Reacting to 5 Star Reviews of the Worst Books I've Read || Books with Emily Fox

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Leave the timestamp of your favorite moments! :P

[@maitha.m1967]

yaaaaaaas a new video thank you-you saved my night I'm bored.

[@pastapins2007]

12:15 isssssssssss sooooo meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@pastapins2007]

and 29:50 OMMGGG

[@leticiatoraci9855]

1:53 cringe face 😬😬😬😬😬

[@emilijamomcilovic5923]

16:05 - 16:10 I'm dying :'D

[@linnbaardsen9459]

It's all fun and games until she pulls up your favorite book😂

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

It's all in good fun I promise 😂❤️

[@linnbaardsen9459]

@@BookswithEmilyFox I get it😆😂 Loved the video, you were too hard on yourself❤

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I edited it down from 2h and tried to keep only the funny bits haha

[@linnbaardsen9459]

@@BookswithEmilyFox You did a good job😉 I really enjoy your work and I am so happy I found your channel❤

[@punkrockgirlpa]

OMG literally lol'ed hahahaah

[@bia3924]

omg the camera was out of focus I thought I wasn't wearing my glasses

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

My camera wasn't ready for all that salt 😂

[@BreakfastAtFabianas]

Saaaame🤣

[@kaikaijg2130]

I am near sighted, not wearing my glasses and I thought the same thing...

[@biancabro6946]

I thought my glasses were dirty😂

[@ccstopmotionproductions739]

😂😂😂

[@veronicapurro1519]

Why should the love interest in ANY romance book quote Lolita? Why? How did the writer think it was a good idea?

[@jessicamota8031]

Mean reviews are my favorite. Even when it's about a fave I find something to laugh about. Don't think we should take ourselves - nor our favorite books that seriously to get pissed at someone for disliking it.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

100%!

[@chroniclesoflinsey8330]

Yes!!!! I love watching videos like this! Even if my favorite book is getting trashed! 😂 but it’s fun to see other people’s perspectives and to have a good laugh! People really do take these things too seriously! People just need to relax and have some fun like you said!

[@awildkiru]

Jéssica Mota SAY IT LAUDER SISTER!

[@joshina4497]

Omg yes

[@mima_piedade]

Also, mean reviews are 9/10 of the time more honest and/or informative than the positives.

[@carrieamoreno]

Ah, yes, nothing more attractive than a guy who can't make his own lunch

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

As long as he's tall and muscular who cares if he stalks you a little, right?

[@ham5097]

Emily: 'this video is going to be the best video ever' Emily's camera: 'yeah... about that...'

[@caseyc2497]

Salty Emily is my all time favourite Emily and 2019 has gifted me with much and I love it. I just KNEW Throne of Glass would make an appearance and I was not disappointed. Love this little series

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

It might need to become a recurring thing!

[@AlysiaTribeca]

I actually DO really hate romances in books because more often than not 1. That's ALL the story becomes about and forget about the fact that they're held captive by cannibalistic pirates, but hey at least we know how much she loves the way his eyes sparkle in the moonlight. 2. They make dumb as hell and unrealistic decisions for the person they love that puts them in avoidable situations even though they just met 5 pages ago aka "insta idiot", a byproduct of insta love

[@makaylacochran419]

Omg yes 🙌🏻 sooo annoying.

[@TheKris47]

I’ve seen the Cursed Child play and it didn’t change my mind. The special effects were incredible but the story itself was still a huge mess.

[@claireabbot2847]

As a play, I genuinely loved watching it. As you said the effects were incredible, and blew my mind. But I will never understand why they picked a plot that directly interfered with/changed the original one. Who thought that was a good idea?????

[@cato3149]

I think one of the main issues with Celaena’s character is the intent behind it. Theoretically, a character that is a brash, impulsive, egotistical assassin would be a fun character to read - if those flaws were acknowledged and they impacted her relationships with other characters. Instead, those characterizations were just thrown out there but don’t impact the plot in any way. You can take away those traits and everything would still happen the same way, meaning that Celaena was written that way ‘just because’ and it shows. I feel like it is bad writing of a potentially interesting and multi-faceted character, and it also doesn’t help that the ‘heroes’ and ‘villains’ read pretty much the same way. It’s just sub-par writing 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

1000% I like unlikable characters but she wasn't written that way. I don't like the idea that we have to read 10 books for a character to grow since plenty of other books are able to show some within one book... There was potential but it was a frustrating read!

[@dyedshirt3206]

she had a ton of development though. after the 3rd book is when the series really starts getting good, but it's certainly not my favorite book series of all time. it definitely has it's flaws, but it's decent.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Let me state the obvious... this is the MOST serious video. There. Now it's clear :)

[@danae3096]

THAT'S SO FUNNY BECAUSE THE FIRST PART OF THE VIDEO ISN'T IN FOCUS

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

“He’s also muscular... forgot to mention the most important part” 😂

[@AstridAnex]

Jay G do you, like, comment on every video of every booktuber ever? 😄 is it some goal of yours? just curious, i see u everywhere haha

[@ujjyaini332]

Here is my 2% about When Dimple meet Rishi . It's promoted for it's diversity and how people should read it because of it's representation of Indian-American and as if this book is kind of revolutionary or new in the literary world . Here is a thing , have these people heard of Jhumpa Lahiri ? The Pulitzer winning Indian-American author who writes about Indian-Americans . So if you're so interested in reading an Indian -American book why not pick up one of her books which have been around for decade. So it's not that people were interested in our stories , they only got interested when someone sent them a copy . Wanna read about Indians or Indian-Americans ? ask people like us

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Absolutely! I think most people don't go out of their way to find new books to read that are out of their comfort zone (me included!). This one was a new YA book that was pushed by the publishing company that's why we read it (we kept seeing it mentioned!).

[@g.chatterjee2296]

Bingo

[@shawnaripari]

I worked at a Canadian bookstore during the launch of the cursed child and talked to customers that night and in the weeks after (kids and adults) and most people said well... the writing wasn't that great or the story was just ok but it was just nice to be back in the world of Harry Potter and that that factor made the book "great"

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

That's definitely what others around me were saying too! Just wished it had been written by Rowling!

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Which books should I do next time? Warcross? Eragorn? The Cruel Prince?

[@jackthomas8956]

Eragon x10. That book was painful.

[@loandbehold7348]

With that much energy? All of them

[@loandbehold7348]

Seriously, you need to let it all out and we can watch you ripping into them. It's a win-win for everyone I'd say!

[@dreaswiftie]

BookswithEmilyFox Dont ever dare talking badly about Warcross grrrrrrr #ImJoking

[@xRaiofSunshine]

Yes

[@irenamcg]

FINALLY someone doesn't like "When Dimple met Rishi". That was one of the worst books I read. I'm in IT so I was happy to read the book with a girl in IT but I was sooo annoyed when she forgot everything about it as soon as she met the guy ccc 😤

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

But... he's a boooooy! :P

[@teresamedeiros7312]

Favorite timestamps: about 12:15 when you pulled your hair up, 16:28 call your therapist and most favorite when you put your hat on.Love your series! If I wasn't already subscribed, I would after this video!!!

[@aless.andra9620]

Have anyone noticed that after Emily was ranting about niples in "Altered Carbon", she said "When Niple Met Rishi"?😉

[@blusandhues]

i thought i misheard it at first, but nope she definitely said when nipple met rishi

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Maybe I do think about nipples more than I thought...

[@AnnaBaggins]

*reads positive review* *stares at the camera like The Office* "No."

[@olivia4364]

"Hes the hottest bish on the market" 😂

[@JaJaJantsen]

the whole part about nipples had me laughing so hard! I love your personality!

[@slimjam2467]

@5:09 THAT "no" LMFAOAOOO IITERALLY SCREAMAAAAANEDDD I WISH WE WERE FRIENDS LOOOOOOL

[@emily-su8on]

my favourite time stamp??? easy 0:00-34:39

[@_sarathedreamer]

“I will link my paypal” I SCREAMED 😂😂😂

[@Marie45610]

You made me legitimately laugh when you were talking about 'Attachments'. I have never read a Rainbow Rowell book, and I didn't know what that book was about. But the way you described it, it did sound like it could thriller.

[@violetlavi2207]

Marie from what I’ve heard, it could be a thriller book if the girl was ever creeped out by him or he showed any inclination towards killing her. Probably would’ve made the book better too

[@steph2994]

I have no problem with the whole can-kill-everyone-assassin trope as long as, you know they actually kill or outsmart people most of the time. Don't just talk the talk, walk the walk.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

YASSSSS She was 100% all talk but then does dumb stuff the whole time. I was so frustrated reading that book lol

[@yon1643]

when you started reading the excerpt from mara dyer i had goose bumps all over my body from all the cringe.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

So glad I'm not the only one 😂

[@serenacorwin1174]

I totally agree with your feelings on The Selection. I did rate it 4 stars but for the romance aspect rather than the actual plot. It’s not an amazing book but I really find it enjoyable and it’s such a quick read.

[@reeyabedi5400]

Exactly! I know so many people on Book Tiktok have been raving about it. While they were somewhat enjoyable, the plot was kind of over done and drab.

[@vivianlin9081]

Exactly! America’s best friend came to find her, even when it could have gotten them both killed? And the fact that the rebels didn’t even do that much at all. And how their was almost no world building. I couldn’t put it down, but I would never read it again.

[@charityyoder9028]

Um. If Celeana was a guy I'd probably hate the character more. #justsayin

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Very true lol

[@zishatanzila8474]

I'm in love with the intro because you're bashing throne of glass there.

[@kelemenannamarie3568]

I completley agree with the age thing. I loved Twilight when I was 13, I really thought it was the best stuff ever written. I adored Throne of glass at 17 because I haven't read anything with a character like Celeana until that point. If I would read these books now I would probably hate them 😂

[@emilyeleanor1213]

"attachments" should've morphed into a psychological thriller. That would've been lit

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

It would have!!

[@haycc454]

"I decided to keep it because I'm a petty person and I hated this book" me with Carry On lmao. RR ain't it apparently

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I've yet to read that one! Everyone always tells me it's her best lol

[@maricruz3544]

OMG!! FINALLY someone who didn't love this book. Glad sm not the only one.

[@viralthroughbooks]

I didn't like fan girl by RR.. Its just.. Trash to the core for me. Stealing someone's boyfriend is never good thing..

[@ilovebubblegum3]

I’m living for that disgusted face you make at 14:40 LOL 😂

[@celina6259]

Just love you 😍 “no hitting, no girl, no boy, no one” so cute 🥰

[@cleoh666]

I bought Throne of Glass and then DNFd it after 30 pages haha...I couldn't stand it

[@BookTubewithAmy]

I HATE The Gungslinger! A friend told me the series gets good around end-of-book-two, early-book-three and... honestly... I don't have long enough to live to wait that long for the good bit. Your comments are spot on.

[@withcindy]

the out-of-focus shot in the beginning is like your vision getting out of focus from reading all these positive reviews of awful books

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I deserve it for not wearing my aluminium hat. What was I thinking?!

[@kathyfraga2827]

"Make an appointment with a therapist!" Had me booming with laughter.

[@katiedavidson7955]

The way the hoodie is making your hair look cut short is giving me life!!!!!!!

[@DebbieChristina]

The return of the hat! You just get extra salty when you put that on, I love it! 😂

[@alixvnhll9805]

I'm howling at 6:05 omfg. And the 12:25, A MOOD. VAGUELY ? VAGUELY ? 21:13. I'm crying omfg. I loved it, Salty Emily is just the perfect Emily. And idk, i just love it when you speak french !! I just go YAY FRIEND.

[@sophiehutchins]

But Caleana is the Queen of Terrasen (her name is Aelin Ashryver Galathynius) and that is why she acts the way she does.

[@clairemcdx]

as a massive King fan I gave the gunslinger 2 stars, and the next one in the series 5 stars. they're so different and they get so much better!

[@carynschmidt5061]

I haven't read the Gunslinger but kinda floored that she said he uses adverbs! Isn't he the guy that says cut all adverbs?

[@kathyfraga2827]

I completely agree and I often advise people to skip the first one and start with the rest of the books and then come back around to the gunslinger. Also, under NO circumstances should any reader finish the coda in the final book.

[@nikkineal6431]

I’m going to try reading out of order. I made it half way through gunslinger and was not motivated to keep going.

[@nocturnus009]

Emily... WHOA 🍋 Clearly you have found a new jam. Clearly you needed a new jam with all that toast! 🤯🤯🤯🦊🦊🦊

[@bint.muhammad]

It's currently 2.30 AM & here I am laughing so hard! 😂 This was fun! We need to see "Sour" Emily more often because she's such a mood😂❤️

[@MaryHeyMusic]

One of my fav videos! Eating a krispy kreme donut and watching this.. Living my best life

[@Em-tn6cn]

The color pages in some books, like The Gunslinger, are put together in the middle so that they can be printed on the same signature(s). It's cheaper to only run the pages you need to in 4-color. I agree the book is a bit of a mess, but I work in printing and when I first learned this it was mind blowing.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Ah there you go, that sounds logical! haha It all makes sense now :)

[@Katertot8895]

I really did enjoy the Mara Dyer series, but I don't think the first one is the best. The thing with Noah claiming Mara isn't like other girls is because they have complimenting powers and he "saw" her before he even met her. I think that's why he says she's not like other girls and why he was drawn to her. But I agree, it's not a perfect story. (But I still love it!)

[@smartlikewoah]

"Blame it on the sour shirt" lol perfect excuse 😂 This video reminds me when I posted a bad review for a book, my very first review, and I got attacked in the replies lol. Needless to say I don't write reviews anymore. Oh the trauma smh 😅🙄

[@bint.muhammad]

Damn! 😂

[@missburn]

Sounds intense. But I was wondering, how do you define being attacked when talking about books?

[@smartlikewoah]

@@missburn like people getting overly defensive, cursing you out, calling you names, refusing to let it go & agree to disagree. Stuff like that. My review started a continuous argument in the replies and one girl told me I didn't understand her fave book because I was an illiterate nobody and that people like me should die. Lol I was like what on Earth? 😅 Some people get too crazy over books.

[@peggyelmer1044]

Hell Yes! Thrones of Glass was insidious! It took me 6 months to read because I cannot DNF ! I hear it gets better - but who has time for that. Try Brandon Sanderson Mistborn Series

[@KissSanityGoodbye]

You hating on awful YA books is literally my favourite thing :D

[@jelatinosa]

My husband was next to me while I was watching this, and I didn't think he would have payed attention but he listened to the whole video and really seemed to enjoy it. Lol

[@jelatinosa]

We both found it hilarious.l 💖

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I'm so glad both of you enjoyed it :D

[@maxinehansford]

This is so funny! When you put your hair up to mock Noah I laughed so hard!

[@Erdnussbuttertoast]

i totally agree with you on the the love triangle thing in the selection series and the hunger games. The thing that kinda made the love triangle acceptable at the beginning in the selection series was the fact that she was together with aspen or whatever his name is first before she came to the palace, and was clearly still in love with him even though they'd broken up, so i think that the love triangle actually developed relatively naturally, but i disliked homeboy more and more because the author kept the love triangle up way too long. with the hunger games, the complete introduction of that katniss-gale-peeta thing was so forced (hell, i also thought her romantic love for peeta came kinda out of nowhere)

[@MistbornTaylor]

I hated Attachments too because it was so weird. In this romance book there was no romance because the couple never actually interacted with each other because the guy was just being weird and creepy.

[@bookedbookshelf6659]

I tried to read the Throne of Glass after NUMEROUS recommendations and I felt the same exact way!! So full of herself and overly confident. Very 2005 fanfic feel. :/

[@TKDDLJ09]

Why aren't women allowed to be confident and full of themselves? What is wrong with that? For me it was refreshing after reading about those shy "ugly" girls who everybody found so beautiful and have no backbone. At least Celaena knows she is hot and worth something. I never understood why it isn't allowed for a women to say "Hey, im good at this, im actually the best and as a bonus I'm hot ass fuck" I want women to be able to do it in the same capacity as men.

[@bookedbookshelf6659]

@@TKDDLJ09 The problem is that arrogance looks good on no one, man or woman. And this is not an attack on your tastes, we just have different opinions of what reads well and that is okay! Love what you love. But, for me, arrogance of any kind from anyone in the first twenty sentences of a book is unattractive because I don't enjoy main characters who are arrogant and full of themselves off the bat. This isn't an issue of sexism, it's an issue of bad writing. Show don't tell is one of the biggest rules of writing and it always feels better to discover a bad ass on my own rather than having the character thrust their bad ass card in my face. Show me the main character is a bad ass, give me evidence to lead me to the conclusion on my own, don't have her tell me how amazingly godlike she is. I have no issue with her physical looks and my comment had nothing to do with her being attractive or not, because attraction is subjective and hot people are a thing that exist.

[@desertrose0601]

It’s not just you. I DNF’d The Gunslinger and I typically love Stephen King. I don’t know what that book was, but it wasn’t good. I would love him to rewrite the series as a trilogy or something and just make it good like his books tend to be now.

[@ashleigh1615]

I 100% agree with your review about the Cursed Child! I didn't even finish it because I was just like UGH really?! I was also thinking the same thing about the Throne of Glass! I just am so annoyed with her character and the whole love triangle thing, the series has kinda left me down. I had such high hopes for this series.

[@bookswithkatie7364]

Oh I'd love to see what you think of City Of Bones by Cassandra Clare 😂

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

You can already sense the eye roll for the twist at the end :P

[@sindrealight5182]

For throne of glass, for me, I felt like the author was always telling me how badass the MC was (and the MC herself telling everyone how badass she was), but not enough... proof? Like she didn't seem at all badass to me and more like a damsel in distress. It just felt like she was all talk and no substance, and I was kinda disappointed of the reality vs the expectations of how she should be. Anyways just my thoughts on the book.

[@damnitaintright]

You’re my favourite booktuber because you don’t focus only on YA, you read a lot of adult and a lot of (hard)sci-fi, which is really refreshing and I discovered a lot of books which I wouldn’t have discover on other popular channels

[@ericarobbin]

😂 The saltiness is hilarious! I wondered though how you make it through a whole video with your hair tucked into your sweater.

[@katariinablom6710]

When I was like 13/14 I had just gotten into YA, so I gave like every book 5 stars and said they were the best things ever written - which of course, 7 years later, I can see is total bullshit. I just hadn’t read any better books yet.

[@marisaxx1352]

Please do more of these videos! This is exactly what I needed after this week.

[@pellaw8011]

Ugh I love your voice. If not for your sarcastic humor and fantastic content, I would watch only for your soothing voice!

[@romyhanel]

The only book I read out of the ones you showed is The Gunslinger (King is my favorite author). I re-read it last month (1st time was more than 15 years ago) and was curious if it would really be as confusing as you said in your wrap-up last year. Honestly, I wasn't confused, especially knowing that this is the 1st book in a series, so naturally some things will be explained later (but by that I don't mean you have to read them all to enjoy the first one). And yeah, the writing is a bit 'experimental' shall we say but still skillful and enjoyable (for me at least). I didn't find the story confusing but rather intriguing, gave the book 4 stars and am now re-reading the 2nd one. Too bad you didn't like The Gunslinger, but hey, it's not like there aren't any more Stephen King books to choose from ;-) Enjoyed the video!

[@positronicfeed]

This video made me think. Gollancz really need to start wrapping the front cover around the spines of the SF Masterworks series. The yellow to white fade thing really looks icky to me.

[@Sky-fz7ku]

9 mins. SAME GIRL. SAME. 1530ish "some people may disagree" hand goes up 😂 "Make an appointment with my therapist!" 😂😂

[@asgrn1489]

I can't help feeling like you're me talking about the Red Queen series *insert intense vomitting sequence*

[@micheleann1737]

Sometimes I rate books based on my experience more than the book itself. Watching other people's reviews of books makes me realize that sometimes things in books go over our heads or we ignore them.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Absolutely! There are books that are super hated that I gave good reviews to. Timing, your currant mood, your bias, if you're read other similar books... everything can come to play in your rating!

[@charlietheis4048]

I‘m not madly in love with Throne Of Glass, but later books explain how/why she is so good at what she does even after being enslaved for a year and basically a lot of the things you said you didn‘t understand get cleared up later☺️

[@digthewarmth]

That's really unfortunate. The author's gonna lose a lot of readers because they didn't make sure the first book made sense on its own.

[@charlietheis4048]

@@digthewarmth Well, I mean if that particular plotline were to be revealed in the first book it would make the rest of the series very unclimactic😅 It‘s hard to explain if you haven‘t read the books and without spoiling them😂

[@kingtigerbooks1162]

A literate woman is an elegant, smooth and dangerous creature. These are my 3 favorite books: - A Fall of Moondust by Arthur C Clark - The Man in the High Castle by Phillip K Dick - Great Fighter Jets of the Galaxy 1 by Tim Gibson

[@peytonstringer2515]

Hey, I’m trying to find a book I read a while ago but I cannot remember the author or title. It was about these teens who have to go do this trial if they get picked and have to survive out in the wilderness of the US as a apoplectic nation. They then have their memories erased except for the main characters who survive and go to collage. Can anyone help me with the name of it??

[@BemuzedBookworm]

haha totally agree with you on the Gunslinger. Listened to the audiobook twice, because I thought my confusion was due to a lack of attention span upon my first time listening ... second listen demonstrated that it wasn't just my attention span

[@commentariusgirl]

I agree with your review on ToG, although I read all the books in the series and enjoyed it very much. Except for Celaena, who continues to be on my bad side, I loved all the other female characters (yay for my queen Manon! And Elide, my precious.) I think it’s worth reading the second book, to see if you like where the story goes.

[@smartlikewoah]

Sorry for commenting so much but you are KILLING me in this video. I love the lowkey shade. This is why I'm subscribed to you lol 🤣

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Don't apologize! Comments are my favorite part ❤️

[@BlondeBooks]

Are you going to end up continuing with the throne of glass series? I really enjoyed your review and would love to know what you think of the next book. I’ve seen so many positive things about Throne of Glass so it was refreshing to see a differing opinion.

[@kaylaqueen6640]

I love this video! The only one I respectfully disagree with is The Gunslinger. I wouldn’t give it 5 stars, but it was my introduction to fantasy. It was definitely slow, but somehow I persisted. I have only gotten up through Wizard and Glass in the series, but I plan to finish it at some point. I agree with you though, that you can totally read other Stephen King books without reading the Dark Tower series. If you do read the Dark Tower, there are Easter eggs, since it is the Multiverse, but I’m only just finding that out in the past year. (I read the Dark Tower books years ago, over a decade ago I think, and hadn’t read much if any Stephen King other than that). The second and third books in the series are much better than the Gunslinger though.

[@isaa1782]

There is a big difference between a well made pretty unlikable character and just an unlikable character. The first one is still a good character, doesn't matter if you like them or not. The second one is just the result of lacking skills Just my opinion to Throne of Glass

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Celeana is definitely in the second category for me!

[@isaa1782]

@@BookswithEmilyFox Exactly what I wanted to say

[@chrisbronico3667]

I have read about 30 Stephen King books and not one of them is from the Dark Tower series. I enjoyed most of these books and absolutely love a few of them as well. He is perhaps my favorite author, but I don’t feel like I’m missing anything by not reading that series. That series doesn’t appeal to me nor does it’s premise and eight long books seems like a lot of commitment.

[@Piritros]

I don’t know how come i ended up here, but it’s like the first time i hear a young girl (mind you I’m in my 30’s) saying she doesn’t like The throne of glass, i personally haven’t read it, i tried few pages and turned it down, basically for the reasons you already mentioned. It’s not that i don’t enjoy juvenile literature but i don’t get all the fuss about Sara J Maas, not my cup of tea

[@rhysaia]

Have you ever read 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami? Cause boy the way you talked about that Stephen King's book reminded me of the confusion I felt when I read 1Q84

[@anielson6152]

I’m not even going to try and contradict the stuff about throne of glass, because I know they are all true and yet I still like it. *shrugs* This was hilarious either way

[@AlexiaM]

The way you say “literally” brings joy to me everytime 🤣

[@MsWillowbayOrelse]

For the few that I read, that you covered, I completely agree with you. The Attachment creeped me out so bad. The Selection was one of those books that I got sucked into but don't think I would ever read it again. I hated the dark tower series.

[@anagarces3890]

I really like throne of glass but I had a lot of fun and laughed a lot watching your review,people shouldn't get that mad when someone doesn't like your favourite book,lol.I also love your channel Emily,I'm gonna start reading sci-fi because of you!

[@BobbiReads]

I’m a huge King fan and I HATED The Gunslinger. It made zero sense. Was super confusing. Why would I read further when the first book was written like he was high on acid when he wrote it??? I donated the book, and I will never read that series. Love a lot of his other books, but that series is a hard pass.

[@suepellerin]

My husband likes The Dark Tower series and has recommended that I read it; however, he’s also really honest about how uneven the series is. He loves books 2-4, but he thinks the final 3 books go off the rails. And he’s straight up told me that the first book is bad (bad writing; bad pacing; etc.) - that I have to just “get through it” if I want to read subsequent books.

[@melissarosado]

This is the best video I’ve watched this year 😂😂 I found it so funny!

[@mybirthwrite]

This is SUCH a great idea! The Selection part killed me lmao

[@cori4727]

Hahaha I HATED Throne Of Glass and the "she wrote it when she was 16" argument pisses me off because I'm like, This is a published book. I don't care if you're 16 or 61. Published books should not be crap. And on the topic of her being malnourished and stuff... she's probably bone thin with rotting teeth and hair falling out (which is what happens when you're malnourished) and yet she's still the most beautiful girl ever. And I'm just like 🙄🙄🙄 (I actually finished the series. Throne Of Glass was shit but Kingdom Of Ash was genuinely one of the best books I've ever read.)

[@evies.1018]

Cori Ilardi S.E. Hinton wrote The Outsiders while she was in high school, and it’s infinitely better than Throne of Glass. That’s why I HATE the ‘she was 16!’ argument.

[@cori4727]

@@evies.1018 Omg the Outsiders is one of my faaaaaavorite books. And I totally agree! Because, regardless of how old you are, publishers and editors should make a book ready before publishing it!!

[@abenakisprinkling2866]

I LOL and cried during this video!! Especially for the Attachment, Altered Carbon, and The Cursed Child (calling HP a Douche Canoe 🤣). I love your “don’t care” French Canadian & your “I’m sorry” Canadian attitude 💗 I’m a Westcoast Frenchie (born & raised) and truly appreciate your humour. J’adore énormément et tu es amusante comme animatrice 👍🏻 Keep doing these videos, it had me in stiches.

[@SirJamesLester]

I'll admit... I couldn't even finish The Gunslinger/Dark Tower book one like... when it hit a flashback within a flashback?? Like just no... no sadly it has put me off anything else by him (and I'm not a fan of horror so that rules out a lot)

[@fractic4423]

Read Pet Sematary! It will change your mind!

[@nummy_nummers]

I've seen the Cursed Child play; it was fun to watch because the effects were cool and there were funny moments, but there was just the teensy problem that the plot point on which the whole story was based was utterly nonsensical and absolutely not in keeping with anything we were shown in the actual books. Ps the tinfoil hat is back and I am here for it ❤️

[@hamdaarif9947]

I agree with your opinions on The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer. I don't know if you have read the rest of the series, but they did give an explanation for the "insta-love". Kind of. But there were so many tropes I hated in that book. Especially during the beginning half.

[@coronaaustralisful]

God I LOVE this side of Emily. I want more of that!

[@dreaswiftie]

This video is so Aries lmao

[@jaygandra]

Is she an aries?

[@BlackStarSymphony]

Yup, honesty to a fault

[@catharinaribaric9197]

Emily, what lipstick are you wearing? It's the perfect nude/pink!

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Milani Matte Naked! It's my favorite :D I just finished a tube of it (made it to my last empties video on my beauty channel!)despite owning a million lipsticks ahah

[@catharinaribaric9197]

@@BookswithEmilyFox thank you so much!! Now I'm running to get one myself! ❤