my best and worst books of 2024 so far 📖 mid year book freak out tag

[@annabellewhetstone]

🕰I could seriously listen to you talk about books all day!!💕

[@ravenhairedreader]

thank you! 🥹

[@stefrosas5572]

I can’t wait to start when the moon hatched . I am saving it for a December read. ❤

[@joshuahan5499]

Super excited to see you start your Stormlight Archives journey soon! I do recommend reading Warbreaker because the second book, Words of Radiance has some really cool connections with it!

[@sarahdee4475]

🕰️ You’ve inspired so many of my recent reads and I’m having the time of my romantasy life! THANK YOU QUEEN!

[@jens112_]

I feel the same as you about HOFAS 😢 I just felt like she could have done SO much more with the characters, given the ending of book 2.

[@jordantall5030]

🕰️ Yessss!! You got me into the Kindred’s Curse series and I can’t thank you enough! My favorites of the year so far!!

[@Jen_nyyy]

Today I reached my goodreads goal for the year, 100/100 books read so far this year and my absolute favorite has always been and will always be “When the moon hatched” a close second is “The women” by Kristin Hannah!

[@susanscott7765]

I am so wrapped that you love Throne of Glass as much as I do, so many people don't read it because it is not the same as ACOTAR and they are right, but it is my favorite Epic fantasy and I love that there are so many books in the series, it's phenomenal. I like you love everything that SJM writes and I can't wait for more. These books own a piece of my heart for now and always.

[@NovelLife]

I’m dying to read Quicksilver! ⏰

[@genregarden]

When you said August, I was like "but that's so far away" 💀

[@Maddie_flamingo246]

I could listen to you talk about fantasy romance over and over i swear Just a PSA in case youre interested, the last book in the fate and flames comes out in september, and the series as a whole is amazing and i think youd love it. Pretty sure you read the first one, and it only gets better and better as the series has gone on 😊

[@PamelaTony-l2p]

So glad you loved LOD, and I’m obsessed with the Legacy series and Melissa can really do a crossover (HOFAS takes notes)! I have such mixed feelings about the Throne of Blood and Honor, from the release issues, to the very poorly written last 20% (the editing was atrocious). It’s so disappointing because I love those characters, especially Rooke as an FMC and the enemies to lovers set up was top tier in book 1 (I’m going to still continue with the series though). HOFAS was similarly disappointing. Just finished Quicksilver and it also hit the romantasy sweet spot, it was 4.5⭐️ for me (add it to your TBR). The Will of Many was also incredible!!

[@jacintatate]

really great video! You've given me so many great reads to add to the reading list this year.

[@rainybluereads]

Our first two answers are the same! When the moon hatched and glow of the everflame are so freaking good!

[@spilltheteaandread]

I totally agree with Emily Henry's most recent releases, but I am so happy you enjoyed Funny Story. It really did feel like the same vibes as Beach Read. Your taste in books is just so perfect! I am excited to hear your thoughts on The Name of the Wind and Empire of the Vampire. My best book this year has been Manacled. Great video🕰😊

[@Cm-up9sf]

⏰️⏰️⏰️🕰🕰🕰looking forward to Bloodguard! Currently reading Whats the Dark Stands Still.

[@Mimlou]

Thank you so much for your honest and passionate reviews. J Bree’s writing style is not my cup of tea (as I read Broken Bonds), so thank you for confirming to not pick up her other book😅 BUT I need to push through When The Moon Hatched❤❤

[@gabrielleviddivo]

I could not get into either of her series either. 😵‍💫 Definitely time to stop trying lol.

[@kymberlayne1834]

Bump Quicksilver to the top of your tbr, you won’t regret it.

[@ravenhairedreader]

i’m excited!

[@jazzy0959]

I ordered this book, I’ve seen so many ppl raving about it! Can’t wait to read it !!

[@hayley.clough]

It’s sooooo good!! I finished it a couple of days ago and loved it

[@emmaskapetis7603]

Great video ❤. I'm glad you've had a great reading year but I can definitely relate to not having many 5 star reads. I've read 111 books this year so far and only 7 of them are 5 star books.

[@claudiaespana3090]

Books that made you cry. “ Keeping 13” and a commercial. 😱 I actually yelled at my phone. 😂😂❤️. Loved the video. Thank you.

[@Mari-Reads]

You’ve seriously inspired me to read more books! ⏰

[@jackielowrey3032]

I just got home from B&N and got Beach Read & Pet Sematary. I finished the Legends of Thezmarr series last night and wanted a break from fantasy romance before diving into another series. I’m impatiently waiting for Burn of the Everflame. I LOVE the Kindreds Curse so much. ❤️‍🔥

[@heyyitssj]

So many great books to read and it feels like so little time! I’ve read about 48 books so far this year

[@kindlesandcandles]

I also went back and edited my rating for HOFAS. The longer I was away from it and the more books I was reading and rating lower than 5* that I liked significantly more than HOFAS….it kept bothering me to leave it as a 5* read. Some of the stuff Bryce said to Hunt after everything he went through was horrible, combined with the fact I did not care at all about Tharion / Ithan…..too much was less than perfect to give it 5* (imo) Now Ruhn and Lydia? Theyyyyyyy were perfect absolute 5* perfection. 10/10 love them and I cannot think about Ruhn anymore without *that song* being the first thing that enters my head 😂

[@micheledarouni]

Ruhn and Lydia were everything in HOFAS 🥹💕

[@jens112_]

Great video ❤ please read A Promise of Peridot 😊 it’s soooo good! Prepare for the ending though 😮

[@cookesbooknook]

⏰️ I just started Empire of the Vampire, and it's incredible! Haven't been able to put it down!

[@midnightrose6868]

Was wondering when you’d mention Quicksilver! It’s on my July TBR, it’s been getting stellar reviews. 😊

[@chrislee6194]

Hey Rachel! I don’t know which way you spell your name 😢 I hope I got it right! Anyway! I finished When the Moon Hatched yesterday and it was so amazing I absolutely love it, and saw that you did as well! I don’t *think* you ever finished the Crystal Bloom series?? I recall your thoughts on only the first one but maybe I’m wrong. 😅 They’re by the same author!! Did you? If not, could a re-read and completion of the trilogy be possible now that you know (if you didn’t already)?! Would love to know your thoughts. I started To Bleed a Crystal Bloom last night after finishing! Love all your recs and videos! OH! Another question I wanted to ask was how you felt about the glossary in the beginning of When the Moon Hatched in comparison to To Bleed a Crystal Bloom? Did you happen to read it beforehand? Just curious! Take care ❤

[@hayley.clough]

I thought the next Spark of the Everflame book was due the end of this month. My Kindle is saying 31st of July and I’ve been counting down the days 😅

[@terrillrogers9983]

Loving the Rebel Blue Series

[@nathaliegaudinet628]

Thank you so much for your reviews !!!!!! I'm reading When the moon hatched and Spark of the Everflame !!!! 💖

[@marereadss]

⏰ I haven't really had many 5 star reads this year but Chloe Liese's Wilmot Sisters series (especially book 2) surprised me. I want to read Daydream by Hannah Grace when it releases because I connected with Wildfire a lot and Halle sounds a bit like me so I'm curious if I'll enjoy it (unlike Icebreaker which I wasn't a big fan of).

[@mbranche4234]

The Will of the Many has been my favorite read of the year so far!

[@valw3774]

Thanks for being my romantasy guru!

[@crystalsbookishlife]

When The Moon Hatched!! Yessss

[@zydecope9160]

Just finished You, Again by Kate Goldbeck and it was divine. 👨‍🍳💋 I'm sold on When The Moon Hatched its next on my TBR.

[@Elelwyn]

I apologize in advance, but a terrible pun just came to me while you were answering this question ... In the Kindred's Curse series ... does the hero slide into her Diems? I'll see myself out.

[@ThePlannedReader]

I was planning to read fear the flames in march (back in January) and then i saw that it was being rereleased so im going to be so bummed if i dont like it 😅 from what I’ve heard its really good

[@ncontreras5663]

Will you be reading The Bloodsworn Saga before the third one comes out later this year. I’d love to hear what you think of it. 😊

[@sofiasundkvist]

Do you recommend the ”Zodiac Academy” series? Just saw that there are still 3 more books in the series that haven’t been released. Are you planning on continuing with that serie?

[@Tinahgirl83]

Zodiac is actually finished. They do have the final book in the Darkmore Penitentiary series (it’s a sort of companion series) coming out at the end of this month, and then the first book in a new series, that’s in the same world but a different area, will be out later this year. But the ZA series is done as of month or two ago.

[@shelbylibbrecht]

Finish When the Moon Hatched and loved it! Sooo looking forward to what happens next! Currently reading flame and shadow just to get it out of my system lol but have my eyes set on the legends of thezmarr series next!! 🤍

[@thneedwearer]

Rachel I’m loving all your Recs !! I just finished Queen of Shadows….do you recommend the tandem read for EoS and ToD? I’m so torn lol

[@ravenhairedreader]

I don’t recommend the tandem read tbh! read the books separately, each story is important and is fine on their own truly. i’ve read it both ways and prefer to read them separate.

[@thneedwearer]

@@ravenhairedreader I love everyone’s opinions about this!! I know a lot of people say they do it because they don’t care for Chaol …. But I find him one of the most interesting so far because he is somewhat unlikeable lol. I think I’m going to start with the tandem and give it a shot….but high chance I back out once I get going 🤣 Thank you!!

[@Bookie97]

I know you already have your July TBR set up butttttttt.... I would really like to know your opinion on a new book that came out on July 2nd called "The night ends with fire" by K.X. Song :))))

[@suprith3072]

I’m a new reader can you suggest me few books to read? Actually i was reading a lot of books during my school years but later fell off from that habit but i came back to reading novels after Silent patient. Can you suggest me novels which is like a thriller,Twists and turn or you can call it suspense or Adventure type books. These 3 are my favourite genres

[@AFrolicInTheTomesxx]

I haven’t heard great things about J.Bree as a person or author lately.

[@LochsLibrary]

i’m so early wow 🥹😇🐷🙏🏼

[@ravenhairedreader]

ilysm!!! 🪽🐷

[@Ellereads1]

❤❤

[@kduck_18]

HOFAS had some amazing moments but yes, wow, what a disappointment.

[@kellynick408]

🕰️ the kindred curse was the best! So was Quicksilver (so amazing). Looking forward the Burn of the Everflame release.

[@IamCarmenE]

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[@kaylag88]

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[@shelleylawrence8397]

🕰️ ❤

[@ashleykinney4294]

Funny Story is my favorite read so far this year! 🕰️

[@danaborgra4174]

The 4th and finale book of the Kindred Curse saga comes out July 31st! I have to thank you for getting me into this amazing series! It’s so amazing and i DEVOURED the first 3 books, so thank you! Some of the best books of the year for. 🌻💕🥰🕰️

[@LochsLibrary]

love funny story so much!! was also a great surprise for me 🥹💜 so excited to hear your thoughts on quicksilver. it’s a really fun one imo!! ⏰🐖 (me running to your videos everyday bc i luv yew sew much: 🐖💨)

[@BetweenThePagesWithLouLou]

Agreed on HoFaS. I think I gave it 2 stars. And apparently the series isn’t finished. 🤯🫠 Excuse me, but how am I of already following you on Goodreads?! Runs to fix this over on Goodreads IMMEDIATELY 😅

[@mandynielsen774]

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[@TeenaReadsandCrochets]

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[@bethmetcalf3447]

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[@inezblackwell6968]

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[@rinblackmare]

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[@meloveschocolate]

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[@court0503]

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[@ivettze]

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[@heathers_happily_ever_afters]

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[@woodlandlady7011]

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[@naomiking7518]

🕕🕕❤❤❤

[@jodydiou]

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