I feel like I’m the only one who doesn’t like how dark the book got? I liked the first book until it got so dark, and I never hear anyone talk about how dark it gets. I feel like that’s something that should be talked about at least to warn people about how violent it is.
You saying this makes me want to read it more lol. I'm not a massive fan of cookie cutter books. I love grit and darkness more. It makes it feel more realistic which is what I like about reading. I will read cute stories as a break from the darkness but dark books are truly my favourite kind. Me saying this makes me sound sadistic lmao. I hope someone understands what I mean.
0:49 starting a court of thorns and rose 2:48 finished acotar 9:08 starting a court of mist and fury 11:38 finished acomaf 13:00 starting a court of wings and ruin 15:45 finished acowar 17:55 started a court of frost and star light 18:54 finished acofas 19:00 started a court of silver flames 19:34
silverflames was my absolute favorite from this series. Nesta was such a good character to follow, her growth, her struggles, her arc. ugh that book is everything and more to me
A Court of Silver Flames is one of my favorite books in the entire world. The fact that I read it during quarantine made it soooooo much better because I feel like that was the setting it was meant to be read in.
Right? I gave it 6/5 stars and it’s one of my favorite books ever. It’s a little frustrating when people reduce the book down to nothing but smut when it carries so much more value than just its smut scenes. If you’d taken all of those scenes out of the book, still would’ve been 6/5 stars and everyone still would’ve loved it.
I used to work in a library and a tip to not crack your spine is flip through the pages a bunch before you read it. Like slide your finger across the pages so the fan out and go front to back and back to front
I actually love the idea of purposefully buying only one book in a series at a time and making a point to drive back to the bookstore. I always feel weird about reading series because as a kid I would get gifted maybe 1-2 books in a series and then have to wait an entire year to get the rest which SUCKED so I felt like I never finished any. So - as an adult I just want to own the entire series immediately (which financially isn't always possible). So I really appreciate this different perspective on buying books in a series!
to be able to have the free time to read a book series in a week, Haley is living the life edit- hi! I have a international book review series planned soon if you guys are interested
It makes me really glad you think of the age ratings before recommending a book because as a teenager who loves reading, people don't actually give a thought about age ratings before recommending a book. I really appreciate it
@@SimGirl00 Not gonna lie, this actually got me thinking. I think it really depends on how mature a person is. Thank you for that thought provoking comment 😃
Everyone has different taste when it comes to books and their topics. It’s totally fine to want an age rating to prevent topics that you aren’t comfortable with reading! Enjoy your reading journey :)
I read Acotar four years ago and it's still my favorite series ever! It's crazy how Sarah has this ability to make us feel inside the world she created and be completely immersed into the story I still remember the smells she describes, textures, the streets of Velaris, each court's aesthetic, the music... And the characters she writes, they inspire and amaze me even after all these years. I've read so many books in my life but none of them were as special as Acotar and Tog. Sarah made me love reading again, made me appreciate art even more and took me out of a depression of years because her books gave me the hope and courage that I needed to start getting better! Haley, thanks for this video ❤️
I was SO excited to see what you thought of ACOSF and then you DNF'd it 😂 I literally said out loud out to my screen, "dude no, it gets better!" 😂 SJM has such a wonderful writing style, they're big books but they don't feel like it when you're reading them. Throne of Glass is a longer series (I think 7 or 8 books) but less spicey than ACOTAR, but still in the same fantasy, easy to read world building style.
@@iTWASFASCINATIONsame! I just can’t with the amount of smut. And the fact that Feyre never got a chance to truly knock nesta in her a$$ still bugs me lol
@@meh5069 I think the fact that feyre didn't have a big confrontation that perfectly resolved everything with Nesta was pretty realistic. If I was watching my sister destroy herself I wouldn't use that moment to remind her of all the shitty things she's ever done. I don't have the best relationship with one of my sisters but I could move past our teenage years to help her in adulthood. interpersonal relationships rarely get a perfect resolution irl. it makes the story a little more believable, especially the fact that Rys never really forgives Nesta for how she treated Feyre.
HALEY YOU POSTEDDD!!!! I also finished better than the movies a week ago and I can NOT THATNK YOU ENOUGH!!!! It’s on my special 6 star rating, I love you so muchhhh!! I’m one of your younger audiences, and I just love how you clarify the spice levels and the age ratings, it helps so much with picking out new books!
OMG I’M READING RN JKSJKSJKS id remember what page i’m in but i’m still in the beginning when Liz asked Wes on the rainy day to help her get her crush (forgot his name lol) but i love the book so much and it just the beginning + the fact i’m already shipping Liz and Wes🤭 & this is the first book i’m annoting i started bc i kept fangirling over moments between them so i took highlighter and a pencil and started annoting the book :)
How do I express my love for this series!!! And even more Haley reading these. I am entering my own fantasy era this autumn and guess what my exams just ended today, so I have lots of free time! Ughhhhhh ✨
ACOSF is definitely a different tone to the others, personally I related so heavily to Nesta which is why it’s my fave ☺️ (also it gets better in the second half) So happy you enjoyed them!!
I agree! I wasn’t sure I would like ACOSF because it was about Nesta and the way her character was portrayed in the other books made it hard to like or understand her but I have to say this was my favourite book in the series. I related some much to her and the character development was really good. I have never felt like the sunshine girl and even though Feyre had her struggles and darker times I feel like she is still portrayed like this throughout the series so it was nice to see a character that isn’t the antagonist not be this sunshine filled character
yess!! her emotions and mental battles felt soo real. to think so many people go through such a similar (less exaggerated) process of sorting out inner demons and making sense of the mess. and getting to see her character development is so satisfying!!!
Haley Pham has truly evolved over the years. People like her can redeem themselves for the better. Her book recommendations are something to actually look forward to. She's very eloquent the way she speaks and provides insights for the benefit of the reader(s).
I can’t believe you didn’t finish ACOSF, it’s literally the best out of all of them. Nesta’s character arc is so inspiring and healing, I literally cried so hard during the last book. This actually broke my heart bc I was so excited for you to see the glory that is the last book :’((
I agree, I did hated Nesta and genuinely thought that this books will be the worst (if I even finish) but months after reading it, I keep thinking about it, about the healing journey Nesta went through, physical and mental, about the supportive friends she got and I wish I would have found friends like that who fight traumas together and read. It is genuinely amazing book and to people who went through trauma it can help (it did to me). I especially love that it is also one of the few books where we see main character working out their trauma and getting somewhat over it, in most books it just happens all of sudden....❤
I always say that a good book makes you feel things, and a great book makes you feel all the same things the second time you read it. I went through the same emotional journey both times even though I'd read it before and knew about all of the characters and plots...2 and 3 were my favourites as well
ive gotten into the habit of watching Haley whenever im stressed and for some reason her energy is just the right balance of like happy and calming and relateable
The whole series is my life! I’ve re-read them all and can’t find any books that fill me up as much as these books and make me happier than ACOTAR books do
And how the books feel and smell. I love big floppy paperbacks!! It’s almost embarrassing how much fun it is to go to the bookstore and HOLD the books!!
Its so funny to see Ryan walking around in the background. I love how ya'll are just like normal people lol. Definitely my favorite people to watch on yt
Does anyone else call Frost and Starlight the Christmas special lol It is basically that worlds version of a Christmas special meant to show how broken Nesta is before her and Cassians book
i completely agree with reading what your mind wants & not what you told yourself you were going to read ! it can start to feel like a chore if you force yourself to read a book you’re not necessarily in the mood for next :)
Ah! I’m so excited you read this series! This series helped me fall in love with reading and honestly help me heal through a tough time. So happy you enjoyed them 🤩✨
This came at the perfect timing I started reading ACOTAR a couple months ago and set it down and have been reluctant to pick it up since despite seeing how much people love the series. This video makes me want to pick it up again!!
You finished them all in a week and I literally just read the first one in a week 😭😭 I wish I had to time to throw myself wholeheartedly into a series like this. You’re my spirit animal Haley 😂💜
I do agree when it comes to reading, don’t restrict yourself, the way read is based on my moods, it’s pretty well known, go with what you feel, read whatever your want. You’ll be happy about it 😁 mood reading!
the second half of ACOSF is actually much more plot heavy and really really good! She has so much development, I think it’s also easier to skip the spicy scenes so you can find out what happens to her!
I totally understand the feeling of being a mood reader. Im currently going through a reading slump. Mostly because i cannot decide what to read next. I chose a ya retelling of hades. I do plan to read Acotar soon, so i was excited to watch your reading vlog ☺️ love your content!
i know this series gets a lot of flack but i loved it. however i only read the first three books as the last two didn’t have great reviews and i felt as though my time with the characters had already been well spent! ACOWAR had me laughing and crying all at once, such a good ending.
@@rosyellowbird i was wary of that one just because i couldn’t really connect with nesta’s character but i might buy it when i do a reread of the series
I've alway stayed away from reading this series because reading series usually intimidates me but after watching this I think you've convinced me to read it! Thank you for another reading video and inspiring me to read outside of my comfort zone :)
Love that you watched Cari’s recap & that you read them afterwards; if it helps I found the riddle super easy/predictable, I didn’t know what the answer was until after & had guessed it pretty quickly bc of context
Lost me at DNFing my favorite out of the entire series.... I understand not liking spice, but it's so so so much more than the spice! I hope one day you consider picking it up again and giving it another chance. --- this goes for anyone who might not like the spice btw. The relationships between other characters and the connections in the book itself are soooo amazing and the themes >>>> I could go all day lol
I wasn’t sucked into Silver Flames as much as I was with ACOMAF and ACOWAR, but it’s still crucial to the developing plot and Nesta’s development was so heart warming. It also helped build a bond with Cassian like we got with Rhys in the other books.
My gosh Haley, it is insane what you have done to me; I heard so much about this author and this series, I badly want to know what's the hype is about and so I attempted the first chapter of the first book...TWICE, but can't get through it, and your vlog makes me want to give it a go again and I managed to reach chapter 5 (a feat for me) LOL.
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Omg how interesting about the 5th book! I’ve only read the first one and everyone kept talking about all the spice and I was like what spice?? But now I know it’s all in the 5th book! I personally love fantasies that don’t contain any spice but still have romance, they feel so much more authentic. Two amazing romance series with no spice are A Song of Wraiths and Ruin, and The Never Tilting World, they were literally amazing!!
This is my favourite series of all time. I unintentionally read this series in a week too. The first 4 books ruined me and the last one brought me back to life. I need the next book already
I really appreciate that you still explained your experience/thoughts/feelings with the series while not spoiling anything! ❤ I was worried that I wouldn't be able to get through the whole video without having read through the books.
Reading the second book without any spoilers and no idea of the direction the series was going was so much fun cause I honestly didn’t expect the enemies to lovers
Haley, I love Poppy War so much. The series sort of read like an action anime (kinda???) especially with its vibrant cast of characters. Do give it a go but yes, check the trigger warnings first!
Timestamps: A Court of Thorns and Roses: 0:37 A Court of Mist and Fury: 9:05 A Court of Wings and Ruin: 13:00 A Court of Frost and Starlight: 17:46 A Court of Silver Flames (DNF): 19:00
I'm so glad I'm not the only one that not only LOVED ACOWAR but also DNF'd ACOSF. I actually DNF'd at the exact same spot you did lol. I think the series should have mostly wrapped up as a trilogy
i’ve only read the first one and am at part 2 in the second, but i’ve watched all of cari can read’s videos on it and agree, it should’ve stayed a trilogy/maybe the novella as a parting gift. i watch those videos all the time as a comfort series and Never watch the last one bc i watched it once and hated the plot and the change of perspective😂
Sooo true! You have to read what you’re in the mood for. I read the entire TOG series without reading the prequel because I knew what happens in that book and I told myself I wasn’t ready for that much emotional heart shattering grief. Now I’m trying to force myself to read it so I can officially finish the series but I’m not motivated to and tend to gravitate towards books I’m wanting to read in that moment.
this series was a lifeline for me when things in my life were getting really really bad. I have not totally finished the series, still working on the last 2 frost and starlight and silver flames as they were not out when I read it the first time. but yes, this series will hold a special place on my bookshelf right alongside HP and LOTR
YESSSS HALEY!!! I’ve been waiting for this video!!! ever since I saw your Instagram story of the first one!!! I’m glad you finally read the seriesss ❤️❤️🔥
i love this series so much it's insane lol I probably reread the entire series for like 4-5 times already, i've developed strong connection with the inner circle so much just typing this comment makes me miss them LOLLL
Just wanted to say that your dog reminds me exactly like my last dog. He was the exact same size and looked almost identical and we did the exact same thing every day. Cuddle and read books. He unfortunately got hit by a car in January earlier this year. I watch these videos of you and your dog and it makes me happy.
I also read ACOTAR in three days. The 2nd book took me 5 days of reading. I’m more than half way thru book 3 now and it’s been 3 days. I’m averaging 8 hours a day of reading and it’s hard to put them down. The books are so good. And addicting.
When you get to book five remember that the first half is a rough read, but it's designed to be that way and the payoff in the second half more than makes up for it! Hope you enjoy the series!!!
As i’m thinking of how i need to finish a series before I start a new book.. 6:00 Haley reminds me that I need to step out of that mindset. I love you girl 😭🫶
From now on, I am simply in the third decade of my life :P This breakdown of ACOTAR is helpful, I've only just started the series so I'm excited to progress through!
a court of silver flames actually ended up being my favorite book in the entire series, but i do also think sjm could have cut down on some of the spice
i definitely agree with the spice amount being a little too much. I felt like having that much took away from the whole plot of the book. Wish she made a book about Nesta’s character arc, and then made the spiciness into a separate book for those who WANTED to read it. Unfortunately had to suffer through the spice just to learn about her arc 🙄🙄🙄
Hi! I’ve read the twilight series, shatter me series, cruel prince series etc.. I would really like to get into reading the acotar series but scared it will be too spicy for me. Do you think it would be ok for me to read at least the first book based of the books I’ve already read? Sorry this comment is probably kinda confusing. 😅
I know you DNF'd book 5, but the Nesta growth is truly beautiful. Totally understand if you didn't want to proceed but it was great, perhaps minus the spice :)
You should read The red queen series. It's not spicy but so good. 1st book isn't much, but as the series goes on ....wowww. I was obsessed with the series . Please try the rest of the series if you haven't already.
Someone probably suggested this, but you should read The Inheritance games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (if you haven't already :). Plus you should also do a vlog bout' it
a little tip for an unbroken spine is to 'prepare' the book before hand. so you lay the book on a table on their spine and than page for page (on either side at the same time) you flatten them on to the table. Still you have to be carefull around the middle part because it can stil '' break', but it is what helps me with paperbacks. And a good podcast. or audiobook during this also something I recommend! btw, I really liked your vlog!!! Keep uop the good work. and reading of course, haha.
I feel like I’m the only one who doesn’t like how dark the book got? I liked the first book until it got so dark, and I never hear anyone talk about how dark it gets. I feel like that’s something that should be talked about at least to warn people about how violent it is.
That is true I started getting some weird nightmares from the violence so I should've talked about that more!
I only read the first but I heard this too 😕
You saying this makes me want to read it more lol. I'm not a massive fan of cookie cutter books. I love grit and darkness more. It makes it feel more realistic which is what I like about reading. I will read cute stories as a break from the darkness but dark books are truly my favourite kind.
Me saying this makes me sound sadistic lmao. I hope someone understands what I mean.
I dont think it got that dark honestly, i read it in middle school and was fine. I just think the series develops into a more grown up plot.
I didn’t know this, thank you for letting us know!
will forever be glad haley entered her book era and provided us with the best book videos :D
FACTS BRO SHE MY FAV BOOKTUBER NOW☺️😭❤️
@@isabelletheangel same 😌
For real.
I wish she would have told us why she didn’t finish the last book. Makes me wonder if I should really start this series of not
0:49 starting a court of thorns and rose
2:48 finished acotar
9:08 starting a court of mist and fury
11:38 finished acomaf
13:00 starting a court of wings and ruin
15:45 finished acowar
17:55 started a court of frost and star light
18:54 finished acofas
19:00 started a court of silver flames
19:34
silverflames was my absolute favorite from this series.
Nesta was such a good character to follow, her growth, her struggles, her arc. ugh that book is everything and more to me
same!
Agreed!
Same! I didn’t like the book for the first hundred pages or so but then I LOVED it and was my favorite by the end
I just finished all the books and I have to agree that silver flames was my favourite too, I love a flawed character and growth and ahhhh love it
The ending is my favorite ❤️ she finally feels like she belongs and is apart of something!
This women is fully and utterly responsible for my reading career
same
Same
Me when I saw her goodreads: wow this girl is reading ACOTAR like there's no tomorrow
What’s her goodreads?
@@thaliareads9970 it’s in the video description
I can’t seem to find it, but I would love to keep up with the books! What’s her username? 🤍
@@reneeashleigh1510 same as her name Haley Pham
@@lifecolors4250 I cant find her either
A Court of Silver Flames is one of my favorite books in the entire world. The fact that I read it during quarantine made it soooooo much better because I feel like that was the setting it was meant to be read in.
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It’s my favorite too and now with crescent city series it’s soooo good. Still my favorite book out of them all.
im so sad she DNF it because I loved it tooooo
Right? I gave it 6/5 stars and it’s one of my favorite books ever. It’s a little frustrating when people reduce the book down to nothing but smut when it carries so much more value than just its smut scenes. If you’d taken all of those scenes out of the book, still would’ve been 6/5 stars and everyone still would’ve loved it.
Absolutely! Court of Silver Flames was my favorite. So disappointed it was DNFed.
I used to work in a library and a tip to not crack your spine is flip through the pages a bunch before you read it. Like slide your finger across the pages so the fan out and go front to back and back to front
I actually love the idea of purposefully buying only one book in a series at a time and making a point to drive back to the bookstore. I always feel weird about reading series because as a kid I would get gifted maybe 1-2 books in a series and then have to wait an entire year to get the rest which SUCKED so I felt like I never finished any. So - as an adult I just want to own the entire series immediately (which financially isn't always possible). So I really appreciate this different perspective on buying books in a series!
to be able to have the free time to read a book series in a week, Haley is living the life
edit- hi! I have a international book review series planned soon if you guys are interested
iknow right😭 i have to study for like 8 hours a day😂
No but seriously. I read one in like a week 😭
@@justinn9342 fr i study for three hours then have like 9 hours of work a day
@@justinn9342dont worry! This is her job if you finish only a book a year thats fine too, read for fun not for numbers 🫶
literally it’s her job to read books now lol
7:40 I love so much how respectful Haley is when talking about someone’s age. Huge respect❤❤
It makes me really glad you think of the age ratings before recommending a book because as a teenager who loves reading, people don't actually give a thought about age ratings before recommending a book. I really appreciate it
Why does it matter lol
@@SimGirl00 Not gonna lie, this actually got me thinking. I think it really depends on how mature a person is.
Thank you for that thought provoking comment
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Everyone has different taste when it comes to books and their topics. It’s totally fine to want an age rating to prevent topics that you aren’t comfortable with reading! Enjoy your reading journey :)
@@noobs8270 This is one of the best things anyone has ever said to me, or technically written 😀
It is really thoughtful of her! I appreciate it too, Jesus loves you so much
The fact that a court of silver flames is like the best book in the series for me hurts that u didn’t finish. The character development is unreal
SAME
SAME.
I read Acotar four years ago and it's still my favorite series ever! It's crazy how Sarah has this ability to make us feel inside the world she created and be completely immersed into the story
I still remember the smells she describes, textures, the streets of Velaris, each court's aesthetic, the music...
And the characters she writes, they inspire and amaze me even after all these years. I've read so many books in my life but none of them were as special as Acotar and Tog. Sarah made me love reading again, made me appreciate art even more and took me out of a depression of years because her books gave me the hope and courage that I needed to start getting better!
Haley, thanks for this video ❤️
don't forget the constant watery bowels 🤣🤣
I was SO excited to see what you thought of ACOSF and then you DNF'd it 😂 I literally said out loud out to my screen, "dude no, it gets better!" 😂 SJM has such a wonderful writing style, they're big books but they don't feel like it when you're reading them. Throne of Glass is a longer series (I think 7 or 8 books) but less spicey than ACOTAR, but still in the same fantasy, easy to read world building style.
Didn't get better for me. Did not enjoy the last book very much.
@@iTWASFASCINATIONsame! I just can’t with the amount of smut. And the fact that Feyre never got a chance to truly knock nesta in her a$$ still bugs me lol
6 star book for me
Hey!! Can u tell me the reading order for tog series pleaseee???
@@meh5069 I think the fact that feyre didn't have a big confrontation that perfectly resolved everything with Nesta was pretty realistic. If I was watching my sister destroy herself I wouldn't use that moment to remind her of all the shitty things she's ever done. I don't have the best relationship with one of my sisters but I could move past our teenage years to help her in adulthood. interpersonal relationships rarely get a perfect resolution irl. it makes the story a little more believable, especially the fact that Rys never really forgives Nesta for how she treated Feyre.
how fast she finishes books will always amaze me
All the different series lined up on your bookshelf is soooo aesthetically pleasing 😭💚
HALEY YOU POSTEDDD!!!!
I also finished better than the movies a week ago and I can NOT THATNK YOU ENOUGH!!!!
It’s on my special 6 star rating, I love you so muchhhh!! I’m one of your younger audiences, and I just love how you clarify the spice levels and the age ratings, it helps so much with picking out new books!
OMG I’M READING RN JKSJKSJKS id remember what page i’m in but i’m still in the beginning when Liz asked Wes on the rainy day to help her get her crush (forgot his name lol) but i love the book so much and it just the beginning + the fact i’m already shipping Liz and Wes🤭 & this is the first book i’m annoting i started bc i kept fangirling over moments between them so i took highlighter and a pencil and started annoting the book :)
I'm reading better than movies right now thanks to Haley, and I'm obsessed so far!!
@@alii3210 IKRRR!!! IT’S SO CLEAR THAT WES LIKES HER!!!
@@juliamrozinska6325 you are going to ADORE it!
@@totallynotkarm4 I love it so much so far!!
How do I express my love for this series!!! And even more Haley reading these.
I am entering my own fantasy era this autumn and guess what my exams just ended today, so I have lots of free time! Ughhhhhh ✨
Can’t believe you read the whole series and not the last book??? I could never😭
Because the last book is shit
For me reading the last book was painful
Fr
I can’t lie, her opinion meant nothing to me as soon as she said she didn’t finish it
@@alejandraarturocastillo5959 omg same, would’ve been more than happy with the series if i DIDN’T read that last one
ACOSF is definitely a different tone to the others, personally I related so heavily to Nesta which is why it’s my fave ☺️ (also it gets better in the second half)
So happy you enjoyed them!!
same, i love her character development so much!!
I agree! I wasn’t sure I would like ACOSF because it was about Nesta and the way her character was portrayed in the other books made it hard to like or understand her but I have to say this was my favourite book in the series. I related some much to her and the character development was really good. I have never felt like the sunshine girl and even though Feyre had her struggles and darker times I feel like she is still portrayed like this throughout the series so it was nice to see a character that isn’t the antagonist not be this sunshine filled character
I found my people here!!! ACOSF is my fav. Love my girlie Nessie! I do not get the hate she gets. She is the most raw and real character imo ✨
yess!! her emotions and mental battles felt soo real. to think so many people go through such a similar (less exaggerated) process of sorting out inner demons and making sense of the mess. and getting to see her character development is so satisfying!!!
Oof , I don't understand how anyone likes her. She had so many chances to redeem herself and just...chose not to.
I'm loving the "going on a quest" music 😂 I'm seriously so happy with all the book content. It's like getting recommendations from a bestie.
Haley Pham has truly evolved over the years. People like her can redeem themselves for the better. Her book recommendations are something to actually look forward to. She's very eloquent the way she speaks and provides insights for the benefit of the reader(s).
I can’t believe you didn’t finish ACOSF, it’s literally the best out of all of them. Nesta’s character arc is so inspiring and healing, I literally cried so hard during the last book. This actually broke my heart bc I was so excited for you to see the glory that is the last book :’((
Yes!! It was the only book out of the series that actually made me laugh AND tear up!
I agree!! And so much plot happens in the 2nd half especially. SF and MAF are my favourites in the series.
Hated the last book. Least fav.
lol nice pfp
I agree, I did hated Nesta and genuinely thought that this books will be the worst (if I even finish) but months after reading it, I keep thinking about it, about the healing journey Nesta went through, physical and mental, about the supportive friends she got and I wish I would have found friends like that who fight traumas together and read. It is genuinely amazing book and to people who went through trauma it can help (it did to me). I especially love that it is also one of the few books where we see main character working out their trauma and getting somewhat over it, in most books it just happens all of sudden....❤
I always say that a good book makes you feel things, and a great book makes you feel all the same things the second time you read it. I went through the same emotional journey both times even though I'd read it before and knew about all of the characters and plots...2 and 3 were my favourites as well
ive gotten into the habit of watching Haley whenever im stressed and for some reason her energy is just the right balance of like happy and calming and relateable
The whole series is my life! I’ve re-read them all and can’t find any books that fill me up as much as these books and make me happier than ACOTAR books do
I finally have someone who understands the amount of love to books❤
Lol same 💜
Saaammmeee
And how the books feel and smell. I love big floppy paperbacks!! It’s almost embarrassing how much fun it is to go to the bookstore and HOLD the books!!
I’ve been WONDERING if I should read these books and Haley is the person whose taste I trust the most so I’m excited for this 😌
Its so funny to see Ryan walking around in the background. I love how ya'll are just like normal people lol. Definitely my favorite people to watch on yt
Does anyone else call Frost and Starlight the Christmas special lol
It is basically that worlds version of a Christmas special meant to show how broken Nesta is before her and Cassians book
chapter 54 is one of my all time favorite chapters ive ever read in my entire life
😅😅😅same
I'm currently reading ACOTAR and this was the perfect motivation to keep going
I have never heard anyone else mention that amazing yearning achy feeling you get when reading a very well written romance. I love that feeling.
You really need to read the last book!!!! It’s sooo good!!!
i completely agree with reading what your mind wants & not what you told yourself you were going to read ! it can start to feel like a chore if you force yourself to read a book you’re not necessarily in the mood for next :)
your videos are a reminder why i love reading books so much💕✨
i love how you openly talk about the spice in the books!! ty for that! it's really good to know getting into these books!
Ah! I’m so excited you read this series! This series helped me fall in love with reading and honestly help me heal through a tough time. So happy you enjoyed them 🤩✨
This came at the perfect timing I started reading ACOTAR a couple months ago and set it down and have been reluctant to pick it up since despite seeing how much people love the series. This video makes me want to pick it up again!!
You finished them all in a week and I literally just read the first one in a week 😭😭 I wish I had to time to throw myself wholeheartedly into a series like this. You’re my spirit animal Haley 😂💜
I do agree when it comes to reading, don’t restrict yourself, the way read is based on my moods, it’s pretty well known, go with what you feel, read whatever your want. You’ll be happy about it 😁 mood reading!
I keepppppp rewatching this video. Have I read the books yet? Absolutely not, but this is such peak booktube content that I keep returning to it🌠
the second half of ACOSF is actually much more plot heavy and really really good! She has so much development, I think it’s also easier to skip the spicy scenes so you can find out what happens to her!
I totally understand the feeling of being a mood reader. Im currently going through a reading slump. Mostly because i cannot decide what to read next. I chose a ya retelling of hades. I do plan to read Acotar soon, so i was excited to watch your reading vlog ☺️ love your content!
ooo what’s the retelling called?
Literally my favorite book series! I so much enjoyed watching you get to enter this world! ACOSF is actually so so so good but it is very very spicy.
i know this series gets a lot of flack but i loved it. however i only read the first three books as the last two didn’t have great reviews and i felt as though my time with the characters had already been well spent! ACOWAR had me laughing and crying all at once, such a good ending.
the most recent one was my favorite, acosf. i think nesta is the most interesting character, so I'd recommend if you're still considering
I tell everyone they only need to read 1-3 and 4&5 are a waste of time. 🤷🏻♀️
5 was great. 4 was more of a fluffy novella, not much plot to worry about
I loved the whole series especially book 5. I love Nesta.
@@rosyellowbird i was wary of that one just because i couldn’t really connect with nesta’s character but i might buy it when i do a reread of the series
I've alway stayed away from reading this series because reading series usually intimidates me but after watching this I think you've convinced me to read it! Thank you for another reading video and inspiring me to read outside of my comfort zone :)
Love that you watched Cari’s recap & that you read them afterwards; if it helps I found the riddle super easy/predictable, I didn’t know what the answer was until after & had guessed it pretty quickly bc of context
Lost me at DNFing my favorite out of the entire series.... I understand not liking spice, but it's so so so much more than the spice! I hope one day you consider picking it up again and giving it another chance. --- this goes for anyone who might not like the spice btw. The relationships between other characters and the connections in the book itself are soooo amazing and the themes >>>> I could go all day lol
I wasn’t sucked into Silver Flames as much as I was with ACOMAF and ACOWAR, but it’s still crucial to the developing plot and Nesta’s development was so heart warming. It also helped build a bond with Cassian like we got with Rhys in the other books.
My gosh Haley, it is insane what you have done to me; I heard so much about this author and this series, I badly want to know what's the hype is about and so I attempted the first chapter of the first book...TWICE, but can't get through it, and your vlog makes me want to give it a go again and I managed to reach chapter 5 (a feat for me) LOL.
Omg how interesting about the 5th book! I’ve only read the first one and everyone kept talking about all the spice and I was like what spice?? But now I know it’s all in the 5th book! I personally love fantasies that don’t contain any spice but still have romance, they feel so much more authentic. Two amazing romance series with no spice are A Song of Wraiths and Ruin, and The Never Tilting World, they were literally amazing!!
This is my favourite series of all time. I unintentionally read this series in a week too. The first 4 books ruined me and the last one brought me back to life. I need the next book already
I read this entire 5 book series 3 times in 2022! Haha I found myself missing the characters and just had to re-read!
I really appreciate that you still explained your experience/thoughts/feelings with the series while not spoiling anything! ❤ I was worried that I wouldn't be able to get through the whole video without having read through the books.
Reading the second book without any spoilers and no idea of the direction the series was going was so much fun cause I honestly didn’t expect the enemies to lovers
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Spoiler 😐
Right can you edit this or take it down
Yeah.. thank you for the spoiler that I didn’t want (:
nooo
I'm so happy that you finally read and loved and enjoyed this series, Haley. AAAAAAA
Haley, I love Poppy War so much. The series sort of read like an action anime (kinda???) especially with its vibrant cast of characters. Do give it a go but yes, check the trigger warnings first!
Timestamps:
A Court of Thorns and Roses: 0:37
A Court of Mist and Fury: 9:05
A Court of Wings and Ruin: 13:00
A Court of Frost and Starlight: 17:46
A Court of Silver Flames (DNF): 19:00
I'm so glad I'm not the only one that not only LOVED ACOWAR but also DNF'd ACOSF. I actually DNF'd at the exact same spot you did lol. I think the series should have mostly wrapped up as a trilogy
i’ve only read the first one and am at part 2 in the second, but i’ve watched all of cari can read’s videos on it and agree, it should’ve stayed a trilogy/maybe the novella as a parting gift. i watch those videos all the time as a comfort series and Never watch the last one bc i watched it once and hated the plot and the change of perspective😂
Haley is one of the few people I trust with reviews. To me, if Haley says a book is good then it is
I love your book reviews because we have such similar taste in books :) I'm definitely gonna go and buy this series now!
Sooo true! You have to read what you’re in the mood for. I read the entire TOG series without reading the prequel because I knew what happens in that book and I told myself I wasn’t ready for that much emotional heart shattering grief. Now I’m trying to force myself to read it so I can officially finish the series but I’m not motivated to and tend to gravitate towards books I’m wanting to read in that moment.
this series was a lifeline for me when things in my life were getting really really bad. I have not totally finished the series, still working on the last 2 frost and starlight and silver flames as they were not out when I read it the first time. but yes, this series will hold a special place on my bookshelf right alongside HP and LOTR
I really love how you include how much spice is in each book!!
YESSSS HALEY!!! I’ve been waiting for this video!!! ever since I saw your Instagram story of the first one!!! I’m glad you finally read the seriesss ❤️❤️🔥
chapter 54 & 55 of acomaf will be FOREVER be iconic 🤗🤗🤗
Im soo exited to read the books and u seriously make me sooo motivated to start reading again when I'm in a slump
Thank you soo much for posting 😊
You don’t know how long I’ve wanted you to read actor it’s one of my fav series
I saw throne of Glass and I gasped.
I saw six of crows and I SCREAMED!!
I love Six of crows, an amazing book. I recommend to every fantasy reader
Literally the riddle was so easy, I didn't even finish reading it and I new what it would be because of context clues
this is honestly so impressive. this series is so hard to read let alone so fast omg
I read the books so fast that I’m waiting to get my hands on the fourth book 😅
I read all of them under 2 weeks and am sooo sad thats over. Best Bookseries ever ❤
i love this series so much it's insane lol I probably reread the entire series for like 4-5 times already, i've developed strong connection with the inner circle so much just typing this comment makes me miss them LOLLL
Just wanted to say that your dog reminds me exactly like my last dog. He was the exact same size and looked almost identical and we did the exact same thing every day. Cuddle and read books. He unfortunately got hit by a car in January earlier this year. I watch these videos of you and your dog and it makes me happy.
I absolutely adore all of SJM’s books, she has phenomenal writing.
I just started the first book as this came out!! I’m so excited to jump into this series and love your dedication !!
I also read ACOTAR in three days.
The 2nd book took me 5 days of reading. I’m more than half way thru book 3 now and it’s
been 3 days.
I’m averaging 8 hours a day of reading and it’s hard to put them down. The books are so good. And addicting.
When you get to book five remember that the first half is a rough read, but it's designed to be that way and the payoff in the second half more than makes up for it! Hope you enjoy the series!!!
As i’m thinking of how i need to finish a series before I start a new book.. 6:00 Haley reminds me that I need to step out of that mindset. I love you girl 😭🫶
I was literally SPRINTING to the bookstore every single time I finished one when I started this series
From now on, I am simply in the third decade of my life :P This breakdown of ACOTAR is helpful, I've only just started the series so I'm excited to progress through!
this series is on my November tbr and I can't wait. Love a good fantasy series ✨
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You should definitely read the strangers series it’s amazing and my favorite book series Its a mystery book and has many different povs!!❤
I can't wait reading the books!!!
Me and my friend bought books for eachother, he got the first ACOTAR book!
I love your videos so really wanted to watched this having not yet finished the series -THANK YOU so much for not spoiling anything!
a court of silver flames actually ended up being my favorite book in the entire series, but i do also think sjm could have cut down on some of the spice
i definitely agree with the spice amount being a little too much. I felt like having that much took away from the whole plot of the book. Wish she made a book about Nesta’s character arc, and then made the spiciness into a separate book for those who WANTED to read it. Unfortunately had to suffer through the spice just to learn about her arc 🙄🙄🙄
Hi! I’ve read the twilight series, shatter me series, cruel prince series etc.. I would really like to get into reading the acotar series but scared it will be too spicy for me. Do you think it would be ok for me to read at least the first book based of the books I’ve already read? Sorry this comment is probably kinda confusing. 😅
When you zoomed in on the Mistborn book at 7:04 I got super hypeeeeeeeee! If you continue on your fantasy book kick, that series is deff a must 🙌🏾
I loved a court of silver flames! I skipped the spicy scenes and still loved it! Give it another try if you miss their world sometime!
This was so nostalgic. I love this series so much its one of my comforts. I wish i could read it again for the first time 🥲
I know you DNF'd book 5, but the Nesta growth is truly beautiful. Totally understand if you didn't want to proceed but it was great, perhaps minus the spice :)
I love looking at the series all stacked up like that!
You should read The red queen series. It's not spicy but so good. 1st book isn't much, but as the series goes on ....wowww. I was obsessed with the series . Please try the rest of the series if you haven't already.
Your dog is just the most adorable little thing.
Such a blessing to watch her videos after a study session
I'm so glad you enjoyed this series! These books are what got me into reading the fantasy genre :D
Someone probably suggested this, but you should read The Inheritance games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (if you haven't already :). Plus you should also do a vlog bout' it
a little tip for an unbroken spine is to 'prepare' the book before hand. so you lay the book on a table on their spine and than page for page (on either side at the same time) you flatten them on to the table. Still you have to be carefull around the middle part because it can stil '' break', but it is what helps me with paperbacks. And a good podcast. or audiobook during this also something I recommend!
btw, I really liked your vlog!!! Keep uop the good work. and reading of course, haha.
Thank you for not spoiling anything! I have not heard of these books but they sound really good! I want to read this series now!📕
ACOTAR has been sitting on my shelf for probably 6 months. Haley just inspired me to read it. Lol your reactions make me excited!
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I need to finally read the ACOTAR series like yesterday! but I’m glad you enjoyed it!!