Ellen this is the coziest and inspiring vlog I’ve ever watched! I didn’t realize that watching someone’s reading would be fascinating! 😍 You’ve also inspired me to buy a printed book instead of my PocketBook to enjoy my reading. Thank you!
I love how people have different reactions to books. Your reviews are very fair. I started Fourth Wing but gave up on it early on & that's fine - just not for me. Just finished the new Emily Henry & really enjoyed it - not perfect but love her dialogue - really witty. Enjoying your reading vlogs & how much you're enjoying getting absorbed in a book.
I totally agree with a lot of your views on Fourth Wing. I really loved the dragons, Rhiannon and Xaden, but Violet annoyed me so much - especially her incessant inner monologue. I just wanted to say that this was incorrectly deemed 'enemies to lovers' by BookTok, but the author confirmed it's actually 'forced proximity'
@@ellenalicemiller I think once I realised they were never enemies and read Iron Flame, their romance made a lot more sense! Violet does have a lot more character development in IF and Xaddy is just so great in IF
Ellen, this was a great video! I love the style of it-it’s fun to see how you make time for reading in your day, especially since that can be a struggle sometimes. Have a wonderful weekend! I’m looking forward to seeing your room makeover!❤
I want to recommend (if you haven't read it already) The Witch of Willow Hall by Hester Fox. It's magical, but not full on fantasy, and it's a sweet romance but not too spicy. And it has a small map! It's a nice easy read and maybe better for the fall or winter for the right ~vibes.
Funny how books work… I started with ACOTAR and rolled my eyes so many times, cringed a little at the 500-yo fae characters ;) then I picked fourth wing and loved it, found it so much lighter and entertaining than ACOTAR! Although I admit wayy too long … Haha 😂 beauty of books and how they work differently for each of us! 😍 One piece of advice; take a break (a real one) from fantasy then when ready pick up six of crows 🙌🏻 best fantasy series I’ve ever read 👌🏻 worth 100 ACOTAR and fourth wing 😉
I agree it makes it more interesting that we all resonate with different things! I am so excited about six of crows. But you’re right, I think I’m going to wait until autumn and just stick with rom com/ fun beach reads for the summer and then dive into fantasy and thriller from sept onwards! ❤️❤️
Hi Ellen! Glad to see your review of Fourth Wing was quite similar to mine, though the writing style was just not doing it for me! For some reason, I had to read multiple sentences at least 5 times to understand it or maybe it was just hard for me to get through - specifically at the beginning of the book from what I remember (just a bunch of run-on sentences). I'm excited to see you start suspense/thriller soon :) Would you be willing to share your Goodreads account so we book nerds/lovers can connect? I've curated mine since 2011! Also, please keep sharing these book vlogs here - I love long form content (as I don't want to fall into the TikTok hole hehe).
I kind of agree with you! I really liked the story and the dragons, but the writing style kind of bugged me. But because this was my starter book after a long time of not reading, it holds a special place in my heart and I still really want to read the sequel. But I find myself postponing it 🫣 I think because after reading books like acotar I’m afraid I will be bothered by the writing too much.
Thank you for the review Ellen!! I'm currently reading Heir of Fire (and have already read Assassins Blade) and I'm LOVING the series!! I'll probably give Fourth Wing a try after I finish Throne of Glass and Crescent City.... so I still have a lot to read first hahaha.
Ah I love that you’re loving throne of glass!! It’s the best 😭 I’d give it a bit of a break before going to fourth wing after you finish SJM, just to give it a fair shot!❤️
It is very true that as some series develop they grow on you. I almost gave up on the first Acotar book because it just felt like copy of Beauty and the Beast and that was all I could think while reading it but from the second one it comes into its own so much more and I really started enjoying them from then on! I've read similar reviews of Fourth Wing as yours so I might not pick it up immediately but maybe in the future...:)
I think it’s definitely worth having a break between ACOTAR and fourth wing. And so many people really really love fourth wing, so you never know it might be great for you! But for me I prefer SJMs writing style ❤️
If you like dragons and magic and real relationships, you NEED to read Christopher Paolini's Eargon series. Sooooooooo much better than 4th Wing. I too, struggled with 4th Wing. There was so much unneeded bad language, and the mother daughter relationship was so hateful & unhealthy - I just couldn't. I only read maybe 50 pages and stopped. I almost never DNF, but the bad language was so irritating and distracting it wasn't worth my time. I really appreciate your honest review. Books should be enjoyed, and I did not enjoy this. I really wanted to. So many people buy, read, and love a book because it's popular and not for the story, plot, or writing itself. My opinion is not popular. That's ok. 📚
Hey Ellen, I’ve just popped over to TikTok to follow you and just wanted to let you know I’ve started ACOTAR and am on the second one already, I blooming love it 👌🏼
Hi Ellen, Loved this honest reading vlog!!❤ But do you find that some books are just easier to get on with then others? How about a review of the man in the high castle book? Have a great Bank holiday
I completely agree about the adolescent ‘eye-roll’ moments in Fourth Wing, but I’m surprised you didn’t feel the same about Sarah J Mass’ writing. While I love her books I sometimes get the feeling she’s stuck in a very stereotypical millennial writing style. If you’re looking for something adult, and less cringe I definitely recommend Samantha Shannon’s Priory of the Orange Tree and A Day of Fallen Night. BRILLIANT books and writing, but very complex! (Think more Game of Thrones) 🤍
