ASMR the 8 books i read in november 📚 monthly reading wrap-up

[@itssimplylolaASMR]

yes we need the video about book recs about nonfiction unhinged women ASAP

[@maliahlee1246]

Literally

[@LottasASMR]

I'm still not over how well the blonde hair suits you! Your dark hair was gorgeous as well but this lighter color really makes you glow! 😍

[@Widdwidoliesspalia]

Awesome! Cant wait to sleep tonight! I just got out of school, did chores, took care of animals, and now I’m just UGHH

[@HaleyJeanASMR]

I’m so glad it can help you relax after a long day! 💕

[@bookishclara]

would LOVE a video about non fiction unhinged women book recs!! it would be so fun if you could also read us some of your fav quotes in some of those books to get us to want to read them, i really loved the video you made reading quotes from your fav books, so it could be a fun combo!

[@ivy5935]

Uhhh yessssss!!! Really good idea

[@daisycampbell8]

"dark romance" with straight up SA should not be marketed as a romance!

[@jezeldjones]

Out of interest, what would you market it as? Or are you against it as a concept?

[@daisycampbell8]

@@jezeldjones I would personally call it erotica or something of the sorts because to say its romance even with a warning is troubling to me.

[@gennys.better]

The most anticipated video every month.

[@Brbdreaming_asmr]

Literally I picked up god of malice on ku last year and tried and didn’t get past that, I was like wth ??? I agree I def feel that too many dark romances are literally just sa… like I love a good enemies to lovers or morally grey mc but not something like sa branded as romance 😤

[@Alarahub]

Picked Gof Of Malice up in TARGET and had to stand there for 30 minutes making sure I read that right then look it up everywhere and I was still appalled people liked it

[@itssimplylolaASMR]

favourite time of the month 💋💋💋

[@paige5953]

The Infernal Devices is and will forever be one of my FAVORITE series ever!!! The characters and the story are just so good, can’t wait to hear what you think about the last book 🥰

[@pegendary]

The thing about dubcon/noncon not being labelled is that while some SA survivors might read these types of books to help themselves heal, there are also many who would ABSOLUTELY NOT want to relive a trauma like that!!! The fact that modern dark romances allow you to walk blindly into these scenes blows my mind. I come from reading fanfiction - where generally if a fic has stuff like that, it is CLEARLY PUT IN THE TAGS. I don't really buy the "but its a spoiler!" with stuff like this, this genre varies sooo much from having a Rhysand type villain/love interest to literal SA-ers.

[@lynseylivingston6845]

My two favorite thing ASMR and books! Always look forward to these videos.

[@wonsikbrah]

I align with your takes on romance so much that it seems scary. We're like the same person!! No romanticizing SA, give me slow burn or give me death, and I hate instalust/instalove!

[@laurahyvonen7063]

i ADORED legend & lattes and if the cats disappeared from the world, such cute and easy fall reads for me

[@abiidayyx]

thank god you had the same reaction to God of Malice as me because I felt physically ill reading that and was put off the rest for life 😳

[@fizzle06]

Your smile when you said you enjoyed Clockwork Prince as well💗

[@elizaaaa_h]

28:57 so real, it feels like every dark rom i read nowadays is literally an excuse to romanticise SA on paper 😟

[@idissk]

I personally find it deeply problematic when dark romance books include SA, especially in a romanticized way, it’s a theme i think is very wrong to use as a plot device and it like immediately makes me put the book down and i wont buy it at all. I can to some extent understand why certain authors might include it to like explore trauma or healing, but it’s still an incredibly sensitive subject and it doesn’t justify the harm it can cause to readers for me, especially when it’s romanticized. If a book does address heavy heavy themes like SA, there should be very explicit content warnings and clearly displayed on the cover or in the description which sadly isnt always the case. People deserve to know exactly what they’re getting into so they can make an informed decision. Idk it just rubs me the wrong way🤷‍♀️

[@itsshushasmr]

well that’s definitely YOUR opinion! there are plenty of resources to find what potential triggers exist in books and other forms of media! :)

[@anishinaabae]

i agree with you! where the hell is the romance in the majority of dark romances? a dark romance should be like the mindfuck series, not a book about a stalker breaking and entering into a woman’s home and sexually assaulting her until she develops stockholm syndrome.

[@idissk]

@@itsshushasmr You’re absolutely right it is my opinion. And even if there are resources out there, not everyone, especially younger or newer readers, is going to know to go looking for them? That’s exactly why it’s so important for authors and publishers to include clear warnings upfront. Otherwise, it’s way too easy for someone to unknowingly pick up a book with harmful content, and honestly, that can do real damage.

[@kazakukog]

​@@itsshushasmr many minors read this type of books...

[@itsshushasmr]

@ minors reading things not marketed toward minors nor listed as being appropriate for them is not a good reason to change adult media.

[@3vien]

haley you probably don't know how much you've inspired me

[@girlyirish]

Oh my God I was waiting for your review for God of Malice. I cried throughout the first chapter and put it down and never picked it up again because there was no way that character could redeem themselves after that scene. I knew if I hated it you were going to be LIVID 😂❤

[@kardelenx8828]

Ive been waiting so long for a new book video🫶🏼

[@giulimarra]

My two favorite things: books and haley🎄💚

[@frostystarbby]

yesss!!! so excited!! I love these videos! I’ve been getting into reading, but I’m in a bit of a slump. Any suggestions??

[@laurahyvonen7063]

what kind of books do you like? here’s some random book recs that i enjoyed from different genres: ace of spades, death valley, wonderland, the vegetarian, crier’s war (:

[@frostystarbby]

@ i’m all over the place tbh. mainly in fiction/mystery , just recently been getting into fantasy.

[@frostystarbby]

@ i’ll check those out!

[@laurahyvonen7063]

@@frostystarbby okay! then of my recs ace of spades and wonderland would lean into more of the mystery type of thing while crier’s war is a fantasy one

[@katrinalexandra]

One thing I do when i’m in a slump. I just read my favorite books again (only maybe when they are shorter books) it really helps me because reading something I know I enjoy 100% gets me out of the slump cause usually I get into a slump after a boring or a bad book lol

[@JacquelineRobichaux]

always looking forward to the wrap up’s 🤭

[@paulinaa110]

the way i KNEW she was gonna dnf unsteady and god of malice 😭 i did too months ago lol

[@HaleyJeanASMR]

twins!

[@linnea2985]

November 30 the crimson snow came out and I can’t wait to read it! The blurb sounds so good. The sentence which made me buy it is: This is not a tale of heroes but the birth of a villain, forged from heartbreak and betrayal.

[@Diamond-crier]

Yaaaay!!! My favorite vid from the queen!!

[@throwabone9005]

As someone who works at a bookstore it’s so painful to watch young tween/teen girls buying crazy smutty books but sadly I’m not allowed to do anything :/ I usually try to inform them of the contents but at the end of the day I can’t deny them it

[@cosmiclasagna2570]

I love your monthly book videos. I've read so many good books thanks to you

[@lilyloo6643]

Saw this being posted yesterday but was too tired to enjoy it so saved it for today 🥰

[@blink182fanorsomething]

ur so gorgeous girl!! (also my fav time of the month, reading wrap ups and picking out tbr videos LOLL)

[@jadenalianaasmr]

God Of Malice pissed me off so bad and I was so confused because everyone online was eating it uppp🤦🏾‍♀️

[@NFSMAN50]

Happy December HaleyJean good video as always, hope everyone has a good start to the month!!🎄🎅🎄

[@sparklepie]

I read lovelight farms…last year I think? remember liking it ❄️🎄

[@rameyza_elya]

I love this asmr book series❤

[@ivy5935]

YAAAASSSS🗣️🧑🏿‍🎄

[@Annie111vids]

yeahhhhh another post from th queen ❤

[@tayk4137]

Great book recommendations! Also your skin looks soooo gorgeous ❤❤❤

[@idamartinecz6157]

I can sleep well tonight 😴

[@BeYOUtifulBooks]

ASMR and books! New subscriber from a newbie booktuber 🫶🏻📚🎉

[@madisonb4047]

Love You A Latke by Amanda Elliot is a great non-christmas holiday book! Super great grumpy sunshine and fake dating tropes and overall a great read for the holiday season for those who aren't interested in reading a Christmas holiday book!

[@icravewings]

Thank you for this

[@BookBlather]

🧑‍🎄. This video was too interesting… I stayed awake and engaged for the whole thing 😜

[@JessLlord]

Haley you are so funny 😂 you make me cackle. Love when you rant 🤍

[@mirandatj]

Reading wrap up = instant click

[@Bethany.929]

Your soo gorgeous girl!! Love your videos, they never fail to relax me 💐

[@julieb5122]

I would totally love a video of revenge women, powerful women too btw ✨

[@Alyssaaa_ASMR]

Make up and hair look real good on you today boo!!! Thanks for a great video!

[@Diamond-crier]

When are you going to read Belladonna by Adalyn Grace? I’m DYING to know your thoughts on it.

[@rickthatmorty2338]

Honestly if you guys haven’t read park and Eleanor you should😭when I first got into reading I read this book and it was addictive

[@mandyfigueiredo]

Girl...I'm with you with the God of Malice opinions, I'm sick and tired of seeing this series in my fyp because it's just a bunch of girls saying that a guy that abuses his girlfriend is hot, like...no girls, what are we doing? And before someone says that Killian is the most hated male character of the series, yes, sure, but just yesterday I saw a bunch of videos and coments of people saying they don't understand the hate because he's amazing 🤡

[@emmiemia3078]

28:45 the think about romanticizing SA could not be more spot on!!! The story is always: the love interest assaults her, then everyone GASLIGHTS AND MANIPULATES HER into thinking it’s okay and making sure she falls in love with him. It normalizes SA and all that toxic sh*t in the absolute WORST WAY!! The worst series I ever read was literally him assaulting her the entire series, kidnapping her and blackmailing her and forcing her into things, and everyone else (friends, family etc) gaslighting her into thinking it’s okay and telling her it’s not r*pe (even though she said no a thousand times and tried to force him off her) In the end they fall in love Like what?? It’s the most toxic sh*t I’ve ever read!! And it was recommended to me as a series for teenagers 😳

[@avamedure]

Been waiting for this one🔥🔥🔥 (also do you have kindle unlimited? If so a video idea could be your favorite books that are on KU. I’m always searching for the good books available on KU). Love your videos as always thank you!! 💝

[@lilyfustes1102]

You should do more videos at your bookshelf like the October wrap up

[@charliepaige196]

Just picked up Sally Rooney’s most recent drop as well as the sequel to House in the Cerulean Sea!! Curious to see if you’ve read or will read those! ✨

[@HaleyJeanASMR]

havent yet but they are both on my tbr!!🤩

[@thali5908]

i recently read nocticadia by keri lake and i’m surprised it’s not more popular! i highly recommend you look into it… it’s basically a dark academia vibes romance with some fantasy aspects and the trope is uni student x teacher

[@eiavez]

YASSS I needed this

[@Kaseybasket]

Did anyone else think the description of Phantasma sounded a lot like Caraval?

[@daisycampbell8]

this is so true

[@teresal9833]

Yes!

[@nickd2557]

Yesssss🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@yoelaldair2250]

Many thx for the datta, Though one decision for a good book 📚 Absolutely awesome. Many thx for sharing your video, That's Simply relaxing 😉👌 I love your Whispers ❤

[@MadbutBad07]

Can you do a video on your favourite podcasts?

[@ZackyASMR]

Hi Haley ❤❤

[@Clairee.Studyy]

Loved the video Haley!! 🎀💗 I have a new video idea for your channel... a bake with me + a new q&a (only if you are comfortable with that) Especially during the Christmas season you could bake cookies or try out other recipes 💕🍪❄️

[@ohneNutzernamen]

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[@teresal9833]

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[@katiebrownlee8866]

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[@BakedBiLex]

Unhinged women plz! 🔥

[@m3sierra]

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[@bergie3316]

Thank you for saving me from reading Grace Year lmao

[@808sandgabriela]

I feel the same about Phantasma. I don't see the hype🥴

[@gwennyvir]

Ummmmmm updated bag collection please…???! I see some beauties in the back🤭🤩

[@moonchilrada]

🎄🎄🎄🎅

[@Ht98765]

I’m so sad you didn’t like the grace year 😢

[@Lokiproooo]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@Garciamg]

❤👌

[@Brie_author278]

wth man god of malice my lil sister almost bought it shes 14 but she didnt cuz she wasnt sure about it im happy about it these authors like rina kent need help

[@ivetteswio]

I hated The Grace Year too. Gave it 2 stars!

[@idliketobeleftalone]

God of malice was literally terrible and nobody should like it bc it literally has sexual assault💀.

[@Frenchtoaztlover]

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[@cdotcdot780]

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[@abrown5620]

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[@heatherh7384]

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[@elizabethsangdahl3171]

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[@ashleyallen8825]

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