I Read My 20 5-Star Book Predictions... Here's How it Went

[@kendall09]

Chandler-girl-your Christmas tree decorating skills are NEXT LEVEL.

[@chandlerainsley]

haha thank you!!

[@doloresofcourse]

And with a CAT! What kind of witchery is this?

[@kartik3719]

I thought the cat behind you was a pillow and I was SHOOK when it moved 😂

[@chandlerainsley]

i had to restart the intro for this video like 10 times because he would NOT get comfy haha

[@SamanthaPlansandReads]

I related so hard to this! I’ve had a couple of rough reading years because my tastes changed SO wildly after I turned 30, but my TBR didn’t adapt as quickly as my tastes did. Fewer and fewer YA books work for me, and I’m drawn more to romance and mystery/thrillers than I ever was in the past. However, I had so many YA books on my radar that I was genuinely excited about when I added them to my TBR, and since it was relevant to my job I slogged through a great many “meh-to-me” books over the past couple of years. I’ve finally started to get okay at pinpointing what I like again but it is wild to basically relearn my tastes as a reader.

[@chandlerainsley]

yes! so much this!

[@abbbm]

i know it's been two years but it still haunts me that you didn't read i'll give you the sun cause it's my favourite book ever (and so many people feel the same way 😭😭) and ik the beggining can be a little weird but it's just THE book

[@breanaparsons3273]

My best friend and I reread I'll Give You the Sun every year, the way Jandy Nelson is able to use color and abstract art to showcase how the characters are feeling gets me every time.

[@kendall09]

IMO, I'll Give You the Sun is 3/5 book until the end (where it becomes a 5/5 read). The last chapter of the book is amazing. Everything ties together in such a beautiful way. It's one of the few books that has ever made me cry. Granted, I was 17ish when I read it, so the hormones were wildin' then.

[@samx3shaw]

The Bear and the Nightingale comment: "An Adult Farrah-esque character riding Winter Daddy's Icicle all the way home" - Spilt out my coffee HAHA

[@StephanieSlumdog]

I read Girl Full of Stars a couple years ago and I've NEVER heard anyone talk about it. I had a very similar reaction as you. It's definitely one that sticks with you.

[@tkbains]

Such a good book! I read it a few years ago and gave it five stars.

[@heathrdarling]

Three videos in a week!!! We are well fed. I can’t believe December is going to be even better than this. Blesst.

[@chandlerainsley]

hehe thanks for coming back

[@alexwarren7174]

Ahhh so excited to see Way of Kings on your list. I'll be honest, it took me 3 attempts to actually read it, but in the end I got past the part and absolutely loved it! Brandons writing is so fantastic :)

[@Katelynwouldratherbereading]

🎅 I feel the same way about fantasy. I used to read it all the time, and now I always think I want to read it/want to want to read it but when it comes time to actually sit down and read it or choose my next book, I rarely pick it up.

[@Milubee]

when the pillow behind you moved!!! :OOOO

[@Classyelll]

“I’ll give you the sun” is one of my favorite books, but I definitely respect not finishing something you aren’t vibing with

[@mariyajaveedkhan159]

You dress up top notch your make up perfect your decor immaculate like where's the flaw???

[@cynthialovesbooks]

🎅🏻 I really love your videos. I feel like I always learn about traditionally published books I would otherwise never hear about.

[@caro-lel]

not me binging everything you posted this month cause you’re my comfort creator, and then you post this video😌🥺🤍

[@chandlerainsley]

hahah i appreciate you

[@MyhYoutube26]

chandler babe, I love your pronunciation of many people say Muzlim and I hate that so much, much appreciation.

[@josephhicks87]

Take your time with Way of Kings! It's got such a great ending and well worth the time you have to commit to it, IMO. But that's also my favorite author so I'm definitely biased lol I'm cheering you on though! I rarely read romance but I love your videos so seeing you pick up my favorite series is so exciting.

[@livvylopes]

I’ll give you the sun was very confusing for me

[@baileycornell2189]

I will never unhear "riding winter daddy's icicle all the way home".

[@smleach5400]

Loving the decor. 🎅🏽I think I’m at the same place as you in terms of realizing that some books are no longer right for me as an adult

[@clarecarter9172]

Way of Kings is fantastic, but you gotta just take it a little bit at a time. I separated it up into chunks and tackled it a bit at a time haha, same with Words of Radiance!

[@monikaliane]

I get getting caught up with the hype but then I end up not wanting to read it bc it’s really not me

[@Kristenisfullybookd]

Totally fair points on the bear and the nightingale BUT a lot of what you mention you want or was missing is actually in the next 2 books, minus smut. But the religious discussion actually has the perfect ending and vasya ages up a bit and there's better vibes with the ice king

[@belleah5562]

The third book of the winternight trilogy is basically exactly what you described you wanted about book 1 lol

[@keiransage]

oh my GOSH i love heartless, it's one of my favorite books. it's not an alice in wonderland retelling, but it is a prequel to the alice in wonderland story. it may be a bit of a spoiler, but it's worth mentioning that cath is not alice, she's another character from the story. i think going into it knowing those sorts of things might make it more of an enjoyable read, to be honest haha I've read it twice and I enjoyed it more the second time because I knew the characters and could make the connections more clearly. (brb gonna go watch the rest of the video)

[@sarahs6048]

😂😂 “he gusts wind and coldness and s#!+” lol your descriptions paired with a straight face crack me up, I actually laugh out loud watching your videos

[@sarahs6048]

Then you say “riding ice daddy’s icicle all the way home” 💀

[@NattySels]

that is the most fluffiest and the most beautiful cat i've ever seen.😻

[@writingwithdifficulty]

I feel like my tastes change everyday so I’m right there with you 🎅🏻

[@belair90210]

I couldn’t finish “I’ll give you the Sun”either the writing also bothered me. Maybe some day I’ll revisit it.

[@simplydeobitiny]

🎅 your cat is adorable. I heard that the second book of the bear and the nightingale is quite different than the first one and that its way better. Maybe give it a chance before unhauling it.

[@madisonlyman10]

I felt the same way about The Immoralists! I have heard people rave about it, so I had high hopes. At the beginning I was intrigued, but the longer I read, the more frustrated and bored I became. I really wanted to love it, but alas.

[@jolintoh]

i totally agree about the taste changing, it's totally valid! i also need to do something like this to clear out my own physical tbr hehe 🎅

[@ainsley6375]

please read i'll give you the sun someday!! i haven't read it in a few years but i gave it 5 stars

[@LolaVegaN7]

🎅, love the christmas tree, it looks gorgeous

[@losermillie]

My partner is hard of hearing (very little hearing without hearing aids) so a quiet kind of thunder is one of my favourite books of this year. The tears I shed reading it were many

[@carolineblueskies]

Oof hearing your thoughts on The Bear and the Nightingale hurt my heart, I loved that book 😅

[@Ayaesthetic]

🎅🏻 this was such a comfort video for some reason!

[@ThatGeekCatty]

Well done on not picking up Nevernight. Put me in such a reading slump!

[@HILLARYCANTRELL]

Thank y’all

[@briannaostendorf4179]

🎅🏻🎄❤️ I’m so loving all your videos!! Can’t wait for December.

[@sdg3639]

I have the same problem with my tbr. At least you understand your tastes better and can adjust future tbrs. Loving the vibes as well ❄️⛄️

[@Luna-po5ui]

Seeing you rate The Bear and the Nightingale the same as Stalking Jack the Ripper....ouch. Justice for Winter Daddy

[@CupofTeaParty2]

I didn't like Landline or The Black Witch, so you're not missing out on anything there.

[@clearlyreading2366]

🎅 seeing your ragdolls in every video just solidifies my need for one i love them

[@riankoch9126]

Oh my god I didn’t realize the white fluff was a cat till the end 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ Genuinely thought you were using a throw as decoration

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

🎅 Happy [Upcoming] Holidays!!!💜

[@asunnybooknook]

honestly a fantasy trilogy I think you would really enjoy is the broken earth trilogy by NK Jemisin!

[@prettyflyclassy93]

I actually jus my purchases MonteBlanc Signature for one of my everyday work scents. I am so sorry excited. I am also thinking about getting this is Her!

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Yes, on the come up is great 🤗

[@Dramione-27]

I think every book lover has had that kind of journey at least once in their life 😅 I 100% get it. I want to like so many different book genres but when I try to read them I just can't. But sometimes that journey can be fun and we should all just enjoy it and not get frustrated 😊 Ps. Just got to the end 🎅

[@jamiekosieracki6947]

Heartless was the queen of hearts origin story.

[@kaylamcabee6881]

🎅 your trees are magical

[@_frijol]

Yeah, tastes change a lot in 2 years. At least you found out something about your tastes. I also don't read YA contemporary anymore, it just isn't an age range I fit into anymore so. Yeah. I don't want to read books and knock them for being what they are, ya know? Glad you have more shelf space tho! 🎅

[@ThisNovelReader]

My tastes have changed and change all the time. 🤶

[@elisemckeown1862]

my favorite part of the video was definitely at 14:55

[@TheBraveShinobi]

"ice daddy" 😍🤣

[@audrey.brewer]

Girl. Honestly finish “I’ll Give You the Sun”. I promise it gets better. It gets better as you go. I didn’t love it at first lol

[@BookedandBusy]

HAS CHANMAS STARTED EARLY??

[@BookedandBusy]

When you go back to the way of kings I don’t recommend starting over! In the UK it’s split into two volumes so you’ll be good to go when you revisit it

[@BookedandBusy]

The bear and the nightingale is overhyped 🙃 it’s more meandering historical fiction than fantasy

[@chandlerainsley]

oo that's good to know! (and u know my ass made a lil chanmas graphic so you'll be able to differentiate ;)

[@BookedandBusy]

🎅

[@c.d.6736]

i love how honest your are in your reviews, thank you! i gave up on The Bear and the Nightingale despite the hype. I'm also less and less into YA in general but i struggle with adult contemporary fiction or fantasy t_t i read romances most of the time as a result lol

[@AdrianaJSC11]

I almost DNF’d The Bear and the Nightingale as well. I thought I was the only one!

[@Amber.l]

I love it here 💞

[@HeyLauraVan]

Completely OT but -- can you please LMK what lipstick you're wearing? It's FABULOUS

[@chandlerainsley]

maybelline ink crayon in "enjoy the view"

[@ruthiehawks3052]

haven't read any of these but theres one or two that piqued my interest 🎅🏻

[@esterromero9425]

Totally not related - I LOVE your lipstick! Could you share?

[@Pinearah]

honestly looking at all of these books, a lot of them seemed not very like you! lol, just coming from someone who frequently watches I'm surprised a lot of these were on your 5 star predictions~!

[@marion-v6o]

not the cute kitty legs on the dresser behind you

[@chandlerainsley]

nugget is VERY into the camera

[@EdenIsaacs]

i also really didn’t like Stalking Jack the Ripper! i dnf’d at 30% 😐😐

[@lauraramosdelgado]

🎅 Love your videos!!! Have you read Archers Voice? Im not sure if I had heard you talk about it. Im in the midst of it.

[@chandlerainsley]

yep i've recommended it a couple times :)

[@sophiaz.1083]

i recently found for the first time that i couldnt really relate to YA anymore as well. I was wondering, how old are you now? maybe it has to do with the age, i am 28 years old.

[@booksourexistence2153]

Thanks

[@camilleemerson209]

Oof. I just finished The Immortalists and hated it 😬

[@beamingforbooks]

Love this video!

[@gnomie3908]

I've been trying so hard to find a lipstick of that colour. What one is it? 😭

[@chandlerainsley]

i'm pretty sure it's the maybelline ink crayon in "enjoy the view"... i have like 6 of them so i could be wrong but like 80% sure

[@linneaengman535]

Not me only commenting a Christmas emoji lol🤶

[@maryhelen7588]

I honestly think I'll Give You the Sun is one of the most beautifully written books I've ever read -

[@justaylin5139]

🎅 how many tree’s do you have set up in your house?

[@chandlerainsley]

3!

[@debbieberens2130]

Trying to find books with time loops.

[@krystinareads]

Look, I know you have adorable fluffy cats. But I totally forgot your cat was laying behind you, and when they moved I got so scared for you. Then I realized they were just trying to get comfortable. I wish you could've seen the absolute horror in my face lol.

[@dbookdragon]

Oh my gosh Emergency Contact is the worst book I have ever read. It is literally the bane of my existence. I was so excited to read that book, and it was the biggest disappointment for me.

[@Chelsea2023K]

I could not stand I'll Give You The Sun. I hated the writing and didn't have the energy for it.

[@chandlerainsley]

ok i'm glad i'm not alone!!

[@ardinaaliyarizka]

bever been this early but im glad i am

[@humanbean4037]

*santa* idk how to do emojis on a laptop lol

[@tamannxsharma]

chandler, how do you reconcile with the fact that making content *about* books causes you to not read books sometimes or just push them aside for later?

[@chandlerainsley]

mmm i'm not 100% sure i understand the question. but if i really want to read a book i usually find a way to read it asap

[@tamannxsharma]

@@chandlerainsley oh i love that ! what i originally meant was that you mentioned in the video that you needed to make this video by a certain date so you didn't read a few books/dnf-ed them... but you answered this question 'cause if you really wanna read a book you find a way to read it asap ahaha !!

[@ankita7059]

🧡🧡🧡

[@IMAANMARIUMIQBAL]

🎅

[@jennyleejanuary4570]

Hahaha ice daddy

[@cori4727]

I'm a Thomas Cresswell bitch lol. Sorry you didn't enjoy it, but I loved watching this video!

[@MissRaspberryFactor]

🎅🎄❤

[@joanasolposto2598]

🎅💕💕

[@sharonperezserrano8736]

🎅😘

[@laurlovesliterature]

🎅🏻

[@clairecray7749]

i’ll give you the sun is my favorite book of all time this is the worst day of my life

[@kreamilious]

🧑‍🎄🤶🧑‍🎄

[@debbieberens2130]

🧙‍♀️

[@jessicagolden1631]

🤶

[@dawnbishop5803]

I could never recommend you a book. Every time I watch your video I conclude I have no idea of your taste.

[@chandlerainsley]

me either tbh

[@sofiasamou]

The fact that you gave the Immortalists (🤢) the same rating as The Bear and the Nightingale, a crime 😭. The Immortalists is one of the most repulsive books I have ever read. The opening scene alone is ugly.

[@notthemostread]

🎅

[@Sade_Samms]

🎅🧑‍🎄🤶

[@bookswithbray]

🎅🏼

[@jennybeach3673]

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