to the sense of mystery. It drives me up a wall when details of something THAT CHARACTERS KNOW ABOUT AND SHOULD BE SAID but isn't for the sake of the plot (and vise versa). It could've been interesting to know that they killed his mom, but not say why because why would they say? All of them know how it happened, knowing would've added a bit of sympathy early. Maybe have the grouch hate fire to foreshadow, have him see fire and that build on his rage, mask it as a abstract metaphor for dead love. Fire, love, and passion are used together all the time in metaphors!! "the flailing fire fuels my need to see them all vivisected, they don't deserve a swift death. She made a heart full of life become one now charred, hidden in a ribcage, that no one will hear beat again." (That was probably clunky, but it works for the point) [also make the relationship positive on both sides, have the living mother just refuse to talk about him, a widow who is torn between believing the narrative he did it and desperately wanting it to be false. So she just hides away. Maybe even have May confide in her after being made to keep it secret by the sheriff?]
Maybe critiquing a book about erotica on it's plot isn't necessary, but eh, I like pointing out stuff so I can spot it in my own writing later. Plus comments help make the algorithm push this video so if my rambles help that's all the reason I need
I have so much to say lol 1. I couldn't have predicted how Max would be characterized in this book. 2. Omg. 3. I kinda thought his situation would be more like duskwalker brides where the member isn't fuzzy but is hidden behind a flap / slit. 4. I don't know if that would have made it better. 5. Not enough was said for me to picture / hear the grouch as anything other than Jim Carrey's Grinch. 6. This is horrifying. 7. Great job Natalie! Thanks as always ♡
What a time to be alive... nothing like listening to you hilariously recap someone tossing the Grinch's salad while cross stitching a christmas ornament of a cozy kawaii mug of hot chocolate 😂
ya know, i thought we were being a lil dramatic for silly-funny’s sake when it was said that this might change the way we look at the grinch. i’m better than that. i’m more than capable of cognitive dissonance! i also have swiss cheese brain i’m going to forget this exists after the video is over! girl…… i was smiling looking at christmas photos of my friend’s daughter. and then the smile fell right the fuck off my face like a fat drop of salsa off a tortilla chip onto a white shirt when I saw her daughter posing with the grinch 😭 i had to close the app to come here and tell you
Oh boy, that ending... I almost expected that Max removed the limbs to be able to "use" him forever. Skinning him for a coat is somewhat less messed up
I think why some authors don't label their books as the erotica genre is because it makes Amazon less likely to promote it unless you are specifically searching for that genre. That is what I remember reading somewhere though 🤷♀️ when I was looking into publishing through Amazon
I literally said "oh no" very tired and depressed when I saw this video. So someone thought a grinch spicy book was a good idea? And then I clicked anyway and took a long gulp of my martini.
Let's see, the characters had actual personalities. The smut wasn't repetitive and even tho Max and the Grouch were unaliving ppl and completely nuts they actually consented to the freaky sex they were having. Also nice twist at the end. And on top of all that it's not labeled "dark romance" but what it actually is: Horror erotica. I think this one's gold
Horror erotica..... Horrorotica Horrotica Eroticorror Eroticor It's still a work in progress, I'm sure someone will come up with something good 😅 (Parodica? Parotica? For parody + erotica, perhaps??)
I'm listening to this at the local drug store, waiting for an appointment, and the Grinch theme just came over the sound system. While Max pulls out the candy cane striped toy. Help...
Which Grinch are we supposed to be imagining? The one from the old cartoon? Jim Carrie? The one from Illumiation? Or the one from the Pooh horror creator?
I am so, so looking forward to the horrors to come in the following year. (I'm so sorry for your eyes and also brain to have both Where's Molly and Credence lined up in the same 365-day period) Thank you for sharing your Beans songs, it's nice to know I'm not alone in singing dumb songs to the dumb hairy babies who live in my home.
Personally I'm thinking "three sizes larger" means half inches and not multiplying so six becomes 7.5🤷 Your reaction "18! who do I think I am?!" Reminds me of a time I was talking about using a queen headboard on a double bed vrs a king headboard on a queen and said "6 inches is easier to play with than 16" completely oblivious until someone said "that's what she said" and I had to leave
I really enjoyed this! This is what dark romances should honestly be, I love the ending with Max killing them all and wearing her new coat, I'd defo love to see you review more of the authors work
I’m kinda disappointed that we didn’t get a Grin-I mean, “Grouch and Max robbing ppl’s houses the night of Christmas Eve” sequence. Literally one of the core features of the OG Grinch story missing for a scene of the Grouch getting that May Marthussy. The Jim Carrey movie did both, why couldn’t this book? Missed opportunity 😔
If you need another push.. carters video is amazing and hopefully we’ve convinced him to continue giving us long videos over MM romances!! (Which i’m so excited because i love hearing his perspective)
This was the perfect video to listen to while wrapping Christmas gifts! I also didn’t hate it 🤷🏾♀️ I’m so happy your friend and her family are going to be safe❤
The idea that this furry green man was, at some point, walking around with a big bald spot on his chest because he wanted a chest tattoo under his fur, is so funny to me.
Just joined your book club! And this was only $1 on kindle. Im so happy, i got a kindle for christmas and my first book is sonething off the wall like this 🤪
recently discovered your channel and super love putting your rant reviews in the background while i do tasks! your humour is awesome :) have you ever reviewed books with queer couples?
I don’t think I have reviewed any on this channel! There were a couple of dark romances that were poly/queer that showed up in one of my dark romance diaries series but oddly enough, any queer books I read, I usually like so I can’t rant about them haha. I’m so glad you like the videos. Thanks so much for watching.
I don't know if I'm relieved or not that this isn't a printed version of the crack Tony the Tiger/Grinch fanfiction. ...I need to log off. Edit: 🫀Take care of yourself, too!
I'd honestly be concerned what happens if some of that fur sheds inside ones jewellery box. Wouldn't that cause some issues? 😂😂 like infections, irritations or some such
SInce you brought up Alfalfa and the LIttle Rascals, reminder that the kid who plays him grew up to be literally insane (ie, speaks poorly of his recently born daughter versus his sons and also refuses to get a real job or house despite having like 5 kids, all in the name of catholicism)
Mother is feeding us with this one! Arsenic... but she's still feeding us!
Ab Cynthe
Cell block tango plays in the distance
I absolutely love it when authors are just unhinged about it, like go off, put all your crazy fantasies in there, and give it a silly little plot so we know not to take it seriously
"Max starts following him around like a lost puppy"
That's an ironic comparison that past you made XD
"What should I call my legally distinct version of the Grinch? Hmmmm how about the Grouch? Yesss surely there are no *other* beloved fuzzy green children's characters that this could be mistaken for!"
To be fair, this hadn't occurred to me til reading your comment
I guess cos it's made to be so obvious a parody
Oh no, that's also so much fur. Help???
This book is the weirdest sexual fever dream you would get when falling asleep sick while watching the grinch xD
@@nodoubtmisa omg I’m also sick and fell asleep watching this
“Mother we crave garbage” cry we the horde of book raccoons that are your loyal followers
😂😂😂😂
honestly good for max. yes she was crazy but she was the only person who never switched up on crispin, just for him to betray her. she deserves her happy ending
Frankly, I'm shocked that "green was her favorite color" was A) foreshadowing and B) paid off.
Edit: Also Max being crafty!
First Smee, now Max the Dog. These writers' brains are *fascinating*
Fun fact: Whoreville's top three exports are as follows
1) Cummings engines
2) Cummingtonite mineral derivatives
3) Semen... I mean Seamen. It's got a naval base. Stupid autocorrect.
I cant get over the fact theres a horror movie of the grinch called the mean one and its just as shitty, I now just imagine both are in the same universe and it makes me giggle like an idiot
At first that’s what I thought we were talking about 🥲
@@Artbyhurricanyounot Omg same then the furry...yknow came up 😭
Thank you so much for mentioning this movie because I had never heard of it and laughed so hard thinking about the book and movie being set in the same universe 😂
i can't lie, turning The Grouch into a fur coat at the end is kinda chic. fashion icon.
The way I actually shouted "NO" when I was forced to realize that people have sexualized the grinch
Unfortunately I found out about the Grinch groupies last year, they come out of the woodwork every Christmas season, it seems
Tbh The Grinch is like . Not that weird of a Hear-Me-Out ? He's just a furry guy
I learned this one years ago I just must be in some weird places bc i thought it was common knowledge 😭😭😭 especially the millennials who love Jim Carrey
@@gummywormee41 yeahhh,,, tbh I have some way weirder hear me outs. Don’t even get me started about my friends hear me outs! 😅
@@gummywormee41 honestly as someone who would bone like... post-transformation Lady Dimitrescu when she's all monstery, I'm probably just like OH LORD NO about the grinch because I'm gay lol.
I am strangely impressed the author could include all the content for that many warnings in a novella. Bravo?
The fact that Max was able to turn him into a coat is actually really impressive. She should look into becoming a seamstress on the side lol
🫀🫀🫀
I struggled with this one. Mainly because every time May Martha entered a scene all I could think of was Martha May from Jim Carrey’s Grinch: “Betty! Haaaaaaaaaaaiiii!”
Tbh It might be based on the Jim Carry Grinch! What with the inclusion of the May Martha marrying someone who used to bully the Grinch, the two moms, the fact that Cindy was a reporter
I'm glad my girl Max got her happy ending
Good for her!!!
"He was more determined than usual" and then you were confused. But not as confused as me, who thought it said "He was more German than usual"
Re: cave water, check out “Geochemistry and microbial diversity of cave waters in the gypsum karst aquifers of Emilia Romagna region, Italy” by D’Angeli et al, which specifically discusses fecal microorganisms. Sexy.
Honestly, that ending? very fun, made it so the dumb decision by the main two had a consequence and not just a set up for a final act "save the girl" thing. Plus, that dumb decision when looking at the full picture of Max's and Grouch's relationship makes it so you could see how the latter may think that was a reasonable idea.
And having this be under the right label made it more fun, didn't break any expectations promised, just delivered. Your attitude also helped, the reminders in the beginning being good to show that yeah, we like this more since we went into the horror aisle this time and not the dark romance one.
- Spoilers below -
As a writer who likes to keep exposition natural, because it can add to a story when details aren't given since all characters know what's going on, making the reader more curious and or adding to the sense of mystery. It drives me up a wall when details of something THAT CHARACTERS KNOW ABOUT AND SHOULD BE SAID but isn't for the sake of the plot (and vise versa).
It could've been interesting to know that they killed his mom, but not say why because why would they say? All of them know how it happened, knowing would've added a bit of sympathy early. Maybe have the grouch hate fire to foreshadow, have him see fire and that build on his rage, mask it as a abstract metaphor for dead love. Fire, love, and passion are used together all the time in metaphors!!
"the flailing fire fuels my need to see them all vivisected, they don't deserve a swift death. She made a heart full of life become one now charred, hidden in a ribcage, that no one will hear beat again." (That was probably clunky, but it works for the point)
[also make the relationship positive on both sides, have the living mother just refuse to talk about him, a widow who is torn between believing the narrative he did it and desperately wanting it to be false. So she just hides away. Maybe even have May confide in her after being made to keep it secret by the sheriff?]
Maybe critiquing a book about erotica on it's plot isn't necessary, but eh, I like pointing out stuff so I can spot it in my own writing later. Plus comments help make the algorithm push this video so if my rambles help that's all the reason I need
Max started following him around like a lost puppy? Ya dont say 😂
I REALLY MISSED SO MUCH, DIDN'T I
@weirdobookclub yep 🤣😂🤣😂
I have so much to say lol 1. I couldn't have predicted how Max would be characterized in this book. 2. Omg. 3. I kinda thought his situation would be more like duskwalker brides where the member isn't fuzzy but is hidden behind a flap / slit. 4. I don't know if that would have made it better. 5. Not enough was said for me to picture / hear the grouch as anything other than Jim Carrey's Grinch. 6. This is horrifying. 7. Great job Natalie! Thanks as always ♡
Gustopher is literally what we call my mom's dog who is also named Gus 😂
I actually love the ending of this??? Omg?????
I love Beans’ sweet little face so much he’s so 👁️👁️
You said poke on fb and i was catapulted back to 2010. Ah what a sweet moment
What a time to be alive... nothing like listening to you hilariously recap someone tossing the Grinch's salad while cross stitching a christmas ornament of a cozy kawaii mug of hot chocolate 😂
It took me way too long to realize the salad tossing wasn't a part of your multitasking. After all these holiday novels, I think my brain is mush.
Okay the ending and epilogue are pretty satisfying ngl
You know what, Max deserved her happy ending. Crispin did her dirty.
THE GROUCH???? Oscar should sue for libel.
So much fun. What a satisfying twist!
I agree. The twist really made the whole book!
Natalie, you’re a ray of sunshine. I for one am glad max was the only one to make it out alive
For me, Max getting her revenge was a happy ending lol 🫀
ya know, i thought we were being a lil dramatic for silly-funny’s sake when it was said that this might change the way we look at the grinch. i’m better than that. i’m more than capable of cognitive dissonance! i also have swiss cheese brain i’m going to forget this exists after the video is over!
girl…… i was smiling looking at christmas photos of my friend’s daughter. and then the smile fell right the fuck off my face like a fat drop of salsa off a tortilla chip onto a white shirt when I saw her daughter posing with the grinch 😭 i had to close the app to come here and tell you
Oh boy, that ending... I almost expected that Max removed the limbs to be able to "use" him forever. Skinning him for a coat is somewhat less messed up
LOL at you putting in Lara Croft’s iconic “no”
I think why some authors don't label their books as the erotica genre is because it makes Amazon less likely to promote it unless you are specifically searching for that genre. That is what I remember reading somewhere though 🤷♀️ when I was looking into publishing through Amazon
Ok just got to you singing to Beans at the end - that makes MY heart so happy! ♥️
This is what I needed while sitting in the waiting room of my vet's office.
I literally said "oh no" very tired and depressed when I saw this video. So someone thought a grinch spicy book was a good idea? And then I clicked anyway and took a long gulp of my martini.
Let's see, the characters had actual personalities. The smut wasn't repetitive and even tho Max and the Grouch were unaliving ppl and completely nuts they actually consented to the freaky sex they were having. Also nice twist at the end. And on top of all that it's not labeled "dark romance" but what it actually is: Horror erotica. I think this one's gold
Horror erotica.....
Horrorotica
Horrotica
Eroticorror
Eroticor
It's still a work in progress, I'm sure someone will come up with something good 😅
(Parodica? Parotica? For parody + erotica, perhaps??)
Thank you for gracing us with mere seconds of your presence, Beans 😊❤
I so badly hate that Max is anthropomorphized and also sexy
My condolences to all the Crispins who may be watching or who, indeed, are named Crispin.
Sorrows.
casual ethel cain mention
I cannot WAIT to sit down to wrap Christmas gifts to this bad boy right here, this is exactly what I mean by holiday cheer folks
The amount of work you put into just walking us through these plots is unmatched. Thank you for your service.
Preparation is very important for the back door fun times.
I'm listening to this at the local drug store, waiting for an appointment, and the Grinch theme just came over the sound system. While Max pulls out the candy cane striped toy. Help...
I love the dramatic countdown!
Which Grinch are we supposed to be imagining? The one from the old cartoon? Jim Carrie? The one from Illumiation? Or the one from the Pooh horror creator?
Whichever one floats your boat, most likely?😅
I am so, so looking forward to the horrors to come in the following year. (I'm so sorry for your eyes and also brain to have both Where's Molly and Credence lined up in the same 365-day period) Thank you for sharing your Beans songs, it's nice to know I'm not alone in singing dumb songs to the dumb hairy babies who live in my home.
Crispin is a wild name 😭💀💀 I hate it so much that it’s looped around to me loving it
Its giving class of 09 if they were murdering people
Why does this still sound like a better romance than any Lauren Biel book ever could?
I'm sorry to every Crispin out there. But when his name was declared, I absolutely lost my shit 😭🤣
All I can see in my mind is Jim Carrey's Grinch. 😂 😂
Was just thinking to myself which WBC video I was going to rewatch while eating dinner and saw this. This really is a merry season innit ❤
I love this. What are we having for dinner?!
@weirdobookclub just some chicken nuggies but boy does it feel like a 5 star meal watching this 🌟
@ love chicken nuggies. A classic!
I lost it, CRISPIN???? SERIOUSLY???????
Personally I'm thinking "three sizes larger" means half inches and not multiplying so six becomes 7.5🤷
Your reaction "18! who do I think I am?!" Reminds me of a time I was talking about using a queen headboard on a double bed vrs a king headboard on a queen and said "6 inches is easier to play with than 16" completely oblivious until someone said "that's what she said" and I had to leave
"Thats still only 18--- only 18?! Who the hell do I think I am?!" 🤣🤣
🫀 thoroughly enjoyed this!
I'm gonna come back to this tomorrow and listen while I grocery shop lol.
I really enjoyed this! This is what dark romances should honestly be, I love the ending with Max killing them all and wearing her new coat, I'd defo love to see you review more of the authors work
43:42 i believe it's because max was a grade or two (i forget) behind the grouch
Wait (2nd watch) Gus is mayor Augustus May who 😭🙏
I’m kinda disappointed that we didn’t get a Grin-I mean, “Grouch and Max robbing ppl’s houses the night of Christmas Eve” sequence.
Literally one of the core features of the OG Grinch story missing for a scene of the Grouch getting that May Marthussy. The Jim Carrey movie did both, why couldn’t this book? Missed opportunity 😔
MAY MARTHUSSY
If you need another push.. carters video is amazing and hopefully we’ve convinced him to continue giving us long videos over MM romances!! (Which i’m so excited because i love hearing his perspective)
There better be some hohoho-ing in this book to get us in the christmas spirit
im so glad you went through this so that i didnt have too! comfort creator to the rescue
Mother blessed us again 🎉
Who wanted an horror erotica between a green furry monster and a child ?? Who had this idea ??? I want NAMES
“AMPLE BAUBLES”???😭
honestly iconic ending, good for her
My brain needed a break from work and WOW did you deliver! Love to you and Beans! ❤
Yay! I will cherish this comedy gold. Thank you Mother!
I'm gonna say it back, I love you. Your videos have brought me a lot of joy this year 😘
This was the perfect video to listen to while wrapping Christmas gifts! I also didn’t hate it 🤷🏾♀️ I’m so happy your friend and her family are going to be safe❤
I take these books as an attack. And judging by my continued viewership, you can guess whether I chose fight or flight
having finished the video…good for her 🫀
The idea that this furry green man was, at some point, walking around with a big bald spot on his chest because he wanted a chest tattoo under his fur, is so funny to me.
"Off to a.................start."
I am just gonna sit here in anticipation of rant review of Blood Lust which I sent you 👋
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays Weirdos, Natalie & beautiful Beans!!!
NOT FURRY
FURRRRRRRRRRY
Just began reading Camp Damascus, maybe I should join the book club!
MAYBE...you should :P
29:08 you were SO CLOSE!!😭it so funny bc her description is literally the dog too
I have never seen the Grinch so this is the Grinch to me now.
Just joined your book club!
And this was only $1 on kindle.
Im so happy, i got a kindle for christmas and my first book is sonething off the wall like this 🤪
I made the mistake of falling asleep to this video… I blame you for my weird ass dreams!! 😂
recently discovered your channel and super love putting your rant reviews in the background while i do tasks! your humour is awesome :) have you ever reviewed books with queer couples?
I don’t think I have reviewed any on this channel! There were a couple of dark romances that were poly/queer that showed up in one of my dark romance diaries series but oddly enough, any queer books I read, I usually like so I can’t rant about them haha.
I’m so glad you like the videos. Thanks so much for watching.
I don't know if I'm relieved or not that this isn't a printed version of the crack Tony the Tiger/Grinch fanfiction. ...I need to log off.
Edit:
🫀Take care of yourself, too!
"guess whats his real name"- iwas stuck between Oscar or Grouchtopher.....
CRISPIN!!!
Omg I love how you review these books so much😭✨
Love your eyes btw🩷
I’m second guessing my decision to watch this
what a miracle !!! ive got an hours-long storyboarding final i need to complete by the 17th and need some engaging entertainment :]
Color me surprised, very satisfying conclusion (for a horror)
I'd honestly be concerned what happens if some of that fur sheds inside ones jewellery box. Wouldn't that cause some issues? 😂😂 like infections, irritations or some such
I DIDN'T GET WHAT U MEANT BY JEWELRY BOX AT FIRST
NOW I AM SCREAMING 💀 MERRY FCKING XMAS TO ME 🌲
“So rock it” 😂😂😂
SInce you brought up Alfalfa and the LIttle Rascals, reminder that the kid who plays him grew up to be literally insane (ie, speaks poorly of his recently born daughter versus his sons and also refuses to get a real job or house despite having like 5 kids, all in the name of catholicism)
Honestly I can't call this "shitty" because it's a parody. It's awful on purpose. What's worrying is that there's crazier dark romances out there 😭
Pausing at the 6 minute mark to download it from KU. Pray for me, I guess.