reading romance to numb the pain

[@Anonymous-ql1wz]

my consumption of romance books has exponentially increased over the last year, and its my favorite excuse to procrastinate my work. :)

[@karides6755]

its the opposite for me, wish i could fix my reading slump lol

[@icedcoffeeandbookss]

what anime show is ur pic from?

[@Anonymous-ql1wz]

@@icedcoffeeandbookss Hunter x Hunter. It's a great show, highly recommend! :)

[@itscjrodgers]

Kat: *freaks out about reading smut in class* Me, an AO3 reader: can't relate.

[@balwantkaur6804]

*same sis SAME*

[@RoseRamblesYT]

@Books&Looks SAME. I've read smut on buses, in cafes, in parks, wherever.

[@jessicahdc368]

lol i am sure that i read Love Hypothesis when it was a fic on A03

[@barbara9315]

Ao3 inoculated me to sex so much,that my mum came into my bedroom while a sex scene played on the telly for Outlander and my eyelashes barely flickered.

[@KETrust]

Fattest mood

[@Olivia-P5]

“BUT CHOO CHOO BITCH” (this also hits so much harder with the skeleton onesie)

[@dew-drop2066]

I SCREAMED 😭

[@-chenlanying5818]

@@dew-drop2066 can you explain ? What does the "cho cho" has to do with the skeleton onesie

[@manasikamat4414]

Making up for the lack of romance in my life by reading romance....is my thing.

[@thewatcheronthewalls4809]

Relatable

[@pearlyseine8957]

Same😌

[@suprajasridh]

"how am I supposed to live laugh love in these conditions" literally the past two years

[@kenziecheyenne97]

The title is my entire personality at this point. I just read smut to get through my life. No shame, all love. If you decide to get into the more hard core stuff, I’m here with the reverse harem recs when you’re ready. 🙌🏻

[@paperbackdreams]

as long as it's not credence, drop those recs!

[@kenziecheyenne97]

My favorite is Lola and the Millionaires by Kathryn Moon, which is a RH Omegaverse book. It has become my comfort read. Everything in the Sweetverse is very heartwarming. Lola has some trigger warnings for the MC dealing with past trauma and having flashbacks, so I would make sure to check those. There’s the Power of Five series by Alex Lidell if you want something more in the fantasy side of things. Very smutty, some plot. I read them all, and they’re super fun!

[@zoewhelan2151]

I second the power of five recommendation. Anything KN/Kristen Banet wrote after the Kingston pride series/universe. Hm. Most of my favorites are fantasy reverse harems so I'm not sure they'll be you your thing. A fun one of those was Wraithwood Academy by Teresa Hann. Sugar Summer was fun if you like the idea of a sapphic retelling of Dirty Dancing. Not RH or fantasy but is kinky(specifically femdom): The Principal of Desire by Delphine Dryden From Scratch by Katrina Jackson(contemporary polyamorous romance). Some part of me is you by Adrienne Marsh(what would happen if a lesbian rocker went on tour and fell in love with a fictional closeted version of Taylor Swift?)

[@GigiofGigi]

@@paperbackdreams Ladies trading omegaverse fics in the comments? My salute to you brave women...... love yall

[@jasonhill5583]

I'm so glad I started watching with closed captions on because "human embodiment of a keyboard smash" is just fantastic

[@adeebanaaz753]

The titles are only getting more relatable and I'm here for it

[@black_saturn]

Im currently readying The Love Hypothesis and LITERALLY AM SAVING THE HOTEL SCENE FOR AFTER WORK SO GLAD I DID

[@paperbackdreams]

NSFW FOR SUUUUUURE

[@tardigrada6000]

WOW SPOILER ALERT LOL

[@laraleao7438]

Kat, I NEED you to make a presence on TikTok , you are what’s missing on that app

[@paperbackdreams]

HAH I don't know how it works AT ALL my attempt would be tragic

[@aryaamlc2173]

This comment is underrated

[@peachykeenchy8194]

@@paperbackdreams the whole app is chaos you would truly thrive

[@mari-tn9vm]

adam's meme "good soup" being on this vid right after she read a book that was once a kylo ren/rey fanfic means the world to me

[@littlewagers]

It's a WHAT oh my god

[@alja343]

Girl romance is all i've been reading all year. This is a depressing year and only romance books can make it better

[@jdatlas4668]

...yeah, I’ve done a lot of this recently, I’m only slightly ashamed of the amount of absurdly cheesy (mostly queer) romance novels on my e-reader.

[@lilaboxx]

You know what, if they make you happy there's absolutely nothing to be ashamed of (pls recommend me good cheesy queer romance books)

[@paperbackdreams]

zero shame!! ZERO.

[@paularodriguez726]

Well drop the recs then

[@em_3tic]

DROP THE RECSSSS

[@whateverworksmate.721]

Recs please, I need to feel something.

[@pauline3141]

First of all: the purple hair!! So cool! Second of all: The love hypothesis made me scream and seeing your reactions just made me remember the absolute blast I had while reading this book!

[@AsdfAsdf-mi6ks]

The montage of you just reading and smiling is so wholesome I-

[@Gogoslittlesister]

Seeing you get so excited over books fills my small, dead heart with so much serotonin

[@zameendarabhinay1506]

You have a Good name.

[@maggieq9943]

i've been rewatching this video for idk how many times now because i can't seem to live my life normally without kat's screaming

[@dena92]

Hahahaha same!

[@rangerartemis9579]

Your unbridled excitement for these books legitimately made me smile !! I hope to find books that make me this excited in the near future

[@AdventuresInPages]

Lowkey sad you don't live with Larry anymore but v down for the vibes of this book. Would love to see a life update video (only if you're comfy) :)

[@IsabelCarlota]

Is anyone going to mention that The Love Hypothesis was a reylo fanfic titled Head Over Head and that it has absolutely no shame about that (a fact I'm living for)? Because just look at that cover, and at the dude's name (Adam!). Also, the author still has some fanfics published on AO3 (Ever-so-reylo), consider giving her some kudos. Knowing or not knowing that will most certainly not affect your enjoyment of the book but I think it's important to appreciate fanfiction as a legitimate form of literature, and also to support authors who manage to turn that into a living because making money from something you love is a thing we should all support.

[@GigiofGigi]

The last thing she posted was an omegaverse knot fic called knot a bad idea................................

[@enjajajajaja]

@@hazelanndevera4665 they literally put the username

[@stephanieweeks3489]

the whole time I was reading the love hypothesis I knew you mentioned the hotel scene so everytime a hotel was mentioned I FURIOUSLY READ MORE. Such a good book, just finished it, thanks for the recc

[@habibasalah4987]

I actually finished the love hypothesis recently as well and that screaming montage of yours is the perfect presentation of my feelings after finishing it 😭

[@simsamsammie]

This has officially become a comfort video

[@lectershunt]

i don’t usually read romance but damn the love hypothesis made me feel things ! btw loved your sweater and your hair looks SO COOL

[@monicameza8637]

You know it’s a good book when you wake up earlier than necessary to read it😂

[@abigase135]

I'm watching 3 minutes of this now and leaving the rest to numb the pain later. That's how much I missed your videos.

[@ACupofNicole]

This is exactly why we read romance ma’am 💅🏻

[@danilaralalara]

i had my doubts about the love hypothesis too but it was SO GOOD it had me giggling and blushing and shit

[@eldritchhag]

It looks like Kat has crossed over from a dark academia aesthetic to a full on soft goth aesthetic. EDIT: I love it and I’m here for it.

[@vickygilardi8973]

"how am i supposed to live, laugh, love in these conditions?" - Kat, 2021

[@mek531]

So this is the “Love Smut” Larry was talking about 😂😂😂

[@InTheFoxDen]

The subtitles are giving me life and I keep coming back because of them

[@gabbyreads]

Omg I already want to read the love hypothesis and now after seeing your reaction I’m like 👀 I need to get to it immediately??? lol I’ve missed your reading vlogs so much!

[@ipshitajee]

So have I bestie 🥺

[@Maria-hl2og]

READ IT it’s so goooood

[@belovednighteyes]

you screaming out of joy in that skeleton outfit is so on point 😂

[@mariaajith9225]

how am i supposed to live, laugh, love in these conditions? me at the slightest inconvenience

[@r.t.laurila]

Glad I’m not the only one reading an obscene amount of romance. My goodreads is just a collage of shirtless dudes. At this point it’s not healthy.

[@onlybraindead2]

we stan the purple hair, skeleton onesie and book-related screaming montages

[@Urrockstargf1]

Please stop making my bisexuality act up ma’am it is NOT OKAY to be this pretty

[@Andrea-rj7lp]

I read The Love Hypothesis in a day, didnt pay attention to any of my classes that day but it was so worth it. If anyone has more romance recs give them to me pls

[@whyistheskyyellow8681]

Sry i don't have recs, i haven't read a good romance that made me feel things in a really long time TT (i'm so excited to read The Love Hypothesis sndhfjc)

[@riceeater6901]

Lovely war by Julie Berry

[@maliatfirst9]

@@riceeater6901 WOAH I LOVE THAT BOOK TO DEATH. THE AUDIOBOOK WAS JUST A CHERRY ON TOP. READING THIS BOOK WASN'T LIKE READING. IT WAS LIKE WATCHING A MOVIE

[@riceeater6901]

@@maliatfirst9 IKR!! can you recommend something for me to read?

[@valeriag9443]

I come back to this video any time I need to remember how much I love the love hypothesis

[@valeriag9443]

I’ve come back twice today

[@soymikleo]

kat is back and with... purple hair :00 maam u did not have to pop off that hard

[@Frea_]

THANK YOU for the captions kat!

[@yuukei]

Oh Kat I relate so badly to the "accidentaly reading an ENTIRE sex scene in class" lmao I went through hundreds of pages of a book in my room alone where nothing -spicy- happened and then the one day I decide to read in class IT HAPPENS, and then you can't stop reading because if you're reading in class in the first place you're already knee deep into it lmaooo

[@nimishadalvi8503]

Hate the first book. LOVVEEEDDD THE SECOND BOOK. Christian and gianna are such interesting characters, both individual and as couple. I'm so excited for you to read it!

[@afjordable]

your reaction to The Love Hypothesis was exactly my reaction. So glad I got to relive it vicariously through this vlog

[@Makeupmaniacx3]

your concerns about the sex scene in tools of engagement- my thoughts exactly

[@lorenasaraniero2283]

i read „the love hypothesis“ because i saw your rating on goodreads and it was the best decision ive made this year reading wise so thank you sm and btw love the hair!!!

[@riri-hf6su]

this was much needed after school stress

[@sophiecarbone4977]

Picking up the love hypothesis at the library today! So so excited. Really missed seeing your face! This was really fun! I also read during class all the time ☺️

[@apoorvakashi2136]

this title speaks to me. Some of that 'love smut' is really getting me through life Edited: ALSO THE PURPLE HAIR. KATT YESS!!!!!

Just read The Love Hypothesis in one sitting, I needed to know what is the book about that you cannot stop screaming in your video - I am grateful for the recommendation, loved the book! :D

[@clairdelune6729]

I finished the love hypothesis yesterday night and i promisse... i never expected this be so good, not only the healthy romance but the university envirolmenty!! I'm a biotecnology major and PLEASE I LOVE HOW THE AUTHOR MADE THIS (The author its a scientist to ok)!!! And please Olive and Adam personality 10/10

[@emmyvonada5098]

screaming in the phoebe bridgers jumpsuit yes

[@christinemarquez1563]

i read so many books with lgbt+ protagonists this year that i'm apprehensive about reading m/f romances even if it's almost all of my tbr😩 (love the radio silence poster and the purple in your hair btw!!)

[@a67304]

i feel like recently i’ve realized that i just like reading queer romances more? like seeing myself reflected in the stories i’m reading? yes please. that being said, i did read the love hypothesis and liked it more than i thought i would! also it’s pretty heavily implied that Olive is acespec which was a nice surprise :)

[@christinemarquez1563]

@@a67304 yep, i completely agree with your reason. i think it's because i'm finally settling into my identity. also? you just sold the book with this comment! i'm ace so.... yep, definitely reading the love hypothesis before the month ends. thank you! have a great day!!

[@tinkerbelch1177]

The Maddest Obsession is THE best one of that series, the first one was pretty good, and the third one was pretty good too, but Gianna and Allister are very much my favorite freaking couple! I just, idk its all just sooooo good.

[@olivee5026]

this title is literally me rn i’ve figured out that over the last week i’ve been using reading as escapism i’ve read 3 so far, all romance, and am 3/4 of the way through my 4th rn every time im overthinking or stressed or anything, i pick up my book and start reading and get sucked in it’s about the only thing that calms my mind when i’m distressed mentally AND it’s a healthy (i think) coping mechanism so i don’t see myself stopping any time soon

[@harsimrankaur3953]

Dude! I have been reading romances for the last 2 weeks too and the love hypothesis slaps! Like I was screaming and ranting about it to anyone with ears! Even my teddy bear (who technically have ears)!!!

[@falucinogena]

I think one of my life goals is you reacting with that kind of emotion to my future dark fantasy book. I'll write with that idea in mind.

[@dollydollyipyip6935]

i came back to this after reading love hypothesis in one sitting and WOW.

[@libreriaenlaluna]

i’m so happy i read the love hypothesis as soon as you marked it as currently reading on goodreads

[@xxtinemelody]

I just finished reading the love hypothesis, and guuuurl! i was literally you the whole time, reading and laughing all the way through.... Love you Kat! from Philippines.

[@bookishimpala5764]

Okay the Love Hypothesis just completely blew me away. I also wasn't expecting it to love it as much as I did.

[@aliciaguzman]

I’m usually not a romance reader but you sold me on the Love Hypothesis !!!

[@ss.project]

GIRL YOUR HAIR!!!!! GORGEOUS!!!!!

[@inkstained8165]

YESS that was me with The Love Hypothesis too, with all the flailing and screaming! I feel seen! it was so worth the hype. I don't even know what Ali Hazelwood's next book is about (beyond the title) but you bet it immediately went on my tbr.

[@bookswithbray]

Love your purple hair and you made me want to read both of these books!!!

[@mattyh718]

BABE WAKE UP NEW PAPERBACKDREAMS JUST DROPPED

[@FranFellow731]

I’ve missed you and the Schmidt screech was everything

[@rymag4297]

Maddest Obsession is craaaaazy good, I CRIED AND IT HURT AND I LOVED IT

[@faithmo5347]

honestly reading historical romance and mysteries have been the only thing that's keeping me sane since the lockdown started and I have no regrets.

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

The skeleton onesie makes me so happy 💀

[@gabriela1176]

OKAY I JUST STARTED LOVE HYPOTHESIS AND IM HERE FOR THE HYPE THEN I SEE WHAT??? KAT, THE! PAPERBACKDREAMS! DROPPING A VIDEO ABOUT THE BOOK THATS BRINGING JOY TO MY LIFE??? what is life oh my goooooood, anyway GOOD SOUP

[@valeriag9443]

My copy of the love hypothesis’ spine is cracked at chapter 16

[@paperbackdreams]

LOL

[@sandraandersson6277]

me starring at the unread copy of The Love Hypothesis on my shelf rn: 👁👄👁

[@eillenhuas]

i saw this video a few days ago and it convinced me to read the love hypothesis and so true of you! the screech i let out when adam confronted tom,,,also i simply stared up at the ceiling for like 5 minutes before i could continue my cheeks are literally hurting from smiling so hard so thanks

[@miquesbookvlogs372]

Apparently we’re twins lol because I’ve also been reading romance novels for some reason ??? Currently reading the “Him” duology and loving it,,, but hating how people in real life can never live up to the expectations that books like this have subconsciously instilled in my psyche 😭💔 Also are the two broken ankles hoola hoop related ?? Miss u !!

[@miquesbookvlogs372]

Also: I loved BF material and gave it 5 stars which is honestly REVOLUTIONARY given my track record with romance books lol (I also highly recommend the audiobook !!)

[@michellesabrina127]

i also recently read Him, i haven't read the second book yet but definitely will in the future!! i enjoyed reading the book. it was a fun, quick, and easy read

[@miquesbookvlogs372]

@@michellesabrina127 I’m so excited to read the second book!! 👀

[@bonitadesastre]

"I thought we left that in 2008." I love romance but I wish this were true so much.

[@lilaboxx]

Kats reactions while reading are so relatable (hi Kat if you're reading this, i hope you're drinking enough water)

[@luciataylor8068]

stop this is exactly what I needed to see!!!!!! Going through a break up + recovering from trauma and tryna find good romances for a ) escapism and b) reclaiming all the joys of intimacy after assault

[@CarlosMSotelo]

"I read a little bit of romance recently", not even 10 seconds in and we start with a lie, you cannot convince me you read just a little bit of romance.

[@jordanbanks82]

The maddest obsession SERVES, best in the series by a force of magnitude

[@mariaajith9225]

pls you've hyped me up so much i squealed with you and then downloaded both books!!

[@natalieheard2535]

YOURE DONE, YOURE DONE. The sweetest oblivion is the best, nico is the best

[@kelvinacemg5039]

The amount of shouting and giggling i did when I read the love hypothesis is unsurmountable lol loved it very much

[@olivee5026]

i just bought the love hypothesis yesterday and can’t wait to read it it looks so cute !

[@itsjustbethg7506]

I am SHOOK over the character development in your reading taste, but I am HERE FOR IT can't wait to read Love Hypothesis omggg

[@weknowleeknows]

The Love Hypothesis is so amazing and I love it so much that I’m afraid I will never love a book like this again 🥲

[@martinasophiaisaksen3034]

The amount of chaos in the vlog IM LIVING FOR IT

[@thebookwitch895]

Love the hair! Also, relatable (the reading choices&reasons why) 💜💜

[@loukiaaydag935]

This vlog made me so freaking happy please vlog whenever you can and want to because its APPRECIATED

[@rachelcheida6055]

ok i can accept the title but THE PURPLE HAIR LADY, it is not only numbing my pain BUT ALSO BRINGING ME JOY

[@car5522]

I have taken my escapist tendencies TO THE MAXIMUM and have been constantly reading a shit-ton of fanfiction.

[@aparnarajesh5691]

A video we didn't know we needed but WE ACTUALLY do so bad

[@arcadianpixie103]

Wait, what, why, how. Why is no one asking about how she sprained BOTH ankles? How does this happen? Tell me all the things? Did I miss the explanation? Halp! lol

[@KileyYoung]

Thank you. I watched this video yesterday and this question has been haunting me since (enough that I came back looking for answers.) Kat! How?

[@pearlyseine8957]

I wanna know too!

[@trailerfeel6974]

Maybe she was testing the "love hypothesis " 😉😉

[@sadiaafrinkamal9018]

Finished 'it happened one summer' yesterday and I LOVED LOVED it ! The hype is worth it.

[@mivera95]

your vlogs are for some reason so cozy and fun to watch maybe its the camera angles the chaos the warm lighting but like. damn its 4am and ive just been binging ur vids and it feels like im taking care of myself when really its the opposite?? (staying up late on the phone knowing i have to be up soon) either way ur videos are a joy and my form of self care teehee!

[@lindseyann1372]

I loved The Love Hypothesis so dang much!!! Such a great romance that made me feel all the feels

[@justlanchen]

I loveeee the hypothesis!!! I got to the hotel scene while I was on a plane and I felt soooo self conscious because it was on a bright tablet 😅😅

[@temiarvw1360]

Romance ALWAYS gets you. Like you don't like it, you out here being a good functional human being and then you read THAT romance, the romance that changes EVERYTHING AND YOU CANNOT FUNCTION AS A PERSON!

[@amandasharpe6603]

you're the reason why I read Love Hypothesis, thank you love you