As someone who has seen/ been in multiple Pinocchio variations. In the Lives of Puppets is a Pinocchio retelling. It hits all of the beats that make it one.
As someone who has read several, and is writing a, Wizard of Oz retelling, ITLOP is definitely not one. 😆 It totally has Wizard of Oz vibes, but it’s not a retelling of the story.
My guess is “I keep my exoskeletons to myself” by Marisa Crane. Like “Our wives under the sea” it also deals with grief, is sapphic, and has a unique writing style.
I'm excited to see what book you think pulls the message from Our Wives Under the Sea off better, because I gave that one 3 stars i think, but was intrigued by what it was trying to do
Have you read The Word is Murder?? I cant believe i waited on long to read it. Its such a fantastic murder mystery and fast read!! Adding Slewfoot to my tbr!!
The only book I can guess is Annihilation, but that's entirely based on a "if you like that, try this" video that paired them and I can't swear it wasn't the movie, rather than the book.
You should read Disco Deathtrap by Cameron Roubique. It is the perfect cheesy horror story. It reads just like a campy 80s slasher film. It takes place at a Roller Rink. It is awesome.
I thought the same thing about the wayward series, but I’m SO SAD to say, the new book was only a 4 😭 and I TRIED to convince myself it was a 5 and I just couldn’t
I find your love of strong settings and ambience so interesting bc I hate those elements. I read so much contemporary romance specifically bc I want only our world and no distractions 😂
I definitely want something out of the ordinary in my stories most of the time, even if it’s a just subculture etc from reality that I don’t know much about. I already live in our world and get bored with it, so don’t necessarily want to read hyper-realistic stories. 😂
I love seeing you actually do well in one of these type of videos. It’s like we let out a breath we didn’t realize we’d been holding, ha
As someone who has seen/ been in multiple Pinocchio variations. In the Lives of Puppets is a Pinocchio retelling. It hits all of the beats that make it one.
As someone who has read several, and is writing a, Wizard of Oz retelling, ITLOP is definitely not one. 😆 It totally has Wizard of Oz vibes, but it’s not a retelling of the story.
@imaginepageant agreed it has the vibes but none of the plot beats.
i totally feel you on the 4.5 counting as 5 stars. 4.5 is a perfect book but the vibes were off that day
My guess for the similar book is Shark Heart! I thought they had similar messages and imagery!
My guess is “I keep my exoskeletons to myself” by Marisa Crane. Like “Our wives under the sea” it also deals with grief, is sapphic, and has a unique writing style.
Loved Our Wives Under the Sea! might have to bump this one up on my TBR
Oh, also try we sold our souls by Grady Hendrix. I thought it was a fun read.
I'm excited to see what book you think pulls the message from Our Wives Under the Sea off better, because I gave that one 3 stars i think, but was intrigued by what it was trying to do
Same! Would be very interested to read another one similar but different. If that makes sense 😅
You are not the only one. I love The Writing Retreat, I read it in a night!
Try Wolfsong by T.J. Klune, it's sooo good.
Yale- hellbent, undersea mission- wives under sea not space (I think.)
Here for The Writing Retreat love! I get why people hated it but it was probably my favorite thriller of last year.
I don't get why they hate it. It was so fast paced and thrilling!
Have you read The Word is Murder?? I cant believe i waited on long to read it. Its such a fantastic murder mystery and fast read!! Adding Slewfoot to my tbr!!
I implooorreeee you to watch Lisa Frankenstein, campy horror set in the 80s!
Megan you HAVE to watch Lisa Frankenstein. You want more campy 80s horror? This is it babes
You did so well in your predictions!
my guess is Foe by Ian Reid ☺️☺️
The only book I can guess is Annihilation, but that's entirely based on a "if you like that, try this" video that paired them and I can't swear it wasn't the movie, rather than the book.
You should read Disco Deathtrap by Cameron Roubique. It is the perfect cheesy horror story. It reads just like a campy 80s slasher film. It takes place at a Roller Rink. It is awesome.
My guess is also Shark Heart
The This Country clip is making me sad. I still haven't seen series 3! I can't get it here.
the in the lives of puppets trauma is real everytime someone talks about it, i have to skip forward because i just can't think about that book
Gotta be Sharkheart!
I thought the same thing about the wayward series, but I’m SO SAD to say, the new book was only a 4 😭 and I TRIED to convince myself it was a 5 and I just couldn’t
Hell Bent put me in a huuuge slump. I ended up liking it but I think I’ll like it more once we see it as part of the whole series arc.
I find your love of strong settings and ambience so interesting bc I hate those elements. I read so much contemporary romance specifically bc I want only our world and no distractions 😂
I definitely want something out of the ordinary in my stories most of the time, even if it’s a just subculture etc from reality that I don’t know much about. I already live in our world and get bored with it, so don’t necessarily want to read hyper-realistic stories. 😂
The blond hair looked cool but I really really like the brown hair 🖤 nobody asked lmao loved the vid! 🖤😭
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I’ve still never read a wayward children story 😢
yale
i was also not a fan of In the lives of puppets. it was a 3 star for me. I felt similar to you.
it's yald
more five stars than not is a win in my book! also i think 4.5 basically counts as a 5
Yeah whenever people say that I'm like ok but did you put it as a 4 or 5 on Goodreads?
What show is the clip from with the lady with the bicycle? 😂
This Country
@@katherineeaster5799 Thank you!
I hope Leigh still tells the same story in less books. We need explanations lol