five star books and disappointments 🖤 what i read in november 2021

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five star books and disappointments 🖤 what i read in november 2021

[@vashtinayagar1325]

I read One Upon a Broken Heart without reading Carnaval and I completely understood everything! It was honestly written so well

[@emaan05]

I just read Once Upon a Broken Heart and I seriously thought I'd regret reading it. I'm currently on Legendary and I'm kind of glad I introduced myself into Stephanies world by reading it before Caraval. I swear it helps me understand Caraval in a perspective that people who read Caraval first cannot experience. I also find that I preferred OUABH over Caraval so I think that helped spur me along to read Caraval after so many years of putting it off.

[@TillyDivine648]

Cari: "I had a reading slump this month" Also Cari: "I read 8 books + 1 manga" Me still reading Addie Larue after 2 months: *Facepalm.

[@caricanread]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@841-zainabshanafarook7]

lol the Addie Larue part, same. I KNOW I'll finish it, but idk WHEN.

[@ainincinnamonrolls]

SAME it took a while for me to get to the end i kept putting it down 🤣

[@kaaylas4569]

its been 1 month and im still reading the song of achilles😭

[@841-zainabshanafarook7]

@@kaaylas4569 I've been reading Circe for longer than that lol

[@lhiannicole]

7:25 “is that money?!” the best part of books is when you take out a book you don’t remember putting money on it

[@caricanread]

YES!!! Literally worth about 75 cents but STILL

[@xuwuz]

AHH I LOVE ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART! I felt like I was transported into a fairytale when I read it.

[@caricanread]

YESSSSS!

[@mynameshopee]

Kurts art is literally so good! I remember the vlog when he first started 😭🙌🏻

[@caricanread]

I love his style so much!!!

[@dorkability]

Once Upon a Broken Heart was soo good! It had been so long since I stayed up to ungoldly hours to read a book in one sitting. I know people say that Evangeline is really naive, but I kinda find that endearing?? Like she gives me Rapunzel vibes.

[@caricanread]

exactly!! and she's YOUNG so it makes sense?? i sort of liked that the main character wasnt randomly amazing at strategy or suddenly has unparalleled political prowess even tho they've never left their home lol

[@jimena6194]

Plus that’s her point! It’s not that she’s naive it’s that she wants to be optimistic like I personally love to see a character actively reach for her happy ending bc of this world full of fairytales. My only complaint is the pink hair lol idk that played too much into the “red hair” = protagonist trope, I think it’s perfectly fine if she were to be a brunette but I still love the book. Where’s the ya fantasy brunette protagonist representation 🙄

[@moonstonewolfgaming525]

@@jimena6194 I don’t think her hair colour matters that much, and I personally love it because it seperates her appearance from so many other fantasy protags with natural hair colours. Also, there are so many ya fantasy protags who have brown hair, so the fact that you said that is honestly appalling because it’s far from true

[@katgreer6113]

@@jimena6194 almost every ya fantasy mc has brown hair....

[@ellenisreading4604]

Having the title in the corner is so helpful - thank you for adding them!!

[@caricanread]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Cmoore-Books]

I love it too. Tell him he’s a great artist. I was immediately drawn to it when I saw it behind you.

[@caricanread]

Omg i will!!!

[@carolcvargas1]

samee i keep looking at the blue part peaking from behind cari

[@ev7785]

I couldn’t tell Once Upon ABH was related to Caraval a first judging by the book cover design but I’m a huge fan of the trilogy so I guess I have to get this one!

[@caricanread]

Yes it is!!! But they travel to a new place so its a new vibe😍🥰🥰😍

[@dana2837]

I AUDIBLY GASPED AT IF I HAD YOUR FACE!! I literally just read it this month and it was easily my favourite book of the month as well

[@caricanread]

RIGHT?!

[@celeenlapaila8304]

I saw a few comments talking about this but, I’m so in love with your channel!! I found you a few days ago and now I’m obsessed, your voice is calming and charming, it helps me relax. Now I either put one of your videos or Withcindy’s videos while I’m working. I hope your channel will continue growing and that you’ll still do this great videos!!🥰🤗

[@chelseyjohnson501]

I find so much comfort in your videos. I know you hear that all the time but im genuinely so happy you are on KZbin.

[@Moon_things]

Hi Cari! I’ve recently gotten into reading this year, and your recommendations really help!😄 You’re super relatable and one of my favourite channels😆

[@caricanread]

Gahhh thank you!!!! Hope you got some good books to read this month!

[@KcannyTBO]

I literally found this video looking for a review of Once Upon a Broken Heart and I'm so happy you said you recommended reading the Caraval series first cause I haven't haha I will do so and hope I love it! ^^

[@maychecksout]

if I had your face was one of my fav reads from last year! cool to know it's super accurate. Malibu rising sounds really good!

[@lourdesamorena7194]

if i had your face is one of the books that got me into reading and i see myself re-reading it really soon, it was so good and it felt kind of comforting for me? so glad to see you liked it!

[@caricanread]

It was incredible!

[@aaishaht]

Ive had it on my tbr for ages! Need to read it soon.

[@pamelagoncalo2523]

First of all, I really love how passionate you are about books. I see so many booktubers nowadays, trying so hard with providing content and all this, but you are just talking about the books in this way I personally relate! Thank you so much for talking about books in a way so real and true

[@kaikai16122]

Yes! Would love a kdrama recc from Cari

[@lalaliz9378]

Is it weird that your description really made me want to read The Hating Game? 😂 Thank you for the extra insight into Korean culture for If I Had Your Face. That book has been on my to-read list and I'm really looking forward to finally reading it

[@smallfrogscorner9983]

Honestly I’m so glad I found you! We have very similar taste in what we end up liking in books:) I read the six of crows duology because of you and they were some of the best books I read this year. Also the love hypothesis, I thought it was so fun!! (as someone who doesn’t read romance) So, thank you!!

[@Toocoolforyhu]

Wow that was such an amazing description of Malibu Rising, you totally sold me on it!

[@strawberryfeilds3399]

Hi Cari! I know you probably get a lot of comments like this but I just wanted to say thank you for being so awesome! I’ve always loved reading and so discovering your channel was a blessing, thanks to you I’ve broadened by horizons and read a ton of amazing books this year that I may never have other wise. I love your vlogs on your main channel too, they’re really calming and soothing. It’s always a good day when you upload. All I’m trying to say is thank you, and I hope you have a wonderful next year! ❤️😁

[@caricanread]

oh my goodness thank you so much and hope you have a wonderful end of the year too!!

[@megan-te2bu]

the “fields” in your username is spelt wrong

[@BeatrizSilva-lt9iv]

I was looking for a book to read these past few days and today you and Cindy posted a wrapup of november mentioning and recommending People we meet on vacation. Now I have to read this book, because both of you talked so many good things about it. So thank you!! ❤️

[@caricanread]

ITS A SIGN!!

[@RoseZalica]

That was literally what i was thinking :D

[@smallcece]

your worry for the protagonists getting dehydrated made me giggle lol i've been watching your videos, i love your fantasy recommendations!

[@morganjones2744]

The Haunting of Hill House book- never read it, but when you were describing how the house was haunted, it reminded me of a series I read called Dream House Kings (book one is House of shadows..., I think?). Great series, the house has that odd, spooky nuance that you described for the haunting of hill house.

[@sterrekromhout181]

I get excited about literally every book you’re talking about! Thank you for so many good recommendations Cari :)

[@caricanread]

thank you so much!!

[@alenanela1743]

IALSO HATED THE HATING GAME!!! I actually couldn’t get through it and tried to pick it up again, but I still couldn’t finish it :( There were moments when I chuckled, but stuff kept happening and I was like ? What is the motive? Why? Who? How? ??????

[@caricanread]

Yeah definitely no way this could ever happen in real life hahahhaha

[@jimena6194]

I went through it so quick and the AMOUNT OF TIMES THIS WOMAN WAS DESCRIBED AS PETITE OR HE WAS DESCRIBED AS GINORMOUS is insane I hated it. Like she’s what 5’2? That’s REALLY not that short the avg is 5’4 and while it’s fine a couple times to mention at first they mention it in every smut scene 💀

[@kelseyjackson9906]

You got me back into reading, and I cannot thank you enough for that!! I love watching your videos and finding new books to read!! Please, continue to spread happiness! I can't wait for the next video! I am also starting Six of Crows soon, so I can't wait for that! :)

[@caricanread]

omg THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY YESSSSS

[@luanacardoso9649]

I know it was not a loooong time since you posted but i missed you 💜💜💜💜 so happy to start my day hearing you talk about books

[@caricanread]

thank youuuu 💜💜💜

[@saanvibapu960]

I just finished People We Meet on Vacation, and I loved it so much omg I am obsessed.

[@minfires7572]

Same i want an Alex in my life too 😭

[@wonybabie]

I love your videos so much, it's so helpful, nice and cozy 💕 I always have a great time watching them, thank you for that 💗

[@caricanread]

thank YOU! :')

[@bangtananxiety]

I'm currently reading Legendary, the second book of the "Caraval" series and was just introduced to Jacks in that book. And I come here to watch this and was so excited to see that there's a new series that has Caraval characters in it. So Imma soon finish Caraval and come to read "Once upon a broken heart" I guess. Again thank you so much Cari for your recommendation videos. We love them !

[@caricanread]

The sequel to once upon a broken heart is coming out next month too! Perfect timing!

[@bangtananxiety]

@@caricanread yh imma read them all lol

[@Sunny-tyy]

@@caricanread can i read 'once upon a broken heart' without reading caraval?

[@mariamacamara9878]

So glad your videos are back! I missed your content!

[@caricanread]

thank you :''')

[@tenshi_tries]

Can’t wait for next week! SUGA is my bias and I look up to him and his knowledge in psychology.

[@caricanread]

[@boglarkasimon2891]

Im currently rereading the luxen series, I read so many books lately , your channel brought me back to reading regularly. Thanks. Also I would recomment the lux series to everyone really, enemies to lovers story and interesting plot twists❤️

[@mayishahaque2250]

i finished circe yesterday and i thought it was so crazy that it was in your video! i also got if i had your face when you mentioned it in a video from a couple weeks ago and it seemed so interesting!! i’m really hoping to get back into reading in uni :,)

[@caricanread]

Omg i hope that you enjoy it!!!!

[@carolcvargas1]

cari my tbr list is basically all your recommendations, this relationship is getting serious!!

[@joanahenriques8863]

I'm currently reading #3 in the Amber in the Ashes series and oh my god, I'm deep in it! I read through the first 2 books SO quickly, I am well hooked on it. I'm so glad to see the last one came out in August, so I don't have to wait when I finish this one xD

[@caricanread]

yesssss!!!!!!!!

[@sawmea5308]

ngl I missed you quite a bit last week.💙 my friday and sunday felt a lil incomplete. ☹️😅 Hope you're doing well. happy december, cari! ❄️❤️

[@caricanread]

Thank you and happy December too!!!

[@yuenath]

omg the haunting of hill house as the netflix series really had me deep in my thoughts at the ending… i wonder how different the book is?? i’m def going to read it now that you’ve read it and liked it

[@misstonix]

i linked the book but it’s disappointing in comparison to the series imo. mike flanagan and team did an incredible job in expanding shirley jackson’s original work! the hauting (1963) is a film which is great and also the most faithful adaptation. i’d still recommend reading the book for sure though, i hope you like it!!

[@KM-690]

i love these reviews and i love love LOVE your hair

[@nicolev198]

This 100% feels like when I'm done reading a book that I hated and I run to Goodreads to find other negative reviews to validate my opinion... and i'm here for it.

[@Moniaar_]

We love Kurt's paintings💓, we love the new location so much😭💖🌋!!

[@caricanread]

heheheh i'll tell him^^

[@misstonix]

i love kurt’s artwork, the colours in that one are my favourites! also you should definitely watch the netflix series of the haunting of hill house. it’s the best adaptation i’ve ever seen - different to the book, but much richer. also i finished if i had your face last month and i loved it so much!!

[@caricanread]

i will maybe add that to my future quarantine watch list hahah

[@joannaz2854]

This painting is gorgeous!!! The colors are fantastic :o

[@caricanread]

i'll tell him^^

[@hafnnhaf]

Oh my god! So I have been wanting to read If I Had Your Face for a while now but it’s usually checked out on Libby but today somehow it’s not! Aah can’t wait to read it!

[@caricanread]

CHECK IT OUT AHHHH!!!

[@michreviews1704]

I agree with you, the painting is beautiful

[@caricanread]

^_^

[@glee2070]

I paused mid video to buy If I had Your Face, it sounds so good!

[@kimmors9403]

Thanks for the reminder to read The Love Hypothesis! I just finished it last night and I’m a little overwhelmed with feelings still! I really enjoyed it. And I loved hearing from the author in the back of the book. I recommend reading the Red Winter trilogy by Annette Marie. It’s one of those series I go back to and wish I could read for the first time again.

[@jessicamwright99]

LOL I was stressed about your candle/precarious book pile situation glad you said something 😂

[@lillypatty26]

I love the way you review books!

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

Me!! I'm here-backing you up! I _also_ love that painting!!! 😊

[@256am3]

bro listening to you talk about books is sooo soothing

[@caricanread]

[@Vevehvavo]

Haha Palm Springs !! I was so worried reading about that heat as well

[@caricanread]

🥵🥵🥵

[@Kokechii]

Just got History of Wild Places and can't wait to start!! (Thank you btw., for discovering Shea to me through Winterwood) And People We Meet On Vacation was my summer read and it had me giggling every time it mentioned Croatia because that's where I'm from, but I agree with you that it was cute, just one too many flashbacks. I'm currently binging Christmas books but have yet to find THE one.

[@caricanread]

yessssss starting it tonight!!!

[@thatothernigeriangirl]

I clicked on this video because I saw the cover of If I Had Your Face! And imagine my happiness when you made all these kdrama references 😍 have you seen Hello My Twenties ? It’s a 2-season kdrama and If I Had your Face reminds me so much of that drama! I can’t wait for Cha to write another book 💯

[@earth-angel]

Oooo I'm also in the middle of Malibu Rising on audiobook!😋

[@caricanread]

let me know what you think when you finish!!!

[@simplydeobitiny]

I was already curious about if i had your face but you just made me bump it up my tbr

[@t.s.611]

I loooooooved The Anthropocene Reviewed. I really recommend the audiobook. John himself reads it, and you can hear his feelings about everything in his voice. I'm not usually a John Green fan, but my friend wanted to buddy read it, and I'm so glad I agreed to it! One of my favorites of the year.

[@ninamarie177]

I would also recommend the audio book. How many times did you cry? Because I think I must have cried at every second or third essay. If someone wants a free sample, John also made a podcast with the same name and some of the essays are similar.

[@t.s.611]

@@ninamarie177 So many times! The ones that really got me were Auld Lang Syne and the endangered birdsong, though. Those two and a couple others have really stuck with me.

[@caricanread]

ohhhh noted!! thank you so much!

[@imagirl688]

Bc of you I started reading again. Thanks!

[@caricanread]

🥺🙏 that makes me so happy!!!!!

[@yoanntheturtle]

Hey Cari! I don't know if you have ever read any of Ann Patchett's novels, but she's an amazing author! I recommend State of Wonder or The Patron Saint of Liars!

[@Sydneyylow]

People we meet on vacation took me out of my reading slump, it was a great way to mentally escape from day to day routines. Made me felt like I was on vacation!

[@caricanread]

definitely a cute lil read!

[@carolcvargas1]

I LOVE THE PAINTING??? WHY DOESN'T HE LOVE IT TOO

[@lizorillo-chan4603]

Your background is way cooler & appropriate for "book-vlog" it gives an enchanting, mystical vibes, maybe its bcoz of Kurt's artwork. 😊 Oh I miss your vids recently, been so busy at work. 😩 Yours (uploads) is my break-from-reality. Thank you, thank you Cari! Have a great day! Keep safe always! 🌻💚💛

[@caricanread]

hehehe thank you!!! hope work is doing okay tho!!

[@TheKarinaChronicles]

This reading slump of yours is something completely different haha! But I loved this video and yo uread so many books that are still on my TBR, so that was really interesting aswell!

[@caricanread]

LOL i feel like i have redefined 'slump' in my brain hahha

[@TheKarinaChronicles]

@@caricanread I can imagine 😂 Slump is just when the reading doesn't go as planned haha

[@zynpkrdg]

Hey, I was actually just thinking about how I would write a comment if you posted a video and you actually did! Wow! Hi Cari, I just wanted to say that I've been watching your videos since you first started a book channel because I love books and you speak so clear and beautiful and your channel was like the gem I needed when learning English. And now I am actually reading English books myself and I NEED to say that you are the person who describes the books best without spoilers I swear I have no idea how you do it but every book you talk about ends up sounding like the most interesting one yet. You are my favorite youtuber, and the only one I really follow. I am actually reading An Enchantment of Ravens now and I got that thanks to yoy lol. I also want to say that your baking with the books video is my comfort video. I have lost count of how many times I've watched it but I just love it so much, so just a thought but I wouldn't mind if you did one another of those.👀 So yeah, just wanted to say it.

[@caricanread]

Omg thank you 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 and yess that sounds great winter content heheh i will try!!!

[@minigul]

oooohhh i really want to check out the keeper of the night it sounds so fascinating !!! (also the hating game all you had to do was compare it to a kdrama and i am IN)

[@caricanread]

bhahah i VERY spicy kdrama!!

[@megan-te2bu]

i was waiting for ur review of circe

[@aicha72]

Oh my god, I also felt so dehydrated while reading People we Meet on Vacation! Even in the flashbacks the drink so much sugary alcohol in the sun that I got a headache.

[@caricanread]

Lmao glad im not the only one 😂😂😂

[@belindaclemons6897]

Hey Cari I just wanted to say I love your review videos

[@kiranreader]

kurt's art is amazing!!! you had a great reading month! i just picked up mona by pola oloixarac and am going to start my body by emily ratajowski soon :)

[@Silverraine1]

QAQ... I missed you Cari!!💖💖💖

[@caricanread]

[@NovelNanny]

Omg I totally agree with you about the hating game

[@caricanread]

it was a wild ride thats for sure haahhah

[@00moon]

I love that part of manga when manga authors add those cute interviews, little bios, behind the scenes etc at the end of the chapters. I'm also reading a manga, Jujutsu Kaisen, something I was avoiding but I'm so enamored I can't wait for the next season of anime I need more. Tbh this month I've mostly read manga, at the same time watching a Lot of anime again for the first time since I was a teen. I'm also very excited to read Shea Earnshaw and it's raining here too, global warming.. depression (weather kind).

[@caricanread]

yes!! those details make them so fun :')

[@lozbethany0]

I felt the exact same way about the no air con in Palm Springs!!! So stressed

[@MicahRion]

Thank you for providing content warnings!

[@okalanibergschneider1201]

I understand the stress of reading stories based on places you’ve spent a lot of time. I tried to read a book that was set in San Diego and it was hard to get through the book because I’m like that’s not even how it is.

[@CookieMonster32102]

dying at how you described Emily from Devil Wears Prada as the one with the cold XD

[@caricanread]

Sorry emily 😂😂😂

[@RadioGirLF]

If I Had Your Face was one of my favorites of last year. So real, soooo so good.

[@caricanread]

SO GOOD!

[@lailakay666]

If you’d like a good who-done-it type of book, I recently finished the first and second books in the A Good Girls Guide to Murder series and am very eagerly awaiting the third book.

[@sofiamondragon8916]

I love your videoooos! ✨✨✨

[@caricanread]

thank you :'''')

[@babblingwithbev9692]

Thanks for these recommendations!! Though I have a question, which libraries in Korea have the best English selection and how do you find them? Also what tips do you have for finding English books in Korea?

[@NyxPhoenix]

I just read the first book of this series - The Bone Witch Rin Chupeco and I was in tears with the standalone Magic Bitter, Magic Sweet - Charlie N. Holmberg. The Paper Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg is a sweet romance. All of them are worlds with magic.

[@caricanread]

thank you for all of these!!

[@madielaineeeee]

i read once upon a broken heart in the middle of a reading slump. I finished it in ONE SITTING, and the next day i read the second book in one day. Truly my favorite series of this year

[@lasandii1023]

I miss your lives with Kurt painting, I hope we can see one soon, love.

[@caricanread]

hopefully after the holidays we'll have more time!!

[@lasandii1023]

@@caricanread your videos project so much peace and calmness that I forget you have a busy life :p

[@melissa9599]

I loved If I had your face so so much!!

[@gabimichelini8066]

Hi, Cari! Can you tell us if you have some news or thoughts about the book club? I really love your videos, greetings from Argentina 💙🥰

[@GraciePattenSewing]

OMG I am watching this a few days after getting my wisdom teeth out. hope Kurt recovered okay!

[@rodsitamara]

i recommend beach read which is better than people we meet on vacation imo and also daisy jones and the six

[@autumnmoen2041]

I read Malibu Rising in November too! ✨

[@caricanread]

what did you think?!

[@Sthemingway]

I love that painting that Kurt hates. I'm going to pretend his aversion to it is due to post-wisdom tooth removal. I had mine out many, many years ago and I didn't swell, there wasn't any pain. I just wanted to sleep for days and lost my appetite for three months. I love the way you hold the books your talking about. It helps a person imagine themselves holding the books too (if that helps in deciding whether or not to get a tangible or digital copy).

[@caricanread]

i hope it grows on him hahaha and thanks! its weird to have physical books, i always borrow from the library digitally because $$$ hhahah

[@WordsAndWhimsy]

I always forget The Hating Game has smut...even though I've read it THREE TIMES. I think it's because my favourite parts are the humor and silliness, and a lot of that takes place before the smutty scenes. Having forgotten about the smut, I almost recommended the book to my mom and was like - wait...never mind lol.

[@karinanieblas3677]

hi cari, I have the flu so I'm resting and .... bored. thanks for your video, you are the best!

[@caricanread]

Omg hope you feel better really soon 🥺🙏🥺🙏

[@canned_bread_]

I know you are against reading a book if it's an unfinished series, but you really need to read For The Wolf by Hannah Whitten. I think you would really like it! It was my favorite book this year!

[@caricanread]

Bahah thanks for the warning 😂 i will look it up!!

[@yarmonica]

the candle on the leaning tower of books is WORRYING me hahahaha

[@yarmonica]

ps love the channel and hearing your reviews 😂

[@caricanread]

me too trust me hahahhaa

[@susanlee4402]

The way I SQUEALED when I saw the thumbnail of what books you’d be covering this month!!!! HA! Ok, commenting as I watch: 1) PWMOV - OMG…the A/C in Palm Springs stress! I FELT THIS TOO! HA! Once, the bottom of my shoes melted on the sidewalk. :) 2) THG - Gahhhh! I always just love your opinion on things. But you’re wrong here. HA! j/k. (LOVE YOU!) And Joshua is my forever boyfriend. Just saying. (and 100% agree that the casting for him in the movie is ALL WRONG). 3) IIHYF - reading this book next based on your suggestion. I’ve had it forever but now newly FASCINATED to read it! 4) OUABH - hahahaha! I warned you! :) 5) MR - I am so glad you liked this one. I also LOVED the opening and honestly, would read anything TJR writes. Yay! As always, fun video!!!!

[@caricanread]

Bahahaha yes joshua was great dont worry - just some of those scenes had me cackling. I dont care how sick I am, a coworker is NOT coming into my house uninvited hahhahahh and omg please let me know about IIHYF! And thank you for these books, it was so nice to have physical copies again 🥰🙏

[@mayaparmar486]

the ✨audacity✨ of you talking about a twin swap book when you look like you just came from Camp Walden is elite hahahaha

[@valentinabunnell1862]

A tip with maybe finding some romance that fits your taste more - look up “Closed Door Romance Books”, I feel like you might find more titles if those scenes make you uncomfortable! 💖

[@caricanread]

ohhh i'll check it out!

[@sofiiapiinto99]

Since the first time you talked about Leaksedge, I was excited to read it. And I actually did it during the spooky season, but unfortunately, it did not do it for me. But I can't pinpoint what throw me off, because I really liked the setting, the gothic vibes, and the creepy god. However, during the actual reading, I notice myself slowly losing interest in the story/characters. I think I would like it more if the characters were adults? Idk, it is stupid because I was very aware that this was a young adult :(

[@caricanread]

definitely and problems got solved way too quickly!

[@tammyfifer5059]

Nice work 🔥🔥🔥

[@caricanread]

Thanks for watching 🥰

[@ridac5910]

i highly recommend you read "down comes the night" by allison saft! i think you would really like it :)