reading VIRAL tik tok books for a week ✨ are they worth the hype?

[@jessicaholbrook9202]

Loved the vibe of the video. Chestnut Springs is easy and ok. Save it for a book slump time, but no rush to pick it up.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Good to know!! Thank you!!

[@miriamsantana9391]

I always look forward to your new uploads ! You bring such an amazing aura to booktube ❤ you always have the best dresses and such a beautiful atmosphere in your videos!!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thank you so so much!!

[@izzylileas6177]

The Deal is totally worth the hype in my opinion!! Something about Elle Kennedy's writing hooks me in so easily. Lots of dialogue, an adorable romance, covers tougher subject matter, and the spice in my opinion is done well!!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thanks for recommending!!

[@Mackenzielai]

Yes Addicted To You is totally an easy read which was honestly why I liked it so much + the representation of addiction and how the characters are distinctly different and yet similar in so many different wayss

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

The representation is amazing!!

[@SciVerse111]

Really obsessed with your energy girl & happy to see another video❤

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Yay so glad 🥹🥹

[@SciVerse111]

@@ShawnaciSchroeder 💗

[@jamiahsimonee]

I read A Worthy Love a while back and had no idea that it was a part of an interconnected series and I really enjoyed it. I honestly wasn’t confused at all but of course reading the other books provides more background. I loved the whole series, the found family aspect was amazing and so comforting.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Oo good to know! I think I’m going to do that too!!

[@NiijiGoddessFitness]

I really look forward to your posts 🌻🤗

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Yay I’m so glad!

[@Harleyjane22]

I would keep going with Chestnut Springs. Flawless was my least favorite, but I loved them all!!

[@SuperSweetfrog]

I'm jealous of the green grass. We are super dry in Florida.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

So sorry to hear that!

[@morganhopson1752]

I'm sure you already know but libby and hoopla have free audio books you can borrow as well! I love your videos ❤

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Oo love that!

[@SuperSweetfrog]

Try the dead guy next door by Lucy score. I'm on book 2 but I don't feel like they have as much spice in it. It's more of a murder mystery than just romance.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Oo that sounds good!

[@1mileysuperfan1]

omg i felt the same about the first book of the chestnut spring series!! i’m gonna give the second book a try just to see what the hype is. wish i had the original covers!!!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

The original covers are so beautiful!

[@shalidarenee84]

Quinn Halifax… I can just see her in her powersuit, heels clicking across the boardroom lol s/n have you read anything else from A.E. Valdez? I read Snow King Catches His Snowflake and I found it to be really sweet and cozy. Easy read too.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Yess!! & I haven’t read anything else yet, but I definitely want to pick up another book of hers

[@justablackgirl]

I read A Worthy Love and not the rest of the series first. And maybe I should’ve but A worthy love w a 5/5 honestly 6/5 star read. And I still don’t see people talking abt it

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Oh wow!! Now I need to read it!

[@callyfrazier6577]

Although the spice continues in the rest of the Chestnut Springs series, I would say to at least give Heartless a shot! It and Reckless were my favorite - the characters and their banter got addictive in those two for me. If Heartless doesn't do it for you, I would say you could write off the rest, but it seems to be a favorite for many and is a quick read to know for sure whether the series if worth continuing or not! 😊

[@caffeinatedreader_]

omg you’re so lucky to have the original chestnut springs covers! since you’re not a huge fan of spice, I really don’t know if it’s gonna be for you, but heartless and powerless are my favorites 💜 but I would say still give them a try!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

I love the covers so much!!

[@cassielovesreading]

Great book review, Shawnaci!!! I think you should continue on with the Addicted series as well as you should start the Chestnut Spring series. You might end up loving it. Anyhoo, great video and book recommendations. I hope that you are having a wonderful morning so far. Take care, sweetie ❤❤❤.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

I think I will!! 🥰

[@teebrooks8705]

I only read A Worthy Love out of this series and I didn’t even know it was a series until after I read it. I didn’t bother to read the rest but A Worthy Love was a 5⭐️ read for me. As much if you like Luca Asher is EVERYTHING!!!!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Oo thank you!! I think I might do that too as long as I won’t be confused reading out of order!

[@marycasey5095]

I read the AGGGTM trilogy as well as the novella this year. I would say you don't need to read any further than the 1st book as the other books were not great, in my opinion.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Good to know! Thank you!

[@sandramayne-pg7vj]

Did you know you can listen and read books on KZbin. I finished The Housemaid and finished it there. Now listening to 2nd book, discovered can turn on captions and read along. Like your choices, I also do not like a lot of spice. Been bedridden since Mother’s Day since burning 🔥 foot. Buying books like crazy and discovering apps. Love Bookerly. HAPPY READING 📚📚📚📚

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Oh wow! I had no idea you could read and listen to books on KZbin! So sorry about your foot. Hope it gets better soon!

[@angeline00]

8:36 love your lunch what's the full recipe 😮🤤🤤❤

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

It’s so yummy!! I usually toss in smoked sausage, spinach, tomatoes, mandarin oranges, feta cheese, pecans, and poppyseed dressing!

[@angeline00]

@@ShawnaciSchroeder noted. I WILL TRY THIS! THANK YOU SO MUCH!❤🗒

[@BookDiarieswithTye]

Where did you get that beautiful yellow dress from? I love it

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Here’s the link! It’s such a fun color! bruceglen.com/products/shirttail-camisole-dress-blackwht-pinkylw-gradient?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ1rNqAkjfv7Oi6I82z_Nh68psUqG6fg0gIcipoOFXsZ8qE3x2OeNFT6XU_aem_ARGxEKGdaVqzQgnXoS7t6xbZTaty-d5-qYpCDPnEKRcT4BhYFT9FKFWS5p7EUu3ifqF9UcJnVSCrQGULAjnSjl9B

[@HallieQueenie]

I almost pulled a Shawnaci lol and bought the whole Elle Kennedy series with The Deal and managed to hold off. I liked all the hockey/sport romances I have read so far but this series is soooo hyped. I’ll wait until you read it 😂

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

I’ll definitely let you know what I think haha!

[@kyrajohnson5160]

So I love AE Valdez I don’t know I just I like how she portrays her black characters. I feel like she does it in a way that I don’t see many black authors do. However, I do understand what people have said about the first book all I wanted and all I’ve needed the writing was a little weird. I just love the story and the characters so much that I was able to overlook it. However, in my opinion writing wise, it really does get so much better a worthy love and colliding with Faith were just so so good. I feel like you really got to get to know the character and their struggles and their lifestyles. However, her books are pretty spicy and I think that’s why I loved the first one because you got like the whole first half of the book with no spice and I love the buildup but other than that like I just I don’t know. I just really like her approach to her characters.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

I love this so much! I definitely plan on diving more into the series after your review!!

[@Day-dw2cs]

I didn’t love the Addicted series, just Rose and Connor’s books, but I’m glad you enjoyed this first one!! I also agree with you, it’s not like Binding 13 at all, Johnny is just >>>>>, sorry. I think you should definitely try the off campus series, it’s definitely worth the hype, the 4th book in the series is one of my favourites for life, if you like a male main character that it’s kind of golden retriever and does >everything < for his girl, you’re gonna love it too 🤍

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Oo I love golden retriever types in books 😍 thanks for recommending!

[@anibee77]

I just read flawless this week and feel the same. I don’t mind spice, but like was it adding to the storyline mehhh not really. Also, felt like the relationship was a book toxic. Super easy read, but definitely don’t get the hype. I gave it a 3 star - I liked some of the side characters like both of the main characters dads and appreciated how nice and comfortable the physical book is, but idk if I’ll check out the next book. Maybe, if you do lol

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Hahaha maybe we can do it together 💀

[@triciabrown5071]

I am a new subscriber, and i enjoyed watching your vlog. Have a wonderful week/weekend!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Yay so glad!

[@Itagorter]

Chestnut Springs is my favo💯🥲📚💕

[@elizabethriddle7132]

I need to know about The Chestnut Spring Series too. I read Flawless. And just didn’t get the hype.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Same!!

[@Backtothebookshelf]

I LOVE the ombré dress where did you get it from?!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thank you!! Here’s the link! bruceglen.com/products/shirttail-camisole-dress-blackwht-pinkylw-gradient?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ1rNqAkjfv7Oi6I82z_Nh68psUqG6fg0gIcipoOFXsZ8qE3x2OeNFT6XU_aem_ARGxEKGdaVqzQgnXoS7t6xbZTaty-d5-qYpCDPnEKRcT4BhYFT9FKFWS5p7EUu3ifqF9UcJnVSCrQGULAjnSjl9B

[@Backtothebookshelf]

Thank you!

[@nessalee513]

You definitely should read the deal it was a 5⭐️ for me I absolutely ate it up‼️💕💕

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thanks for recommending!!

[@lumilumi22]

Wait so you rate a book on if you’ll read part two but not the actual book itself ?

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

I rate the book based on how much I enjoyed the book itself but if I don’t want to continue to series, I always ask myself did I really enjoy the book that much

[@booklady8888]

For the Lucy Score books like you, I feel like she puts way too much language and spice in the book that really isn't needed at all in my opinion that being said, she does write good characters, and the banter is very good. I thought the 3rd book wrapped it up, and finally, we got Sloans and Luciens story that we have been waiting for! Overall, I thought it was a good book minus the excessive spice and language. Happy Reading 📚 😊

[@LilacJream]

Ok I thought I was going crazy. I also did not like the writing in that AE Valdez book and it was so disappointing. I will not be reading anymore.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Glad I’m not the only one! Some of the comments have said a worthy love is so much better by her so I’m going to pick that one up and report back!

[@Tccoopss]

Heartless is the best book in chestnut springs series 🤪

[@Tccoopss]

I did not enjoy powerless, but the rest were so good! I think they’re all great slow burns and the environment is so fun because all the characters intertwine!

[@Tccoopss]

Also where is your pink romper from?? 💞💞

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

You’ve convinced me to read the series! I hope that I’ll love the rest! Here’s the link for my romper! cocomccallshop.com/products/summer-people-romper-pink?_pos=10&_sid=579378c98&_ss=r&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabQVG0GI01M-Fho3bbJCmJuMWvnBNxa4iMHLDpeaH0WWT74KbIjDT9yFJ0_aem_Aaq6znKzs1XQYbH8hjnKArazlqRQZiqlVQoj0ii0IxqstcONgUcFRrZVwJ9JmniJ3pDBd6JmZ0Rx59cTcJdJWJJ6

[@josieann4390]

💜💜

[@laura-rae]

READ WORTHY!!!!!!! It was amazing you don’t have to read the whole series it’s a standalone

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

I think I will! Thanks for recommending!

[@kyrajohnson5160]

Flawless was my least favorite out of the three books I’ve read in the series. I enjoyed heartless (Willa and Cade) and then Winters and Theo books much more.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Ooo yay! I think I’ll dive more into the series since you loved the others!

[@stacymartinez3178]

Good morning my dear friend

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Good morning!