I Read Zoella's New Book

[@jacklemm1518]

Jeez haven’t heard about Zoella in what? Like four years.

[@franziska9260]

Last I heard of her was her shit advent calendar and that is anCient

[@revi6482]

I don’t even know her.

[@Sidmarine]

@@revi6482 she’s from 2012-2014 popular. She’s not that popular anymore

[@Ali.walmsley]

@@franziska9260lmaoooo jack mates video in it is absolutely hilarious 🤣🤣

[@trashcant69]

@@revi6482 she was the girl with the terrible, overpriced advent calendar that got roasted into absolute oblivion

[@princesa19C]

At least now she's crediting her ghost writer

[@Ali.walmsley]

🤣🤣🤣💀

[@natalielopes4060]

I write thinking "would Galatea enjoy my story?" and then I cry

[@theauthenticobserver]

hahaha nooo write whatever the hell you want to!! Dw about what I'd think, I'm an awkward piece of shit just for the sake of it

[@carla__2001]

Is she like the book god or something why does her opinion only matter? lmao

[@natalielopes4060]

@@carla__2001 it was just a joke

[@stevenjohnson1196]

As a bartender of 5 years, I would like to advise you to put that dry vermouth in the refrigerator. Keep up the good work. I appreciate the perseverance.

[@theshadowling1]

Do Hank and John Green count as youtubers who wrote a book, or are they authors who started youtube channels

[@mimzwashere]

If we’re speaking chronologically, John is a writer who made KZbin videos, and Hank is a KZbinr who wrote a book

[@tryingtoputitintowords]

Came to comment the same thing. John was a writer before, but if Hank is a KZbinr who wrote books, both of his are FANTASTIC.

[@mimzwashere]

@@tryingtoputitintowords Hank’s book was so much better than I expected it to be, and I don’t mean that in a shady way, I was just super impressed !

[@tryingtoputitintowords]

@@mimzwashere Me too! It was one of my favorite books of last year.

[@SarahO]

It’s weird to me that she couldn’t even write a decent lifestyle book and then she dives into dark academia?? Why.

[@HeyItsStephx]

Because she wanted to

[@BlueberryCheesecake8]

You should make a video talking about different book pet-peeves

[@lostsnowman127]

I second this request. (14th if going by the current upvotes)

[@SilcronKaytor]

A good fiction novel? By a youtuber? I think I'll recommend Shadiversity's Shadow of the Conqueror. It is quite the interesting premise and while the book is a bit rough in the prose I think it is decent enough with the plot and characters. I'm glad Shad has published this book. It feels fresh and I think Shad has a lot of potential to go from good if rough books to great ones. I don't know if it will be your cup of tea, I'd rather have the official blurb on amazon or audible do its job, but I think you will find the book interesting if nothing else :)

[@IuliaBlaga]

I would love to see Galatea review Sha's book! :)

[@MilesBader]

Shadiversity _wrote a novel?!?_ oO;

[@rockyblacksmith]

@@MilesBader Yup, and he's actually plugged it in quiet a few of his videos (which shouldn't be surprising), also going into the background of the worldbuilding a bit. It's not exactly that surprising given that a good deal of his content is review of medival fiction/fantasy, albeit in specific regards. People who like to analyse fiction usually have some degree of creative passion themselves.

[@TheLPSWarriors]

damn, it seems her ghost writer just can't catch a break after all these years

[@charlottesedits8221]

She wrote it with another woman

[@willimations277]

A poster for Girl Online has been hanging up in my school library for 6 years and I’ve had to deal with this knowledge during study periods in there so now you do too

[@tajashania]

listening to you drag people’s books is my medicine 😩😂

[@carla__2001]

Who gave her the entitlement though why is her opinion so important 😂

[@jacklemm1518]

@@carla__2001 know one said her opinion is important.

[@gagalover2k10]

@@carla__2001 she’s entitled to have an opinion. You don’t have to agree with or like it but it’s hers to have nonetheless.

[@thecatssmile18]

So, it's Wild Child (a film starring Emma Roberts), but with a murder and two, instead of four/ five main characters.

[@godhathirumalaianandanpill3140]

I haven't read this book, but the way you described the plot structure reminded me of a Cassandra Clare book- the first 3/4th of it is boring stuff that sometimes has nothing to do with the plot, but has everything happening in the last 1/4th

[@theauthenticobserver]

nailed it

[@lilchaos9212]

You'd think someone actually interested in writing books would understand basic plotting and how to actually plot points 🤦‍♀🤷‍♀😅

[@ghosty8193]

I have no idea who you are, but your vibes are immaculate.

[@PriyankaBalagopalan]

Being one of the few people that actually decided to read the book before jumping to conclusions, I really enjoyed it. The simple, but enjoyable writing style meant that it was a really easy read and a page-turner for sure. It had an interesting plot with original ideas amongst others and I loved all the characters. Also, the style in which the book is written, switching between the pov of the two main characters was very enjoyable. I would give it a solid 3.5/5 :) Gonna grab the sequel now

[@incediis8494]

Same

[@daniela.radcliffe]

Yay for week one! Good start. As I've said in the past, it's great to hear you talk and be able to view your thoughts on different things. Wednesdays will become my favourite day if this keeps going. About Zoella's new book, I'm surprised that things like the ones you mentioned aren't being noticed by an editor before hitting the publishing stage. It seems to me that many of these modern YA books are in desperate need of a (good) editor.

[@pauliedoodle1939]

Or not even a good editor, I would settle for a less greedy editor lol. Honestly, I find KZbinr/random celebrity personality’s creative work little more than merchandise for their fan base. It’s a shame because their muck often takes attention away from smaller authors that are writing far more interesting and superior standard work. 🙂

[@narcolepticaxolotl4970]

The juxtaposition between last week's mood and this week's is heartening. I love it when my favorite youtubers are happy. Even as they shred someone else's work before thousands of people.

[@Ligiboo225]

this book sounds like wild child but in book form and with a murder 💀

[@thecatssmile18]

THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT THE MINUTE SHE DESCRIBED THE TWO MAIN CHARACTERS xD

[@Ligiboo225]

@@thecatssmile18 literally lol i thought this sounds oddly familiar haha

[@j.oan.n.e]

I love this small but intelligent community and I love that Galatea looks and replies and screenshots the comments for future references you rock!

[@HuanTheHound]

This is the first time I have seen this channel and the mild chaotic energy is wonderful :D

[@Nora.Frank.]

This literally sounds like a mash up of so many different books/films 😅 2 that came to mind for me when you described the plot were Wild Child and Pretty Little Liars

[@spanglelime]

I have been waiting to hear what people think about this book bc I refuse to pay for it. Thank you for volunteering as tribute! 🤞🏼 (pretend those are 3 straight fingers!). Also, sixth form would be 11th to 12th grade in America.

[@ruby8496]

Zoella? Cash grab? Never! 😂

[@amusedcuriosity3370]

i'm so glad my recommended page gave me something good!! i love this video and im subscribing to see more, your voice is very nice to listen to and your opinions are really interesting to hear about! keep up the good work :D

[@mattzxo]

I read two of Amy's book just recently called Jinxed and Unleashed (in a series) and I have to say they are some really amazing books probably one of my favourite and trust me I have read A LOT of books.

[@Lamadredetuamigo]

“A surprise, to be sure... But a welcome one.” - Sheev Palpatine. 32BBY.

[@banished4eva]

I like how you're not personally against Zoella or anyone, but you genuinely judged the book how you thought it was (not cuz of zoella herself)

[@beingholly6757]

Fantastic video once again! I'd love to hear your thoughts on the mini series Over The Garden Wall. It has plenty of context and conspiracies to dive into, particularly concerning the plot being based on Dante's Inferno. If you haven't seen it already I highly recommend, it's a brilliant show. Really looking forward to your next upload :)

[@DenGigantiske]

Check out Shadow of the Conqueror by Shadiversity

[@DrTheRich]

I was just about to comment this XD

[@valhar2000]

So I'm not the only one who watches both channels?

[@agc4556]

Don't forget Will Jordan's (The Critical Drinker) "something to die for".

[@DrTheRich]

@@agc4556 and Yahtzee's "will save the galaxy for food" (zero punctuation, Escapist channel)

[@lauraculliver6203]

@@agc4556 was just about to suggest this

[@slsthewriter1299]

I can't wait for the His Dark Materials video. The trilogy is my favorite, and The Golden Compass is my absolute favorite book of all time. Never was really inclined to watch the television series, but I'm ready for another aesthetically-pleasing and articulate video of yours. :D

[@eduardaarrais]

The TV series is perfect, adapted the first book faithfully enough for it to please the fans, and the rest was imagined perfectly so that the story as a series made sense visually, and added some elements as well that complimented the story very well. I highly recommend it, and I'm a very big fan of the books as well. Hadn't seen the second season yet, I was waiting for all episodes to come out to start binging

[@ticketyboo2456]

Don't listen to this girl the TV adaptation is immaculate. This girl probably loves the movie version.. which is awful...

[@sofiapk8266]

I was sceptical and fascinated when I heard this book was going to exist after the whole fiasco with her previous attempts to write. I can’t say I’m surprised to hear is was not great. Loved hearing your take. I don’t know if it would count as a ‘KZbinr’ book but An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green was interesting in the way it explored the effect of going viral?

[@luanaschmid2009]

I cannot stop myself from reading the booktitle as „the magic pie soap“ 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Disgrace_917]

No idea who zoella is, but I love the booze in the background and the skull.

[@tayo_95]

Everyone should read the sci-fi novella called All Systems Red about an anti-social robot, it is heavily my vibe.

[@renforest]

Adding that to my tbr list

[@harrietrose347]

Is there anyway you could do a throne of glass series like the shadowhunter one? I’d love that so much!!!!! But I get it if you don’t have time or something xx I literally love your videos💕

[@theauthenticobserver]

thinking about it... if I do, it won't be an in-depth one like I did with Cassandra Clare, it'll be more like incoherent, unscripted ranting - if that works? And thank you :)

[@godhathirumalaianandanpill3140]

That's such a good idea- Although going through those books is torture- and I couldn't even get past one

[@styxthistle497]

James Tullos has done one already if you're interested :)

[@imogenmcarajames]

Damn I was gonna read this too 😕 I’m really intrigued about why you dislike His Dark Materials, I’m loving the series and I’m in the process of reading the books

[@inkeririnkeli4727]

I've enjoyed Carrie Hope Fletcher's books for years now. They're really cozy and have a spark of magic in them.

[@Kille483]

I couldn't get through 'On the other side'

[@inkeririnkeli4727]

@@Kille483 I'd say the best one is When the Curtain Falls, especially if interested in theater. I read On the Other Side ages ago so honestly don't know what I would say about it now that I'm older.

[@Kille483]

@@inkeririnkeli4727 I've heard that her books are quite bland and the characters are based of her and her boyfriend.

[@Sam4G0d]

Oh I find her writing pretty bad too :/ But better than Zoe's at least.

[@inkeririnkeli4727]

@@Kille483 I understand that. And to me liking her books there is definitely a bias to her being apart of my growing up.

[@KHAZimmermann]

Your unfiltered sharp wit is honestly a delight to see 🥰The only KZbinr book I've enjoyed reading is Axiom's End by Lindsay Ellis. Is it a full KZbinr book though?

[@theauthenticobserver]

I have not read that one, though I am curious to see what I'd think. Perhaps I'll give it a go? And thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying it even though it's a bit of an unscripted mess :)

[@KHAZimmermann]

@@theauthenticobserver I was very pleasantly surprised by it, it was a very interesting sci-fi novel. So I think you could give it a go. And the unfiltered aspect was a format that works nicely :)

[@nancyjay790]

Lindsay Ellis has made some extraordinary videos about many films and trends. She seems intelligent and thoughtful (not the same thing).

[@redacted8573]

someone saw the raven cycle hype and was like "corvid... noun... we can make a book out of this"

[@p0lyxena]

keep an eye out for my upcoming dark academia book “the crow collective”

[@jakerockznoodles]

I wonder if she was taking too long writing a book and her manager (or whoever) urged her to get at least something out of the door. Internet fame is fleeting and there may have been a concern that by the time she'd come up with an idea of how it would end, she'd no longer be relevant. Its certainly why a lot of "KZbinr Movies" are garbage. Writing/filmmaking are long processes, but the KZbinrs only have so much time to pump it out while they still have any spotlight on them at all.

[@CestLimee]

I did watch a few of her vlogs while she was writing it and it seemed to be very “I have a deadline so I wrote a whole chapter in one sitting and sent it in without any revision whatsoever”. I suppose she sent it to get feedback and probably did edit later, but it seemed very rushed.

[@navleenvirdi9613]

I used to watch your channel a few years ago, and I forgot your channel name and didn't subscribe (how silly of me!). But I'm so happy I found it again!

[@Sam4G0d]

I loved everything you said, I had very similar opinions! Particularly agree with you about how fake the "omg wer'e suddenly best friends" bits felt like!

[@artikapoor1209]

So pleasantly surprised you’re still doing videos! I’d watched your series on the shadow hunter books years ago! One of my friends had no idea who Cassandra Clare is, and I tried to explain but was doing a terrible job when I remembered you videos and sent them a link. Now, hours later, I’m caught up on all of your videos! Hope you’re staying safe and doing as well as you can

[@AmberWoodMusicx]

i’ve saved myself £7.99. thank you.

[@michaelfack7941]

Yay, my favorite sassy british youtuber gal made another video!

[@poetfrost]

With your claim about KZbinrs writing books, I’m kind of curious what you think of the book “the cyborg tinkerer” and the “Savior’s champion” I don’t see either of them in your list of videos.

[@Eliras24]

Hm, if the stuff or recommending things is still up I can make my suggestions with ATLA (Avatar the last Airbender). It's a cartoon, I have to specify this, but I found it while I was seeking for some hope and trust in new generations (or older, actually, to see if at least some of them actually cared about the future anymore) and I've found this work. It was aired back in 2007-10, now on Netflix. And I'm glad it was back on trend with Netflix, 'cause its really an amazing show to me. Good morals and ideals that kids really should need in these days. Has its flaws, ofc (I'm sure you may get those better than me :D), but it gave me the hope I needed. This children can still watch something that can teach them about things that are good in life. And it really impressed me as those complex stuff normally doesn't come up from the Usa

[@liannsmith7317]

holy crap ur background is gorgeous 🥺

[@imnickij]

An elite boarding school and you don't even get your own room? Pssht! The Magpie Society is such a cool name concept and had so many possibilities. When I heard the name I was all excited - until I saw who had written it. Sorry, just can't imagine the bubblegum rose gold princess of 2012 KZbin writing a decent murder mystery.

[@jolienvandamme2909]

She co-wrote it with someone else named Amy McColloch so it’s not really her own work but I know what you mean.

[@2law2be]

Where did you get the skull octopus thing from??

[@irisfarmer3274]

The lovely Zoe Sugg 4.5 million subscribers I read the book and loved it bring on the next chapter Zoe🙋‍♀️

[@tranquilitybasehotelcasino2932]

murder mystery, elite boarding school & secret society sounds right up my alley so i may read it just for that... keeping my expectations low though x

[@LlamaOccident]

Sounds like a clumsy knockoff of Donna Tartt's Secret History based on your description. She really needs to hire a better ghostwriter. Donna Tartt is still cartoonishly stuffy and overrated though.

[@wrinkleintime4257]

Yes!! That’s what I thought too! Like a watered down version of the Secret History! I personally love Donna Tartt’s writing but I also find her books ... problematic 😬 I have a complex relationship with her works lol, but yeah this book sounds like it’s hopping on some sort of “dark academia” trend ? At least DT’s books are engaging! (All other things considered lol)

[@lostsnowman127]

Was a pleasurable listen (this vid) Looking forward to next week. As His Dark Materials (The show) is sitting in queue it might be good to know what I'm in for.

[@yikes268]

The Secret History by Donna Tartt might be the book/story you were thinking of about a tight knit elite community? Can’t wait for your video about His Dark Materials next week! Have you read The Book of Dust and The Secret Commonwealth? I’m listening to The Secret Commonwealth read by Michael Sheen for the second time this year! I think I might love it even more than the original HDM trilogy!

[@theauthenticobserver]

I have read La Belle Sauvage, but haven't yet gotten around to reading The Secret Commonwealth though now I'm really excited to! Thanks for reminding me!

[@chloew8529]

Completely agree! The most dull book I’ve ever read 😩 had high hopes but nah .. won’t be getting second book 😴

[@AllisonMiller30]

That stop when the dogs started barking, I felt that.

[@andreacarroll4031]

It’s been so long since I’ve thought about Zoella that when I saw the book in the shops I looked at the authors and it didn’t click that “Zoe Sugg” was Zoella. This is coming from an old Zoella stan haha

[@gucciashtray]

was literally about to say the plot sounds so much like the pool party plot in season 1 of gossip girl when you mentioned gossip girl lol

[@nancyjay790]

Okay, so, I got confused because I have trouble with the idea of "mystery series". Most series of mysteries just have a cast who enter different stories: Sherlock Holmes, the Scrooby Doo gang, Hercule Poirot, even the "Scoobies" in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The mystery is solved in an episode or book, who is the killer, the motives, and the status is returned to quo. But for a series about a mystery killer... I daresay it could work, but you'd still need strong characters that readers can feel connected with. (Sorry for the grammar fails).

[@katanabluejay]

This is the only video of someone reading a youtuber's book I'm interested in.

[@UserName-xi8rm]

I remember reading the girl online series years ago, and really enjoying it considering the age I was at the time. I remember being absolutely devastated when I found out she didn’t write it lol and I never watched her KZbin videos again.

[@katiexo3329]

This was the first book I read where it’s written from 2 characters view points but it really annoyed me that they became friends so late. If they became friends a third of the way through where it’s gradual character friendship development the book would have been a lot better!

[@MsDefectiveToaster]

The book that you are describing that you want is If We Were Villains. An extremely elite school with a tight knit group of students who are confronted with a mysterious murder that they have to solve/cover up. And there's a lot of Shakespeare.

[@SuperForace]

The only KZbinr/author I knew of was Klaire de Lys; she's written Outsider, and Defiance (Outsider part 2). I haven't read them myself, but maybe you can have a look :) Excited for next week's video! I really liked the books, too, and I'm always rather apprehensive when they make a series or a movie of a book.

[@spanglelime]

Outsider is pretty good. I downloaded it, didn't finish it though, but that's a me thing, not a problem with the book. (I put it on my Kindle back when it first dropped and then promptly lost said Kindle. For some reason it's not in my Kindle library and I don't know if I can still get it on Unlimited). I was also reading Defiance via Klaire's blog and it's really good. She was releasing it one chapter a week for free (the woman is truly committed to the passion of her art. She should be charging a lot more for her novels. I remember her saying these were warm-ups to the novel her heart is truly dedicated to and I'm looking forward to seeing what she finally publishes one day if these are warmups.) Anyway, great recommendation. I don't even think of them as KZbinr books; it was just a natural move for Klaire, the same with her music.

[@katherinedonovan974]

I miss you, I love your videos. You are so informative and explained yourself very well. I'm so proud of you! Zoella? No sweetie, she's SCAMELLA by THE INTERNET! Thank God I didn't read the book. Also, I know you acknowledge us Americans aren't dumb yet loud. I mean some people have different personalities. Yes, some of them can be social but sometimes we give other people space. We can be kind. Sorry, hard to explain. Hope that makes sense.

[@ItsTheCatSpeaking24]

Really looking forward to your video about his dark materials! I just found the first series so slow and dry. Lacking some warmth and humour. Loved the visuals and the ideas but not enough to make me watch series 2.

[@crow6558]

clear stylistic inspiration from the raven cycle in both the title and cover design, which is funny because the two stories seem to have nothing in common? it's like she went "what do teens these days like to read" and found a bunch of posts from 2016 booklr

[@rockyblacksmith]

I'll just say I'm really happy to see "Shadow of the Conqueror" frequently suggested in this comment section. Though I haven't read it myself (yet), I'd be really curious about Galatea's thoughts on it as a book by another youtuber.

[@ehdrake]

I realize this is an old video but for an EXCELLENT KZbinr book: Laws of Founding by Nicole McKeon. Lots of heart and excellent character

[@Boomer.Roberts]

Woo, weekly uploads!! :D looking forward to HDM next week! (Also still hoping you might talk about The Secret Commonwealth at some point, don't want to be a nag about it though)

[@grumpycato8314]

It's seems a bit confused as far as mistery books go; I think I might avoid this one Ps. Nice booze collection

[@DL-idk]

Great to see you again. I'm on a tight schedule myself so I don't think it would matter how long it is in between your videos.

[@Claraa2298]

I honestly find your ability to read books whose quality you distrust fascinating. I can not get myself to begin to read a book that I suspect is going to be mediocre, I feel like I'm wasting my time from the start. If you accept one more suggestion, I'd like to hear your opinion about Neil Gaiman's Sandman graphic novels. If I'm not wrong, you mentioned in one video you were reading them.

[@theauthenticobserver]

I don't feel like it's wasting time though, it's like a fun mental exercise where I have to justify why I dislike it - so I feel like it improves my knowledge of storytelling almost as much as reading good stuff. It feels like doing a puzzle. Or alternatively, maybe I just like to suffer. I've been thinking about whether or not I should do a video on sandman for a while now! I wrote my dissertation on it a couple of years ago, so I do have a lot to say about it. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@Claraa2298]

@@theauthenticobserver I see, I understand that is necessary to do it if you want to improve your storytelling skills. My point of view comes from a person whose field of study is law, so reading is something I mostly do for fun. Also, since atm I'm studying to become a judge, I don't have much free time and I like to spend it with a book that (at least) I think I'll probably like. Can't wait to hear your opinion about sandman :)

[@Ralndrath]

I really enjoy your vidyas. You seem like an intelligent, insightful young woman and I'm glad you seem to be uploading a bit more! Keep up the great work.

[@cleverhaunts]

So just in the first 4 minutes it seems like “They wish they were us” but British...

[@xChikyx]

first time even hearing that name lol

[@alicemyles1126]

I feel you on absolutely everything you said here! I just disliked every single character and the writing style seemed confused with what their target demographic was like they tried to write for YA but just ended up writing for children with ya themes and yes the plot was just BAD... I had high hopes as well =, why I don't know. Funnily enough, I actually found Zoe's parts better than Amy's and she's supposed to be the proper writer. I'm also usually terrible at predicting things in mysteries but I predicted literally every single thing that happened

[@Arckaro]

I have never read those books, but... I read the icelandic sagas so... My win I guess. And good on you keeping the schedule!

[@KristenReviews]

The sad thing is that this books seems like it had so much potential! Imagine if Ivy and Audrey has gone to the beach party (after Ivy being mean) and was there when the body was found. Whoever was making the podcast could also be working against the two MCs by claiming that they had something to do with the murder as sort of a hidden antagonist. Then, despite hating each other, Ivy and Audrey would have to team up to clear their names becoming friends along the way. As they’re investigating, connections could be made to the podcast, death, and The Magpie Society.

[@EmyNegro]

a good fiction book by a youtuber is "axioms end" by lindsay ellis!

[@insidiouswxlf7430]

This!

[@saffronbraden884]

Guys, I think we should actually be crediting the authors- not many people can write a decent book/ even make it public! Have you written a book? I do think she's right in saying that, overall, some people may not like the book, and I get that it may not be for everyone. BUT I would still recommend checking out the FREE preview online here: www.google.co.nz/books/edition/The_Magpie_Society_One_for_Sorrow/vVLODwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1 EDIT: Why do you guys have to be so negative? I appreciate everyone's opinions, but I just want you guys to please incorporate at least a little bit of positivity about the book. I personally LOVE the book and highly recommend it! Everywhere else I looked for reviews ( before I read the book ) included the most counter opposite reviews that were actually positive. Oh and actually, it is exciting from the start, the podcaster was revealed on the 2nd to last episode! I personally think that she needs more evidence. She also needs to thoroughly go through each text.

[@arabella6920]

I agree.

[@sandeshanninefaith6806]

Omggg you look stunning in this vid🥺

[@SeagullsGather]

Welcome home, we missed you.

[@MoonisHavn]

Glad to see you back.

[@meister3400]

Shadow of the conqueror is a book authored by the youtuber shadiversity, could give that a go. I've not read it though quite a few say its good, especially since its his first book.

[@bouncingbuttons7441]

our queen returns!

[@hendrikdewolf6203]

Only youtuberbooks I could somewhat recommend: Ryan Drake series by Will Jordan (a.k.a Critical Drinker) : thriller/James Bond-like (the good ones, unlike the recent movies) Shadow of the Conqueror by Shad Brooks (a.k.a. Shadiversity) : fantasy

[@jongodsey8472]

Jeremy Scott,the narrator of cinema sins wrote a book called the ables that I thought was good. Maybe that will break your disappointment streak

[@MickeyDomenici]

I'm new, so sorry, I don't know if this has been covered already, but have you read anything by Emma Mills? She writes YA contemporary and was/is a KZbinr under Elmify. But unlike other KZbinr books where they are generally approached as people with a following, she queried and got an agent and then went on submission the usual way. She's kind of left KZbin behind as her author career took off, but if you haven't read anything by her and like cute YA romance and friendship books, they're a good read in my opinion :)

[@JoB822]

This sounds like it tried to imitate The Secret History.

[@amywalker1333]

The plot of this sounds similar to Libba Bray’s Gemma Doyle series. If you like this kind of the boarding school, mystery vibe, try that series out.

[@elthgar]

Sounds like the podcaster should have been part of the primary POV cast

[@kierabelson4021]

have you read ‘out of love’ by hazel hayes?? i think that’s a brilliant fiction novel written by a youtuber

[@whedabra]

The Savior’s Champion was pretty good.I’d recommend it.

[@godhathirumalaianandanpill3140]

By Jenna Moreci?

[@alliebenson4653]

I didn’t even finish it, got about 3/4 of the way, put it down and never got round to picking it up again. The world building was really lacking and you could see the plot twist coming from the very beginning. The writing itself was fine but it didn’t live up to the hype.

[@wonderworld3509]

A good KZbinr fiction novel might be 'Axiom's End' by Lindsay Ellis, though not exactly the usual KZbinr book.

[@louisacoote2337]

My theory is that Zoe contributed some character names and plot points, then Amy did all the writing! Have you read the Roger Galbraith ( aka JK Rowling) detective stories? The last one was so good!

[@aidanholmes3977]

Please do a scathing review of Normal People (book)

[@becky3983]

I haven't even read Normal People, I just want to hear Observer (should I call her Observer or Galatea?) scathe

[@theauthenticobserver]

Hi @Aidan, Alto told me I'd find you here. Okay, because I trust your judgement, I'll read it and possibly scathe

[@rossdavis428]

The truth is that I didn't watch this video for the book review; I watched to see just how passionate you about the aspect of talking. My conclusion : You are not an expert at talking; you are a prodigy. The fact that you can compress analytical information into such a fast-paced flurry of logical statements is quite astounding. What drives you to love the aspect of speaking so much? I am actually curious~

[@333pinkelephant333]

The premise kinda reminds me of the Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo. I haven't read that book either but the whole secret society thing...