Can't wait to hear your final thoughts on Best Served Cold! It's one of my fav Abercrombie books to this day. I LOVE his female protagonists and I found that book so satisfying!
Great way to get over a reading slump! The Wishing Game sounds a little too sweet for me but it does seem like a heartwarming read, I may keep it for a rainy day
I’m also going through a reading slump but I personally always get them around this time until the new year. Probably because I’m tired and focusing on the holidays or just stressing to finish my reading goals.
Wishing you the very best of luck with your reading and hopefully you will break your drought and get back into your regular reading 📖 prayers and blessings to you and your husband and your families love your Aussie family friend John ❤❤
I'm so happy you read A Far Wilder Magic, I recently started the audiobook after several recommendations and I've enjoyed the first quarter of it quite a lot, so far! Also having some wild echolalia with the term Yu'Adir and can't stop repeating it to myself while I play Stardew Valley nowadays 🤣
I agree with your thoughts about The Wishing Game! I definitely got it as a "right book, right time" kind of thing, so the emotion definitely won me over, but there were some pacing issues. I think a lot of it relied on the characters experiences as children before the book to jump start their connections as adults, but even another 50 pages in the middle could have solved that. Alternatively, if the beginning was significantly condensed and the story was presented as a novella, I wouldn't question it. Also, I see it tagged as magical realism, but was there actually any fantasy?? I don't remember anything beyond it being a wildly improbable scenario.
I’ve been in a reading slump the last couple weeks too. I think for me it’s because I read soooo many books September & October I think I got a little burnt out
I was overseas for two weeks in October and didn't read at all the entire time. It's been so difficult for me to get back into reading again. I've finished two T. Kingfisher novellas and everything else has been an audiobook that I listen to on my work commute. I've really been struggling with it and have to force myself to pick up books even if I'm enjoying them.
I couldn’t finish the wishing game. I couldn’t get on board with her wanting to adopt while she hasn’t even got her life together ( her relationship with her family and her living situation). And her love interest is a man she met when she was 13 and he was in his mid twenties 😬
I didn’t like The Wishing Game, it could have been so much more… I was hoping for some magical realism.. it was just build up and nothing eventually.. also did not like the MC
I'm also in a slump. I've been forced into just rereading books because I am determined to meet my goals but new books aren't calling out to me right now
I had the same criticisms as you for The Wishing Game. I think you may have liked it more than me overall, but I just felt like the author cheapened her own story by not fleshing out relationships and then also pretty much glossing over the whole competition. The age gap in the romance also gave me a little ick since they first met when she was underage. I don't know, it felt weird to me.
The characters in A Far Wilder Magic are supposed to be based off of Roy and Riza though? Not Winry and Al. You know, an alchemist struggling to find patronage and a hunter (sharpshooter/gun expert) mistreated by an alchemist parent? Would die for each other but are being incredibly stupid about it?
I adored A Far Wilder Magic when I read it last year (and Alison Saft has a cozy Regency-era-esque fantasy coming out early next year!) The Wishing Game I actually found to be quite problematic. I thought that it portrayed a lot of icky adult/child relationships: 1. The MC is a teacher, but is physically very affectionate with a student and discusses her adoption of him frequently and inappropriately 2. The MC meets her love interest when she is a teen and he's in his mid-twenties, and 3. The reclusive author character writes to children & all but encourages them to run away, never really seeing the consequences of his actions. I also thought the pacing was rushed and the contest aspect underdeveloped 🤷🏻♀
oh i’m abt to get so much crocheting done in the next 44 minutes and 44 seconds
Literally same!! What are you working on?
Me too!! 😊
Regan and clay reading in bed together is relationship goals
The way I immediately clicked upon seeing Regan and Hannah in the same thumbnail ❤
haven't even watched yet but got so much serotonin seeing you, Eliot, and Merphy in the thumbnail
Loved The Wishing Game!! When I’m in a reading slump, I re-read Harry Potter. It’s my comfort read.
Can't wait to hear your final thoughts on Best Served Cold! It's one of my fav Abercrombie books to this day. I LOVE his female protagonists and I found that book so satisfying!
I’m LOVING it so far!! Thank you for being the final push to finally picking this book up!!! (And also getting me to start one piece lol)
this timing is perfect I've been in such a slump for weeks😔i hit my goal for the year and now my brain has turned itself off!!
I feeeeel thisssss
Same here. 😢
Great way to get over a reading slump! The Wishing Game sounds a little too sweet for me but it does seem like a heartwarming read, I may keep it for a rainy day
19:03 that cardigan/sweater looks so cozyyy
I’m also going through a reading slump but I personally always get them around this time until the new year. Probably because I’m tired and focusing on the holidays or just stressing to finish my reading goals.
I absolutely enjoyed best served cold and the character monza this book is one of my favorite Abercrombie books 😊im also excited for the adaptation
I am absolutely obsessed with her
the cricut project was so stinkin cute! you've inspired me to pull my cricut out and get some reading done :))
32:30 walking over the book and then the lil paw ❤❤❤❤❤
First video of yours I’ve ever watched and I love how you describe books!😂
Okay, this is the BEST video ever❤ I looove how relatable you are.
Wishing you the very best of luck with your reading and hopefully you will break your drought and get back into your regular reading 📖 prayers and blessings to you and your husband and your families love your Aussie family friend John ❤❤
I'm so happy you read A Far Wilder Magic, I recently started the audiobook after several recommendations and I've enjoyed the first quarter of it quite a lot, so far! Also having some wild echolalia with the term Yu'Adir and can't stop repeating it to myself while I play Stardew Valley nowadays 🤣
I agree with your thoughts about The Wishing Game! I definitely got it as a "right book, right time" kind of thing, so the emotion definitely won me over, but there were some pacing issues. I think a lot of it relied on the characters experiences as children before the book to jump start their connections as adults, but even another 50 pages in the middle could have solved that. Alternatively, if the beginning was significantly condensed and the story was presented as a novella, I wouldn't question it.
Also, I see it tagged as magical realism, but was there actually any fantasy?? I don't remember anything beyond it being a wildly improbable scenario.
reagan and hannah omllll
They need to collab at some point!
aww your trees turned out so cute
I'm excited for "The Wordless Book." The blurb sounds fun and creepy. His artwork looks amazing too. Not sure when the release date is but I'm in.
Omg all of my favs in one thumbnail
I’ve been in a reading slump the last couple weeks too. I think for me it’s because I read soooo many books September & October I think I got a little burnt out
I was overseas for two weeks in October and didn't read at all the entire time. It's been so difficult for me to get back into reading again. I've finished two T. Kingfisher novellas and everything else has been an audiobook that I listen to on my work commute. I've really been struggling with it and have to force myself to pick up books even if I'm enjoying them.
My comfort channel! 🫶🏼❤️
I can't wait to put the Christmas decorations next week 🎅☃️🤶🎄🙂
I couldn’t finish the wishing game. I couldn’t get on board with her wanting to adopt while she hasn’t even got her life together ( her relationship with her family and her living situation). And her love interest is a man she met when she was 13 and he was in his mid twenties 😬
Yes! * spoiler* I wanted her to get therapy at the end not a child
this is the reason why i gave it 3 stars. the competition part was the best part.
I didn’t like The Wishing Game, it could have been so much more… I was hoping for some magical realism.. it was just build up and nothing eventually.. also did not like the MC
Ok, I know it's not what the Vlog is about but where did you get the mug? I love it!
I loved a far wilder magic 🥹🥹
can I ask where you got that cardigan/sweater you're wearing at the beginning of the video? it's so cute!!
it is from anthropologie!
Clay's reading taste 👌
Strongly jealous of your Cricut
I enjoyed The Wishing Game but had the same feelings as you. Wished the relationships were little more developed.
“Without myth every culture loses its power.”-The Birth of Tragedy by Friedrich Nietzsche
The Wishing Game sounds like the Willy Wonka competition! It’s going on the list. 😊
I'm also in a slump. I've been forced into just rereading books because I am determined to meet my goals but new books aren't calling out to me right now
super smart! I love rereading to get out of a slump!
I had the same criticisms as you for The Wishing Game. I think you may have liked it more than me overall, but I just felt like the author cheapened her own story by not fleshing out relationships and then also pretty much glossing over the whole competition. The age gap in the romance also gave me a little ick since they first met when she was underage. I don't know, it felt weird to me.
Where did you get those orange dining chairs?
Outlander is my favorite show of all time, you’re going to love it 😩
The characters in A Far Wilder Magic are supposed to be based off of Roy and Riza though? Not Winry and Al. You know, an alchemist struggling to find patronage and a hunter (sharpshooter/gun expert) mistreated by an alchemist parent? Would die for each other but are being incredibly stupid about it?
I meant Ed not Al BUT now I feel DUMB about not seeing Riza and Roy!!!!!!!
I see Hannah in the thumbnail, I clicks
Another vlog by Reagan!
I adored A Far Wilder Magic when I read it last year (and Alison Saft has a cozy Regency-era-esque fantasy coming out early next year!)
The Wishing Game I actually found to be quite problematic. I thought that it portrayed a lot of icky adult/child relationships: 1. The MC is a teacher, but is physically very affectionate with a student and discusses her adoption of him frequently and inappropriately 2. The MC meets her love interest when she is a teen and he's in his mid-twenties, and 3. The reclusive author character writes to children & all but encourages them to run away, never really seeing the consequences of his actions. I also thought the pacing was rushed and the contest aspect underdeveloped 🤷🏻♀
silo kind of takes notes from the 3 wool books
Please read Outlander, so much better!❤❤❤
Reagan: A Far Wilder Magic being Roy and Riza? Broke. A Far Wilder Magic being Al and Winry? Woke. 😤
LOLOLOLOL
I think I just inserted what I wanted (which again I mean Ed not Al which is also classic FMA)
@@PeruseProjectI mean, still super cute! Haha
13:23 Oooh do I see a paint swatch behind you? Are we getting a house update soon?
ahahah hopefully! I've had this swatch up for like 6 months tho... I am indecisive
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i reallly wish you were gonna read onepiece instead of watching it, if you wish to continue watching it please watch ONE PACE that cuts the filler
Please watch attack on titan
I mean this in the 🍄coziest🍄 way possible, your voice makes me fall asleep. I get so comfortable watching you videos I dose off. 🩷