another 1-star rant || Reading Vlog

[@chelseadollingreads]

Drunk Riley explaining the plot of books is my new favorite thing lmao

[@blueyedbooks]

I’m so glad i listened to the entire spoiler part even tho i haven’t read the books but you saying the metropolis’s name made my day. 😂😂

[@gabbychiera8816]

SAME

[@JeannyMeyer]

Mephistopheles is a name taken from the German drama Faust. He is working for the devil and appears like this in other literary works too. Using the mask is a further indication that there is something dubious going on with the character

[@BEATRIIIZOLAAA]

The Houdini rant was fucking hilarious, I couldn't stop laughing. Sounds like a mess I'm not going to read.

[@RileyMarie_]

such a mess

[@thebookscorpion3481]

Honestly, you mentioning polyamory is Strange Grace moved that book straight to the top of my TBR.

[@thejordanjournals]

I lol’d so hard through your entire rant. I had to read the first two books for the YA BookTube Awards, and I hated them so much. I gave them both 1 star and didn’t even finish the last 10% of the second book. I’ve always thought Audrey Rose sucked. So even though you enjoyed the first two books, your rant made my bitter heart feel so validated 😂😂

[@RileyMarie_]

I'm honestly starting to wonder if she was always this annoying and I just ignored it because WOW

[@thejordanjournals]

Riley Marie Well...😂😂. I would say she was always that annoying.

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

I was not expecting the face mask in the beginning and I was looking down then looked up and was like OH! 😂 I love it I’m the same about chapters!!! I need them to know when to stop 😂

[@RileyMarie_]

😂😂

[@PagesandPens]

So thrilled that you enjoyed Strange Grace. I love it so so much. It was my first time seeing a YA trio like that where they’re well written and the relationships were done so well. That Forest is what I expect of spooky forests now.

[@RileyMarie_]

it was just so beautifully done!!

[@ccsanders]

I was travelling for a few months and did not have time to watch a lot so I just found myself binge watching your vlogs from past weeks/months :D I love them so much!

[@minchandrive]

That Escaping From Houdini rant was EVERYTHING. Also I need that silver face mask. (PS it makes me so happy that you loved Strange Grace!)

[@RileyMarie_]

the mask is called Disco Kitten and it's honestly my favorite thing

[@blacklez]

I haven't been feeling great lately, but your videos always make me feel better.

[@LucieReads]

loving the *spooky* intro!

[@KimxMuahha]

Omg yes I was worried the lost sister would make me like Taryn, but I think to a degree I kind of like her less after reading it

[@RileyMarie_]

Yeah same. If anything it made me like her less knowing everything she did

[@peachh6084]

'Who thinks a mask is cute?!' Ahahaha

[@rachaelmarie3194]

I totally know what you mean about Chapter Breaks. 'You tried lol' Honestly, you are just glorious and sooo naturally beautiful

[@EmmaGillers]

I was just on Goodreads and saw your thoughts on Escaping from Houdini, and was excited for the reading vlog and here we are!! No shame in saying that the comparison of Jeepers Creepers 2 with Small Spaces, has me so intrigued haha.

[@bookellenic1327]

The premise reminds me of Uprooted a bit, I haven't read Strange Grace but I've been hearing about it lately. Have you read any other EK Johnston books?

[@RileyMarie_]

I really need to read Uprroted! And no I don't think I have read any EK Johnston books

[@BooksWaffles]

I didn't expect to see Small Spaces because I found it randomly myself but it's freaking cute and spooky at the same time. I really enjoyed it!

[@terezadimitrova3523]

honestly i love you.if there is one person on youtube that i could watch (and that includes cat/pup videos) it would be you. love how diverse your book taste is and how comfortable you make me feel in general.idk how you do it,but you should give TED talks.

[@RileyMarie_]

omg this comment made my day

[@CodiesBookCorner]

Ok I need strange grace in my life! Drunk unboxings is something I didn’t know I needed until now 😂 I’m so happy you loved Vengeful!

[@hazel-marie]

I’ve never read any of the stalking Jack the Ripper books but your review for escaping Houdini is the best review I’ve ever heard!! I agreed completely with all your points and I laughed out loud several times. Best review ever 😀

[@Sofia-qv1dy]

Of corse I watched jeepers creepers 2! Absolutey hilarious XD Btw added Strange the Grace to my tbr hopefully I like it as much as you did! When I saw your review of Escaping Houdini on Goodreads I was shook girl XD

[@justvynexa]

I too get a little gayer every time I watch your videos. buzzed Riley makes me even MORE gayer. listen, I didn’t think I could be more Queer but it seems that I can! so many interesting books and the 1-star rant: 👌🏽

[@rachaelmarie3194]

Hahahahah same!

[@justvynexa]

Rachael Marie Book Junkie 😂😂😂

[@justvynexa]

Beatriz I. AND a reader. literally, the total package 💕

[@RileyMarie_]

* cries *

[@angelaporter1809]

Try the latte with almond milk. It really brings out the nutty flavor. Love it iced and hot.

[@RileyMarie_]

Thanks! I'll try that next time

[@HaileyAnnReads]

I am reading Strange Grace now and it is soooooo good. The writing is absolutely incredible. Also, after watching this I went to look at my books naked cover and it looks the same as yours.. Like half pressed lmao. Maybe it was an intentional design flaw hahah

[@RileyMarie_]

Now I'm curious how many other people have their copies messed up

[@catcrazy2003]

Finally, someone who feels the same way about EFH! I finished it and was full of pure rage, especially because of that ending. It ruined so many of the characters for me and I'm so angry that there was hardly any Thomas in the book because of Audrey's choices. UGH. I rage wrote a review on my blog at 2am right after finishing. That's how angry I was... sigh...

[@RileyMarie_]

omg the rage is real lol

[@zubaerchaudhari8267]

Riley Marie enjoy all your great video

[@chaptercviii]

That face mask looks like this Disco Kitty face mask I have! It looks awesome.

[@RileyMarie_]

That's exactly what it is!

[@chaptercviii]

@@RileyMarie_ yasss mask buddies

[@h.d.harris_irl]

omg that rant was perrrfect lol

[@patricijabiskup948]

Loved the vlog! Had to skip the rant since I haven't read the first two😁😁

[@MichellesLibrary]

You being buzzed and unboxing was everything

[@pixiegirl33]

I laughed so hard at your reaction to the last book! I just happened upon your channel and had to subscribe.

[@briaunaschultz7534]

I'm so excited for Spookathon!

[@ZwischenTausendZeilen]

I WAS dead-set on not reading The Lost Sisters. Thanks a lot 🤣

[@gretal3071]

THANK YOU FOR THE RANT ABOUT ESCAPING FROM HOUDINI. just ughhhhhh. it makes me so angry. and hearing that others were as angry about this stupid love triangle bs is very nice

[@BrittanytheBibliophile]

I always end up listening to bad reviews of books even if I haven't read them because lord knows I'm not wasting my time reading a bad book if I can help it AND WOW I'm so glad I did. Now I know that whenever I stat the Stalking Jack the Ripper series, Escaping From Houdini will be a struggle to get through. I hate any storylines that even remotely involve cheating and I just know I'm going to get all the angry feels while reading it

[@RileyMarie_]

Same cheating is so annoying to me especially when it's not addressed as something bad

[@HowlingLibraries]

I am soooo late to comment on this video, but I'm reading Small Spaces right now and when you got to "if you've ever seen Jeepers Creepers 2" I choked a little because that is EXACTLY what comes to mind whenever I see school buses in horror covers/movies/etc. 😂😂😂

[@RileyMarie_]

😂😂😂

[@TrishaBarua2913]

Every time you upload I feel like I have been brought back from the dead !

[@RileyMarie_]

bless!

[@BedtimeBookworm]

Strange grace sounds fascinating! I loved the tipsy unboxing 😂😂 I listened to the 1star rant even though I haven’t read the series - that sounds terrible! I hate cheating in books 😡 can’t wait to see your spookathon vlog!

[@RileyMarie_]

Yeah cheating in books annoys me so much. Especially when it's not addressed

[@myepictbr6968]

A reading vlog with lots of reading!

[@PaolaMancera]

lmao ur lil drunk unboxing made my entire day! that rantyyyy reviewwww yeeeesssss i hate cheating and lying and gaslighting //:

[@inescarrera584]

Okey so now i really don’t want to read escaping from houdini... i don’t do stupid and problematic love triangles, so can i skip it? I mean, i really want to read the first two books but after what you said, i’m not going to waist time in the third one. So if i watch some spoilery review of it, can i go right to the fourth one when it comes out?

[@RileyMarie_]

honestly...i think skipping it isn't the worst thing in the world. because the characters basically end the book in the same place they started so like what was the point??

[@HerMakeupIsRad]

Honestly you are so adorable. 😂 Also: "they defeated the evil "

[@bunniesgorohr93]

i fucking loved that rant😂

[@bia3924]

what I love about this book is you can pretend it never happened

[@sceggy60]

Oh my god, the pronunciations of Mephastolphilsiosbhgjdsbgflsgb had me howling. I'm so glad I stopped at the first book! I love your videos so much!

[@becklebooks]

I did a mental edit for his name and just called him Meph. Also hated this love triangle/miscommunication, cos it undermined the character development of the prior two books. GAH.

[@RileyMarie_]

Lol yeah my eyes just totally glazed over his name every time it came up

[@nr3858]

I don't think I will be picking up Escape from Houdini,it sounds like a hot mess I always thought Thomas was just too good for her and the fact that she cheated on him has made me not one to read it.

[@RileyMarie_]

Yeah it really ruined the whole series for me

[@jordanpearson9883]

Can Riley Buzzed Vlogs be a thing?

[@meltotheany]

The ASMR is real in this video, and I obviously get more gay each video you post. Happy reading, beautiful! 💕

[@RileyMarie_]

I was getting so much ASMR when I was editing this video 😂

[@asparagusisreading]

WAIT! Someone else gets more gay whenever Riley uploads? I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE

[@dark1Ordeen]

Omg!!!! Audrey rose annoyed me from the beginning of freaking book one, but I continued reading for Thomas... what the heck...

[@anthonyfitzpatrick3904]

I actually loved Escaping from Houdini.

[@lev.lately]

Listening to this in 2021... "WHO THINKS A MASK IS CUTE"...honey just you wait haha (yes I know it's a different kind of mask but still)

[@biancareads]

Didn’t they CHANGE the ending of the 1-star book between the arc and the final??? And they made it BAD????

[@RileyMarie_]

Yeah I heard that the arc copies had a fake ending so early reviewers wouldn't spoil the real ending. it's a mess

[@biancareads]

Riley Marie oh man I really hope the fake ending was worse. Otherwise they’ve right totally screwed up there

[@gabbychiera8816]

Wait what?? A FAKE ending? Does that happen often? Now I’m questioning every ARC ending I’ve ever read

[@biancareads]

I don’t believe it happens often, but I heard it on haileyinbooklands channel. I think they normally announce if there’s a change? But I’m not 100% sure.

[@RileyMarie_]

Yeah I’ve only ever heard it happen a couple times and it’s usually only with super popular series

[@juwonds]

I liked the ending of your video ahah. I like you. I follow! Here, done!

[@clarecarter9172]

I’m literally giving Stalking Jack the Ripper away right now I can’t read this series anymore 😂😂 I would literally explode reading the third book omg

[@RileyMarie_]

honestly thats a good idea

[@bostongabriellex]

First of all, how dare you say Jeepers Creepers 2 isn't good lmao. Second, great vlog I love watching them :)

[@gabbychiera8816]

Wow that rant 😂😂

[@brittk1616]

Yeah I didn’t like Escaping From Houdini much at all. I only liked Thomas, the use of the cards, and the murders themselves. I did hate the reveal at the end with the killer though. I wished it was more creative instead of disappointing. I liked some of the details with the carnival and with the setting in general. Audrey Rose’s character totally changed in this book and it makes me so upset. I graciously gave it 3 stars, but yeah it definitely was not a good one for this series. It honestly ruins the books for me.

[@RileyMarie_]

It ruined the series for me too. And it just felt so unnecessary because they end the book pretty much in the same positions as they started so what was the point?

[@stephl6371]

I am still so angry about Escaping from Houdini. That book has possibly ruined the whole series for me. I just can’t believe how angry I am. It makes me so angry too that she never even apologised. Ugh. At this moment, I don’t know if I even want to read the last book.

[@RileyMarie_]

I'm still debating if I will continue the series. I'm leaning towards no

[@stephl6371]

Riley Marie I really don’t know. One of the reasons I liked this series is that there wasn’t any unnecessary, purely for drama, relationship crap, like so many tropey YA books have that drive me nuts. To see it just go from an amazing series to Trope City is so irritating. And Audrey was just the worst in the whole book 😔