🧥 SHADES OF MAGIC | the reading vlog where i'm jealous of the fashion

[@andreaduarte2575]

“My socks match the brown element. If you thought of anything else, you’re racist” I decided to sip my tea at that exact moment 🤣🤣🤣

[@hannahanna2835]

“only 400ish pages so i should be able to get through it in a couple of hours”😭😭😭 wish i had your power lmao

[@bookishlandings4445]

The relatability of "oh no i have a new story idea" is immeasurable. The struggles of writing 😔✊

[@Kiki-oo3bw]

Am I going to watch this instead of writing my essay?? Yes.

[@imbored7119]

I just want a video of you putting outfits together to book covers.

[@SabinesBookNook]

I love how you kept smiling whilst reading ADSOM, so cute!! VE Schwab’s writing is one of my favorite things. It is really easy to get through but it is so whimsical. You totally get sucked into the story from page 1 on

[@bluejayjas]

This just made me want to reread the series. I reread the first book a couple months ago, so maybe it's time to move to book two again. I also love how you talked about the writing, because I usually struggle to stay engaged and focused with beautiful writing, but I love how VE Schwab still makes it understandable and fast-paced

[@tavistallings8112]

I could never read a whole series in four days 😭.

[@repulore13]

I’m with ya there sis!

[@Vamrekisses68]

there are few series i could do that for, but adsom is one of them

[@avsambart]

I couldn't read a whole series in one year 😂

[@avekatumba4794]

The intro is me when I'm left with my thoughts. 😭

[@natalien5985]

your style....omgosh 😍 much love from Germany!

[@nawal9695]

Also, I totally agreed with what you said in the end! We can be critical of what we read and still love it at the same time, indeed.

[@kipepeo259]

Your style and fashion sense is *chef's kiss*

[@Sammy3dg]

Your reactions while reading are.... phenomenal 😂 I'd normally skip through the reading montages for anyone else but I absolutely love watching yours

[@nawal9695]

When you said 'fashion magic' and then 'oh no, I have a new story idea' while holding your head, that's literally the story of my life.

[@vanshika123456789]

The way you started collapsing when u got the story idea I’m-

[@renee4282]

Honestly, before i discovered Joel, i didnt know i could watch a person reading, reacting and reviewing for an hour (not continuously but like i keep coming back just to finish the video 👌) Love LOVE your videos so much !

[@juliablack7153]

I just love watching these while I‘m painting. It’s so relaxing and I love listening to you

[@readingasiwish8918]

If you wanted to step it up from a trilogy to a quartet, I recommend the Diviners series.

[@BeckywiseTheDancingClown]

YES superior series

[@izzydavie5505]

I’ve been excited for this one yessss

[@mori7956]

"Oh no, I have a new story idea" why is this meeee🤣🤣

[@whos_reviews]

I'm just imagining a magical coat and I think it would be incredible! I really want to read ADSOM!

[@alicetremblay2427]

"My lovely socks 🧦"

[@jasminewestover7068]

I'm so excited to watch this! It's going to be a stress reliever as I've been struggling in balancing everything in my life at the minute; but thanks to you I am now really motivated to upload to my KZbin! I'm going to edit, whilst watching this video! Thanks for all the great content!

[@moonyloops]

“oh no i have a new story idea” why’d you have to call me out like that

[@komaedacoffee4298]

While reading I am imagining prince Rhy as you 😂💜 it's a compliment i love him

[@alyssablunt7014]

Even if I kinda see Rhy Maresh, I'll fancast you more as Jesper Fahey from Six of Crows ^^

[@eviebooks]

Ahhh so excited to watch this!

[@readingthroughinfinity5377]

This is one of my all-time favourite series so I loved this vlog A LOT 😃 I'm glad you enjoyed the books and I'm looking forward to the liveshow! Also, I was one of those people who finished A Gathering of Shadows and had to WAIT for the final book after that massive cliffhanger 😭😂

[@allyson.m]

One of my favorite booktubers reading one of my most favorite series? Yes, PLEASE

[@enelise]

You reading instead of paying attention to your lecture is the relatable content I needed to inspire me to not pay attention in my lecture today. Thank you for your service 💕

[@ines6358]

These vlogs make me really want to read every single series you binge 😭😭 i wish i had more free time

[@melissateodola1887]

I recommend Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb. It's very much character driven rather than plot driven, but it feels like it's setting up for the future books in the trilogy. (I finished the book today and I gave it a five star.)

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

🙃I still haven’t started this series

[@bettyreads222]

i read gathering of shadows 4 years ago, i think i'm going to wait for the first of the next series to come out to reread and then read acol because its been so long that i vaguely remember what happened. love your reading vlogs!

[@stellao3697]

Goodbye dishes hello Joel. The dishwashing will now have to wait until I have seen this video 😂💚

[@Basttett]

I'm reading them now because of you, and I know it doesn't match the book description, but when I read about Kell I imagine Joel

[@lorien1377]

Your issue with shipping from Barnes and Noble is why I have 0 Waterstones editions. I'd love to see your thoughts on Crown of Feathers. Just finished it and I adore it so much.

[@ICalledDibsProd]

I love that you went through your CAWPILE ratings with us!

[@valtaylor4822]

hi! i was wondering if you had a certain system for when you tab books. like if certain colors mean certain things, what sort of stuff you tab, etc. i want to try it out for when i start reading raybearer so if you could explain it, thank you!

[@valeriag9443]

As soon as you said you were fan cast I KNEW it was Rhy

[@eleanorduncan9993]

Watching this vlog is making me want to reread the whole trilogy

[@nisakiiss]

omg how have i only just discovered your channel ?! finally, a british booktuber - also i love your earring and the cute thumbnail

[@bookwormdazzle1416]

I am just about to start reading the first book! Looking forward to it. Love your video!

[@emilyk8305]

HOW THE FECKERDOODLE- I- where the fecjernoodle did you get that blanket? Stunning 😍😍 I just finished reading A Gathering of Shadows and omfg I did really enjoy it in the end. I've no patience to read through A Conjuring Of Light though, so I've been reading summaries and reviews to find out what happens, and now I am here 🤣 Like yourself, I read the first one a few years ago or so. I really loved the Essen Tasch in the second book. I LIVED FOR Alucard and Lila's dialogue!! Schwab's writing truly is stunning.

[@sarahbarden4135]

I just bought this series. Need to get to reading!!

[@sarahmirzayee5367]

I finished ACOL (it’s the only one in the series I own) a day ago and when I went to the bookstore today I literally started crying when I passed it, this series is my favorite and oooof I’m saving up so I can get the first two books because I don’t think I can live without re-reading them at least another 20 times

[@fionabutcher2528]

Did I just stop everything to watch this video.. yes... yes I did :)) Love to see you read some of Cassandra Claire's books from the Shadowhunters universe or the Throne of Glass series by Sarah.J.Mass ???? You're incredible ❤❤

[@LifeofTaeShan]

Yea, when I finished acol I was like it’s AMAZING but you really convinced me and I totally agree. I feel like oseron came from nowhere and he was just thrown in for convinence of plot.

[@may-yq1il]

i just bought the series! so excited to read it (that is, after i complete the 1 billion assignments i have neglected)

[@ewaldkostergunnsisko3491]

Speaking of the new story idea, didn't you say you had a WIP about magical tailor, maybe it would be a good idea to combine those two. Honestly I get it there is so much potential with fashion magic, Kill la Kill, Ghastly Bespoke from Skulduggery Pleasant, skintight suits that morph with shapeshifter, pockets that are bigger on the inside like in DW, aaaaghhh. I can't wait to see what you'd come up with.

[@fireflylitnight]

I just finished this series two days ago, how did you know this is what I needed?

[@hazeyphewer]

i literally just finished the series yesterday it was amazing go read it

[@musicandloveismylive]

Damn... I want to reread these books!

[@pinksuperstar2]

You seriously have such a dazzling smile. Like every time I see it, I'm like 😍😍😊😊😊 So, I read the trilogy a few years back. For me, personally, I loved the magic system more than the characters. I can't put my finger on it but I wanted more

[@danielleyarbrough8274]

I love your reactions & the faces you make😂🤣 Keep up the awesome work & good luck in university💝

[@RubyRaeReads]

Living for all the smiles and now I want to drop everything and reread. Though super sad ACOL was disappointing :(

[@sharlizedsouza3307]

Yay....another vlog....

[@israaahmed7168]

Highly recommend The Lunar Chronicles series!!!!

[@mahahaggouch1797]

i had so much fun watching this instead of studying

[@Vamrekisses68]

im so glad you liked AGoS! So many people dont like it because of the tournament aspect and because it was "boring" because kell and lila were apart for most of it? idk. i dont really get it. but agos was literally my favorite of the 3.

[@DivCreates]

Hi hello!!

[@veerajakamthe3983]

Ahh I've been waiting for this one!

[@wolfgirl535]

'Oh no I have a new story idea.' So fucking reeeeeeel.

[@avsambart]

I am watching this for the second time today. Do not ask me why.

[@repulore13]

Getting all 3 for Christmas and I’m soooooo excited to binge them! (Although knowing me it will take about 3 months with about 5 reading slumps included to finish them I’m sorry that’s just me😂😂)

[@bassmaalaoui4162]

Damm loving being up at 2 am in the morning 😗✌️😘

[@bookswithike3256]

How do you feel about the romantic development? As far as I'm concerned, in the first book there was no romantic connection between Kell and Lila at all, so the second book starting with them pining for each other came completely out of nowhere, and was rushed and poorly handled.

[@michi1670]

I had the exact opposite opinion lmao. A darker shade of Magic and A Conjuring of light were my absolute favorite and I HATED gathering of shadows. 😂

[@cryingaboutbooks]

fashion icon 👌🏼

[@melanieventer3511]

Me claiming this is one of my favourite series, but still not having read the last one 👁👄👁

[@heyimsasa]

heyhey joel! i'm so sorry i haven't been commenting. i don't remember if i told you but i got a puppy a month ago and she's been demanding all of my attention and i'm just rehabilitating her and socializing her LOOOL so i haven't been online much at all~ i might just have to have your videos running, but i can't comment as often (i feel sooo bad) x_x i am so sorry~ thanks for keep up the content! 💖

[@Ash-py2lu]

Dingga by Mamamoo!

[@theo.g.b_striesand-_-5505]

What accent do you have? I'm trying to place it in the UK in from down south so any Northern accent I struggle to figure out haha 😂 no hate 😅

[@teresarosereads]

I believe he is from Wales if that helps😊

[@jessicalynn6506]

🧡

[@SweetFLouise]

I can assure you the wait for a conjuring of light was very painful!

[@o.m.7766]

hi there1

[@kirafish2592]

♡♡

[@hanseru7831]

[@mairvila4838]

When you said ''if you thought anything else..." I truly though is he talking about his underwear? and then you said "you're racist"...

[@effpng]

unpopular opinion: the shades of magic series is boring, dnf halfway through book two, don’t see the hype around lila but she is likeable.

[@Nebulousart]

👏🏾 YES, preach

[@BeckywiseTheDancingClown]

I didn't like the first book and didn't continue. Unpopular opinion I'm not a fan of VE Schwab's writing full stop. No shade though

[@ElianalaDivina]

“If you thought of anything else, you’re racist” SSJDKWJDJWJD gave me life. I’d love to see your opinions on The Emperium Trilogy. I don’t see many people talking about it and when people do there’s a lot of different opinions so I’m curious on yours. Plus the third book came out very recently so it’d be a good new release type beat :)