READING VLOG: A Book That Disappointed Me + Re-Reading a Fav Series!!

Follow along as I read 1 book that disappointed me and as I revisit and old fav!
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[@maya-gur695]

I really appreciate the fact that you include reading fails in your vlogs as well as books you loved. I sometimes feel bad or like something is wrong with me when I don't like a book. It's makes me feel better when you discuss books you don't like along with the ones you do.

[@readwithtalia]

I love your reading vlogs. They are always so cozy and make me want to pick up a book and read. I always like to draw inspiration and put them in my own vlogs.

[@PeruseProject]

[@amandam9216]

Millie is too cute - she really steals the show. Literally all pugs are huge drama queens for nail trims so she is representing her breed well

[@Dawnleapord]

I feel your frustrations about forgetting details in books - I have the worst memory! I'm reading Shorefall right now and wow I forgot so much about Foundryside (even tho I only read it a year ago!). On the bright side, forgetting book details means you can re-experience these stories over and over and never get bored!

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

Ok how much better could Friday night be. Here's regan

[@xdieromantic7x]

43 minute vlogs from Reagan are what I live for 👌🏼

[@Sari931]

Regan, your book analysis are so to the point and clarifying. Love it!

[@Dianaskat]

Always press like before even watching 😂 I always know it'll be great ♥️

[@micheledarouni]

Same same 😂 I always like her videos before even watching 😍

[@ellamolly9625]

Me an Irish person hearing an American say “knackered” for the 1st time in my 16 years of life: 👁👄👁

[@ellamolly9625]

Also u did in fact use knackered correctly😂

[@debbielawrence2038]

Was ready to go study and then Reagan posts... So I'm here.

[@ItsmeRenataa]

Debbie Lawrence omg same

[@Anesjournal]

I loved the Rage of dragons, but I feel you on some of the points you made. I mentioned in my review that there should have been multi prospectives, but to me it should have been from Zuri, she was really there to info dump when we could have gotten political intrigue from her side. We did not hear enough from the women in the book considering it was a matriarchal society.

[@pandora5629]

Love watching your vlogs!! You and Clay have such a great dynamic and it’s making me hope that one day I find someone that I’m so comfortable with. I’m currently reading the Hero of Ages, which I’ve been loving because mistborn has been my life recently. (Also, you used the word knackered correctly 😂)

[@bridgetthomas4681]

I am so excited about your reread! I haven't read any and want to so badly, so you are going to be inspiring me!

[@McJaimeFly]

Wild to think that I’ve been watching your videos for such a long time that I actually remember you reading the Black Prism and that you were talking about it allll the time in your recommendations!

[@kiri8826]

I have that same mug but it has a K instead! It was on sale at Anthropology for 6 dollars! Just wanted to share

[@gracepickering7281]

I loved The Rage of Dragons so much! Definitely agree that if you don't like military-focused fantasy or lots of training montages this one will not be for you. I happen to love those things so it worked for me! I definitely saw throughout the book the problematic nature of the reader following/rooting for the colonizer. To me, it was hinted at enough that I know that Evan Winter is aware of that fact, and I hope it will be explored more in the next book. I think this book is such a focused narrative and really is just about Tao and his revenge journey, which made for the breakneck pacing and exciting plot that I liked so much. Sometimes fantasy authors try to do too much in one book, making them slow and so full of exposition, complex world building, dozens of characters, that we lose the story. Winter tells us only what we need to know and then moves on, which was a breath of fresh air for me. I think there is a lot of room in the subsequent books for Winter to expand on the colonizer theme- and he definitely should! If he doesn't in the next book, it will be a huge blind spot and that will bring my enjoyment of the sequel down. From where this book left off I think there will be lots of opportunity for the world to expand, and hopefully we will get more insight. This is such a long comment, lol, but like you I have a lot of thoughts!

[@PeruseProject]

Thanks for writing your thoughts! I am also excited and hopeful for the next book!

[@TiliaHaggstrom]

Your vlogs always makes my day :) Since you spoke about the native people in rage of dragons i just wanted to mention one of my most anticipated fantasy realeases of 2020 - Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse, it's a fantasy book inspired by the civilizations of pre-Columbian America! Roanhorse has won a bunch of awards (nebula, hugo etc) so I have really high excpectations

[@SimplySaraReads]

I’m so excited I got approved for NetGalley to read an advanced arc for it!!! :) already in it

[@crushgoil]

The Lightbringer Series is my all time favourite series now, since the last book, so I’m very much cool with you rereading the first four books. I was afraid with the vlog title that you didn’t like The Burning White which had me freaking out just a little. It’s so so so so great as a wrap up for the series.

[@fileanavailable]

InuYasha!!! Such nostalgia. I started reading the mangas and I love them. Need to try Rage if Dragons!

[@emiloberg2110]

I'm halfway through words of radiance, first time reading them and loving it so much! I'm trying to read all of them before book four comes! It's very daunting but I think I can do it!

[@BookedandBusy]

Looking forward to reading the Lightbringer Series! I love starting a series thats already been completed so I dont have to wait years between installments

[@PeruseProject]

its truly the move (esp so you dont end up like me needing to reread 4 books lol)

[@francescam.8440]

I REALLY love your Reading Vlogs😍 I love your Channel and i'm a teen book lover.☺️ Love you from Italy, Sardinia 🇮🇹🥰 - Francesca😘

[@alexisnelsen3822]

Congrats on 300K!! Love your videos, so comforting during these times ☺️

[@PeruseProject]

Thank you! 🤗

[@becklebooks]

Rage of Dragons was meh for me so I think it just bypassed me and I believed the hype. Merphy compared the soldiers to the bridge men in Stormlight so my expectations were sky high (heh no pun intended). So much battle & training, wish there was more character development cos Tau stayed very samey for me. :( But omg, The Burning White!!! A top 5 fave of mine from last year. Enjoy!! ❤️ Quick edit: you’re making me wanna reread Lightbringer!! (I’m now watching the second half of the vlog hahaha)

[@teanlit2949]

glad you enjoyed some fresh air in central park. i've never been to ny but i think that's the first place i'll go when i do

[@skullfullofbooks7398]

I just plow ahead even if I forget stuff, I can't re-read books normally though. It takes a very special book for me to enjoy a re-read.

[@kenzieellis2603]

Literally picked up The Black Prism after you raved about it! Starting it now!

[@sarareadsslowly]

ok yes we love to see the Walk the Moon record!!!!

[@shelleylawrence8397]

I love your new shelf! Very nicely organized. Thanks for taking us to the park. I needed that. How do you maintain your positivity? We just received more bad news and I’m struggling to maintain my positive outlook. 😐

[@amandaskelton2132]

Love your vlogs so much! What meal kit service do you use? That dinner looked yummo!

[@MegBookishRamblings]

It's perfectly fine to reread a series especially if it's a favorite. I've had to reread some books in series when there's a long time between the books being published and for sure when the books are chunky. At times it's almost like reading for the first time because some series it's been a while since I've read and much of the info was forgotten. As long as you're enjoying what you read, that's really what matters.

[@insanebutterfly3439]

Your videos are always so calming

[@passengerrseat]

when I saw that shelf on your insta I immediately bought one for myself lol it's such a cute lil shelf! I love it so much

[@PeruseProject]

Hope you like it!!

[@29An288]

Your breakdown about Lightbringer series, I can totally relate. Same happened to me when I started Oathbringer, I think I need to re-read the first two too. 😅

[@PeruseProject]

I def need to reread Way of Kings

[@29An288]

@@PeruseProject I'll be trucking along.

[@shamanywallace2436]

gahhh you're so thoughtful,,, love hearing your perspective on rage of dragons!

[@itsjusttess6535]

How are you able to read a physical book AND the audio version at the same time? How do you keep track of where you are when you switch to the audio? 😅 Do you mainly stop at chapters, to make it easier on yourself? 😅

[@carolinekania294]

I don't know what I would do without these Reading Vlogs

[@sakurahan91]

Inuyasha

[@misserin495]

I'm pretty sure I have the same washing machine - such a cheery tune. Hello from Australia

[@talesandtails9]

I just read The Black Prism last month! So excited to read along with you.

[@PeruseProject]

Yay!

[@clareseymour6227]

The Lightbringer series sounds awesome!! I also love an excuse to reread favorites 😍

[@climbinguphill]

I have listened to nothing but folklore for about a month now, no regrets.

[@mac166cass]

Once you get to the Burning White I’d recommend reading the MANY alternate/extra endings!

[@SimplySaraReads]

I really really think you’d love mushishi. It’s just beautiful. Beautiful music, stories and characters. I’m sure you get a bajillion anime recs but it’s a winner winner :)

[@PeruseProject]

LOVE Mushishi, think I’m going to rewatch this fall

[@shivp22]

I am SMITTEN you said the word knackered! That’s such an Irish word haha thanks girl 😂😃

[@whatindiaread]

Omg “knackered” - yes you used it correctly!😂 I use that word all the time as a Scottish gal🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😂

[@daniellea1044]

Where are you doing your fall decor shopping? Love that wreath! 🍂🍁

[@PeruseProject]

Mostly target but I got the wreath from pottery barn!

[@daniellea1044]

PeruseProject Thank you!!

[@lilacwood]

Have you gone to Cleopatra's Needle, the Egyptian obelisk, in Central Park? I'm reading The Witches of New York by Ami McKay and it is featured prominently and sounds so amazing to check out!!

[@hopemills3908]

Your reading vlogs really make my day :)

[@margaretmac9502]

Got a cheetos ad during your video, felt very appropriate

[@PeruseProject]

Wow I actually love this

[@lildebbie464]

Woohoo another reading vlog! That chicken pot pie biscuit thing looks sooo good 🤤 also I think it’s funny how you always say “soon” twice at the end of your videos hahaha

[@lv23074]

I've also been re-reading lots of books. Last year I got into listening to audiobooks while reading along in my physical copy, but I found that I got distracted more easily and I didn't really remember what I was reading. Sometimes I would have to re-read entire chapters because I couldn't remember what I just read. Long story short; I'm also re-reading The Way of Kings before continuing with the rest of the series.

[@33Puppylove]

I understand where you are coming from when you talk about the Omehi feeling like colonizers. However, for this to technically be true, the hedeni people would need to be exploited. As it is, the Omehi were merely conquerors of the peninsula and did not actually cross that ethical line. I thought the same as you in the first half of the book. It was only near the end my mind reminded me of this distinction. Anyway, love the vlogs! Happy fall!

[@paperback_cat]

I thought the Rage of Dragons would have been better with multiple perspectives too. I found Tau's perspective to be mostly boring. I would have loved to get Zuri or the Queen's perspective and actually learn about the magic and the world properly.

[@Books_BrewsandBeyond]

A very cool V-log as always Regan.

[@taralynnb]

You're like the nerdy book version of Taylor Wynn. It's incredible haha

[@JustJosh]

I'd just like to say whoever you are, wherever you are, hope something amazing happens within your life very soon. Wishing you all the success on your KZbin channel I'm working so hard .. my dream is to have a following like this one day xx

[@alisha1341]

I see your comments on quite a few of the people I subscribe to but this one was unexpected ahahah! Never expected to see your comments on booktube 🤣(I’m not hating btw hahahaha- I have actually checked out your channel a few times Bcos of the comments)

[@JustJosh]

Alisha J booktube is so good to watch actually😂quite often find myself lost in booktube section haha!!

[@alisha1341]

JustJoshVlogs love that 😁

[@jillianmarie6502]

Sichuan is my favorite cuisine! So underrated!

[@iremlekitaplar]

congrats on 300k!!!

[@lorbito155]

Ahhhhh I love the Lightbringer series so much

[@angiegarza1145]

Look forward to your vlogs!

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

I still need to read The first black prism book 🥺

[@PeruseProject]

Hope you enjoy ittttt

[@rudig5698]

Never been so early 🥺🦩

[@shelleylawrence8397]

I love you reels on Instagram! 👌 Sadly, we went to the vet yesterday and my sweet girl has cancer. 💔🖤💔

[@emilyhughes1628]

I am obsessed with your yellow books cap! Where did you get it?

[@PeruseProject]

Local book store but I think you can buy online! Books Are Magic

[@coreydinardo5525]

For the LIGHTBRINGER series, does it get any different or better after book one? I was very lukewarm on THE BLACK PRISM and have heard mixed reviews on the rest of the series.

[@PeruseProject]

I think it depends how you feel about the characters! For me, I loveeeee Kip and seeing all the different machinations of the world through the various POVs

[@taralynnb]

I'm binging this entire playlist, but in reverse HAHA

[@booklove_ka]

I am learning English and I really love your videos🥰

[@xdieromantic7x]

What is that white thing on the new stand called? Is it just a normal speaker? I’ve seen you plug your phone into it to play music in previous vlogs. It’s super cute and I want one! Lol

[@PeruseProject]

It’s a Marshall speaker that has Bluetooth and can be connect to a record player - very handy!

[@anybethmae]

I highly recommend Lost Gods by Micah Yongo. It was one of the few sword and sorcery fantasies by black authors I could find in addition to Rage of Dragons and I ended up picking it up first. There is excellent mystery and intrigue with a fascinating world with rich history.

[@lenniejoaquin7091]

I can't wait to get my life together like Regan :((( it's another thing I love about youu lol

[@emt587]

Absolutely love my hedley + Bennett aprons

[@trickytitle1228]

Kiki's Delivery service ❤️

[@PeruseProject]

is the bessssttttt

[@trickytitle1228]

@@PeruseProject I just watched Nausicaa of the valley of the wind and I loved it! And btw The lightbringer series...I wanna read it so bad just hearing you talk about it! Hopefully I will read it at some point.

[@boglitt6918]

*My Queen and King and their princess Matilda has returned!*

[@jadedrummond5910]

I looked at the screen twice with a shocked expression when you said ‘wee’ and ‘knackered’ 😂

[@PeruseProject]

Hahaha I really do not know where that came from

[@TheLunarFire]

You could get an apron probably on Etsy so its a small business

[@PeruseProject]

Good idea!

[@Booklover90]

Forgetting what you read sucks, the positive note, you can re-read a book and it will be like your first time reading! I'm like that, I can't remember anything😂

[@Angel0240]

I love rage of dragons. Spoilers below I personally felt that the end of the book gave enough acknowledgement to the fact that the chosen are not that great and hinted at future discussions with the native population both with the alliance that two forms with the son of the Chief (can't remember his name it's been awhile) and with learning about how the dragon's are controlled. I think also knowing it's the first of I think 4 books I knew not all the issues would be addressed fully in the first book. Also the few times we were in the perspective of the native fighters added to that recognition of the chosen not being the good guys.

[@PeruseProject]

Thanks for taking the time to comment - love seeing everyone’s thoughts! Excited to see the world expand in the 2nd book, I was also felt there was some inferring but then a pivot back to internal politics (but I might reread the last 50 pages). Overall, still enjoyed the book and will check out book 2

[@NaomiKoblens]

Oh my goodness that pot pie looked amazing do you have a recipe?

[@kendallm8331]

I'm pretty sure redbubble carries aprons now!

[@shivp22]

I’m laughing cause you didn’t realize you chopped your veggies in the Irish flag 🇮🇪😂😂😂 which I fully appreciate btw

[@izzym4433]

Did she say Inuyasha I LOVE Inuyasha

[@rebeccalouisejohnson3772]

Love your vlogs 🖤🖤🖤

[@love.juliet.art.]

Can you do a video on anime recs?

[@xdieromantic7x]

I have a raven boys apron I got In an owlcrate you can have! Lol

[@tw5875]

Only i would notice the different colored hydroflasks

[@MissJaneHannah]

Have you tried Prospect Park? It’s much more nature-y than Central Park. I also love Greenwood cemetery (during normal times they have really cool historic tours) but you can also just go and walk around

[@PeruseProject]

Love Prospect Park!!

[@thefantasyfanatic7127]

I detested Tao as a main character. I'm fine with flawed characters, but the amount of times he screwed over his friends really made me angry. Along the lines of him rising against the oppressors, there's literally a scene where he tells someone not to fight it because it's never going to change. He's asked to help and he outright says no. All he wants from going against the nobility is his petty revenge against something that he caused and refuses to see that it's all his fault. It's HIS fault his dad died, it's HIS fault he was exiled. Everything has been his fault and he just wants to blame someone else, but not do anything about it besides what will bring him instant gratification. It made me DNF it with less than a hundred pages to go.

[@diansevers7959]

I always love Regan's videos, but: way too many ads midway through the video!

[@shaunakanand]

Love this videoooooo ❤❤❤❤❤❤🌻🌻🌻🌻👁👄👁

[@eliseteo4390]

OMG INUYASHA OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG

[@jessicalynn6506]

💗

[@mayareads708]

wait you dont own it

[@SensoryVibes]

What an awesome way to start a weekend 😍! I love your channel. Come and visit us one day if you can, would love to share what we've been up to 😊💚💞

[@OverstuffedShelf]

You have in..... unit...... laundry...?? 🙀💕

[@PeruseProject]

It’s my biggest NYC flex

[@OverstuffedShelf]

Yeah, serious life goals!

[@daisywatcher2097]

does anyone ever told you that you look like Bridgit Mendler????

[@helaaltai4213]

Love u ❤❤

[@TinaMarieVlogs]

who else wants to spend a day with her?! i make videos toooo!

[@uppssididitagain4553]

How much rent do you pay

[@bookaholicgameaholicvlogah4191]

I herd nothing about amazing things for book 2 of rage of dragons I herd it’s more political and so tao has to aside the revenge

[@PeruseProject]

Yeah! This is what I’m hoping so I think I will check it out