My October Wrap Up!!
19:47
10 ай бұрын
My 10 Least Favorite Book Tropes!!
19:39
August Wrap Up With DNF's
23:19
Жыл бұрын
My Favorite Fantasy Stand Alones!!
16:28
20 Of My Many DNF’s in 2023
18:27
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@leandrathetbrzero
@leandrathetbrzero 2 күн бұрын
Woohoo Round 3 officially begins! Glad you were able to return to an author you've enjoyed in the past!
@jennychasteen
@jennychasteen 2 күн бұрын
It's cool to see all the different "battle" videos! So far, your review of Tithe is the most positive one I've heard. 😅 Recommending books for other people can be so hard! (And I have to imagine not knowing who the person is makes it even harder...)
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 2 күн бұрын
It’s definitely difficult! I bet whoever recommended me tithe was debating with themself because I loved the Cruel prince series but typically don’t like books set in our world. Haha. Though that is something I’ve been working on! And this one ended up working out!
@jennychasteen
@jennychasteen Күн бұрын
@@victoriamasters Same for me--I generally enjoy fantasy worlds more, but if it's done right I can also enjoy a real-world setting. :)
@beatrizbooknook
@beatrizbooknook 2 күн бұрын
Ohhh I relate so much with the line between genres and reading something that is happening in the present time! When it's fantasy I totally prefer it to be not related to the real world!!
@rainybluereads
@rainybluereads 2 күн бұрын
I also didn’t really love that time I got drunk and saved a demon lol- it was just alright. But a fun time!
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 2 ай бұрын
I completely forgot about Ninth House when I was talking about Leigh Bardugo’s adult debut 😅
@NicolesBookishNook
@NicolesBookishNook 6 ай бұрын
Love the chair and great wrap up! ❤
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 6 ай бұрын
Thanks! ❤️ checked out your channel and love your vids. I’m so jealous that you’ve actually written a book! One day hopefully that’ll be me rather than just talking about wanting to. Lol
@NicolesBookishNook
@NicolesBookishNook 6 ай бұрын
@@victoriamasters aw thank you😊 I’ve written a few and it kinda gets easier in some ways and other ways it doesn’t, so anyone who finishes a draft is awesome!
@jkpiowa
@jkpiowa 6 ай бұрын
The chair is amazing, and Grace of Kings is a personal fave of mine! I just reread it last month as well.
@waynejames3656
@waynejames3656 6 ай бұрын
I like the chair. Also, great work on the video. Keep it up!
@BasicallyNeda
@BasicallyNeda 6 ай бұрын
Hi, great wrap up. I'm glad you had a great reading month. Vin and Kelsier are my favorite characters of the Mostborn first era series.😊 Hoit annoys me and Sanderson puts him in every book that he writes. 😑 I like your new chair. It fits with the BookTuber them. lol☺
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 6 ай бұрын
I loved vin throughout most of the book, there was just a few scenes where I was forced to remember I was dealing with a teenager and it would surprise me. Lol
@SarahAsYouWish
@SarahAsYouWish 6 ай бұрын
It sounds like you started some great series. I’m hoping to begin The Dandelion Dynasty before too long. I’ve heard a lot of people say they actually liked the second book better than the first. I hope that’s your experience.
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 6 ай бұрын
That’s so reassuring to hear! Haha. Well I definitely recommend the first one, hope you enjoy it when you get to it!
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 6 ай бұрын
AND THE WINNER IS.. 🥁🥁🥁 Prince of Thorns!!!
@tylerfay2655
@tylerfay2655 6 ай бұрын
My vote is for Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence
@justincraig4094
@justincraig4094 6 ай бұрын
Also my vote, for like three years now.
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 6 ай бұрын
@justincraig4094 your votes can only go back as old as this channel 😝😂
@BasicallyNeda
@BasicallyNeda 6 ай бұрын
Hi Victoria, Those are all great choices. Here is my vote...I read Foundryside a few years ago and it was a fun read. Hope you enjoy whichever book you pick as your seventh book for this month. 😊
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your vote!! ❤️
@mildrumpus
@mildrumpus 6 ай бұрын
Welcome to the Book Community! Like you, I also enjoy reading a lot of fantasy. Right now, I am reading Ursula K. Le Guin's "Earthsea" series. Best of luck with your channel - I look forward to watching more of your videos. Happy Reading! 😎📚👍
@notnecessarilyinthatorder6048
@notnecessarilyinthatorder6048 7 ай бұрын
The later books in the Thief series do become more character focused and a little easier to relate to as they aren't told from Gen's point of view. Just something to think about if you ever feel like continuing those. Thanks for sharing your reading year with us. 🙂
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 7 ай бұрын
Ohh, Good to know! I might have to reconsider! Thanks! ❤️
@BasicallyNeda
@BasicallyNeda 7 ай бұрын
Hi, Great tier ranking. Looks like you had a nice year reading.😊
@Danni.Dabbles
@Danni.Dabbles 9 ай бұрын
Ooo! Peace and Turmoil is one I want to pick up. The Way of Kings!!!! That has been my favorite book in the Stormlight Archive so far. The Will of the Many is fantastic!!! I'm all about some of your chonky TBR goals!! Woohoo!
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 9 ай бұрын
We’ll see how well I do at actually getting to them. Lol
@SarahAsYouWish
@SarahAsYouWish 9 ай бұрын
I am looking forward to The Kingdom of Sweets also. It seems like it could be a perfect book for December.
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 9 ай бұрын
How did I not think of that?? Lol
@giantcupofcoffee
@giantcupofcoffee 9 ай бұрын
I’m going to try to finish the Winternight trilogy too! How’s Daughter of the Forest? I’ve had it for a while but I’m nervous to start it.
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 9 ай бұрын
From my shelf? Just want to make sure I didn’t say that in the video for Daughter of No Worlds. Haha. But Daughter of the Forest was wonderful. I read it like 3 years ago and I need to reread it so I can get around to finally continuing the series. 😂 Highly recommend but I will suggest looking up trigger warnings if that is something that concerns you
@MoonLightAmethyst_
@MoonLightAmethyst_ 9 ай бұрын
I need you sweater I AM THE GRENCH😄
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 9 ай бұрын
It lights up too. Haha. It was a Walmart find
@MoonLightAmethyst_
@MoonLightAmethyst_ 9 ай бұрын
@@victoriamasters 😱It lights up NOW I really need it
@Danni.Dabbles
@Danni.Dabbles 10 ай бұрын
Victoria! How am I not subscribed to you yet? I just remedied that. Hope you have found some good conversation on Booktube. I love the community! I love your manga collection. It's something I want to get more into but it has been hard to gain access to all volumes within my library system. I see a few of my favorites in your collection! The Blade Itself, Sanderson, and Ninth Rain!!!
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 10 ай бұрын
Aw thanks! 😊 and I get that, I have to be more selective about what manga I collect cuz they accumulate so easy and it can definitely get expensive. 😩 and your favorites are all ones I want to read so bad but haven’t gotten to yet 😅 lol. (The only Sanderson books I’ve read so far are Warbreaker and Yumi)
@giantcupofcoffee
@giantcupofcoffee 10 ай бұрын
0:25 Yes I don’t plan my hauls either but I keep shopping lol 🤪 The Last Tale of the Flower Bride wasn’t my absolute fave but it was a good quick read. I was glad to get it from the library. It was one of the few things I managed to finish during a bad slump. 8:29 The Starless Sea is def a little loopy but there’s wayyyyy more plot movement than in night circus. There’s a short story in there that I loved so much. I want to know what you think of After the Forest! I’ve heard mixed things. And One Dark Window is soooo good and the sequel just came out! Sometimes i think like….what if i only bought my top ten books every year? Not 84 each month??? I couldn’t.
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 10 ай бұрын
Ooo, glad to hear you liked one dark window! And that the starless sea might stand a better chance! And yeah, books are basically the only thing I buy constantly without feeling excessive. Lol. I just feel less guilty if I’m looking at a big pile of cheap used books I’ve bought rather than a smaller pile of new ones 😂
@giantcupofcoffee
@giantcupofcoffee 10 ай бұрын
@@victoriamasters if I ever write a book, the special edition will be a chonky mass market paperback with a pre-cracked spine!
@kodygoergen9281
@kodygoergen9281 10 ай бұрын
Hey it's kody. Great job on these reviews. I really enjoyed your perspective. I'm so glad the princess bride is still being enjoyed.
@giantcupofcoffee
@giantcupofcoffee 10 ай бұрын
I just finished Alone With You in the Ether, another early Olivie Blake rerelease. I ended up liking it but it wasn’t the easiest reading experience. It’s a good lesson in how just because I like the Atlas Six series, that doesn’t mean her early independent books (like Masters of Death) were ready for publication. There’s probably a reason it didn’t get picked up the first time around. Grest video! 💜💜
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 10 ай бұрын
Oh! I didn’t know these were earlier works getting rereleased! That’s interesting 🤔 I haven’t read the atlas six yet
@BasicallyNeda
@BasicallyNeda 10 ай бұрын
Hi, I just finished "This is How You Lose the Time War". I agree, it had a poetic voice. I'm also reading "Tress of the Emerald Sea" and I'm 35%. It's a fairy tail like story that sounds a lot like Terry Pratchett books. Sounds like you had fun reading this month.😊
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 10 ай бұрын
Oo, I still haven’t read any of terry pratchett!! I want to so bad but if I love it I’m going to want to own a copy but I only ever see his books in mass market paper back and I HATE those. Lol 😂 I’m so conflicted
@samantha.donovan
@samantha.donovan 10 ай бұрын
these videos are so much fun! i love seeing your thoughts on these books i've never even heard of. i'm too scared to unhaul my books but i should probably start soon
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the idea! 😊 yeah, I’m more liberal with my book shopping if they’re used since it’s cheaper, so I end up with a lot of books that I really don’t know anything about. Lol 😂 idk why but I can dnf/unhaul books so easy. I just filmed my October wrap up yesterday and realized I had like 10 DNF’s 😂
@samantha.donovan
@samantha.donovan 10 ай бұрын
@@victoriamasters i've been listening to the same audiobook for a month because i am nearly incapable of dnfing a book..lmao it's a problem just like my book buying habits
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 10 ай бұрын
@@samantha.donovan 😂😂😂 I could not. lol. I lose all will power if I’m not enjoying a book. You’re a stronger reader than me 😂
@BasicallyNeda
@BasicallyNeda 10 ай бұрын
Hi, I read "A Child Called It" for my Child and Family course in Collage. I was 19 and found it upsetting. 🙃 Analyzing it was even harder to reread.
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 10 ай бұрын
Yeah, there’s no denying that his story is an upsetting one.
@ReadingRetail
@ReadingRetail 10 ай бұрын
I’ve heard about a child called it😳working for adult and child protective service.. it’s a horror show 😳
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for doing such important work. ❤️ I once wanted to do the same but I know I don’t have the capacity to handle the mental and emotional load that comes with it..
@ReadingRetail
@ReadingRetail 10 ай бұрын
i love the try one chapter concept!! if a book doesnt grab me, ill be worried!
@hoehoehello5736
@hoehoehello5736 10 ай бұрын
OMG I SEE SLEWFOOT ON UR SHELF!! I love that book so much, what's ur thoughts on it??? The ending had me shook
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 10 ай бұрын
It’s one of my favorite books!! The atmosphere was amazing and yes! That ending! Also, you should check out the audiobook. It’s really well done and it’s cool to hear her sing that little tavern song she does
@BasicallyNeda
@BasicallyNeda 10 ай бұрын
Hi, Cool Video, and a great concept. 😊 Maybe do 5 books for your next video. It might take you less time to make the video. lol
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 10 ай бұрын
Yes, that is an excellent idea. Haha. I haven’t gotten comfortable enough in front of the camera yet so my raw footage is always like double the final product. 😅
@Shellesspace
@Shellesspace 10 ай бұрын
I was lukewarm about Legendborn. It was too teen melodrama for me, and there were 3 different types of magic systems introduced. I guess I’m not the audience for it. But apparently there is going to be a TV show, so I guess there is a big audience for it. I’ve been wanting to pick up a Rebecca Ross book for the longest time so I’m happy you loved it so much.
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 10 ай бұрын
I really did! I also loved A River Enchanted. that one has a little bit of a cozy vibe to it, tho not Legends and Lattes level
@giantcupofcoffee
@giantcupofcoffee 11 ай бұрын
“I realized…I no longer care about cat wizards.” Man, the internet is a weird place lol. I have a copy of The Princess Bride and I’m nervous about reading it!
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 11 ай бұрын
Right? Lol 😂 and don’t be nervous! It was still good, it’s just hard to compete with nostalgia lol
@marginsofmarisa
@marginsofmarisa 11 ай бұрын
I thought you were talking about The Stolen Heir by Holly Black at first so I was super confused by the plot haha
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 11 ай бұрын
😂😂😂 lol! That’s hilarious. The names are way too similar, I mixed them up at first too. Lol
@marginsofmarisa
@marginsofmarisa 11 ай бұрын
These are all SO true! Nothing will ever be worse to me than insta-love. Some other tropes I can look past if done well, but I don't think insta-love is ever done well
@giantcupofcoffee
@giantcupofcoffee 11 ай бұрын
Omggggg i HATE the reputation we never see! Or as I call it, the Jaime Lannister Problem. His redemption only makes sense when you know how talented he was and how much he lost when he lost his hand, but we don’t really see his talent in the books and never saw it at all on the show. He spent the whole show either in captivity or fighting left handed so we never saw his identity as a swordsman to realize he had lost it.
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 11 ай бұрын
Yeah! I get having a reputation before the story starts since he’s an adult but at least let him show off how he got it a little before he loses his hand 😂
@synthiakimbriel
@synthiakimbriel 11 ай бұрын
Awesome video keep it up homie 🎉
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 11 ай бұрын
Hello everybody! I just wanted to say that I looked up Intisar Khanani kind of late. She is from the US so Thorn would not be a translation. Sorry for the assumption 😩😅
@SarahAsYouWish
@SarahAsYouWish 11 ай бұрын
I felt very similarly about Legendborn. I never picked up the sequel. So glad you enjoyed Piranesi. It was so good. Happy reading!
@AstralLibrary
@AstralLibrary 11 ай бұрын
Your cat really said they were the star of the show 😂 I haven't heard of a lot of these books but they sound great! I'll have to keep an eye out for them :)
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 11 ай бұрын
Yeahhh, he’s something else 😅😂 putting him in a room while I filmed wouldn’t have done much besides make me feel bad too cuz our walls are thin. Haha. I’m glad you found some that look good tho! 😊
@HereThereBeStories
@HereThereBeStories 11 ай бұрын
See this turned out so great! I loved it girl!! And that kitty cat is so hilarious with the lap snuggles..
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 11 ай бұрын
Thanks! ❤️ yeah, he’s cute but ridiculous. Lol. I can’t believe he knocked over my light 😂
@BasicallyNeda
@BasicallyNeda 11 ай бұрын
Hi, You did great. 👍 This game seems hard. I don't know how people can guess any of their own books like that. I think if I had to do this challenge I would probably just guess one book correctly. It would probably be The Fifth Season as that book starts very distinctively. 😊
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 11 ай бұрын
Thanks! 😊 and yeah, aside from the giveaway with Sky in the Deep, the easiest one for me was definitely Namesake. Interesting that those are both Adrienne Young books. I guess she has distinct starts to her books haha. It was a lot of fun tho if you ever decide to try it out!
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 11 ай бұрын
My animals are very obnoxious in this video. They aren’t used to both of us being in that room away from them and are very needy. Lol. Sorry for that 😅
@christeascozycorner
@christeascozycorner 11 ай бұрын
the irony between "i like heartbreak" and the "happily ever after" sign in the bg 😂 i loooveee the reluctant hero!!! "like i know from experience" LMAOO honestly the more pain, the better *chef's kiss*
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters 11 ай бұрын
I didn’t even think about that. Lol. That’s hilarious. And I just noticed that the broken heart on my thumbnail is right over that sign 😂😂😂
@christeascozycorner
@christeascozycorner 11 ай бұрын
@@victoriamasters 🤣🤣🤣
@rileychiz1379
@rileychiz1379 Жыл бұрын
“Give me the heartbreak” same girl, same
@shaunholt
@shaunholt Жыл бұрын
I love tropes videos! Unfortunately I kinda think anything can be done well or poorly, so I don't much have any ones I love or hate. I don't like amnesia in books tho. It's so overdone.
@shaunholt
@shaunholt Жыл бұрын
I like trope videos though because I think about my own books and which tropes I do, and if I can change it at all so the person might like it.
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters Жыл бұрын
That’s smart! Haha. I’m a wanna be writer myself but with how hard it is to find time it feels like it will only every be a dream. 😅 I’m hoping to participate in NaNoWriMo tho
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters Жыл бұрын
Also I’m not an amnesia trope fan either. Lol. Unless I’m watching a K-drama 😂
@giantcupofcoffee
@giantcupofcoffee Жыл бұрын
Oooo this is a good tag, I might do it! I love a good western but it can be hard to find examples that aren’t full of toxic masculinity and grossness toward indigenous people. Have you read anything by Ginny Meyers Sain? She writes great YA paranormal thrillers that feel pretty mature. I also really liked Panther Gap which is a western/crime thriller mashup….but that’s probably very much not your jam lol. I just tagged you in a tag video that’s going up today, in case you get an alert! 💜👻
@victoriamasters
@victoriamasters Жыл бұрын
I always forget about the tagging people part. Lol. You should totally do it, it’s pretty fun. I haven’t heard of Ginny meyers but I’ll look into her! And oh cool! Can’t wait to see your video ❤️
@giantcupofcoffee
@giantcupofcoffee Жыл бұрын
Oh man I haaaaaated Tomorrow3. You’re right about it being immature - adults don’t fight with their friends or hold onto terrible friendships the way those characters do.
@nataliaslibrary
@nataliaslibrary Жыл бұрын
Great recommendations! I usually read series so I honestly didn't know any of these books haha but I added some to my TBR :)