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0:37 I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons
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[@SomeGuy-qd2sb]

I remember when i was diagnosed with dragons. i got scaley, things started burning,it wasn’t pleasant, thats why it’s important to be safe.

[@discolabrat]

I love that the author of can’t spell treason directly thanks travis baldree for inspiration thru legends and lattes. as someone who LOVED those as a “buffer” between heavier books, it’s so nice to have a 2nd series to bounce between that’s just. cute. and wholesome.

[@ebnovels]

Cute and wholesome, and being a buffer, is definitely how I’d describe it!

[@brihager2471]

Third Person Omniscient is one of my favorite POV styles 😊

[@anabolicauthor]

Agreed! I like a novel that reads like a good campfire story.

[@ebnovels]

@@anabolicauthora campfire story is exactly the feeling!

[@irmanizajamal6132]

Same! Thats how I write too. I miss stories being written that way.

[@nikkyd9850]

Lol nice smelling, handsome, massive man. I think I'm going to start making note of every time a book has a version of a "he was sitting and I was standing but we were eye to eye because he's massive and I'm tiny" scene.

[@brandi6862]

Right now "When the Moon Hatched" is sitting at 4.17 on Goodreads...and I'm so confused....did we read the same book? I am actually a fan of Sarah J. Maas (though she lost me at CC3) because I appreciate her "plotting" and sometimes a girl just needs some simple spice after reading a Sanderson tome :D ! I'm not sure if you said it in a prior video or I saw it in a different review, but "When the Moon Hatched" is like a terrible mashup of Celaena Sardothien, Rhysand, and Fourth Wing all rolled together in one book. Oh, and let's throw some Avatar elemental magic in there for good measure. There was just too much going on, and as a result none of the plot points were properly developed. Dragons that curl up in the sky and become moons when they die? An interesting concept and beautiful imagery, but it was barely explained or explored. There is so much hidden potential. An industrious person with a red pen and a lot of time on their hands could do that book a world of good.

[@ebnovels]

I think I mentioned somewhere that this book felt like C from Throne of Glass and Rhy from ACOMAF mixed together; glad I’m not alone there 😅 I agree about the dragons being such a cool concept. I’m frustrated that it started out self published (not the frustrating part), and when it got picked up, traditional publishing didn’t seem to do much to it. If they’re going to pick something up, I expect them to do more than put their name on the inside, you know? 😅

[@VMSelvaggio]

She reached for her notes around 15:45, and I was like, "Oh dear lord she has notes..." - lol

[@ebnovels]

😂😂😂

[@kellynick408]

When the Moon Hatched drove me nuts. I felt like it was all over the place and I did not like the FMC. Everyone said it was so great so I thought it was just me. It was not for me either.

[@ebnovels]

You’re not alone! I know me and my friend Rodger from Rodger’s Reads are with you 😆

[@irmanizajamal6132]

I liked it at the beginning, I thought the FMC was snarky and badass. Then suddenly she just switched.

[@cakeydacake]

I read the prologue and was plagued with so much information, I just felt really overwhelmed and dropped it immediately lol

[@Nettlewitch]

When the Moon Hatched was awful. The dedication in the front of the book is the best writing in the book.

[@mbranche4234]

I am currently reading When the Moon Hatched and am on page 229. So far, I am loving it! It has lots of world building, historical information and lots of Fae folks/creatures. This book is a page turner which is unusual for a 690 page book. It is not your typically told story which I find refreshing. My imagination has been awakened and I am grateful for it.

[@ebnovels]

That’s great! I’d say I got frustrated with it more as it went; the creation myth, and the initial start, were things I was on board with, but it went in a direction I didn’t love as it progressed. I hope that won’t be your reading experience though, especially given how much you’re enjoying the beginning!

[@kristyeperez2052]

I listened to “I’m afraid you’ve got dragons” via audiobook and it was very cute! It sounded like “Princess Bride”, but if I had read it physically it may have been confusing

[@TheArtfulBrittani]

much like Fourth Wing (which I read in its entirety), When the Moon Hatched felt in the similar taste category...I borrowed it, tried 50 pages and did not feel bad about putting it down. There is an audience for it, it's not me, and I didn't want another Fourth Wing situation where I felt like I wasted my time and energy to see the hype. I would be interested how you feel about "Spark of the Everflame". I've seen that one hyped just as much. At this point, I think I've learned if a Romantasy is hyped and hit mainstream and normie readers, I will not enjoy it.

[@ebnovels]

The popular ones do tend to have a certain way about them that I also am finding to rarely be my thing. Spark of the Everflame is one I’ve been recommended, so I’ll find out soon 😅

[@TheNoviceReader]

Hello! I just wanted to say I've been a big fan of yours for a long time. You are actually the channel that introduced me to the Witcher and the Storm light archives, two of my favourite fantasy series!

[@DragonElf01]

Both "Im afraid you've got dragons" and "Cant Spell Treason without Tea" sound like just the kind of books ive been yearning for as of late, i welcome the wholesome and the whimsy. Also i'm curious since you take notes on what you read do you usually write down favorite quotes from characters or make lists of your favorite characters?

[@Books_BrewsandBeyond]

I got Cant spell treason without tea recently and now I want to bump it up on my TBR pile after watching your review on it. 💕📚👌 I tried to read a sample of When the moon hatched on my kindle and it literally put me to sleep- it wasn't my jam.

[@elizabethbriggs492]

I've just picked up WTMH. I think I got it on a $2 kindle special months ago when it was already like, "Hey, I'm here and everyone is talking about me"--and dragons. But the first chapter and I'm already perturbed by the inconsistency of narration and internal monologue. Maybe I'm too old for books like this compared to when I was a teenager and devoured anything that filled that yearning hole in my middle? I don't know.

[@haileyx9347]

I have similar feeling for WHen the Moon Hatched. Plus, the writing is a bit ... juvenile? The author likes using this kind of writing when the main character feels overwhelmed by emotions: "Just. Won't. Stop."

[@SuboJvR]

I am so glad someone else feels the same way as me about When the Moon Hatched. :) I completely agree with the language choices feeling juvenile, and yeah.. where did the plot go? I didn't hate it. I just feel rather apathetic about the whole thing!

[@jlodomauthor]

I adore head-hopping, but I got a pretty hard "no" about that when I first started out writing. Obviously it takes finesse, and lends itself to a certain tone.

[@HungryEyes-sl3mu]

I'm really excited to read I Think You Have Dragons, I'm like third on the list at my local library, but we'll see how I feel about the head hopping

[@Srbthmlnsmth]

First comment ❤️❤️❤️ I loved I’m afraid you’ve got dragons and also last unicorn!! His prose is so magical! I guess it’s more old styled to write that way cuz a lot of older narrations uses it like u say. I didn’t understand what felt so classic about it but now I do

[@ebnovels]

I’m sure there are other elements that probably contribute to that feeling, but that was definitely a big one for me! Glad you loved it :D

[@emosongsandreadalongs]

I started reading Dune this week and the head hopping is extreme

[@abilezm5745]

I just finshed when the moon hatched, let me just say I started it in march, March! The beginning was good because the world felt great. Then it turned into something that felt like another book, with same character. Ill read the second book just because im curious if it will get somewhere.

[@mimirudollfie3532]

I loved Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea. It was such a cute read. 😊 I’m looking forward to reading A Pirate’s Life for Tea next! ❤

[@ebnovels]

Me too! Great for a little fun pick me up after more epic or tragic works :D

[@dropofgoldentarot]

I appreciate the way you review books. While I don't consider SJM books to be the highest tier of literary fantasy , I normally enjoy her books and they tend to be a quick addictive read. So even though WTMH wasn't your cup of tea, I still have high hopes of enjoying it.

[@josephmasella2609]

I'm happy your video came up in a recommendation - your ability to critique elements of stories is a nice change from the trend to recommend a "buy your own adventure by choosing tropes" that I've seen in fair number of reviews lately. Funny enough, your description of I'm afraid you've got dragons sounded reeeeal similar to what I thought about The last unicorn, and wouldn't you know it's the same author! I'll have to add that to my list.

[@alvafairchild13]

2 books that came out this series that im looking forward to are the honey witch that seemed like a cute lgbt book im making my sister read and the spellshop which seemed like a cute cozy fantasy that i got lured in by the cover and the story seems interesting too so time will tell but im pumped for fantasy right now

[@melanie6759]

Okay you convinced me even more to read You’ve Got Dragons ☺️ I’m so curious about the writing style now!

[@tinyprettymoon]

If you haven’t read it already, I recommend The Black Witch by Laurie Forest. It has a ton of lore with the different cultures and creatures, like the Lupine shifters, elves, Fae, Selkies, and there’s even dragons. I’m currently reading the second one in the series which people said was the downfall of the series, personally haven’t found that to be the case, but it’s one of those books that meanders while we get to know the characters and their own backstories and issues they have going on. I haven’t actually cried, but a lot of that type of stuff is really emotional. And it still has an overarching plot. The writing is a lot better than I expected. It’s not the most perfect thing ever, but I really enjoy her descriptions, humor (Diana is my absolute favorite character for this), and how the characters interact and develop. Also talking about pantsing, and now I’m wondering if the books I’ve read where the last 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4 was super disappointing, not what I wanted or expected at all, did not like it were novels that the author didn’t plan out. I’ve read a few like that this year and they just take such a weird turn, and I’m just like ok but why is this happening, what are we doing? Two of them are The Infinity Courts and This Dark Descent. And Infinity Alchemist, but then I didn’t like that one for various reasons before the weird twists started happening

[@ebnovels]

That could be (regarding your second point), and I took a screenshot of your comment so that I *hopefully* won’t forget your recommendation 😊

[@nina80808]

I would love to see a full review video for When the Moon Hatched! I've heard such mixed things and I don't plan to pick it up but would love to be in the know. I really like the way you review and talk about books so if you do a full review that'll be the one that I watch :)

[@jennaadipietro5509]

Love hearing your view on when the moon hatched, it’s actually my fav thing I’ve read this year😂 but I enjoy listening to your thoughts!

[@ebnovels]

Oh phew! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It definitely seems to have found it’s target demographic, which is what I want for pretty much every book ☺️

[@RodgersReads]

Friggin When the Moon Hatched ☠🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@verify231]

You're so polite, diplomatic and non-judgemental. It’s really admirable. Btw, is the music at the end of your videos your own composition by any chance? It’s really beautiful and magical.

[@laurenschenck5355]

You’re incredible author Elliot and keep up the amazing work and ur a angel blessing 📖📙📚📖📖📙📚📚📚📙📙📚📚📙📖📖📚📚📙📖📙📚📚📙📙📚🩵🌺🌺🩵🩵🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌞🌞🌊🌊🌞🌞🌊🌊🌞🌺🌊🌞🌞🌞🌺🌊🌞🌊🩵🩵🩵🌊🌊🌺🌺🌞🌞🌊🌺🩵🌺🌊🌊🌺🌺

[@OnlyTheBestFantasyNovels]

Great take on Beagle! I need to try it sometime.

[@ebnovels]

I hope to try his other works at some point!

[@agohl85]

I don't mind head hopping within a chapter as long as there is at least a not that says which perspective is now being read.

[@HannahReadsFiction]

Two of these are on my TBR. Hope I like when the moon hatched because I ordered a sprayed edition one 😂

[@Danielle-mk5xn]

“Pantsers” like they fly by the seat of their pants? That’s a hilarious term lol. Also I DNF’d When the Moon Hatched. The characters felt like juveniles trying to be dark and edgy. The worst

[@epicwalrus7183]

That's indeed where the name comes from. Some people prefer Gardener (you plant the seeds and see what grows from them) but Pantser makes me giggle more

[@ebnovels]

I’ve only just learned gardener today; I kinda love both 😆

[@Srbthmlnsmth]

Omg what you describe at 16:40 onwards is basically my fav fantasy of this year but I won’t spoil cuz its one u said it’s on ur tbr so maybe you’ll enjoy it 🤫🤐

[@ebnovels]

Well dang, what a mysterious sell! 👀

[@Srbthmlnsmth]

@@ebnovels you’ll know when you read it!! 🤐

[@FlowerFaerieLottie]

That's a shame, I absolutely loved when the moon hatched 💜

[@jacqui5309]

I like two of the SJMs series and ADORE Fourth Wing, but I absolutely did not like When the Moon Hatched 😂 The tropes were too wild for me and reminded me of when I used to read fanfiction. And I agree with you, the plot just wasn't there and with the lack of interesting characters just didn't hold up for me. And that ending? Such a weird trope to end on in my opinion. Praise for the worldbuilding and the spice though.

[@Kriseaf]

I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons read like a transcribed bedtime story--the meandering, the head-hopping, the lack of foreshadowing, forgetting characters when they're off-page, etc.

[@ebnovels]

I don’t disagree necessarily with a lot of how you described it, but I definitely think you enjoyed it less. Not a new all time favorite for me by any means, and I can see why it wouldn’t work for people

[@Kriseaf]

@@ebnovels Haha, for sure. I personally hated it, but the bedtime story thing can absolutely work for others. Even you mentioned not liking WTMH for feeling like a pantsed plot, but simultaneously enjoyed IAYGD and it's practically the poster child for pantsed. :) We all contain multitudes and all that. :)

[@juliacollis8825]

I'm Afraid You've got Dragons sounds a bit like How to Train your Dragon which is right up my alley! Also since you're an expert in dragon fantasy I always trust your recommendations

[@ebnovels]

Oh, it’s a little like it, though the relationships with dragons is definitely not the same-no cute little dragon to bond to like in HTTYD sadly 😅

[@juliacollis8825]

@@ebnovels ohhh no that's one of my favorite things in httyd, but I'm sure it'll still be a fun read. Thanks for these videos Elliot, they always put good fantasy books in my way

[@thewitchyreader6131]

Great Video!

[@meydelarquier7566]

I've been going through your videos to find a very specific genre of books, could you maybe direct me to some videos of yours? I remember listening to some of your videos where you talk about books that fit the SF genre and also Fantasy genre. A mix of both. And a friend of mine is getting into writing and she would like to explore a mix of both those genre. And therefore I am searching for book that fit this recommendation. But I can't find the video where you do speak about it.. Thanks for all the content and have a great day!

[@beingbookishpod]

I am currently halfway through When the Moon Hatched, I put it down to read a few books on a deadline and now I honestly have to say I cannot remember what happened in the part I have already read (which makes me sad because the book is beautiful to look at!).

[@ebnovels]

It is indeed pretty! The second half and the first half feel slightly disconnected, so it might not just be the break you took to read other things

[@beingbookishpod]

​@ebnovels is it weird that I am glad to hear that? I am going to give it a solid try, but am not going to stress if I don't like it.

[@KyleenWren]

I'm so disappointed that I spent money on When the Moon Hatched

[@kiute.c]

I did not enjoy When the Moon Hatched at all either and DNF’d it at around 20%. It was such a bummer that it wasn’t for me…the synopsis and the cover are very much up my alley 😭

[@loriengelmann9240]

Thanks for this. I always look forward to your take on books. I am really enjoyiing I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons. I agree with what you said. It reminds me of Princess Bride (the movie). I am finding it sweet and a bit enchanting. Regarding When The Moon Hatched, I read Raeve as a complex trauma survivor. I am hopeful that this plot will unfold more in the second book. I do think her journey of uneven starts and stops (Regardless of Yon Massive Man ) is worthwhile, although I did at times, find her character annoying and (as you said) juvenile. Have you started The Black Bird Oracle?

[@ebnovels]

I have not! Is that within the All Souls series, or something else? If it’s the series, I’ve not actually read any of those 😮

[@loriengelmann9240]

@ebnovels It is All Souls. I just finished. I had wondered whether or not this would be the final book. It's not. I don't usually like the vampire thing, but I have enjoyed the series. Not so much the vampire/ witch spice (my own opinion).I liked this installment. The books have continued to introduce interesting characters and places that add to the world of series. I am kind of wondering where the series will stop.

[@woodlandlady7011]

We call pantsers Gardeners in England.

[@ebnovels]

Really? 😮

[@emosongsandreadalongs]

​@@ebnovelsI don't think it's an English thing, but yeah some people call them gardeners vs architects. I believe George R. R. Martin actually popularized the terms

[@laurenschenck5355]

I love when the moon Hatched I connected well with the main character and gorillas cover 🌞🌺🌺🌺🌞🌞🌺🌺🌞🌞🌺🌺🌞🌞🌺🌺🌊🌊🩵🩵🌊🩵🌊🩵🩵🌊🌊🩵🌊🌊🩵🌊🌊🌊📚📚📚📚📙📙📙📖📙📙📖📖📙📙📙📙📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📖

[@mischarowe]

I'm not interested in any of these books but am just chill watching. :)

[@kathyhackney7950]

I loved ACOTAR but disliked fourth wing AND absolutely hated when the moon hatched. I was so pissed that i wasted so much energy thinking I was going to love it. I was just BORED tbh.

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

Is it actual head-hopping? Or is it, more, a simultaneous Multi-character POV? 🤔

[@Cm-up9sf]

When the moon hatched, wasn't for me either ! 😢

[@amateurcrastinator9523]

I tried Can't Spell Treason Without Tea. I just couldn't get into it. It took too long getting to anything good. I got as far as them buying the building and talking to a few of the neighbors. It was a lot of talking and not a lot of doing.

[@irmanizajamal6132]

I wish I had waited for your review before reading When the Moon Hatched. I was excited about it but just ended up feeling very deflated.

[@andrea61821]

I really wanted to like When the Moon Hatched, but i had to DNF at 70%. I couldn't continue with the story. It was making me so mad lol

[@mrp1234]

man I genuinely like the ACOTAR series and Fourth Wing and I still hated When the Moon Hatched. I think there were some cool things in there (Nee is my fave character lol) but it's unbearably written. I agree that the dialogue is TOO modern, but that combined with the OTT florid descriptions just doesn't work. Fourth Wing actually works so much better than this by being more sparsely written, if that makes sense. so at least the dialogue goes along with it. also the FMC. part of what I really liked about ACOTAR was that Feyre was not just snarky, she was legitimately wounded by the world, and she would sometimes be legitimately unpleasant. the protag in WtMH is like annoyingly snarky, like she delivered so many lines as if she was expecting applause and reaction gifs. again, combined with how OTT the descriptive writing is, it just makes the book even worse. idk! I have a lot of thoughts too but none of them are positive lol. and I DO really like fantasy romance, even the ones people like to swipe at

[@christinamcintyre2253]

When the Moon Hatched was hands down better than Fourth Wing, I truly loved LOVED the book. Loved the plot and story building was top notch, she plotted the book and tied it up perfectly with a cliffhanger. There was a lot of hints throughout the book, if you paid close attention 😉

[@mikehempen5903]

Everyone should read Titans nest by T.D. Orel

[@NonAnonD]

completely off topic: i don’t think ive ever heard you talk about being in a reading slump. Do you just… not get into those? How do you avoid it?

[@ebnovels]

Oh, good question! I try to balance out what I’m reading so that things always feel fresh; sometimes that means different sub genres, sometimes different genres entirely, sometimes different age ranges, etc. I also don’t read every day, which seems to be pretty different from other booktubers I talk to, but it helps me! 😅

[@davinhunt7558]

Helloooo Friendssss

[@user-ch1by3th8s]

Maybe "Rave" doesn't remember her past because she took too many drugs at the rave.

[@itsmichelebro777]

I was interested in reading I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons, but I get enough dragon deaths from George R.R. Martin's books. 😭

[@ebnovels]

😅😢😭

[@stephenlogsdon8266]

You mean a “sloppy pantser” wrote the book.

[@crinamirunapopescu9086]

Can’t believe I am this early!! ❤❤❤🎉

[@ebnovels]

Haha, congrats 😄😄😄

[@VincentTornude]

I'm trying to see your handwriting.

[@ebnovels]

Haha, it’s not the most legible 😂

[@octavianiyhea779]

i enjoyed the first half of the book... the other and towards the ending was quite annoying to get through

[@ebnovels]

For WTMH? Or one of the others?

[@mellafabe9613]

I just finished „When the moon hatched“ and I can’t put into words how annoyed I was by the writing. There were so many words to describe so little things to then not go into details for very interesting things. Tell me more about the dragons and how the characters enchant them, how did Rave end up being an assassin, why is there a huge wall in the centre of the world and why is the Gore build into it? So many cool and interesting things, so much potential but instead we get the constant inner thoughts of the characters that are totally unnecessary. The inner ice lake?! Wtf! It this shades of grey and Anastasias inner goddess all over again??? Why are the characters so one dimensional? Why do they not openly talk to each other? Why are there so many plot holes? The whole book is one big mess. And don’t get me startet on Raeve. I really wanted to grab her by the shoulders and shake, shake, shake her! She is one of the most obnoxious, childish, selfish characters I have come across in a book! Uhhh I really hated her!

[@myopicdreams]

Wait so im afraid you have drgaons is just a mature how to train your dragon? 😂

[@user-ox6ey5eg2q]

When the moon hatched is boring and overhyped.😅

[@katanabluebird]

I loathe the title "You can't spell Treason without Tea". It's juvenile sounding to me and makes no sense. It could be the world's best book and the full body cringe I get at the title has me passing it up every time....

[@ebnovels]

Ah, that’s too bad! The sequel has a pun as well in the title 😅 but the first book does have a character who is wanted for treason and who is starting a tea shop/bookstore, so it’s fitting at least. But sometimes we just get those thorns in our sides that we can’t get out, so no judgement here

[@mimirudollfie3532]

@@katanabluebird I’m sorry you don’t like the title but give this book a chance. It’s a fun cozy read with some action and great characters. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but I definitely can say confidently that it was a lovely read. It makes me excited for the next book. ☺️

[@katanabluebird]

@@mimirudollfie3532 I will! I really need to try ^_^