what I realistically read in a week 📖 *spoiler-free reading vlog*

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  • @Hxrshi_08
    @Hxrshi_08 11 місяців тому +7

    “Why do they feel like my friends? They’re not even real.” I laughed out SO loud Rachel 😂😭

  • @subodhSakhalkar
    @subodhSakhalkar Рік тому +13

    Her reactions while reading a curse for true love was literally exactly my inner thoughts while reading it 😭

  • @starryskye2
    @starryskye2 Рік тому +4

    im so glad you're loving renegades bc it's one of my favs and no one ever talks about it!! but you definitely need to read the lunar chronicles next! imo it's the best series ever written sooo

  • @jacebolton
    @jacebolton Рік тому +47

    Ahhh SO thrilled you loved Cursed! I was OBSESSED and had all the same reactions as you- sad other people are giving it negative reviews because I absolutely LIVED for it!!

  • @marie3745
    @marie3745 Рік тому +15

    I absolutely LOVED your reactions whilst reading a curse for true love. Like screaming at the book is so relatable 🤭

  • @aubreyanderson8512
    @aubreyanderson8512 Рік тому +37

    the renegades series is my fav series of all time. nothing has topped it since I read it 4 years ago. idk how its not talked ab more but I'm so glad its making its way to booktube!

    • @lavanyaaaaa0802
      @lavanyaaaaa0802 Рік тому +3

      Have you read the Lunar Chronicles yet? If not, do pick it up because it's even better than Renegades imo!! It's by the same author and the biggest difference between TLC and Renegades is that the characters are a lot more fleshed out and the character dynamics are absolutely perfect!

    • @aubreyanderson8512
      @aubreyanderson8512 Рік тому +2

      Yes another fav series! I personally like renegades more though

    • @ns_sn
      @ns_sn Рік тому +1

      I agree!! I read it years ago and I'm over here thinking why no one talked about it or saw people read it until this year.

  • @thomberlychannel
    @thomberlychannel Рік тому +45

    So interesting that some people didn’t like ACFTL. I get why, I also used to be a fangirly who would imagine exactly how I wanted books/TVshows/Movies to go and after being disappointed too many times, I learned to stop doing that and just enjoy the ride. I personally loved the book. Do I wish (spoilers) that Apollo had gotten less screen time and Jacks had gotten more? Sure. But I think that added to the angst and suspense. Overall I think Ballad is my favorite simply because it was pretty much E/J the entire book but I still loved this book and the ending was perfect. 5 star series and will forever be one of my favorite series ever and Jacks will always be one of my favorite characters.

    • @lilpopism
      @lilpopism 4 місяці тому

      I was made at acftl because I jumped straight to it after tbona and didn’t give myself time to process my emotions. But I love the whole series and just finished Caraval which made a few things in the setup make more sense.
      I honestly wished there was more jacks POV. Wishful thinking maybe we’ll get a novella of it 😂

  • @kaya.graceee
    @kaya.graceee Рік тому +10

    Loved seeing your reactions to ACFTL! “Let me at him!” I totally had the same reactions 😂. It’s easily 5 stars for me and my favorite book of the series.

  • @elishaevans9926
    @elishaevans9926 Рік тому +5

    I’ve had Renegades on my TBR since it came out and I FINALLY read it last month because of you!!! So glad I did, I LOVE IT!! It reminded me so much of the Incredibles (I’m a big Disney adult ngl) and I loved every minute.

  • @Lisalivess
    @Lisalivess Рік тому +2

    You never need a "reason" for a reading vlog becauuuuuuse Id watch these all dayy.

  • @mikaelahpaynter7936
    @mikaelahpaynter7936 Рік тому +6

    I really love your reading vlogs, they're engaging and give me so much motivation to read more

  • @katyahoefnagels7508
    @katyahoefnagels7508 Рік тому +8

    I just started once upon a broken heart! I'm 100 pages in and I'm loving it so far 😍
    Very keen to read the trilogy

  • @kaseyalexis
    @kaseyalexis Рік тому +6

    I’m so excited to read a curse for true love! You’ve made me so scared 😂 would you ever consider doing a bookshelf tour? I love seeing your shelves in the background they are beautiful ❤️

  • @jjkanes
    @jjkanes Рік тому +3

    The way I knew EXACTLY what page you were reading during that clip saying "no no no" and knew exactly where you were based on your thoughts because I had the same roller-coaster journey! 💖 I love the same side character and when they finally arrived I was so happy too haha, love their sass

  • @vikapetunova7781
    @vikapetunova7781 Рік тому +13

    I wish there was a reading vlog every day. 1 video is never enough.

  • @jansenburnett7910
    @jansenburnett7910 Рік тому +8

    27 SECONDS… 27!! never been this early but i’m so excited to watch you read ACFTL

  • @Theneighborhoooodidiots
    @Theneighborhoooodidiots 6 місяців тому

    RENEGADES IS SUCH A GOOD BOOK! I CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU FINISH THE SERIES!!!!!!

  • @Faithinhim2
    @Faithinhim2 Рік тому +1

    I agreed. It met my expectations and totally gave me 5 star vibes early on....

  • @san3949
    @san3949 Рік тому +4

    I just bought the first two once upon a broken heart books and im so excited to jump into them to get to the new book. I'm going to finish my first read of magnolia parks first. Love all your book recommendations Rachel!

  • @courtneysreads
    @courtneysreads Рік тому +1

    I finished acftl last night i was so obsessed seen so many negative reviews im so glad it met all my expectations your reactions were everything and literally me last night i felt so many emotions it was so angsty and amazing so glad you enjoyed it too 💞😭

  • @MikiBaka1
    @MikiBaka1 Рік тому +5

    Renegades was very hyped back when it first came out in 2017, i remembered how i was waiting for the next books to be released every year after book 1 :')

  • @miriam_nolastname
    @miriam_nolastname Рік тому +2

    your reactions to reading a curse for true love killed me. I was literally cackling when you said, "I dont like you. nobody likes you. go away." anyways. I love your videos so much

  • @hashbrownreads
    @hashbrownreads Рік тому +1

    I recently ordered Once Upon A Broken Heart from Blackwells and can't not wait to start that journey. I absolutely love your videos and always love a good Winston moment 💘

  • @emdvx
    @emdvx Рік тому

    im so early what!!!! always posting at perfect timing. thank you for uploading 🫶🏻 we love u!!

  • @charlottegalitz3161
    @charlottegalitz3161 Рік тому

    A great video idea would be a bookshelf tour, so we could take some inspiration💗

  • @jjkanes
    @jjkanes Рік тому +1

    I recommend looking up the alternative epilogues for curse for true love that other editions we can't get in Australia have! It made my heart very happy ❤️

  • @amber_fletcher
    @amber_fletcher Рік тому +11

    Renegades is such a good series and it totally reminds me of Sky High! You should try the Luner Chronicles by Marissa Meyer, the first book in the series is Cinder!

  • @jodiek3953
    @jodiek3953 Рік тому

    just finished 'A Curse for True Love' today and im in love. i dont know why i wasn't expecting to love it as much as the first 2 but i did, i had the same thought as you through hoping some character would come back and they did. i think the one upon a broken heart trilogy is my favourite fantasy series, not that ive read many😂

  • @readingwkatelyn
    @readingwkatelyn Рік тому +3

    I agreed with everything you said about ACFTL!! I said the same things in my vid- I feel like there were a good amount of loose ends

  • @amandahartman8112
    @amandahartman8112 Рік тому

    I am so sorry but these are favorite videos to watch from any context creator ever. (But Rachel’s are my fav) and I just wish there was more of these across the board. 🥰😍

  • @hannahgueriera
    @hannahgueriera Рік тому

    ur reactions are my favorite things ever

  • @jaelajoy717
    @jaelajoy717 Рік тому +2

    I just finished a curse for true love last night and I DIED! I loved it but I honestly wish it was longer, the last 3/4 of the book felt a little rushed and I wanted more!

  • @bookswithsophia1
    @bookswithsophia1 Рік тому

    Your reactions to ACFTL were everything

  • @gracebutler288
    @gracebutler288 6 місяців тому

    I've been binge watching your content and I love the bible verse at the start and I feel like if we lived closer, we would be besties

  • @Showtunediva
    @Showtunediva 11 місяців тому +1

    5:51 I am so in agreement with you about these books being a movie in my head. Max is my favorite character too followed by Nova. What superpower would you most like to have Rachel?

  • @avabrezovsky
    @avabrezovsky Рік тому

    every time i see you post you make my day so much better!

  • @Fa.102
    @Fa.102 Рік тому

    I’m dying at the reactions you’re making while reading 😂

  • @manonvo8615
    @manonvo8615 Рік тому

    I just finished A Curse For True Love (also in christmas pyjama's but in januari) so I can finally watch this video! So glad you also loved it. I'm so confused why I heared that people didn't like it? I gasped and screamed so many times through this book.

  • @notregularr__
    @notregularr__ Рік тому

    LOVE watching Rachel!!!🫶🏽❤️❤️

  • @fathimatahera4344
    @fathimatahera4344 Рік тому

    I lovee watching your reactions, makes me wanna read that book aswell

  • @chocolateoreo6489
    @chocolateoreo6489 Рік тому

    I hope you are feeling better and less sick love❤❤❤

  • @jennelletaylor9622
    @jennelletaylor9622 Рік тому

    Yesss- love your reactions to ACFTL! I felt so similarly!

  • @notregularr__
    @notregularr__ Рік тому

    Love Rachel’s reactions 😂😂 29:45

  • @MariAlvesC
    @MariAlvesC Рік тому

    your reactions are everything 💖

  • @missanndeethomas
    @missanndeethomas Рік тому +34

    A curse for true love fell really short for me. It was my most anticipated read and I felt like it took a really really long time to get anywhere and then when you did get where you wanted it ended. I needed more interaction and romance between Eva and Jacks and there was just a lot of plot that didn’t seem intricate to the storyline. The book was different than I thought.

    • @Booklpver
      @Booklpver Рік тому

      It was one of the worst books I ever read and the first two books were 6 star reads for me

    • @prajjwalika
      @prajjwalika Рік тому

      @@Booklpver ouch! But I can relate 🙂

  • @thisbookworm-tv9nk
    @thisbookworm-tv9nk Рік тому

    I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! they're so perfect and seeing you love a curse for true love and love it and the ending makes me so hyped to get my copy tomorrow. also i wish i could get the UK cover it's so pretty 🥲

  • @olafed
    @olafed Рік тому

    now i’m excited to read the final book 🥹

  • @EmilyMichellexo
    @EmilyMichellexo Рік тому +1

    Omg I have also been starting so many books but I’m just in the biggest slump 🥲

  • @kalaniherndon1191
    @kalaniherndon1191 Рік тому

    I love your cover of A Curse for True Love!!

  • @kelsiemscharr
    @kelsiemscharr Рік тому +1

    Oh my gosh RACH!!! My copy from Barnes comes in on Friday and I am ITCHING to get into it!!! 💓🍎✨

  • @francescatelari
    @francescatelari Рік тому +2

    Video 💡
    1 Random letter generator picks a letter for you, and you have to search for a book title with the same first letter (A/ the ... doesn't count). But you can't read the back of the book, and it has to be a "blind" pick, just based on the letter and how much you like the cover

  • @x..m1ya..x
    @x..m1ya..x Рік тому +1

    When I get home ima literally binge watch all the videos that were posted

  • @notregularr__
    @notregularr__ Рік тому

    26:10 “they’re not even real” ikr😭😭😭

  • @dishaavb8708
    @dishaavb8708 Рік тому +1

    was going to sleep but decided to go on my phone and opened youtube. thank god I did

  • @rubymoon1487
    @rubymoon1487 Рік тому

    I did expect quite a bit more out of ACFTL! It was a 4 ⭐ read for me, so I still enjoyed my ride but there was so much more I feel could have been sprinkled in. 💔

  • @charleymarie
    @charleymarie Рік тому

    26:09 why do they feel like my friends, there not even real”
    Girl yesss I know exactly how you feel, I’m reading love & other words rn and I feel like Ive been friends with them forever 😂

  • @ryanfrisby7389
    @ryanfrisby7389 Рік тому

    Fantastic video Rachel!😸

  • @KeirasReads7684
    @KeirasReads7684 Рік тому

    i went to one of Adalyn Grace's events in the UK and she said that Belladonna was originally a standalone but she wanted to stay in the same world so she left a cliffhanger ending and to me foxglove feels like a bridge between belladonna and wisteria because it does introduce a new character and storyline

  • @BookGoesMyHeart
    @BookGoesMyHeart Рік тому

    You have the BEST reactions 😂❤❤

  • @KassandraVirgen
    @KassandraVirgen Рік тому +2

    Curse for true love was a 5 ⭐️ for me too! The ending did it for me. Roller coaster of emotions but at least that character got what he deserved lol however there was one side character I was hoping to see more of as well
    *cough luc
    Nonetheless I loved this trilogy. I just can’t wait for what Stephanie writes next!😊

  • @edwardleecaliforniausa
    @edwardleecaliforniausa Рік тому +1

    Good morning Rachel happy Thursday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

  • @زهراتاجبخش
    @زهراتاجبخش 8 місяців тому

    Love u Rachel !
    You’re so sweet 🥹

  • @Jen_nyyy
    @Jen_nyyy Рік тому +1

    Naurrr neurrrr norrr geur awayyy 😂😂😂

  • @brookestephens3942
    @brookestephens3942 Рік тому +1

    I also LOVED ACFTL. I think that series might be the closest to a perfect series. I am Fred even if there are some moments that may be could’ve been better. It’s almost all perfect to me.

  • @kirstenburesh8954
    @kirstenburesh8954 Рік тому

    “Go away, Go away, no one likes you” had me giggling because I knew who she was talking about in the book and GIRL SAME

  • @finjakeimer
    @finjakeimer Рік тому

    THE COVER OF A CURSE FOR TRUE LOVE 😍😍😍

  • @naomisteenstratoussaint
    @naomisteenstratoussaint Рік тому

    IM SO EXCITED

  • @nicoleyearsley3452
    @nicoleyearsley3452 Рік тому +3

    Just finished a curse for True love and am torn. I absolutely loved it, but wish it had been longer and with more of certain characters. Is it just me, or did anyone else feel like Garber was setting up for a new series with that ending? The final pages gave me that impression and not all the storylines seemed tied up in the end. I can think of a couple different spin off series she could write that would be fun and different than this series.

  • @e3m_ms
    @e3m_ms Рік тому +17

    I’m meant to be reading rn but instead I’m watching booktubers😭

  • @WHAT-I-LOVE
    @WHAT-I-LOVE Рік тому +5

    A Curse for true Love
    I just posted my instagram review on this, I couldn’t help myself and started and finished it today ❤ So I was super excited to see your video up today and holding this book. 😊😊
    I loved it. I think it was a 5 star read right away before I even finished it. I did want to see more of that side character you were talking about. And then the epilogue?! Is there something else brewing? Maybe a new story from our side characters or is that just me wishing?

  • @lavanyaaaaa0802
    @lavanyaaaaa0802 Рік тому +1

    I recommend The Lunar Chronicles by the same author if you loved Renegades!! It's more YA sci-fi and it's basically connected re-tellings of Cinderalla, Little Red riding hood, Rapunzel and Snow white. Imo, the characters in TLC are even better than the Renegades' characters and even the relationships are better!

  • @DDanielleemma
    @DDanielleemma Рік тому

    Another stunning video for us to enjoy 👏🤍

  • @mckenna.forgerson
    @mckenna.forgerson Рік тому

    you should read the lunar chronicles since you like renegades!! it's by the same author but i liked it even more than renegades!

  • @estrellaaaaa
    @estrellaaaaa Рік тому

    Now im scared to read acftl there’s been so much mixed reviews some say it fell flat but some absolutely loved it and i am so anxious waiting for my copy 😮‍💨

  • @sherriewhite5348
    @sherriewhite5348 Рік тому

    Now I’m beyond EXCITED to read the OUABH trilogy 🤩🤩🤩

  • @HayleyLam-l2y
    @HayleyLam-l2y Рік тому

    Hi Rachel, since I think you're in your ya mystery era, I have a suggestion for the magpie society series ( first book one for sorrow ) I feel like you would really enjoy it

  • @ns_sn
    @ns_sn Рік тому +1

    I read the Renegades trilogy before the hype and recommended it to Haley Pham along with others to read it. I am glad people are starting to like the trilogy because it is such a great series with many twists and turns. The ending of the book is mind-blowing... I mean... Do I see another book or two, or series continuing the story????

  • @Sophie_likes_reading
    @Sophie_likes_reading Рік тому

    i enjoyed a curse for true love, it wasn't quite five stars but still good and honestly i feel like it fell into a similar place with other last in a series where the rest was already out and i really enjoyed it and i loved it so much and then i got to the last one and because of how i had built it up in my head it just couldn't live up quite as much (not just books i've had this with TV shows as well when i'd binged the seasons that were already out and then wait a couple of months for the next one). which is why i am wondering if it's not smarter to just only start reading series that are already completed.
    (i hope i made sense)

  • @booksnsvt
    @booksnsvt Рік тому

    It's always fun watching any of ur reading vlogs Rachel! I'm curious did u re the Caraval trilogy before the Once upon a broken heart or did u jump right into it ? I'm someone who likes to go with the sequence even if it's not an actual series and just interconnected standalones. Would love to know ur thoughts on this or anyone's thought if someone who's reading this and reached this point, u can lemme know ur suggestion on this as well! Read caraval trilogy as well for more experience of the world or just dive into once Upon a Broken Heart ?

  • @TaylorJ
    @TaylorJ Рік тому +1

    A CURSE FOR TRUE LOVE SPOILERS ‼️‼️‼️‼️
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    So I waited to watch this until I finished the book! I rated it 4.5 stars!! My only complaint is that we didn’t see more interactions between Jacks and Evangeline. Not even romance, but just more of them together before she got her memory back. Maybe a bit of a longer book. I was only going to be satisfied if Apollo died. So I’m a happy girl after this book 😂 I thought it was very well done!

  • @notregularr__
    @notregularr__ Рік тому

    8:45 looove😍😍

  • @NarnieeBish
    @NarnieeBish Рік тому

    Guys i need something new to read! Ive read all of The Edens, Chestnut Springs series, Knockemout and a couple Colleen Hoover books and loved them all. Currently trying to get into Happy Place but struggling a little... Any recommendations? :)

  • @jacebolton
    @jacebolton Рік тому +1

    Also- if you haven’t already go read the Barnes & Noble epilogue 🥰🥰🥰

  • @dxlicaterose5370
    @dxlicaterose5370 Рік тому +4

    A CURSE FOR TRUE LOVE SPOILERS BELOW
    I was actually so disappointed with ACFTL and only rated it 3.5 ⭐ .
    I am so sad and my hopes were so high after ballad. I want a redo.
    Here is my reasoning why I didn't really love it -
    1. not enough jacks content. Felt like most of the book was overpowered by Evangeline just being stuck with Apollo. Too many chapters from Apollo’s perspective and we didn’t really see what jacks was up to.
    2. I wanted more ANGST and more dramatic reveals with Jacks and Evangeline. Even more banter and interactions between them. Felt like there wasn’t much of them in this book 😦And Jack's love admission was literally just "ily"... like are you fr??
    3.there’s so many open plot strings that haven’t been tied. It felt like half the characters just disappeared in this third book with no explanation - Luc, Marisol and Tiberius especially. Where tf were they? They were such major characters in book 1. Also hellooo?? The third kiss that Evangeline still hasn't fulfilled?
    4. A few other open plot points with the Valor family, but I feel like these were intentional for another series centered around Lala / chaos.
    5. jack’s kiss not killing Evangeline despite the curse - this wasn’t really properly explained imo?? Why didn’t his kiss kill her?

    • @Mohammadzabuasi
      @Mohammadzabuasi Рік тому

      Omg YES TO POINT 3!!!
      So many plot lines and characters were forgotten, like WHY 😫
      Also point 5, I was really confused at first but then I reread the scene and from what I understood Jacks has to love the other person truly like he loved Evangeline and the curse would be broken.
      I gave it 4 ⭐️ - kinda disappointed with so many questions left unanswered.

  • @Star_drifter
    @Star_drifter Рік тому

    CFTL I feel there were a lot of loose threads forgotten about or maybe there will be some spin off series? 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @chocolateoreo6489
    @chocolateoreo6489 Рік тому

    Yay bestie Sara❤❤❤

  • @Jordan_throws1
    @Jordan_throws1 Рік тому

    Potential Spoilers for ACFTL!!!!
    I loved ACFTL… however, the ending seemed way to easy and not enough conflict.

  • @readingwkatelyn
    @readingwkatelyn Рік тому +2

    I’M SO EXCITED TO SEE YOUR REACTION TO ACFTL!! i also posted a reading vlog including it today :)🦊🏹🍎

  • @elsaslibrary
    @elsaslibrary Рік тому

    Good Morning !!

  • @melanieward1185
    @melanieward1185 Рік тому

    Please read Supernova in a reading vlog! I really want to see your reactions to it

  • @ellafaith1324
    @ellafaith1324 Рік тому

    YAYYYYY!!!!!!!

  • @kattnisseverdeen8029
    @kattnisseverdeen8029 Рік тому

    Since you love renegades try Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson people with powers rule the country and this kids dad gets killed by Steelheart so 10 years later he’s trying to join the recliners, a group of people,taking out those with powers, so he can get revenge and the romance is so good!

  • @nuhahisham9886
    @nuhahisham9886 Рік тому

    I absolutely loved ACFTL! I made the mistake of reading other people’s reviews about it before actually reading it and let me tell you the reviews were not it! This book gave me everything i needed and more! For people complaining about apollo getting more screen time than jacks, well it had to be done this way otherwise how would we understand his actions and the evil that was him! And (SPOILER ALERT) that b*tch aurora i wanted to pull her hair throughout the entire book she’s so damn annoying and evil and the story is more linked up to her than i have thought! Also many people were still wondering what the apples were for like hello?? It’s obvious at the end of the book why do h need clear answers for everything? Some things are better this way! Now lemme talk about lala and castor 🤭 I WANT A WHOLE SERIES ABOUT THESE TWO! omg the bickering and the teasing gosh i love them😭 i wanted more of them sooo bad!

  • @Julie_ao
    @Julie_ao Рік тому

    😍❤️❤️

  • @alyshalewis3292
    @alyshalewis3292 Рік тому

    Have you read a little life? Going viral atm and would love to know what you think!

  • @TSiddiq1
    @TSiddiq1 Рік тому +1

    Was I the only one who really didn’t enjoy the ACOTL - it didn’t have the best plot line, so much could’ve happened but it was very YA.

  • @susansegal1808
    @susansegal1808 Рік тому

    Covid? Can Make you exhausted

  • @xeniko882
    @xeniko882 Рік тому

    I absolutely loved your reaction to a curse for true love!! Have you read the bonus chapters of the other editions? I loooved them and am also eating up every crumb I can get of these characters 🫶🏼🫶🏼

  • @mirabarocsi
    @mirabarocsi Рік тому

    I'm so excited to read A Curse For True Love.🥹 Hopefully it arrives soon, because I was so stressed while you were reading it. I was stressed with you basically🥹

  • @taif8861
    @taif8861 Рік тому

    I’m so excited for your reaction on ACFTL still waiting for my copy + Idk why im terrified to read it 🥹