Reading Goodreads 'Best Books of 2024 so far' *did I hate them?*

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  • @thisisarandomurl2000
    @thisisarandomurl2000 4 місяці тому +612

    des is my fav booktuber HANDS DOWN. the effort and quality of these videos are insane, i can’t believe she’s so underrated!???? wake up people?????!!!

    • @Madeleinelemieux65
      @Madeleinelemieux65 4 місяці тому +2

      Des you arealso my favorite booktuber love you and your videos so much 🩷

    • @lillianna2591
      @lillianna2591 4 місяці тому +43

      Definitely not underrated. Every other book tuber is or has made a video based off her favorite books. I thinks she’s very much not underrated

    • @Alexmary
      @Alexmary 4 місяці тому +12

      Not underrated but she’s definitely gonna keep growing!

    • @makaylajadden
      @makaylajadden 4 місяці тому +19

      She’s very much NOT underrated. Probs one of the most popular

    • @_dayliqht
      @_dayliqht Місяць тому

      i think we have very different definitions of underrated

  • @mrsw1nst0n
    @mrsw1nst0n 4 місяці тому +425

    50 MINUTES?! WE WERE BLESSED

    • @nameeman01
      @nameeman01 4 місяці тому

      There's a book called magnetic aura on Borlest, and it talks about how using some secret techniques you can attract people, it's not some bullshit law of attraction, it's the real deal

  • @Elyssa_brynn
    @Elyssa_brynn 4 місяці тому +211

    “I’m just a booktuber, I don’t know what I’m talking about.” I need that on a T shirt

    • @AtlasJLively
      @AtlasJLively 4 місяці тому +3

      Oh my word LOVE that idea!!! 🩷

  • @whitneywest3538
    @whitneywest3538 4 місяці тому +179

    Your depiction of “a psychological thriller not a * thumps on heart * thriller” was seen and judged. 10/10. Flawless.

    • @whitneywest3538
      @whitneywest3538 4 місяці тому +3

      The horror genre is vast and I’m all but done with it. I don’t like torture in horror movies so I definitely don’t want to read it. More often than not though, I find the horror to be something like grief or trauma and I’m not about that life either. A want a guy with a pointy instrument and then we find out who and why. That’s it. I don’t want body horror but I don’t want to find out the house was haunted because someone was hurt there.
      One of the first and the only book that made me actually have nightmares while reading it is NightFilm, if you haven’t ever read it. It played tricks on my mind and I still don’t know if it was legitimate or if it was that I was so new to “scary books.” Give it a go. I don’t see enough people talk about it.

  • @elisabethprice4697
    @elisabethprice4697 4 місяці тому +47

    Honestly I’m loving the curly hair! 🫶

  • @simplygabby6162
    @simplygabby6162 4 місяці тому +111

    WAKE UP BESTIE DES POSTED!!

  • @michellel4806
    @michellel4806 4 місяці тому +30

    5:13 look at charlie looking right into the camera shes so adorable my heart melts

    • @AtlasJLively
      @AtlasJLively 4 місяці тому +2

      She is so cute! I love Charlie! ❤

  • @iheartcats4life_
    @iheartcats4life_ 4 місяці тому +42

    YES! mystery and thrillers are so different!! And thrillers and horror are different. As someone that specifically reads horror and mystery, but is not into thrillers this is a big pet peeve of mine in bookstores lol.

  • @taylornpickle
    @taylornpickle 4 місяці тому +98

    nooo i was so excited to hear someone else talk about annie bot ;( stupid goodreads.

    • @linearlemurthe21st20
      @linearlemurthe21st20 4 місяці тому +3

      What’s the deal with the book and Goodreads comments?

    • @beanieau
      @beanieau 4 місяці тому +31

      @@linearlemurthe21st20 i think it's because she gave it 1 star and there were comments from people about how they gave it a higher rating and people were disappointed she didn't like it or 'get it' I guess? some of the comments came across a bit condescending but I would have loved to hear her thoughts

    • @soalive389
      @soalive389 4 місяці тому +4

      I honestly don't see any bad comments on it!!!! Unless they were deleted

    • @brightonriddle08
      @brightonriddle08 4 місяці тому +21

      @@linearlemurthe21st20people legit attacked her on goodreads for giving it 1 star. like came at her. i feel so bad for des, like everyone is entitled to their own opinion. that’s why she cut her talking about it out so round two smack down didn’t happen again. people were being so brutal to her just for her not liking a book they loved

    • @brightonriddle08
      @brightonriddle08 4 місяці тому

      @@soalive389there still there. :(

  • @tatehearst
    @tatehearst 4 місяці тому +49

    I have been WAITING for a book video today and HERE WE AREEEEEE

  • @Abby-jc2hp
    @Abby-jc2hp 4 місяці тому +20

    horror is such a broad and diverse genre, it's so interesting to see everything that falls under it! I'd love to see you read some fantasy-horror, maybe something like "juniper & thorn" by Ava Reid!

  • @miahhargrove
    @miahhargrove 4 місяці тому +46

    ALMOST AN HOUR FROM DES?!?!?! WHAT DID WE DO TO DESERVE THIS??? DAY HAS BEEN MADE.🙏(because we also got sara and bookmark'd today)

  • @remisreads
    @remisreads 4 місяці тому +15

    The way you described The Women by Kristin Hannah was so on point. There were so many moments where I put the book down and just stared off into space, just thinking/questioning life lol. I felt v dramatic at the time, but honestly, she's just that good at writing. I felt like I was watching a movie!

    • @katiec8844
      @katiec8844 3 місяці тому

      I felt this way about The Nightingale! I can’t wait to read more of her books :)

  • @heyitsmakayla111
    @heyitsmakayla111 4 місяці тому +16

    a 50 minute video from destiny is the best thing to come home to after a long day- will I probably fall asleep halfway through and have to finish tomorrow- probably but I don't even care i'm so excited🫶🏻

  • @eeriika
    @eeriika 4 місяці тому +29

    I think you should just mark the books as read and then, eventually, add the rating later. It's great to hear different opinions on books, so you shouldn't be discouraged just because you didn't like it!

  • @JH-tv8zg
    @JH-tv8zg 4 місяці тому +3

    You’ve grown so much with your reviews and descriptions without giving away spoilers. Love your vids Des!

  • @levinia333
    @levinia333 4 місяці тому +14

    girl i relate so much to your mystery/thriller rant! in my reading journal/notion i always separate them because i get so frustrated at the SAME things

  • @miriamcornfeld9306
    @miriamcornfeld9306 4 місяці тому +7

    Yes Kristen Hannah is a QUEEN! Def recommend the Nightingale. One of my fave books of all time! xx

  • @andelijaaa
    @andelijaaa 4 місяці тому +8

    bestie des we’re all so PROUDDD!!!! the nostalgia is real but this new chapter of your life is going to be so new and fresh 💘💘I also have that same maaseverse T and it’s my fave !!!

  • @91golfergirl
    @91golfergirl 4 місяці тому +6

    Can you do a curly hair routine? What products do you use? Your hair looks so pretty!!! 😊

  • @bonniemae1397
    @bonniemae1397 4 місяці тому +4

    so proud of you working so hard while going through so many changes!! you are the best!

  • @caeli-nubes
    @caeli-nubes 4 місяці тому +4

    The first book reading video in the new library! This feels so special ❤

  • @maria-yr9cd
    @maria-yr9cd 4 місяці тому +13

    great, my day just got ten times better thank you so much!!!

  • @meloveschocolate
    @meloveschocolate 4 місяці тому +3

    I love how long your videos are! You put me into this bookish world, and I don't have to go to reality for at least half an hour 🖤

  • @scarletstevens
    @scarletstevens 4 місяці тому +1

    LOVE these longer videos!!! I’m able to get multiple things done while listening! Chefs kiss!! 👩🏼‍🍳🤌🏼

  • @franciscaaps
    @franciscaaps 4 місяці тому +2

    Des is one of my fav booktubers and I adore that she has been living in her natural curls bc same!

  • @allhailvale
    @allhailvale 4 місяці тому +3

    Perfect timing!!! Just sat down to eat dinner and I’ve been rewatching your weekly vlogs while I waited for a new upload 🥹🤍

  • @priyadarshini688
    @priyadarshini688 4 місяці тому +2

    The new background is so refreshing 🍷 The quality , Destiny glowing🌟 everything's just spot on ❤

  • @maddyweyman
    @maddyweyman 4 місяці тому +2

    Destiny is so comforting to watch when I’m home alone. I feel like I have a buddy💗

  • @kasialeszczynska9075
    @kasialeszczynska9075 4 місяці тому +3

    I ditched thrillers for horror last year. I found them no longer thrilling.. I recommend Rachel Harrison for the less gruesome stories, I also recommend good girls don't die by Christina Henry and the Drift by C.J Tudor. If you want something more spooky, there's boys in the valley. Happy reading! Great video ❤

  • @rebeccaelizabethreads
    @rebeccaelizabethreads 4 місяці тому +9

    ITS A GOOD DAY WHEN DES UPLOADS A LONG VIDEO!!!

  • @lucycanread
    @lucycanread 4 місяці тому +4

    the women was my first kristin hannah like when i tell you my expectations are HIGH after this one... i was obsessed i can't wait to read her other ones

  • @abbydewitt2749
    @abbydewitt2749 3 місяці тому

    I felt the same way when I finished The Women. I was dumbfounded and sat staring at my wall for half an hour. Also I love your videos so much. You are raw and relatable. You make me feel seen even if you don't actually know me. Your my go to youtuber when I'm down in the dumps. Watching your videos feels like hanging out with your best friend. And as someone who also struggles with mental health, I appreciate you so incredible much! Thank you! I hope you realize the positive impact that you have on so many peoples lives. Enjoy the rest of your day!

  • @tay.21.21
    @tay.21.21 4 місяці тому +6

    this genuinely made me smile when i saw this notification! love you des 🫶🏼🫶🏼

  • @beatb3
    @beatb3 4 місяці тому +6

    LARRY AND DES IN THE SAME DAY ❤

  • @ayca7413
    @ayca7413 4 місяці тому +3

    Destiny posting on my birthday!!! I’m so excited

  • @Cpw819
    @Cpw819 4 місяці тому +3

    Yes girl thank you for reading these for us! When the Moon Hatched is on my TBR and I am going to get The Women for my BOTM add on next month I want to read her books so bad!! ❤❤

  • @Politeowl0987
    @Politeowl0987 4 місяці тому +2

    Ahh a 50m video after six days ,I’m so excited to watch,luv u bestie💕

  • @annepiddington8001
    @annepiddington8001 4 місяці тому +2

    Destiny is really one of the funniest people on earth! 😂😂

  • @Showtunediva
    @Showtunediva 4 місяці тому +3

    The Women & The Nightingale are the next 2 Kristin Hannah books on my list. I have read Firefly Lane and The Four Winds and loved them

  • @marisahardman
    @marisahardman 4 місяці тому +1

    you’re so creative! I love your video concepts and editing. ALSO all Kristin Hannah books just hit your emotions different😵‍💫

  • @kylies.8026
    @kylies.8026 4 місяці тому +2

    A 50-MINUTE BOOK VIDEO!! BLESSED

  • @Jordan_elaine
    @Jordan_elaine 4 місяці тому +2

    When the moon hatched is sooo high on my tbr!! I don’t know if you made me more excited or nervous about it lol

  • @ClaireSmith-us8tg
    @ClaireSmith-us8tg 4 місяці тому +1

    Des's curly wavy hair, is so cute!!! ❤️ Stunning!

  • @lizzie.kirk02
    @lizzie.kirk02 4 місяці тому +1

    I know you probably won’t see this Des but I have been having a harddd day mentally and your video is making me smile so thank you 🩵

  • @kimberlykope2244
    @kimberlykope2244 4 місяці тому +28

    I understand why you cut the Annie Bot section because I read some of the comments on your Goodreads updates the day after you posted your rating, but I'm curious why you didn't like it! I'll never read the book regardless, so I'm interested in your commentary.

    • @erinhuxley6592
      @erinhuxley6592 4 місяці тому

      What did some of the comments say?

    • @soalive389
      @soalive389 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@erinhuxley6592 I honestly don't see any rude comments on there (maybe they were deleted though) except the long one from someone that says people are "weirdos" for liking the book (from someone who hasn't even read it) lmao

    • @brightonriddle08
      @brightonriddle08 4 місяці тому

      @@erinhuxley6592 it’s weird how i can still see all the comments people said and yall can’t. one person said something like “one star for annie bot is f*cking crazy”. like they all attacked her for not giving it 5 stars.

    • @mrsvictoriacoburn8486
      @mrsvictoriacoburn8486 4 місяці тому +3

      I loved Annie Bot!! I read it in one day couldn’t put it down

  • @madelineskau671
    @madelineskau671 4 місяці тому +2

    so excited for the first reading vlog in the new house!!!!

  • @irenefalero
    @irenefalero 4 місяці тому +1

    Des your hair omg!!! It looks really really amazing ✨

  • @abreesue
    @abreesue 4 місяці тому +1

    The Women is exactly how you described it. I stared at my wall for an hour after I finished it. Didn't pick up another book for a couple of weeks because of how incredible this book is. I think you would love anything else by Kristin Hannah, but specifically The Great Alone. Both of these books completely changed my life! Kristin Hannah is definitely an all time favorite for me.

  • @ni4940
    @ni4940 4 місяці тому +6

    instantly click when i see des pop up on my notification!!

  • @hailey_thefairygurl3911
    @hailey_thefairygurl3911 3 місяці тому

    omg des it literality took me so long to finish this video as every time i sat down to watch it, seeing you reading made me want to read!!! Love ya

  • @samteske2752
    @samteske2752 4 місяці тому +1

    After I finished The Women I just stared into space for a good 10 minutes. You encapsulated my thoughts perfectly!!

  • @The_dummy-ei7bf
    @The_dummy-ei7bf 4 місяці тому +2

    Coloring books are great to calm down and listen to audiobooks to but maybe you could try diamond paintings too i mean i would definitely start with something small like a bookmark or coaster but thats also something you could do

  • @tylerhooks9666
    @tylerhooks9666 4 місяці тому +13

    the way I clicked this immediately is diabolical

  • @poppycalliope
    @poppycalliope 4 місяці тому +2

    Gotta looove a long video from you Des 😍👏✨️

  • @marianapimentaa
    @marianapimentaa 4 місяці тому +4

    44:37 the way i though it was a storm hahhahaha!

  • @Kelvin0815
    @Kelvin0815 4 місяці тому +1

    Omg I've been super sick all day today and this notification made my day 10x better

  • @jamiedabbs8876
    @jamiedabbs8876 4 місяці тому +1

    Man! You read some great books in this vlog (at least to me)! "Book of Doors" and "The Women" are 2 of my favorites of my year so far! I had never read anything quite like "Book of Doors!" So original!

  • @Alxxisk
    @Alxxisk 4 місяці тому +2

    The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah had me feeling the same way. The characters are not perfect and feel soooo real.

  • @phyllisnolfi8105
    @phyllisnolfi8105 4 місяці тому +1

    I really liked THE WOMEN as I do most of Kristin Hannah’s books. Wait until you read THE NIGHTINGALE ! I still think of that book daily after months of reading it. It was my absolute favorite books! ❤

  • @ch1oeLB7
    @ch1oeLB7 4 місяці тому

    The queen has posted a 50 minute video 😮 we have been blessed 🎉❤

  • @taylorturton
    @taylorturton 4 місяці тому +1

    If you’re after a scary horror, it can be hard because everyone is different as to what they find as ‘scary’. I particularly like paranormal horror, Darcy Coates does that well. I’m talking about like Gallows Hill and From Below which keep you on the edge of your seat but are a tad gruesome.

  • @makaylaleotaud1805
    @makaylaleotaud1805 4 місяці тому

    My absolute favourite booktuber ❤ whenever destiny post I drop anything I’m doing to watch her videos 😊

  • @halz1114
    @halz1114 4 місяці тому +2

    The Great Alone and The Four Winds are my favorite Kristin Hannah books :)

  • @nicolelynch7081
    @nicolelynch7081 4 місяці тому

    The excitement I felt when I saw the video length is unmatched !!!

  • @Toriluvvs
    @Toriluvvs 4 місяці тому +1

    WAKE UP DES POSTEDDD !!!!!

  • @blessing-tq4jr
    @blessing-tq4jr 3 місяці тому

    Her tommen college sweatshirt is really good 🧡🧡

  • @jisoolove7499
    @jisoolove7499 4 місяці тому

    Waking up to a 50 minute video from Destiny just made my day

  • @shelbystevens4060
    @shelbystevens4060 4 місяці тому

    listening to the audio books definitely help me when i feel overwhelmed with the physical copy and feel like i’m not grasping whats happening

  • @MollyJudge-b3w
    @MollyJudge-b3w 4 місяці тому +1

    Loved this video Des! Thanks so much for your review on the women, I have been wanting to read it for a while and you’ve inspired me xx

  • @keiratolentino9129
    @keiratolentino9129 4 місяці тому +3

    the mystery count was funny 😂

  • @CodyHin-tc2qz
    @CodyHin-tc2qz 4 місяці тому

    Your hair looks so good with your eyes des!

  • @Janaebooklover7
    @Janaebooklover7 4 місяці тому +1

    I'm never early for your videos? I'm so excited for this video! 💜

  • @KathyDubs
    @KathyDubs 4 місяці тому +2

    I'm so sad you didn't like Annie Bot! It wasn't my favorite ever but I think for the point it was trying to make, it did a good job. The lead guy in it is the actual worst though, lol.

  • @madisonunderwood483
    @madisonunderwood483 4 місяці тому +2

    You MUST read The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah!! My favorite of her books!! (Also lovvvving the long video

  • @pages_of_michelle
    @pages_of_michelle 3 місяці тому

    I held off on recommending The Stormlight Archives by Brandon Sanderson for a while, thinking you probably wouldn’t like them because they’re super long fantasy books and the romance parts are not the main focus. But after seeing this video, I think you actually might really love them. They’re my favorite book series BY FAR! They’re deep and brilliantly creative. They had me bawling at moments and then belly laughing at others. I would be thrilled if you gave them a chance! The first book takes a bit to get into because it’s a lot of world building and character building at first, but the second half of the book picks up and becomes a page turner that you won’t want to put down. The fourth book Rhythm of War is my favorite and the fifth book is coming out in December. I know a lot of people say that you’re supposed to read the other Cosmere books first, but you really don’t have to. I didn’t and I understood everything just fine and starting with this series made me want to go back and read the rest, whereas if I started elsewhere, I don’t know if it would have had the same effect. Anyways, I hope you see this and give it a shot! I love your channel ❤️

  • @LibrariesandLattes
    @LibrariesandLattes 4 місяці тому +1

    This was a fun video to watch 😊 I also gave The Women 4.5 stars, I loved it and I love Kristin Hannah!! Definitely interested in The Book of Doors, When the Moon Hatched, and A Love Song For Ricki Wilde! But not Annie Bot 😂

  • @kells11290
    @kells11290 4 місяці тому

    Obsessed with Kristin Hannah! Highly recommend the nightingale and the four winds

  • @faithderooi
    @faithderooi 4 місяці тому

    So excited that you’re reading Kristen Hannah! She is my FAVORITE author!!

  • @erinliz
    @erinliz 4 місяці тому

    My favorite day of the week is when Des posts 🤭💕

  • @umapraharshitha
    @umapraharshitha 4 місяці тому +1

    woke up at 4 AM cause i am sick and my throat is itchy and just found this video. thank you itchy throat.

  • @JJDJJM
    @JJDJJM 4 місяці тому

    to say I screamed when I saw des posted is an understatement 🎉

  • @syedarithi4295
    @syedarithi4295 4 місяці тому

    a 50 MINS VIDEO FROM DES??????!!!!?!??!?!?! HELL YEAH!

  • @KarlyJo
    @KarlyJo 4 місяці тому

    your hair at 7:35 😍😍😍😍😍
    your natural face & hair are so beautiful 💗💗

  • @dikulaa
    @dikulaa 3 місяці тому

    Heavyyyyy on the mystery and thriller!! Agree w everything you said

  • @chocolateoreo6489
    @chocolateoreo6489 4 місяці тому

    Aw yay, bestie Des is posting ❤

  • @Bestie_Bri
    @Bestie_Bri 4 місяці тому +1

    Ooop! I need to get the audiobook for When the Moon Hatched 🙌🏽
    And omg coloring while listening to an audiobook sounds like ✨bliss✨ I need to get some coloring books lol 🥂

  • @EssenceEtienne
    @EssenceEtienne 3 місяці тому

    I’m so glad you were in love with the women. I can’t wait to read it

  • @popsiclepunk2112
    @popsiclepunk2112 4 місяці тому

    You should do more mood reading vlogs!!! It might keep you out of book slumps💖💖💖

  • @jessieberniquez5601
    @jessieberniquez5601 4 місяці тому

    Can I just say that I LOOOVVEEEE you rocking your natural hair

  • @mariahtyler587
    @mariahtyler587 4 місяці тому

    The women was so good! Favorite book I’ve read this year so far.

  • @elizabethlaflamme7312
    @elizabethlaflamme7312 4 місяці тому +1

    the great alone by Kristin Hannah is one of the best books I’ve ever read!!! so many plot twists…

  • @beautifulmama862
    @beautifulmama862 4 місяці тому

    Omg I so needed a destiny video❤❤ thank you for posting and I love love love your content ❤❤

  • @peditsix
    @peditsix 4 місяці тому

    can’t wait for you to read Little Women! i read it for the first time this year and it’s seriously one of my all time favorite books, you’ll love it!!🤗

  • @theworstkirst9443
    @theworstkirst9443 4 місяці тому

    I’m so glad you agree about thrillers. I need to be thrilled! I just finished Lock Every Door and had the same feeling as Darling Girls. It didn’t thrill me because it was so character heavy and driven that the mystery wasn’t interesting. Glad some feels my feels 😂😅

  • @thesandrapages
    @thesandrapages 3 місяці тому

    your reactions on finishing a kristin hannah book are 100% accurate. I never thought i liked sad books until i read her historical fiction 🥲

  • @Manon-pl3zs
    @Manon-pl3zs 3 місяці тому

    YOUR DOG IS SO CUTE I'M DYIIIIINGGGGGG

  • @RosieReads27
    @RosieReads27 4 місяці тому +2

    Sending love from San Antonio, WELCOME TO TEXAS !! ❤

  • @iheartcats4life_
    @iheartcats4life_ 4 місяці тому

    One of my favorite horror books is the Troop. It may be the edge of your seat book you are looking for, but look up what it's about first! It is pretty gruesome and disgusting, but it is not too extreme as far as horror goes.

  • @emmaskapetis7603
    @emmaskapetis7603 4 місяці тому

    Great video💕. I love when you do reading vlogs about Goodreads's most popular book.