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[@thomberlychannel]

So interesting that some people didn’t like ACFTL. I get why, I also used to be a fangirly who would imagine exactly how I wanted books/TVshows/Movies to go and after being disappointed too many times, I learned to stop doing that and just enjoy the ride. I personally loved the book. Do I wish (spoilers) that Apollo had gotten less screen time and Jacks had gotten more? Sure. But I think that added to the angst and suspense. Overall I think Ballad is my favorite simply because it was pretty much E/J the entire book but I still loved this book and the ending was perfect. 5 star series and will forever be one of my favorite series ever and Jacks will always be one of my favorite characters.

[@lilpopism]

I was made at acftl because I jumped straight to it after tbona and didn’t give myself time to process my emotions. But I love the whole series and just finished Caraval which made a few things in the setup make more sense. I honestly wished there was more jacks POV. Wishful thinking maybe we’ll get a novella of it 😂

[@jacelynbolton9083]

Ahhh SO thrilled you loved Cursed! I was OBSESSED and had all the same reactions as you- sad other people are giving it negative reviews because I absolutely LIVED for it!!

[@e3m_ms]

I’m meant to be reading rn but instead I’m watching booktubers😭

[@makennastanley]

same 😭😭

[@larinhaa_booksandgospel]

exactly! 😂

[@aubreyanderson8512]

the renegades series is my fav series of all time. nothing has topped it since I read it 4 years ago. idk how its not talked ab more but I'm so glad its making its way to booktube!

[@lavanyaaaaa0802]

Have you read the Lunar Chronicles yet? If not, do pick it up because it's even better than Renegades imo!! It's by the same author and the biggest difference between TLC and Renegades is that the characters are a lot more fleshed out and the character dynamics are absolutely perfect!

[@aubreyanderson8512]

Yes another fav series! I personally like renegades more though

[@ns_sn]

I agree!! I read it years ago and I'm over here thinking why no one talked about it or saw people read it until this year.

[@kaya.graceee]

Loved seeing your reactions to ACFTL! “Let me at him!” I totally had the same reactions 😂. It’s easily 5 stars for me and my favorite book of the series.

[@subodhSakhalkar]

Her reactions while reading a curse for true love was literally exactly my inner thoughts while reading it 😭

[@missanndeethomas]

A curse for true love fell really short for me. It was my most anticipated read and I felt like it took a really really long time to get anywhere and then when you did get where you wanted it ended. I needed more interaction and romance between Eva and Jacks and there was just a lot of plot that didn’t seem intricate to the storyline. The book was different than I thought.

[@Booklpver]

It was one of the worst books I ever read and the first two books were 6 star reads for me

[@prajjwalika]

@@Booklpver ouch! But I can relate 🙂

[@Judeeee08]

“Why do they feel like my friends? They’re not even real.” I laughed out SO loud Rachel 😂😭

[@marie3745]

I absolutely LOVED your reactions whilst reading a curse for true love. Like screaming at the book is so relatable 🤭

[@amber_fletcher]

Renegades is such a good series and it totally reminds me of Sky High! You should try the Luner Chronicles by Marissa Meyer, the first book in the series is Cinder!

[@jansenburnett7910]

27 SECONDS… 27!! never been this early but i’m so excited to watch you read ACFTL

[@nicoleyearsley3452]

Just finished a curse for True love and am torn. I absolutely loved it, but wish it had been longer and with more of certain characters. Is it just me, or did anyone else feel like Garber was setting up for a new series with that ending? The final pages gave me that impression and not all the storylines seemed tied up in the end. I can think of a couple different spin off series she could write that would be fun and different than this series.

[@katyahoefnagels7508]

I just started once upon a broken heart! I'm 100 pages in and I'm loving it so far 😍 Very keen to read the trilogy

[@dxlicaterose5370]

A CURSE FOR TRUE LOVE SPOILERS BELOW I was actually so disappointed with ACFTL and only rated it 3.5 ⭐ . I am so sad and my hopes were so high after ballad. I want a redo. Here is my reasoning why I didn't really love it - 1. not enough jacks content. Felt like most of the book was overpowered by Evangeline just being stuck with Apollo. Too many chapters from Apollo’s perspective and we didn’t really see what jacks was up to. 2. I wanted more ANGST and more dramatic reveals with Jacks and Evangeline. Even more banter and interactions between them. Felt like there wasn’t much of them in this book 😦And Jack's love admission was literally just "ily"... like are you fr?? 3.there’s so many open plot strings that haven’t been tied. It felt like half the characters just disappeared in this third book with no explanation - Luc, Marisol and Tiberius especially. Where tf were they? They were such major characters in book 1. Also hellooo?? The third kiss that Evangeline still hasn't fulfilled? 4. A few other open plot points with the Valor family, but I feel like these were intentional for another series centered around Lala / chaos. 5. jack’s kiss not killing Evangeline despite the curse - this wasn’t really properly explained imo?? Why didn’t his kiss kill her?

[@Mohammadzabuasi]

Omg YES TO POINT 3!!! So many plot lines and characters were forgotten, like WHY 😫 Also point 5, I was really confused at first but then I reread the scene and from what I understood Jacks has to love the other person truly like he loved Evangeline and the curse would be broken. I gave it 4 ⭐️ - kinda disappointed with so many questions left unanswered.

[@elishaevans9926]

I’ve had Renegades on my TBR since it came out and I FINALLY read it last month because of you!!! So glad I did, I LOVE IT!! It reminded me so much of the Incredibles (I’m a big Disney adult ngl) and I loved every minute.

[@cianna-22]

im so glad you're loving renegades bc it's one of my favs and no one ever talks about it!! but you definitely need to read the lunar chronicles next! imo it's the best series ever written sooo

[@kaseyalexis4302]

I’m so excited to read a curse for true love! You’ve made me so scared 😂 would you ever consider doing a bookshelf tour? I love seeing your shelves in the background they are beautiful ❤️

[@vikapetunova7781]

I wish there was a reading vlog every day. 1 video is never enough.

[@KassandraVirgen]

Curse for true love was a 5 ⭐️ for me too! The ending did it for me. Roller coaster of emotions but at least that character got what he deserved lol however there was one side character I was hoping to see more of as well *cough luc Nonetheless I loved this trilogy. I just can’t wait for what Stephanie writes next!😊

[@WHAT-I-LOVE]

A Curse for true Love I just posted my instagram review on this, I couldn’t help myself and started and finished it today ❤ So I was super excited to see your video up today and holding this book. 😊😊 I loved it. I think it was a 5 star read right away before I even finished it. I did want to see more of that side character you were talking about. And then the epilogue?! Is there something else brewing? Maybe a new story from our side characters or is that just me wishing?

[@mylenebelanger6981]

Right!?? I want Chaos or Lala’s story!!!

[@WHAT-I-LOVE]

YES 😊!

[@readingwkatelyn]

I agreed with everything you said about ACFTL!! I said the same things in my vid- I feel like there were a good amount of loose ends

[@MikiBaka1]

Renegades was very hyped back when it first came out in 2017, i remembered how i was waiting for the next books to be released every year after book 1 :')

[@TaylorJ]

A CURSE FOR TRUE LOVE SPOILERS ‼️‼️‼️‼️ . . . . . . . So I waited to watch this until I finished the book! I rated it 4.5 stars!! My only complaint is that we didn’t see more interactions between Jacks and Evangeline. Not even romance, but just more of them together before she got her memory back. Maybe a bit of a longer book. I was only going to be satisfied if Apollo died. So I’m a happy girl after this book 😂 I thought it was very well done!

[@san3949]

I just bought the first two once upon a broken heart books and im so excited to jump into them to get to the new book. I'm going to finish my first read of magnolia parks first. Love all your book recommendations Rachel!

[@mikaelahpaynter7936]

I really love your reading vlogs, they're engaging and give me so much motivation to read more

[@jaelajoy717]

I just finished a curse for true love last night and I DIED! I loved it but I honestly wish it was longer, the last 3/4 of the book felt a little rushed and I wanted more!

[@ns_sn]

I read the Renegades trilogy before the hype and recommended it to Haley Pham along with others to read it. I am glad people are starting to like the trilogy because it is such a great series with many twists and turns. The ending of the book is mind-blowing... I mean... Do I see another book or two, or series continuing the story????

[@miriam_nolastname]

your reactions to reading a curse for true love killed me. I was literally cackling when you said, "I dont like you. nobody likes you. go away." anyways. I love your videos so much

[@jjkanes]

The way I knew EXACTLY what page you were reading during that clip saying "no no no" and knew exactly where you were based on your thoughts because I had the same roller-coaster journey! 💖 I love the same side character and when they finally arrived I was so happy too haha, love their sass

[@Lisalivess]

You never need a "reason" for a reading vlog becauuuuuuse Id watch these all dayy.

[@EmilyMichellexo]

Omg I have also been starting so many books but I’m just in the biggest slump 🥲

[@Faithinhim2]

I agreed. It met my expectations and totally gave me 5 star vibes early on....

[@readingwkatelyn]

I’M SO EXCITED TO SEE YOUR REACTION TO ACFTL!! i also posted a reading vlog including it today :)🦊🏹🍎

[@francescatelari]

Video 💡 1 Random letter generator picks a letter for you, and you have to search for a book title with the same first letter (A/ the ... doesn't count). But you can't read the back of the book, and it has to be a "blind" pick, just based on the letter and how much you like the cover

[@Jen_nyyy]

Naurrr neurrrr norrr geur awayyy 😂😂😂

[@lavanyaaaaa0802]

I recommend The Lunar Chronicles by the same author if you loved Renegades!! It's more YA sci-fi and it's basically connected re-tellings of Cinderalla, Little Red riding hood, Rapunzel and Snow white. Imo, the characters in TLC are even better than the Renegades' characters and even the relationships are better!

[@TSiddiq1]

Was I the only one who really didn’t enjoy the ACOTL - it didn’t have the best plot line, so much could’ve happened but it was very YA.

[@nuhahisham9886]

I absolutely loved ACFTL! I made the mistake of reading other people’s reviews about it before actually reading it and let me tell you the reviews were not it! This book gave me everything i needed and more! For people complaining about apollo getting more screen time than jacks, well it had to be done this way otherwise how would we understand his actions and the evil that was him! And (SPOILER ALERT) that b*tch aurora i wanted to pull her hair throughout the entire book she’s so damn annoying and evil and the story is more linked up to her than i have thought! Also many people were still wondering what the apples were for like hello?? It’s obvious at the end of the book why do h need clear answers for everything? Some things are better this way! Now lemme talk about lala and castor 🤭 I WANT A WHOLE SERIES ABOUT THESE TWO! omg the bickering and the teasing gosh i love them😭 i wanted more of them sooo bad!

[@manonvo8615]

I just finished A Curse For True Love (also in christmas pyjama's but in januari) so I can finally watch this video! So glad you also loved it. I'm so confused why I heared that people didn't like it? I gasped and screamed so many times through this book.

[@Jordan_throws1]

Potential Spoilers for ACFTL!!!! I loved ACFTL… however, the ending seemed way to easy and not enough conflict.

[@NarnieeBish]

Guys i need something new to read! Ive read all of The Edens, Chestnut Springs series, Knockemout and a couple Colleen Hoover books and loved them all. Currently trying to get into Happy Place but struggling a little... Any recommendations? :)

[@brookestephens3942]

I also LOVED ACFTL. I think that series might be the closest to a perfect series. I am Fred even if there are some moments that may be could’ve been better. It’s almost all perfect to me.

[@jodiek3953]

just finished 'A Curse for True Love' today and im in love. i dont know why i wasn't expecting to love it as much as the first 2 but i did, i had the same thought as you through hoping some character would come back and they did. i think the one upon a broken heart trilogy is my favourite fantasy series, not that ive read many😂

[@rubymoon1487]

I did expect quite a bit more out of ACFTL! It was a 4 ⭐ read for me, so I still enjoyed my ride but there was so much more I feel could have been sprinkled in. 💔

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning Rachel happy Thursday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

[@courtneyturnerreads]

I finished acftl last night i was so obsessed seen so many negative reviews im so glad it met all my expectations your reactions were everything and literally me last night i felt so many emotions it was so angsty and amazing so glad you enjoyed it too 💞😭

[@Showtunediva]

5:51 I am so in agreement with you about these books being a movie in my head. Max is my favorite character too followed by Nova. What superpower would you most like to have Rachel?

[@jjkanes]

I recommend looking up the alternative epilogues for curse for true love that other editions we can't get in Australia have! It made my heart very happy ❤️

[@dishaavb8708]

was going to sleep but decided to go on my phone and opened youtube. thank god I did

[@jacelynbolton9083]

Also- if you haven’t already go read the Barnes & Noble epilogue 🥰🥰🥰

[@charleymarie]

26:09 why do they feel like my friends, there not even real” Girl yesss I know exactly how you feel, I’m reading love & other words rn and I feel like Ive been friends with them forever 😂

[@gracebutler288]

I've been binge watching your content and I love the bible verse at the start and I feel like if we lived closer, we would be besties

[@mckenna.forgerson]

you should read the lunar chronicles since you like renegades!! it's by the same author but i liked it even more than renegades!

[@hashbrownreads]

I recently ordered Once Upon A Broken Heart from Blackwells and can't not wait to start that journey. I absolutely love your videos and always love a good Winston moment 💘

[@kelsiemscharr]

Oh my gosh RACH!!! My copy from Barnes comes in on Friday and I am ITCHING to get into it!!! 💓🍎✨

[@Theneighborhoooodidiots]

RENEGADES IS SUCH A GOOD BOOK! I CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU FINISH THE SERIES!!!!!!

[@alyshalewis3292]

Have you read a little life? Going viral atm and would love to know what you think!

[@bookswithsophia1]

Your reactions to ACFTL were everything

[@x..zari..x]

When I get home ima literally binge watch all the videos that were posted

[@زهراتاجبخش]

Love u Rachel ! You’re so sweet 🥹

[@booksnsvt]

It's always fun watching any of ur reading vlogs Rachel! I'm curious did u re the Caraval trilogy before the Once upon a broken heart or did u jump right into it ? I'm someone who likes to go with the sequence even if it's not an actual series and just interconnected standalones. Would love to know ur thoughts on this or anyone's thought if someone who's reading this and reached this point, u can lemme know ur suggestion on this as well! Read caraval trilogy as well for more experience of the world or just dive into once Upon a Broken Heart ?

[@HayleyLam-l2y]

Hi Rachel, since I think you're in your ya mystery era, I have a suggestion for the magpie society series ( first book one for sorrow ) I feel like you would really enjoy it

[@kattnisseverdeen8029]

Since you love renegades try Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson people with powers rule the country and this kids dad gets killed by Steelheart so 10 years later he’s trying to join the recliners, a group of people,taking out those with powers, so he can get revenge and the romance is so good!

[@kirstenburesh8954]

“Go away, Go away, no one likes you” had me giggling because I knew who she was talking about in the book and GIRL SAME

[@emdvx]

im so early what!!!! always posting at perfect timing. thank you for uploading 🫶🏻 we love u!!

[@estrellaaaaa]

Now im scared to read acftl there’s been so much mixed reviews some say it fell flat but some absolutely loved it and i am so anxious waiting for my copy 😮‍💨

[@Sophie_likes_reading]

i enjoyed a curse for true love, it wasn't quite five stars but still good and honestly i feel like it fell into a similar place with other last in a series where the rest was already out and i really enjoyed it and i loved it so much and then i got to the last one and because of how i had built it up in my head it just couldn't live up quite as much (not just books i've had this with TV shows as well when i'd binged the seasons that were already out and then wait a couple of months for the next one). which is why i am wondering if it's not smarter to just only start reading series that are already completed. (i hope i made sense)

[@Star_drifter]

CFTL I feel there were a lot of loose threads forgotten about or maybe there will be some spin off series? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@amandahartman8112]

I am so sorry but these are favorite videos to watch from any context creator ever. (But Rachel’s are my fav) and I just wish there was more of these across the board. 🥰😍

[@charlottegalitz3161]

A great video idea would be a bookshelf tour, so we could take some inspiration💗

[@Fa.102]

I’m dying at the reactions you’re making while reading 😂

[@sherriewhite5348]

Now I’m beyond EXCITED to read the OUABH trilogy 🤩🤩🤩

[@KeirasReads7684]

i went to one of Adalyn Grace's events in the UK and she said that Belladonna was originally a standalone but she wanted to stay in the same world so she left a cliffhanger ending and to me foxglove feels like a bridge between belladonna and wisteria because it does introduce a new character and storyline

[@jennelletaylor9622]

Yesss- love your reactions to ACFTL! I felt so similarly!

[@fathimatahera4344]

I lovee watching your reactions, makes me wanna read that book aswell

[@chocolateoreo6489]

I hope you are feeling better and less sick love❤❤❤

[@melanieward1185]

Please read Supernova in a reading vlog! I really want to see your reactions to it

[@BookGoesMyHeart]

You have the BEST reactions 😂❤❤

[@notregularr__]

LOVE watching Rachel!!!🫶🏽❤️❤️

[@notregularr__]

Love Rachel’s reactions 😂😂 29:45

[@notregularr__]

26:10 “they’re not even real” ikr😭😭😭

[@susansegal1808]

Covid? Can Make you exhausted

[@hannahgueriera]

ur reactions are my favorite things ever

[@avabrezovsky5069]

every time i see you post you make my day so much better!

[@olafed]

now i’m excited to read the final book 🥹

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Fantastic video Rachel!😸

[@MariAlvesC]

your reactions are everything 💖

[@finjakeimer]

THE COVER OF A CURSE FOR TRUE LOVE 😍😍😍

[@kalaniherndon1191]

I love your cover of A Curse for True Love!!

[@DDanielleemma]

Another stunning video for us to enjoy 👏🤍

[@chocolateoreo6489]

Yay bestie Sara❤❤❤

[@elsaslibrary]

Good Morning !!

[@notregularr__]

8:45 looove😍😍

[@naomisteenstratoussaint]

IM SO EXCITED

[@Julie_ao]

😍❤️❤️

[@ellafaith1324]

YAYYYYY!!!!!!!

[@thisbookworm-tv9nk]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! they're so perfect and seeing you love a curse for true love and love it and the ending makes me so hyped to get my copy tomorrow. also i wish i could get the UK cover it's so pretty 🥲

[@xeniko882]

I absolutely loved your reaction to a curse for true love!! Have you read the bonus chapters of the other editions? I loooved them and am also eating up every crumb I can get of these characters 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@mirabarocsi]

I'm so excited to read A Curse For True Love.🥹 Hopefully it arrives soon, because I was so stressed while you were reading it. I was stressed with you basically🥹

[@taif8861]

I’m so excited for your reaction on ACFTL still waiting for my copy + Idk why im terrified to read it 🥹