i read 13 thrillers in 13 days... here's what happened

[@britt6110]

"When in doubt a man probably did it" I'm dead. This one made me laugh. Lol

[@aurorastoprose]

I feel like in Pretty Girls the fact that there is no reason is scarier and more realistic. I think as human beings we always want answers to something that there really is no reason sometimes people are evil.

[@chandlerainsley]

you're probably right! i guess the fact that the gruesomeness felt so over the time... i just wanted an over the top villain speech to go along with it :)

[@ellias]

“It’s getting an open mouth tongue kiss from me” I SCREAMED Holy shiiiittt I’m so so happy you read ink and bone, albeit even if you didn’t like it but no know I know has read it before. Between the two, THE GOOD DAUGHTER IS MY FAVORITE BOOK FROM KARIN SLAUGHTER EVER. I read the introduction at the boba shop and holy fuck I was so shocked I sat down and didn’t even order any milk tea until much much later haha. Also GD was important to me because I was just browsing barnes and noble and picked it up on a whim, never hearing/being recommended to me from anyone. It was a breath of fresh fucking air and I LOVE IT SO MUCH.

[@chandlerainsley]

yay!!! i didn't realize you liked GD more than PG! thank u again for the recs bb

[@itsjanolli]

YES TO YOUR OPINIONS ON PRETTY GIRLS. Also the part where were supposed to believe he was able to fake his death like that was so ridiculous

[@taylorgayhart9497]

“A white man killing people? I honestly could have guessed that.” “I don’t have any profound nuggets of knowledge to leave you guys with, but when in doubt a man probably did it.” Okay I’m done!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ohohnenyeoo2654]

Taylor Gayhart she ain’t lying though, is she? 😂😂

[@jessicawatson7360]

Sun kissed_ Melanin O I don’t know, it’s often the woman but yeah they’re always white.

[@ohohnenyeoo2654]

Jessica Watson heheh😂

[@paperandpetrichor3277]

RE: The last two hours of the Pretty Girls audiobook It's a novella from Julia's perspective.

[@muna4213]

Wow, look at our queen sacrificing her sanity for us again 🥰

[@PagesandPens]

Best part of this video is that I had wondered about some of these and the cliff notes version means I don't have to read them now. Man, love that for me. Thanks for putting in the read time for us!

[@imanii7159]

i just discovered your channel and have been binge watching, and i was surprised to see you just upload!! i really like your videos

[@blair94]

also I 100% agree with everything you said about lock every door. That book legitimately spooked me and I really could not put it down. I had to stop reading so I could work and all I could think about was this book lol!

[@BookedandBusy]

I just spit out my drink @ “an opened mouth kiss from me” 😭😭😭😭😭

[@meredithm8996]

Love these types of videos! I know they are a LOT in terms of the number of books read, but you do an awesome job of giving quick reviews that point readers in the direction of which books may or may not be of interest to them and why.

[@chandlerainsley]

thank you!! that means a lot

[@oliviareadsalatte]

ugh YES lock every door? show stopping my lovely wive? NEVER BEEN DONE i'm so excited that you're getting into thrillers bc your reviews are literally my thought process throughout them, i can't wait to see you review more!!

[@courtgarris1396]

Omg Chandler, what a fucking bang of a video to return with!!! So so so good!! While we have very similar feelings about the majority of these, there were two I loved that you hated, and I have to say, while you were saying the things you found unlikable, I was nodding and agreeing. I love that you are a reviewer that I can have differing opinions and yet understand WHY you don't like what I like. I can't fully articulate what I mean, so I'll just say, I love the shit out of your content 😍 and I hope you are feeling better!!!!!

[@chandlerainsley]

thank you!! and i'm getting there haha, still had to take a few breaks during this to cough but im almost 100%

[@alexandrasoare3856]

I feel like your descriptions are so good, I love it! I can't wait to be able to afford more books and grow a bibliotheque

[@makaylacochran419]

Thanks so much for explaining the Wife Between Us because I was completely lost halfway through the book and finished it having absolutely no idea what happened.

[@chelsearapp7079]

Ugh I 100% agree with “The Wife Between Us”. I think the authors have gotten better. I read their latest book “You Are Not Alone” and really enjoyed it.

[@selinas1600]

As a person who is way to scared to read any thriller: Thanks for telling me all the plottwists so I don't have to read them but still know what people are talking about 😊

[@thamirisalmeida4862]

Before I was just like u, but I have to say: U need to put a chance on thrillers. Just read The Guest List (it was my first thriller).

[@maggiemcgee123]

HUGE thank you for the big spoiler text... a couple of these I really want to read, so grateful I was able to skip over the spoilers for *just* those specific titles!!!

[@chandlerainsley]

[@denisediamond9313]

Loved this recap! But I needed a hot second before going into spoilers for each. I was having to be quick on the draw with the remote FF button.

[@areyouchoking1471]

Pretty Girls was actually satisfying though. Seeing the culprit tasting his own medicine. I felt guilty though having pity on him before he dies.

[@taylorjade6918]

*spoilers!* I only wish he had been a litttttle closer to the fire. Super satisfying!

[@MsKristinaRose]

Totally agree about Pretty Girls, all I wanted to know was why. Why do they do all of these heinous things and sell them, how did they even get into this business of cruelty but for some reason she wasn't interested in answering why. They always wanted closure for Julia, but it was strange that they didn't want to know why.

[@Frea_]

"I know you can be overwhelmed, and you can be underwhelmed, but can you you ever just be, whelm?" reminds me of Rosamund Pike on Graham Norton's show

[@HalleHamilton]

Just read The One by John Marrs with my book club and we all LOVED it, so if your still in the mood for a thriller definitely check it out.

[@itsmariaa18]

My favourite thriller this year for sure!!!

[@courtgarris1396]

Oh yes it was SOOOOO good!

[@toribrookss]

read that last year and was blown away!!! I may have to re-read it!

[@dipannitasarah5521]

Hi, I’d just like to ask, how is the characterisation in this novel? Because I read the blurb and the premise sounds very original and interesting, but I just can’t get into a book unless the characters have interesting personalities and behave like humans and not stock defaults lmao. Is it well written? Btw thanks for introducing me to a new book!

[@HalleHamilton]

Dipannita Sarah, I enjoyed the characters. The book follows five story lines and each character’s chapters stand apart from each other. Characters/character development typically make or break a story for me, and I found myself to be very invested in all of the different story lines. So I think you should definitely give it a chance!

[@Bluehend]

I think you’d really like Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King. I don’t know how to describe it without spoiling it, but the book is composed of 4 separate, non-related thriller tales that I think you’d really like.

[@GabrielTheMagolorMain]

Regarding Behind Her Eyes - I have never been so happy to be spoiled for a book before! This is one of those books that I always hear has a great twist, which often makes me hesitate to read it, and now I don’t have to, and I would’ve been totally frustrated if I did! Thank you!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@nidhireddy5100]

congrats on 50k!!! we love you!! 💕

[@chandlerainsley]

thank you

[@monalisachowdhury6926]

Uff I needed this video!!!! I'm in such a thriller kind of mood right now. And it's such a new discovery for me and I'm enjoying this new genre so much. Thanks for the video girl😘😘

[@ACourtofHooksAndBooks]

Really loved this idea! There are certain genres where I appreciate knowing some spoilers bc it will let me know if I'm interested in picking that book up - thrillers is one of those

[@CaptainCrimsonCC]

We have opposite opinions on thrillers so far! I love Behind her Eyes and The wife between us! Really interesting to see our opposite preferences

[@taylorjade6918]

I have to agree. I disagreed with her on all the books I've read so far 😬

[@DiamantisHell]

I'm here for behind her eyes slander 🔥

[@Greeneyedgirl0704]

Yassssss open mouth tongue kiss for lock every door!!!! This was my #2 book of 2019! So incredibly unique!! At the end I was like ohhhhhh shittttt!!!!!!!!

[@lexysue9556]

i thoroughly enjoyed watching you rip into my fav genre. you’re funny as hell and quite well spoken. new fav channel? think so!

[@shelbytaggartreads2739]

I've read a majority of these thrillers--some I agreed with you, others I didn't. BUT I'm so glad you read The Roanoke Girls. While a super effed up book, I think it's severely underrated.

[@revelreads]

first and foremost, congrats again on reaching 50k. secondly, love this video. you're a brave soul. if i was to read ONE thriller from this video (bc i am baby), should it be lock every door?

[@chandlerainsley]

YES 100000% or my lovely wife

[@laurenlebouvier9838]

Lock every door is so refreshing and different I totally recommend you reading that!!

[@taylorjade6918]

I disagree with both of those! I read them both because of this video and was super disappointed. Especially Lock Every Door. My Lovely Wife's trope was done better in Gone Girl. Even Pretty Girls was better than The Good Daughter 😅 still, I was glad for book suggestions.

[@VenLouie]

A 29 minute vlog. Exactly what I needed

[@amypaine97]

i’m not a huge fan of thrillers, but now i’m wishing that i had skipped the spoiler sections of some of these (especially lock every door & my lovely wife) because they sound awesome! maybe i’ll read them even though i know the twists

[@victoria4]

The McDonalds analogy was just hilarious. If I'm not mistaken it was Kat from Paperback Dreams who I saw also read The Good Daughter and she said it was good too, so now I reallly want to read it. I've only read one thriller and it was Gone Girl 5 years ago lol.

[@chandlerainsley]

she has read it but she prefers pretty girls ;)

[@jamie7999]

Yes Yes Yes to your view on Eight Perfect Murders. I felt exactly the same way. I'm watching you describe your reading experience and literally nodding my head.

[@marylcunha]

Congrats on 50k 🎉🎉 I loved this a looooot, really got check some of these out now

[@chandlerainsley]

ty

[@annibtj]

once again chan doing the most !!!

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

HAHHAHA the McDonald’s line for The Good Daughter 😂

[@lyzsantos2940]

oh shit oh fuck i am so ready! AHHH! chandler, your videos literally brighten up my day, thank you so much 💕😭

[@DogEaredPage]

The Good Daughter > Pretty Girls, agreed. Miracle Creek is one of my favorite books that I’ve read so far this year but I definitely think it’s not for everyone (it hit me extra hard as my son has autism) and completely agree that it leans more literary fiction than thriller. 13 in 13 (or 12 in 12 plus some time 😂) is so impressive and I’m awed that you didn’t burn out!

[@sarahbookworm5937]

I'm not into thrillers but this video was still interesting and I love your nail polish!!

[@chandlerainsley]

ty ty!

[@brenndasouzaa]

I recently listened to The Wives and The Silent Patient. SO GOOD, mostly The Silent Patient.

[@chandlerainsley]

love those ones!

[@MrJordwalk]

'Here And Gone' has the type of book cover that completely kills my curiosity about a book, because I often find when the book title and author's name dominate the cover to be a huge red flag (especially if the font is basic).

[@chandlerainsley]

oo i like that observation

[@michaelajenks]

I just finished my lovely wife and adored it! It really made me want to read more thrillers.

[@asmaissa8422]

As an ex-wattpad reader, wattpader? Wattpad fangirl? Anyways as an ex-wattpad reader I think it would be really cool if u did a wattpad reading video. (I don't mean the fanfics) like if u read a few of the romance books on there. There's some trash but there's also some jems ngl. I just feel like there's some stuff on there that just deserves to have its own video. I mean you've read 27 BuzzFeed books so I think u can tackle some wattpad ones😂😂

[@mcarts4722]

wow, so "Lock Every Door" pulled a Thoroughly Modern Millie

[@neri1822]

*spoiler for behind her eyes* i just finished behind her eyes and i feel exactly the same way! even though there might be a sight chance that i look friendly at lucid dreaming and astral projection this is JUST SUCH A SHITTY LAZY AND AN EASY WAY OUT WHICH JUST DOESNT HAPPEN IRL

[@eduo.2096]

*”when in doubt, a man probably did it”* 😂😂😂🙌🏽 also didn’t play myself this time & watch those spoilers 😅

[@admim-andy378]

Congrats on reaching 50k subs!

[@chandlerainsley]

thank you!

[@KNaz500]

Your voice is so calming, I missed listening to it!

[@DidiAmorim]

My favorite author of all time has been switching to thrilling mysteries: Mia Sheridan, and I would recommend you to read Where The Blame Lies and Where the truth lives. Savaged is amazing too (not the best title or cover in my opinion but the book itself amazing!!) (they’re adult book tho which is great 😅)

[@kailiasage]

I don’t do thrillers because I don’t do anything creepy/scary but this video makes me want to check out a few of these.

[@OnlyIfForAPage]

I'm in the minority and I loved both The Wife Between Us and An Anonymous Girl... I get that abuse as a plot twist is not great but to be honest, it was pretty obvious he was abusive from the very beginning. Congrats for 50k! :- )

[@TheCrowFKAPS]

"When in doubt a man probably did it" why does this so accurately sum up every book I've ever read and even the one I wrote? xD I'm glad I watched this before wasting my money on Pretty Girls. I don't think I'd be able to root for a character who invalidated her sister like that. She sounds like an idiot. So many things you've addressed sound like they'd be beyond frustrating to me. @_@ It's going off my to read list.

[@books-on-a-wire]

My biggest gripe with The Chalk Man was that it felt like a rip off of IT. I get being inspired but the constant references kept pulling me out of the story. I've enjoyed most of the others but nothing has really left me shook. I don't know if I've just read too many thrillers or dark romance but still waiting for that book that leaves me WTF?!!

[@courtgarris1396]

I didn't notice that when I was reading it, but you are so right!! There are so many parallels!!

[@chandlerainsley]

i haven't read IT but could totally see the comparisons!

[@DrinkingByMyShelf]

Omg way to outshine my nine thrillers in nine days vid 😂😂😂

[@beberoro1]

Ugh you never dissapoint!

[@starlahenjoys]

"when in doubt, a man probably did it" 😂😂 love! I also read a bunch of thrillers in march. I also really liked My Lovely Wife and got a couple recs from thos video

[@lilypadcats]

hey i just wanted to tell u i really love your videos!! i fell out of booktube but your videos are getting me back into it so thank youuu 🥺

[@chandlerainsley]

[@amberinoface]

Okay, but please try out Karin Slaughter's Grant County or Will Trent series. Everyone on Booktube only ever seems to talk about her standalones and it's a crime (lol)

[@thecraftyveronicareads]

Love, love, love your nails!!! 😍

[@chandlerainsley]

ty! i have the store linked :)

[@annstraightg]

Congrats on 50K! 🥳 Hope you’re feeling much better!

[@chandlerainsley]

getting there! haha. thank you

[@AnieNiusika]

My favorite type of videos!

[@izstrella]

I really liked this video! Your explanations were very clear and you actually convinced me to check out / not check out a few books, so thanks!

[@chandlerainsley]

[@catyapping]

I read Lock Every Door this month and the twist had me like WTF. The Heart of a Dreamer author lady can choke

[@thelegnedofaurabux]

I love watching booktuber read thrillers and review them but every thriller I pick up I never really like them. But yall keep making these books sound soo good! so I tell myself fine I give it one more try. and the cycle repeats lol great vid chan! Lovely wife i gave 4 stars tho

[@rlp704]

LMFAO OMG I GAVE BEHIND HER EYES 5 STARS 😂😂😂😭😭😭😭

[@godslittlestidiot2984]

oh I friggin loved my lovely wife it was so wild. I loved the ending

[@kaikaijg2130]

So I just came from another video and I loved it! This one was very helpful in choosing new books! To top all of this off she puts in her description that she uses Holo Taco nail polish! Subscribe material!

[@chandlerainsley]

yessss cristine has been keeping me company in my self isolation so i had to support

[@godslittlestidiot2984]

I could not get past the school shooting thing in the Good Daughter. I dont think her books are for me but I've been wanting to know what it was about so I'm glad you made this video.

[@kcomay3270]

Your review of Pretty Girls was PERFECT! You summed up my thoughts exactly :) Also really didn't like or understand the point of the super aggressive FBI agent

[@GabyGabsBooks16]

Here for this🙌🏼 I love mystery/thrillers

[@olivia_vermast]

Congrats on 50k 🥳

[@chandlerainsley]

thanks so much!

[@garmene]

This video was great, but I would have LOVED it in vlog format! ☺️

[@caroll.b.]

I know I'm late for this video, but I read The kind worth killing by Peter Swanson this year and it's now one of my favorite thrillers so maybe don't give up on him. I haven't read anything else by him, so I can't really compare, but this book is really crazy and really good, 100% worth a shot

[@chandlerainsley]

i gave that book 5 stars! it was fantastic, i read it shortly after this video was filmed

[@caroll.b.]

@@chandlerainsley Glad you liked it! It really is fantastic

[@SantReads]

I bought The Good Daughter before this video got over. LOVED this video. :)

[@justinerose7970]

I found the Chalk man predictable from the very start of the book and I felt like it was pretty conclusive on who did what, but it’s always interesting to see how different books work for different people 😊

[@snarkytiger1553]

Two thrillers I really liked were Sharp Objects and Dark Places both by Gillian Flynn. I highly recommend them. Sharp Objects especially I really liked. Gillian has another thriller book called Gone Girl, but just from the description, I know it's not for me.

[@chandlerainsley]

i liked gone girl & dark places a lot! haven't tried sharp objects yet

[@msashleynr]

Love the '10 Things I Hate About You' reference.

[@mariaoramses]

We have the same feelings about pretty girls! I was whelmed by it too. Definitely will pick up Karin's other book going by your recommendation though!

[@rachelcunningham2498]

I felt that way about Peter Swanson books too. I think it's his style.... Left me wanting for like, more depth to every character.

[@this.is.elvira]

Your voice is so relaxing!

[@chandlerainsley]

haha thank u

[@abbychenel1572]

I’ve been waiting for this!! ❤️🥺

[@sanidhyas5036]

Ngl I listen to you on 0.75x speed 😀 you are fast!

[@aphroditereads]

you are absolutely killing (ha!) the game bb

[@beamingforbooks]

A goal in life is to have the motivation to film videos like you do ;)

[@jessicac7279]

I’ll dive in head first into the ones you said didn’t suck i usually like all the books you recommend on your channel so I’m trying to read 50 books this month so I’ll definitely give these a try 😃

[@chandlerainsley]

dang that's a big goal! best of luck

[@melissafresses1481]

The kind worth killing is definitely peter Swansons best book. I lived every minute of that book..but yes.. her every fear started to get boring and I dnf halfway through

[@alexandraroselyn]

Officially added 2 of these to my list and I think I'll go buy them this weekend...which like idk might not be the best idea because I scare easy but you made them sound so good!! I'll watch the spoiler parts after I read them I LOVE your recommendations Chan! Here's to hoping Lock Every Door and The Roanoke Girls isn't gonna kill me with the scare factor lol.

[@chandlerainsley]

ooo good luck lexi!!!

[@monicamerle1417]

My lovely wife was my favorite thriller of 2019. Sadly very underrated

[@LaynasBookshelf]

I read before she knew him by Peter Swanson and it seems like all his books are the same with the same twists and tropes. I don’t have any intention of reading another Peter Swanson

[@AdrianneChristineBooks]

I have been cracking up for 28 minutes 🤣

[@rachelrandom6]

I’m so glad you were as disappointed by The Wife Between Us as I was. I read Anonymous girl and thought it was significantly better, but still not very good. I don’t think I’ll read anything by that duo in the future.

[@HeathersBookReview]

wow! That's a lot of reading! Love the honest feedback on the books:)

[@BrittvanVliet]

That Young Justice reference #staywhelmed

[@emilytreads]

Roanoke girls sounds good! Adding to my tbr

[@shayydeniece]

Omg from the alley scene in Pretty Girls I knew. I KNEW! It was the husband! So that was super disappointing considering that was what the second chapter..?