10 REALLY Hyped Books and If They're Worth It Or Not

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[@merphynapier42]

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[@nazimelmardi]

I should add here the kickstarter of Good Omens graphic novel. Official by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s legacy owners.

[@emilym2283]

I really don’t have the same taste in books as you do, but I like watching your channel because I love hearing about different types of books & it gives me all the cozy & wholesome vibes ☺️❤️

[@yourLittleSinner]

Same! I hate horror and dark gruesome stories and love romances, but the vibes here are so cozy I keep coming back.

[@TheEowyn22]

I LOVE most of the same types of books that Merphy does, so she’s my absolute fave, but I get what you mean. I am that way with Jack Edwards. I can’t stand most of his choices! 😂 But there are some people that their love of reading is so infectious and I Iove to watch them.

[@kissmeniley1]

I loved fourth wing, but I don’t think you’d enjoy it at all. It’s more of a spicy romance heavy book with interesting fantasy elements (in my opinion). I think it has a really high rating because it really worked for people who generally love that type of story. Most of the fantasy leaning people who have read it, haven’t enjoyed it because they read it because of the hype and not necessarily because they enjoy that kind of book.

[@spike4972]

Yeah, if you are into Sarah J Maas and her style of fantasy where you have a strong female lead in a fantasy world that is somewhat interesting in its magic but never gone into in huge depth and that lead is definitely gonna fall in love with someone she shouldn’t and that’s gonna be a lot of the plots driving force, then you’ll like it. I honestly think Yarros might have done Maas’s schtick better than Maas. It was at least as good maybe better.

[@IBEtripz]

Same i loved it but she would hate it lol

[@pattyvankampen9114]

Yea I love fantasy and romance so I loved it. but if you are just a high fantasy reader you probably wouldn’t enjoy it

[@mandarina4157]

"at least as good maybe better" than sjm isn’t a compliment at all 💀

[@jordant7475]

I read it because I coworker who knows I read fantasy recommended it to me. She just said it was a fantasy book. WORST BOOK I've read this year.

[@Merve77772]

I listened to the audiobook of fourth wing during my examphase to have some easy, cringy, fantasy imput and while it's not good, it gave me exactly what I needed at the time

[@samu-chan]

☠️

[@brianhgold]

Dandelion Dynasty goes places you don’t expect, but it really is fantastic and ends in a wonderful way. Definitely worth the hype.

[@thewatchfemme4051]

Absolutely worth the hype!

[@garypoisson2733]

I follow you because you speaking extemporaneously about books is fun to listen to. You've got a good voice, good cadence, and the enthusiasm and asides make your channels great fun.

[@kirstendickinson1361]

Fourth Wing feels like the author started writing a YA book, but then decided to shift gears and write a NA series. It was a fun and easy read. I think the world itself has potential, depending on where the author takes it. I don't think it is a book you would like, but I would also love to see a vlog where you read it 😅.

[@misskristinyoo]

Exactly this. I enjoyed it for what it was. I basically turned my brain off and just enjoyed the ride lol Veryyy YA feeling and easy to grasp. So for anyone who is afraid of fantasy but wants to dip a pinky toe in - Fourth Wing is for them lol

[@lisalajmo597]

I totally agree. I thought it was a mash up or multiple YA tropes with some steamy scenes to push it into the adult category. It was a fun, easy read!

[@bobbito45654]

I don’t understand the point of NA. Like isn’t that just every other book outside of YA. From what I’ve seen of NA, they are just YA books pretending not to be.

[@quinn0517]

I just now finally got my hands on Tress from the library and it was the most amazing book. I was just utterly lost in that book in the best possible way.

[@mikeprince6685]

Read Lonesome Dove, just cause I finished it and it’s sequel the past month and I can’t stop thinking about it 😍

[@danddjacko]

I love this type of heads up content. I find it really insightful

[@weregretohio7728]

At the very least, Booktok helps me know which books to skip... Fourth Wing is getting pushed like Sarah J Maas like Colleen Hoover and thanks, I know what not to do now.

[@christhewritingjester3164]

I mean, I add 99% of the books you like to my TBR... so... yeah. Also, your sense of humor is right up my alley and why you're one of my go to BookTubers. You always make me smile and the recommendations have been great as well!

[@alysonserenastone2917]

I'm reading The Wager right now and I am loving it. I ended up picking it up because of you. As for the Fourth Wing, if you go into it with the idea of having fun, I think you would like it. It reminded me a lot of Divergent and Hunger Games but with dragons.

[@pmvaldez999]

❤ I loved the whole thing! Enjoy

[@the_eerie_faerie_tales]

The Wager!! I wouldn't typically "rate" a Non-Fic but it was too good to not give a 5⭐

[@adoniscreed4031]

Ayyyy Merphy with the great booktube content as always!

[@kevynlevi9894]

If you loved Arcane, you should read Ruination. It's as great as the series!

[@badfaith4u]

I stayed up all night reading Yellowface and really enjoyed it. Happy Place is on my TBR list but Book Lovers is my favourite Emily Henry book.

[@pablocorredor7469]

Loved the video❤

[@aracely612]

You’ve convinced me to read The Dandelion Dynasty. By the way, I really love your videos❤

[@brooklynkelsey703]

I'm so glad you are willing to read books that aren't your type-- I enjoy hearing about it and seeing if I'd be interested!

[@martinsrock100]

I laughed and laughed while reading Fourth Wing. The dragon rider training and particularly how she handled death was so ridiculous I felt like I was in a Monty Python sketch. And the Japanese creators of Ninja Warrior deserve royalties. Yet, I was entertained. Glad so many people love it.

[@missallisnow]

I almost cried when Violet had to get up the Warped Wall 😂

[@MES121]

I listened to the audiobook and everyone was looking at me like I was crazy it made me laugh so much

[@martinsrock100]

@@missallisnow I laughed so hard. She watched one episode of Ninja Warrior and thought she was a creative genius. Pretty sure I saw the Jumping Spider and a version of the Log Jam in there.

[@ChaptersWeLove]

I picked up The Wager after one of your videos and I loved it.

[@HeathersBookReview]

I enjoyed Fourth Wing! I’d be interested to hear your thoughts, especially vlog style!🤩

[@nazimelmardi]

If you liked it you wouldn’t like the rant Merphy would make. 😂😂

[@molliee5183]

I follow you with pretty vastly different taste 😂 but I enjoy how passionately you speak about books & you make me want to branch out, I have tried a few new genres because of you. Right now I’m watching Hunter Hunter because of you (and absolutely loving the chimera ant arc). In general I’m more open to manga bc of you!:)

[@molliee5183]

Also, you have EXTREMELY similar taste to my husband so I showed him your channel and we like to talk about your videos & I feel I can know more about his taste via watching you!

[@DeluiseBookSeries4821]

i will have to check these out. interesting books. thanks

[@debbiedudley504]

Really enjoyed Legends and Lattes which was a huge surprise to me. I started reading it slower just to make it last longer.

[@_Booksphere_]

Legends and Lattes is on my TBR! There has been so much hype around it and it just sounds like a good time.

[@the_eerie_faerie_tales]

have a coffee and croissant near by when you read it! 😉 omg one of the characters is the cutest!!

[@LordPerrin]

@@the_eerie_faerie_tales I love Thimble so much

[@the_eerie_faerie_tales]

@@LordPerrin yes! The most adorable little baker ever 😊

[@user-pt3bv3jl3v]

Awesome book. Let us know what you think of it!

[@emilyjewett2660]

I would like to see your reaction to fourth wing. It does fall in the romance tropes and “miscommunication drama” but I think the magic system and dragons were cool.

[@medenilla12]

Totally getting. That legends & latte book

[@Talking_Story]

So much of the specialness is in the second trilogy of Red Rising.

[@user-tm8ig1ld2g]

Yesyesyes do a review on Fourth wing please, ending will blow your mind)))

[@ashleyf7504]

Fourth Wing was an enjoyable read for what it was. I went in completely blind. I read the book right at the beginning of the hype, so I had no expectations, and I think that's why it worked for me. I also just LOVE dragons, and I enjoyed the dragons personalities in this book. I'd say if you're at all curious, definitely give it a try. It's an easy fast read.

[@Coffeerosesbooks]

I LOVED fourth wing, but i also don’t share your taste for books, i just love listening to you and your perspective on books i wouldn’t read normally

[@Unalochy]

The Frugal Wizards Handbook For Surviving Midevil England was an absolute hit for me 💯 but I understand that it's not to everyone's tastes. Also I know the long title is a fun play on a current trend for a lot of Japanese isekai light novels, and it is fun lol but every single time I see it mentioned on booktube everyone always stumbles on the name 😵‍💫 just say it a few times off camera and you'll be fine Murph

[@lisapt6702]

I enjoyed it as well. I understand the issues others have, but I still love it

[@Theycallhersofia]

I just finished reading They Call Her Sofia by Doris Ladino and LOVED it!!

[@thedragonreborn7444]

I've listened to quite a few books narrated by Travis baldree. I didn't even know he also wrote books. I'm definitely gonna check it out

[@joannarigby1989]

I can’t get passed the cover of Legends and Lattes, it just seems ridiculous 😂 I’ve read the reviews though and people seem surprised (as you mentioned you were) at how good it was. I’m intrigued.

[@spike4972]

The cover is silly. But the book itself is like a warm cup of hot cocoa on a chilly autumn morning on your first day off after a 9 day stretch at work. I was in the exact same boat as you, the cover threw me off a little and it always getting displayed near the DnD stuff I thought it was going to be silly and mediocre but just funny enough to have gotten popular in a “let’s read a transcription of someone’s DnD one-shot” kind of way. But I slowly got intrigued then eventually saw my local library had it on the Libby app. I was between books in a longer series and wanted a little break from it so I picked it up. Then I just couldn’t put it down. I was reading it on my breaks at work, while I walked to my car, I’d sit down in my car in the parking lot and keep reading until I’d glance at the clock and notice crap I have to get home. I almost started over and read it again when I finished. But I restrained myself to just re-reading a few scenes I really enjoyed and getting to the next book on my list.

[@TheZachlang9]

TikTok has a trend right now to do 5 under hyped, 5 that deserve the hype and 5 that are underrated. Id love to see that from you!

[@maddievstheworld2593]

I really enjoyed Fourth Wing. Its a guilty pleasure read. If you are a Twilight girlie or an ACOTAR girlie Fourth Wing will be a good time for you.

[@Books_BrewsandBeyond]

I still need to read Fourth Wing as well but im in two minds about it. I loved Legends and Lattes.

[@FantasyBookAddict]

The Dandelion Dynasty is unhinged and I loved every second of it 😂 Legends and Lattes wasn’t for me, but I’m happy for everyone who liked it Yellowface was such a fun time for me. The way she explored the idea of who gets to tell what stories was intriguing, fun, and chaotic. I’ve read all of her works and Kuang has yet to disappoint. She’s definitely an auto buy author for me

[@alexandruteodor3585]

I've finished the first Red Rising trilogy and I liked it very much, despite I hated the ending of Morning Star. I've also finished Sharp Ends and the last story from it, Made a Monster, had an ending which was my jam😁. But I understand that the next Red Rising books are very grimdark so I can't wait to read them.

[@justinjosie5417]

Iron gold is very slow but dark age is the best of the series. Just started lightbringer today

[@ChaptersWeLove]

Ohh I need that Legends and Lattes edition 😍

[@Geekosification]

I would really appreciate some chapters in a video like this one 😁

[@Geekosification]

Thanks for chapters ❤

[@chaindriven61]

I'm here from "Shades of Orange" channel - I've read many books from Rachel's reviews. I just finished "The Rig" by Roger Levy - wow! I'm going to read it again. I hope to read some from your reviews as well.🤙

[@circusofdamned3206]

I would love for you to read Fourth Wing and hear your thoughts

[@sdot0]

I say definitely read the Fourth Wing. It’s got some “spicy romance”, but I don’t think nearly as much as others are making it out to be. The spiciness isn’t essential to the plot (I skipped a couple segments), but I otherwise LOVED the plot and premise

[@tnan123]

I really need to get to Ken Liu at some point. Also have been interested in The Wager.

[@the_eerie_faerie_tales]

The Wager is a fun wild ride! 5⭐ non-fic for me.

[@whatsupmara]

Yes please do Fourth Wing - I have fomo from not having read it yet but also... I'm pretty sure I won't like it???

[@sarahk6545]

In terms of romance, have you read any Beth O'Leary or Lex Croucher? O'Leary writes romance/contemporary books in a way that reminds me a bit of Frederik Backmann - my favourites are the Flatshare and the Switch, although I think The No Show might be more your thing. Croucher writes regency era stories with queer and POC characters that sometimes involve romance. I wonder if either of them could help to find your taste in romance?

[@gts3004]

Beautiful

[@deedercakes]

LOVED Tress :)

[@deleriom]

I was skeptical about Legends and Lattes... I am currently over halfway through the book. It is a great palette cleanser from reading a bit of darker sci fi and fantasy recently.

[@user-pt3bv3jl3v]

My favourite book. But then again I didn't read much in my life.

[@thomm1364]

Great video as always. I like this kind of topics but there's something bothering me. Am I the only one seeing the resemble with the cover of "You're not supose to die tonight"? I mean Merphy... The cover? No? Just me? Alright. Love y'all. Keep up the good work!

[@johnsiden3564]

Yellow face plot sounds similar to About the author by John Colapinto

[@emmal7510]

Currently reading Legends & Lattes. It only came out last year, but given the hype I saw for it, I can understand it seeming longer.

[@ninja100percent4]

How do you decide what you read, have you ever read a book written by one of your watchers?

[@LEOrgill]

I won’t lie I love watching rant reviews so I kind would like to see you vlog 4th wing. But the nice part of me doesn’t want to make you suffer just for the enjoyment of others.

[@vivreads]

merphy’s hair is so voluminous its giving shampoo commerical fr

[@robbybevard8034]

Where did you get the green cover version of Dandelion Dynasty? I want that version of the set, but the only one I can find are the dull black covers.

[@joyfultunes]

Read Fourth Wing! I really want to hear your opinion on it :)

[@joshuahall5324]

I think you should read fourth wing. I enjoyed the audio book. I don’t like romance so I didn’t enjoy the smut but I ended up loving the story and look forward to the next book. Just try it !

[@221987081991]

Yeah, the narrator of Fourth Wing did SO well at making it fun and funny! There was just something about the sassy-ness of the characters and moral complexity of the world. I'm invested in seeing where the story goes. The romance is fine but it's not my main reason for reading.

[@ASageCalledQ]

More books to add to my TBR. The only one I've read is the Jade trilogy and I thought it was good. Not something that blew me away and makes rearrange my top 10 tho.

[@aokiji99]

Merphy you should try to read dungeon meshi ( delicious in dungeon ) its sooo good i promise you will like it. Its almost over so its not gonna have waiting time

[@TheZachlang9]

Have you read the spear that cuts through water?

[@alexandriaperone8030]

I thought of you while I read Tress Of The Emerald Sea because of the multiple uses of the word “undulate!” I’m glad you could enjoy it despite that 😂

[@astellus]

Were you trying to cosplay the girl on the cover of "You're Not Supposed To Die Tonight"? Because you totally are! 😂❤

[@luulusoul]

fourth wing keeps coming up like the ACOTAR books have been. I didn't like ACOTAR but I'm still tempted to give fourth wing a look see.

[@user-hn8yb7ks7v]

Fourth Wing is an interesting one and I would love to see your opinion on it. It walks a really weird line, because the first half of the book is pretty good in my opinion. If you like the idea of deadly dragon rider college, this one is very well thought out and paced so that way you are always interested in what will happen next. I wouldn’t say it is YA or adult, probably somewhere in between. The second half is odd. I wouldn't say it is bad, but you feel that she was rushed or had to do rewrites or something. The next book Iron Flame is out and I've been enjoying it so much more than the ending of Fourth Wing. Again, showing that the author did think through the idea, but maybe had some issues with the ending of the first book. Idk, you may like it? Lol

[@anicesubject]

I want to know your favorite pirate books! I've been craving a good Pirate book for ages and I think i feel similarly about Amina al Sirafi as you (enjoyed it a lot but won't think about it much now that it's over). Would love to hear your thoughts on your favorites of the Pirate 'genre'.

[@supersuit5790]

Have you read Blood Meridian?

[@sameerrajakumar]

I will pass on these books but I will recommend the Midnight Library by Matt Haig , really good book n I’m currently reading it

[@johnypanta6208]

This is such a nice trend 📈 😊

[@fllenex]

Hyped that is so worth it is tatsuki Fujimoto's work!

[@drinkbooks]

Well, Dandelion Dynasty and Legends and Lattes have now been added to my TBR. My next epic phase will probably start with the first and my next brain break will be the latter. Have a good day!

[@artres7]

I wasn't really sure about "Legends and Latte", but I think I'll give them a shot ^-^

[@joannarigby1989]

I’m not a fan of fantasy or romance at all. I keep trying out romances but…nah. I can’t bring myself to read Fourth Wing. It’s everywhere but even just the blurb annoys me, so no way I’ll get through the book. The Wager has been on my list for ages and I’m SUPER excited for it.

[@skeezixcodejedi]

What are other 'feal good fantasy', than Legends and Lattes?

[@daiichikuroslightnovels7293]

I want see Overlord or saga of Tanya the Evil

[@ToddSmith23]

I have seen you recommend Wager several times, if you liked that book, you should read Endurance, the story of Shackleton and his crew surviving. It is a better book.

[@SmooveChaos71]

Do you have a review for republic of thieves ?

[@angelwilson4314]

Can u do jakes magical market review

[@allisonmiller9151]

Just curious, I haven't seen you comment on this, but do you not like romance or spice in books?

[@antiformsora]

The premise of Fourth Wing gave me a Skyward vibe at first, but it's definitely a romance, and I know you're less of a romance reader than I am.

[@colepost2976]

I really enjoyed Fourth Wing. I usually don’t enjoy viral content or spicy romance books but I think it had enough of a fantasy plot to catch my eye. It’s def not a 10/10 like tik tok believes but I think it’s a solid 7/10

[@nazimelmardi]

Similar taste or some reason hopefully. 😂😂😂 Your non-scripted videos are just hilarious. Almost dropped the tea.

[@currangill430]

Weird question: do you stand while you record? Or are you just on a really tall chair?

[@jackiesliterarycorner]

It's interesting how we can love a book that not everyone else does or vice versa. It's so subjective.

[@kenc2257]

@1:10 Okay...probably the reason why "Fourth Wing" was mentioned so often is because of sales...it's a legitimate "Best Seller." Lots of people have bought copies--my wife has it on Kindle. If you glance at your newspaper's Sunday "Bestseller" list, that book will probably be there.

[@stevenredpath9332]

Song of Destiny is a book I’m hoping matches the crippled god in stakes of this is how you finish an epic series.

[@campbellcampbell9059]

Merlot, hype this book. For me, what a thriller is suppose to be. 'The Siberia Job'. It masterfully combines historical context, heart-pounding adventure, and high-stakes suspense, all wrapped up in a well-written narrative. If you're in for a thrilling read, this is your pick.

[@campbellcampbell9059]

Ohhh, and maybe I had one too many merlots

[@dinidig]

you are so not missing out with fourth wing. It´s very much YA, not like other girls, puppy love vs dark lust with a sprinkle of "soft fantasy so the details are a little vauge and I´m confused"

[@rojaachar]

Any fantasy book recommendations without romance and violence in it? I'm looking for a book that has no love stories (like couple love and romance) and gore violence. But a book about any other LOVE and COMPASSION AND KINDNESS are welcome

[@TheZachlang9]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one crazy about red rising. I hated Darrow's monologue

[@normal_spirit_in_elysium]

may I recommend: six of crows

[@thehobbyist7275]

Can't wait for you to try Berserk one day Merphy

[@odile8701]

I’m fairly sure she never will. It’s absolutely and entirely not up her alley.

[@thehobbyist7275]

@@odile8701 Never hurts to try, lol. She's already read Vagabond and Vinland Saga, so I'm giving it a chance

[@shandaboreson2998]

Fourth Wing vlog, Fourth Wing vlog, Fourth Wing vlog! I need to see you rant about it!

[@tiananesbitt7156]

I’m not bothering with C Hoover!

[@darkorange1927]

Didn’t you read Babel and poppy war? Both by R F Kuang

[@noddyjoe]

Red Rising book 1 just reminded me of the old emo album by From First to Last called Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count

[@deannascott8050]

I'm going to recommend two series that are outside of your normal genres. The first is The Holmes On The Range series. It's an amazing series set in the 1800s Old West and focuses on an illiterate but brilliant and ornery cowboy and his slightly more educated, very charming, younger brother who happen across a magazine featuring a Sherlock Holmes story and are inspired to be more than poor cowboys. It's so good and the character development and the plots are just...amazing. (I keep saying that, I know. lol) But these books are just that good. So far the second and the sixth are my faves but I love them all. The second series that I recommend is Robert Galbraith's (JK Rowling) Cormoran Strike series. It's a modern-day mystery series set in England with another ornery, brilliant main character (Cormoran Strike) who is so complicated and weirdly charismatic. It's a mystery, a slow-burn romance, and a thriller- all in one. I devour these books the minute they come out.