I read the entire ACOTAR series as a cry for help lol 🧚♀️ a vlog & analysis
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Welcome to another video! In this one we're going to be reading the entirety of Sarah J Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series. I had SO MUCH FUN with this. I do have a lot of critiques for the series--a lot of positives and a lot of negatives, but for the most part with this one I just wanted to switch off my brain and enjoy the story, which I did. I hope you all enjoy this mess of a vlog (I think there was... five hours of raw footage? Why do I keep making these videos longer and more complicated??) 💛
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Context
3:10 - Book One
8:50 - Book Two
15:41 - Book Three (& New Zealand!)
26:27 - Book Four
28:12 - Book Five
33:38 - My Final Thoughts
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This video was SO VERY LONG. I had to cut out so much--my opinion on Feyre painting that cabin, the fact that I picture Amren looking like Donna Tartt, etc. It was a chaotic and complex and incredibly fun video to make so I hope you all enjoy it! 💛💛 P.S. THERE ARE SPOILERS IN THIS VIDEO! AND IN THE COMMENTS! WATCH AT YOUR PERIL!
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I think your audience might be one for long-ass videos and wouldn’t mind a longer video if it meant more opinions and analysis
Cackling at the Donna Tartt comment
I low key hated that SJM was incapable of giving Feyre and Tamlin a real conversation without everyone else present giving their opinions or coloring the context of the conversation.
Omg yes we obviously all hate Tamlin but he had such a trauma complex with the protecting and they never ever talked about it
@@filonarafinja They were both traumatized and there was a better way to end that relationship, maybe with both of them realizing that they were too messed up in their own ways to help each other heal, let alone be together because they were hurting and they weren’t aligned in any way, so they had to let each other go. What SJM did instead will never be okay IMO.
I appreciate booktubers who go through these really popylar series for me so I don't have to read them. They're not my type of books, and I tend to stay away from trends. These vlogs help me realize that I should spend my time reading something else. That said, it was enjoyable watching you go through them! So, thank you!
I get where you come from but most trends don't come from nothing you really miss out on some really good books
.... I mean, I would sit here for another 40 minutes if you wanted to discuss the problematic parts of their romance, lol. This was a really neat video! I've not read the series, but it was interesting to get a little bit of a look at what everyone has been talking about.
THANK YOU. 14:45 where you point out sarah j maas' characterization intentions is spot on to my opinions. I don't think she planned to take rhysand that direction, and I also don't think she alluded to tamlin being abusive at all in book one either. It seems like there was no foreshadowing at all. I think its a case of "oh book one sold really well, I should write more in this world". Loved watching you read all of these!!
I get so happy whenever I see that Christy has posted.
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I totally buy into the crackpot theory that Rhys and Tamlin are exes. Feyre and Rhys both like "Oh my god you dated that guy? *I* dated that guy! Hes the worst!" But all ridiculousness aside I am fiending for the next book in this series but now I have to read Crescent City because they're crossing over! But that world is more technologically advanced and I like that.
I also think this! And I think that's why Tamlin's father was so mad at their "friendship" to try to kill Rhyssand, and why Rhys couldn't kill Tamlin at the time.
ugh i absolutely agree with u , my taste is so opposite of this series but watching this makes me want to finally pick them up and see what all the fuss is about 🧚🏻
I was never into fantasy or romance and the idea of beauty and the beast retelling was off putting but for some reason I picked up book one and it got me out of a 10~ year reading slump along with the book beach read ;which I bought based on the cover 😅) now I’ve finished 17 books since June (on book 4 of the acotar ) it’s great to be reading again!
pls don’t support this author, if you haven’t already
I listened to the dramatized audiobooks and it made it slightly easier to get through
@@summer_aWhat did Maas do that's worth boycotting her work?
@@KaiInMotion ik i don’t want to support a zionist or someone who won’t write diverse, well fleshed out characters. she has some, but they aren’t given the love and care that her white characters are given. As a poc, both these issues are important to me, but really they should be important to everyone. i can’t work out the tone of your comment, but i’ll still thank you for taking the time out of your day.
I almost jumped of happiness when I saw you had uploaded a new video haha I’ve never read this series(and probably never will), but I was so entertained the whole 36 minutes watching you speak about it lol
Same here! I enjoyed so much the vlog that didn't notice at all those 36 min. On the contrary, I decided to sit with my knitting autumn project and enjoy the vlog on the tv screen!
Same! I get really intimidated when it comes to series with that big books and feel like I will not be able to finish them with my work and other stuff. But I am full excited to see Christy giving an in-depth review about the whole series. I really enjoyed watching this video.
This series got me through the WORST bout of illness in 2020 (I suspect it was Covid, but it was in February and we didn’t really know anything about it at that time) and it and series like it have become comfort reads for me alongside my favorite mysteries. It was my first foray into romantasy, and how I learned that really enjoy this type of story. 11:17 Lol. I don’t have any fan art or merch or anything, but I’m a die hard fan. I’m glad you didn’t hate them, and that they were there for you when you couldn’t read your normal fare.😊😊
I’ve reread them several times, but this year, especially, when my father-in-law died and I absolutely could not read anything for a couple of months, this is what I went to. ACOTAR and From Blood and Ash (which I ABSOLUTELY do not recommend to you😂) got me through one of the worst times in my life. I love these characters so much. They’re certainly not the best written and have flaws, but I read them for the characters. I’m invested in the stories, yes, but it’s the characters that I go back for.
SJM’s stories have also gotten me through incredibly dark times. ❤
Christy I’m a huge fan of the series !!!!! And I’m so so happy you read and vlogged it 🩵🩵🩵
This is one of my favorite "just for fun" series, and I knew your takes were going to be fire. Loved the video with a cup of tea.
I loved this series so much and watching you read it was so fun!! 🎉❤
I found reading this series a great way to relax. Life and work is so busy that it is nice to read something that is easy to read and is pure escapism. It is a lot of fun!!
Loving these longer vlogs! If you made a 2-hour video I’d watch the whole thing.
Omg congrats on 200k!!
I agree with you on there being a season for these types of books. When I read (I only made it halfway through the third book), it was just what I needed in order to get to what I really wanted to read ❤
Great to watch you reading this series! I'd love to see a part 2, and would also have watched a 2 hour video with you!!
New Zealand is one of our favorite places in the world! Hobbiton is so magical! We did the dinner tour too! I love to listen to your review of this series. You always made such good points! 🩷😊
I loooved this video! And I hate ACOTAR lmao so that’s a lot. I love how you go into these kinds of overhyped sagas/books with an open mind and always give a very relevant and thorough analysis of it. Please continue this series of video❤
Congrats on 200k🎉
I loved this video another good upload!
100% would watch a second video of you analysing the series for 40 mins!
I'm so glad you gave these a read, I loved them! I wonder if your reading experience would have been different had you not seen spoilers online- those last 10 chapters or so of book 3 would have landed differently I feel.
Another good fantasy romance series which I think is better with world building is the The War of Lost Hearts series by Clarissa Broadbent. Xx
Very interesting en lovely video. 😊 I have been wanting to read this series for a while but watching this video I think I'm gonna wait a little longer... There are other books on my tbr of which I'm more sure that they are my sort of books. 🤭
"I don't feel like reading anything"
So relatable
I CANNOT WAIT TO READ IT MYSELF! and see if thats actually that good
Im gonna delay this video cause im only on book 2 🤣, but i just wanna say, this kind of books is just what my brain needs right now. My fav books are Austen books, Marquez, Madeline Miller, GRR Martin, Agatha Christie... but right now im just in the mood for Acotar type of books, its maybe weird 🤣 but its relaxing and i need that right now. Please dont judge me 🤣❤️.
In all fairness to "Silver Flames", the series isn't done; Sarah J Maas has (I think) 2 more books currently scheduled. So some of the things that were brought up should be addressed in future installments.
SPOILERS FOR ACOTAR (series) AND CRESCENT CITY (Sarah's other ongoing series)
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There's also the upcoming crossover with ACOTAR and CC, so 🤷🏻♀
I really appreciate all your feedback regarding queries and submissions. It is a.Grueling process and I was so happy to hear that you did get an agent you liked and did not have to redo your book. Only another writer can understand how difficult this process is emotionally and physically. All yourVlogs have been a great encouragement. Thank you so much for all your hard work and ability to share.
I actually listened to all of them on audiobook. Im a huge reader but A.D.D as well so I always am doing multiple things at once. Listening to it makes it so I can do other things and still get my reading fix lol.
I find that after reading a five star book, I have trouble engaging with another book. Fortunately, I've been into the Beartown series. I'm now on the third one, The Winners. I'm totally into this series. Do I dare hope Backman is writing a fourth one!
Try the series where lots of SJMs ideas possibly came from, Anne Bishop’s The Black Jewels series.
For some lighter palette cleansers I like Novik, Garth Nix and Patrick Ness. I also found Murderbot audio books great little breaks.
So cathartic to hear someone else have the same experience with this series almost exactly!
20:26 And Aotearoa says hello back!! 🇳🇿
Christy , Thanks Much !.......
I've read the books as they were published. Lucien remains my favorite character.
What is the name of the song in your outro. And on which website is it available?
You take such beautiful pictures
how do you do it ?
Do you use some app?
Amazing video btw ❤
Thank you for this vlog, Christy! Same as you, I don't enjoy YA romance, but your review made me consider to read it hahaha 🤭
Also, maybe I misunderstood, but did you mention an engagement party? Congrats in that case! Wish you both the best 🥰🧡
A friend's engagement party 😊💛
@@christy-anne-jones😂 I knew my ADHD had to be the reason 😂 Best wishes to your friend then! 🥰
I feel so bad for your mental state after reading all those books
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I actually had a lot of fun! I was happy to be finished by the end, but it was exactly what my brain needed when I was stressed 💛
@@christy-anne-jones that’s great to hear!I’ve been thinking about reading those books myself.
I only remember that i hated the first book. Like i enjoyed the reading but it did not catch me AT ALL and to this day im so thankful for tiktok to get me to read the next books.
Just yesterday i finished silver flames and i realised how much of a comfort series it is for me
Have you read Graceling series by Kristin Cashore. One of my favourite fantasy series. I have just found out there are more books so I am very excited
Lol Ianthe vs Athene :D to be fair it took me a while to go through the name Amarantha - I was always like Amnaratha, Anamratha, Amranatha :D
My favorite character is honestly Nesta 😂 Even when she was just plain terrible.
Scrolling to finally find a kindred spirit. I loved Nesta so much because… she is THAT nasty bitch with a heart of gold. She is unapologetic and flawed and amongst the other impeccable characters, she’s a gold star. ⭐️💛
SJM books do have that need for an easy, plot driven, dont have to think much read covered 😅
ahhhh I love these books! The cover redesign is ugly tho T_T Why would they change themmmmm
How many hours do you write a day?
I have another suggestion for you if you are going to be doing anything I read the entire book series. How about Robyn Carr Virgin River book series this series contains 22 books in total, I am currently reading this series I am enjoying it so far.
How many days did it take to read all the books in the series? 🤔
......I was so stressed when i started them, i was barely paying attention. If I read them back to back, I'd probably say 9ish? But that was spread over 3-4 weeks, I think.
I loved this series but hated Feyres ending. She spend the end of acowar telling Rhys she wanted to wait to have kids because she was literally immortal and had so much time to enjoy first, fast forward a year and she’s pregnant and that’s her happy ending. I just hate that after a series focussing on her empowerment she could only have an ending where she had a kid, idk just felt out of place.
Finaallyyyyy 💕
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also, I’ve watched this 3x, did you just casually dropped that you’re engaged? 😂😍 if yes, congratulations!!! 😳
@@owlsgrace A friend's engagement party****** 💛💛
ohhhh! Omg 😂 I got excited for a moment (and even tried to spot a ring) 💍 🙈 congratulations to your friend 🤣
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Why don't you read crescent city; House of Earth and Blood. It's full on world building and character buliding and plot is THICK.
Absolutely hilarious that Elain is barely mentioned in this video because she's a blank wall of a character
I don't understand people's obsession with this series. The first one was just ok and I couldn't get into the second one. Do the rest get better?
I have to disagree, Tamlin is not the Beast or he would have ended with Feyre, I'm team Tamlin through and through
imo, I think it stops being a beauty and the beast retelling as soon as Feyre goes under the mountain
@@christy-anne-jonesThat's when it becomes "East of the Sun, West of the Moon" which is basically the Norwegian version of BatB.
As you keep reading, and assuming you pick up other SJM novels, it becomes clear why no MCs died… 👀
But also agree that I wanted SOMEONE to die in the final battle. SJM tends to get too attached to her characters.
Hi there
Who's gonna tell her that SJM is writing the next book now and that the series is not over yet lol
ahh I already know, and if it's about characters I care about, i may read it. If Tamlin gets any kind of retribution i will DEFINITELY read it
I could not stomach the idea of reading any of the books after reading the first with how trash both of the men were and the rest of the society just allowing so much crap to happen and not doing a thing about it. But I was happy to watch the video and see your take on it. I love a good romance or fantasy novel to give my mind a break occasionally but when i dont have a good romantasy in mind, I tend to just go to Emily Henry now
Emily Henry is wonderful! The love interests are so refereshingly unproblematic and kind and well balanced 😭 Book Lovers is my favourite by her
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How is that you mentioned your engagement party as a minor thing? 😅 That could be a video on its own
a friend's engagement not mine!! 💛
@@christy-anne-jones Ohh! It's just that you said, the engagement party haha
@@thefallstrokes I said 'a engagment party' although I'm now realising that I definitely should have been more clear bc I've clearly led people astray 😅😅😅💛💛
@@christy-anne-jones Don't worry, I think I was the only one who reacted to that comment haha 😆