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[@katieisreading]

you flipping off a day of fallen night while book shopping made me snort😭

[@cassandralynnreads]

Jan did it to Fourth Wing, it just felt right to do it to a series that burned me 💀

[@beautifulmama862]

The priory book is huge and every time i was at the store and i had it in my hands i never got that feeling like i should read it so i never bought it....i love seeing you visiting with friends and fans.....your videos are my saving grace and i know you hear this alot but with my depression your videos are my go to so thank you love these videos and cant wait for the next one ❤❤❤❤

[@cassandralynnreads]

It really is massive 😂😂 happy my videos can bring you some joy 🥺🫶

[@yyuna7]

I started Priory in January and today I finally hit page 300.... I will try to finish it though, I bought the gorgeous Broken Binding editions. Maybe if I always read it with the lowest of expectations, I can give it 3,5-4 star... I am also listening to the audiobook and I really like the narrator, so that helps a little. As for the dragon book recommendation, please try Aurelian Cycle by Rosaria Munda! I haven't read the last book in the series yet, but the first two were both in my top 5-10 reads last year and the year before. The only downside might be that they're written in first person present tense (which I don't mind most of the time).

[@cassandralynnreads]

The audiobook was my favorite part of reading Priory, so hopefully that will help your enjoyment! But also, so many people did love it and I hope you're one of them!! 🫶 Thank you for the rec, I'll add it to my list haha

[@astoldbykat]

If you want some dragon books that have stood the test of time, the Dragonriders of Pern is an older series that was very popular. I also recommend the Temeraire series by Naomi Novik. I just read the first book this month, and it really was just all about world-building and the relationship between the main character and his dragon.

[@cassandralynnreads]

Thank you for the suggestions!

[@MissBookiverse]

Some of my favorite dragon books include the Seraphina books by Rachel Hartman and Peter S. Beagle’s recent release, I’m Afraid You’ve Got Dragons. They don’t fall in the fantasy romance category and feel more like classic fantasy books. (The dragons in Robin Hobb’s Realm of the Elderlings are great too, but you have to get through several books before they make an appearance 😅)

[@cassandralynnreads]

I'm tempted to try to pick up I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons. Love the title and the concept haha

[@hannahhaynes2257]

I was just talking to my husband about how much I wanted to read Malice. Now i see you reading and loving it, so i might need to take a trip to the bookstore 😂

[@cassandralynnreads]

I'm STILL picking my way through it, but I do love it so far. It's got such an interesting cast of characters and story lines!

[@turkeyrunner712]

I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on Priory. It was my first foray into high fantasy and I liked it alright, but I’m a sucker for dragons and I also liked the girl power that the Priory itself represents (the place, not the book). I will say I enjoyed A Day of Fallen Night, the prequel to Priory, more. All new characters in that one, too. With all of that being said, I’m going to start my foray into Sanderson and several other fantasy books/series that you and Katie have raved about. I’m so excited for those since there’s clearly better things out there!

[@cassandralynnreads]

I've heard that A Day of Fallen Night is fantastic, but perhaps I should've started there because I just don't have the interest to pick it up at this point 😅 I really, really hope you enjoy your dive into Sanderson! Easily one of my favorite authors!

[@rissasaki]

Now I’m definitely scared to pick the priory of the orange tree and when the moon hatched. I still have faith but not so much and after you said the things about the narrative perspectives in dragonfall that one will definitely not be on my tbr anymore 😂

[@cassandralynnreads]

I really wish I loved any of the books I picked up in this video. A lot of people do love the books, they just were not for me 😅

[@elisabethprice4697]

also another trilogy I just finished that was really good that involves dragons is the Tide Child Trilogy by RJ Barker!

[@cassandralynnreads]

oh I haven't heard anything about that one!

[@bookgirl2702]

Your journey from wanting to read priory to actually reading priory sounds similar to my relationship with it. Except I still have yet to actually pick up and read my copy lol. Maybe I’ll finally get around to it this summer.

[@cassandralynnreads]

glad I'm not alone in that 😂

[@missindric578]

never thought I’d hear the phrase “speaking of turds” in a cass video LMAO

[@cassandralynnreads]

😂😂 I never thought I'd have the need to say that phrase

[@reubenalbatross]

So interesting to hear your thoughts on Priory. I love books with loads of worldbuilding/detail, so that was one of the things I loved most about it!

[@cassandralynnreads]

So happy to hear that you loved it!!

[@orava931]

When I read the priory I refered back to the list in the back with all the names and the history, that really helped I lot. I really liked that book but day of fallen night was even better!

[@cassandralynnreads]

Personally, I just hate needing to flip back and forth 😭

[@Lesbiature]

SOO interesting to hear your priory thoughts. I agree a lottt with everything you said - the battle being 20pgs 😭😭 at least it’s finally off your tbr!!

[@cassandralynnreads]

Thank you for the extra validation 😅 but fr, I'm glad it's finally off my tbr 💀

[@weehavetogoback]

*quietly removes when the moon hatched from my tbr* thank you for your sacrifice 🤭 I know exactly what library you’re talking about, I went there once with my friend and there was a lady charging $20 to park in the parking garage and I couldn’t reverse 😭 traumatic

[@cassandralynnreads]

This is ANOTHER reason why parking garages erk me, what do you mean I can't immediately leave when I inevitably make a turn into one that I don't want to park in 😭

[@elisabethprice4697]

Please read Inheritance cycle that’s is the dragon book series!!! Also Murtagh was so good tho that is coming from. Christopher Paolini fan so…

[@cassandralynnreads]

agh I've been meaning to return to that series for ages, maybe it'll eventually happen 😂😂

[@JanAgaton]

you sneaky little B-roller you 😂 also still laughing about you leaving your phone everywhere

[@cassandralynnreads]

gotta be slick with it, that's when I get my best shots 😂

[@chroniqueusesourde4457]

Hello ! I am French and also a big reader but not as much as you (I am a librarian). Too bad you didn't enjoy The Priory of the Orange Tree because I loved it ! I was apprehensive with so many pages but the universe transported me. Otherwhise, great vlog! 🤗

[@cassandralynnreads]

I really wish I did love Priory more, it was a pity that it wasn't the book for me. I am glad that you were able to enjoy it!

[@Kittyzero13426]

I know that feeling all to well with finding a good dragon book. Good to see that you tried reading the books at least. At the moment I am trying to find a good paranormal book to read. I read two popular romance books to read last month to give me a break from fantasy books. Glad you had some time with friends and vacation time. ^_^

[@cassandralynnreads]

Wish I could help you with paranormal recs but those are not my thing 😂 hope you've enjoyed your reading so far this month 😁

[@Kittyzero13426]

@@cassandralynnreads I am continuing the Red Rising series book 2 and so far enjoying it, and The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson (taking notes to keep up with the story). My first book to read to attempt reading until I find a 5 star read.

[@mias.6385]

Hearing your thoughts on Priory was so interesting to me! I read A Day of Fallen Night before reading Priory and I feel like that definitely helped me enjoy and understand the story a lot better than if I would've read Priory first. Btw, the map you're drawing is gorgeous, you are so talented!!

[@cassandralynnreads]

thank you! ❤️ yeah, maybe that would've been the better strategy 😅

[@S.M.Owens_]

I know you switched the term 'romantasy' for 'fantasy romance' because you don't like the term 'romantasy' but just in case you didn't know those two things have very different meanings. A romantasy is a book were the romance takes priority in the story and the plot, its basically a standard romance where the relationship is the plot and it's just put in a 'fantasy' setting -- I put fantasy in quote marks because from the ones that I have read the setting is usually a very surface level veneer of a generic fantasy land and the world building is kind of weak. Whereas a fantasy romance is the opposite and kind of has a broader scope of stories that can be classified as fantasy romance -- for these books the fantasy is the priority but it includes a romance storyline or subplot. This can be any story that has a 50/50 split between fantasy and romance or less -- for example Throne of Glass isn't a romantasy, its a fantasy romance because there is expansive world building and each of the books has a fantasy plot and the series overall has an overarching fantasy plot, the main focus of the series is fantasy but there are romantic subplots woven throughout the series, I would say Throne of Glass as a series overall is 60% fantasy and 40% romance. Any book where the fantasy plot line is equal to or takes priority over the romance plot is categorised as a 'fantasy romance' -- however, with all the hype and buzz over 'romantasy', especially with TikTok, any fantasy book that includes romance is now being called a 'romantasy' which I find frustrating because I personally don't like romantasy books, I need there to be a plot that is more than just a relationship and I know a lot of other readers who feel the same way, but with everything being labelled as 'romantasy' now, a lot of readers like me write off reading books marketed or labelled as a romantasy which means there are a ton of books that readers like me could potentially love and enjoy but we never read because it's been mis-labelled. I know you changed the term because you don't like the term 'romantasy' and you explained that in the video but I thought I would just explain the different definitions in case you weren't aware of them or in case anyone else watching and reading these comments weren't aware of them. And if anyone here is a reader like me who likes fantasy romance but doesn't like romantasy please be aware that most books with any kind of romance in, no matter how small, are now being labelled as 'romantasy' so before you write them off do a little research of your own because you could be missing out on your next best read or your new favourite book/series just because it was mislabelled. Great video, I'm new to your channel but I've just subscribed, I love your energy

[@cassandralynnreads]

I definitely was aware there was a difference, especially in modern day marketing, but it just isn't my favorite word 😂

[@schoolwork9614]

❤❤❤❤❤😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@cassandralynnreads]

🥰

[@sara_vivian]

I got the priory book and IRONICALLY it’s been sitting on my shelf since I bought it last year. I, too, have heard small to crickets of what people think about it. I’m not sure if I would want to read it… maybe “DNF” it- I don’t blame you for your opinion on convenient timing

[@cassandralynnreads]

it sat on my shelf for over 2 years, so I know the feeling 😂 maybe give it a try but don't push yourself to finish it if you don't like it!

[@catboymonstrosity]

I own Priory but haven't read it yet, it sounds to me like I should approach it expecting a story about fantasy religions more than characters or a plot.

[@cassandralynnreads]

That's how I interpreted most the story, perhaps I would've enjoyed it more if I went in with different expectations.

[@SamieTheEquestrian]

Priory looks so daunting but it’s actually like 22,000 words shorter than Fourth Wing

[@cassandralynnreads]

so crazy how page thickness and margin sizes can make a book look bigger or smaller!

[@readingtillnight4604]

I prefer bone season of Samantha Shannon instead of the priority of orange tree .I really liked the writing style and the plot of hers😅 if you guys want to start Samantha's ,😊you should start with bones season first instead of going with priory

[@cassandralynnreads]

If I ever feel so inclined to try Shannon again, I probably with try that series!

[@motive_of_the_witch2369]

"Hounded" was great and funny! Atticus is the best! ❤️

[@cassandralynnreads]

Oh good to know!! I really was debating DNFing, but I'll push through! 🖤

[@surpriseitsus9622]

I love the Iron Druid series. I'm on the 2nd to the last book, and dragging it out so it doesn't end so fast.

[@kellyh4344]

I love seeing your map drawings they are all so amazing. I love that this one is based off of Ireland. The names of the places though made me laugh knowing what they actually mean!

[@cassandralynnreads]

I had quite the giggle coming up with names and I figured it would be funny for those who actually knew the translations, glad you got a laugh out of it!😂

[@elisabethprice4697]

I really want to read John Gwin but alas I don’t own any of his books and I’m on a book buying ban for the year so maybe after the year is over I can get one of his book!

[@cassandralynnreads]

or maybe you can snag it from the library!

[@kellyh4344]

I only ever got like 100 pages into Priory I just couldn’t get into it 😢

[@cassandralynnreads]

I should've stopped at 100 pages quite frankly 😂

[@niralipb4739]

I saw "the priority of the orange tree" on the thumbmail and clicked it right away!!!!

[@cassandralynnreads]

🙈🙈 hope you enjoyed my thoughts regardless haha

[@ChanelChapters]

When the moon hatched had potential but failed

[@cassandralynnreads]

ah yikes 😂

[@libbysreadingcorner9564]

I love how you meet a book besites, I need to meet some of mine. Hopefully one day that can happen

[@cassandralynnreads]

They're the best 🥺

[@libbysreadingcorner9564]

@@cassandralynnreads, They are even though I mainly talk to mine

[@pamdavies6199]

liking the ranting about shit books haha x i was gonna get priory wont now thou x 🎉🎉

[@cassandralynnreads]

haha 😂

[@allreadsleadhere]

Kennady's very persuasive with her book recommendations😂she has never steered me wrong!

[@cassandralynnreads]

she was very persuasive 😂😂

[@mdmonshurhallal0]

nice

[@cassandralynnreads]

thanks!

[@goodmornindreamer]

I can't wait to read Dungeons and Drama! My fiancé usually is the DM for campaigns and got me into D&D (plus Critical Role). I'm waiting to read it the month we go to the Ren Faire here in Colorado 😍

[@cassandralynnreads]

I hope you love it! It was cute! I've always wanted to try DnD, I played Melee when I was a kid, which is similar but actually played on a board versus soley just rolling! I would love to go to the Colorado Ren Faire some day, let me know how it goes!!

[@goodmornindreamer]

@@cassandralynnreads I'm excited! I would highly recommend playing although be careful when you do and decide to buy your own dice. I've become a bit of a dice goblin. I hope you get to! Colorado's Ren Faire is so much fun. But I also haven't gone to any others

[@cassandralynnreads]

@goodmornindreamer I would 100% expect myself to become a dice goblin 💀 fits with my excessive book buying habits haha. Do you have any recommendations for finding a group to play with? Haha I've only been to 2 different Faires, so I'm trying to expand my repertoire 😂

[@goodmornindreamer]

@@cassandralynnreads I totally understand 😅 (coming from someone that was doing a book buying ban until Book Outlet did their sale again). If/when you start, just let me know if you ever need dice store recommendations 🎲 I'd say try to find a person that either DMs or wants to DM. It's usually easy to find people that also want to play or are interested in learning but it's not always easy to find someone that wants to run the campaign. Totally understand! It's just hard to figure out when other state Ren Faires line up with work schedules

[@cassandralynnreads]

@goodmornindreamer you will absolutely be who I will ask 🫡 Hopefully I can find a group! It's something I've been thinking about, but I guess I got to commit and do some research haha. Now that I'm a flight attendant I'm hoping I can travel and explore more Faires. I'd love to see the different culture each state brings!

[@elisabethprice4697]

Love your green skirt!

[@cassandralynnreads]

Thank you it's my new fav!!

[@yuleham]

Yessssss ✨✨

[@cassandralynnreads]

😁😁🫶

[@jessr316]

🐉🐉

[@cassandralynnreads]

🫶💕

[@Zer0.th0ughts]

Isn't gwen and art are not in love st martins press?

[@cassandralynnreads]

I'm not sure, I don't typically pay attention to publishing houses

[@Zer0.th0ughts]

@@cassandralynnreads yeah but bc of the boycott

[@samthenotetaker1]

Samantha Shannon plans on writing another book in The Roots of Chaos series. Also it’s good to have great world building even if it was a standalone. The prequel is fantastic and all the world building from Priory really adds to it as you have all the information you need. Shame you thought it was confusing, I didn’t experience that myself but everyone has different tastes and opinions 🫶🏻

[@cassandralynnreads]

That's the great things about books, we all can have such different options 🫶

[@samthenotetaker1]

@@cassandralynnreads Yes, your laughing, scoffing and ranting was quite brutal!!

[@cassandralynnreads]

@@samthenotetaker1 I'm just pretty expressive when I read! 😂 I can get passionate very quickly haha

[@haliedarby]

I’m with you! It wasn’t confusing to me at all and I loved both books so far in the series. Can’t wait for the next release!

[@bikerbabe2]

Have you made a Fourth Wing map yet? I thought I recall one but I can't see it in your store ;(

[@cassandralynnreads]

I did, you have to email me and I'll let you know the details!