Reading Wrap Up - April 2024

Thanks so much for hanging out with me and talking about books!!
How was your Reading in April? Any Highlights?
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Books Featured in this Video:
Where the Dark Stands Still by A.B. Poranek
The Guardian Test (Legends of Lotus Island) by Christina Soontornvat
Goosebumps: Welcome to Dead House by R.L. Stine
This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab
Our Dark Duet by Victoria Schwab
Bestiary by K-Ming Chang
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
The Dragon’s Promise by Elizabeth Lim
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir

[@kristenumansky8855]

I love that you’re actually reading through your bookshelf. Every time I attempt this, I make it through like 2 books then I am back to buying more books 😭

[@YW2324]

Ya same lol 😂

[@marynuttall163]

I love that you did a longer video and that you are showing your book shelves cleansing. I'm so excited to see the next one!! Spoilers are ok. They make me actually want to read a book if it sounds like a good story. Details only happen when you read a book for yourself. 😉👍🏻💛

[@lizakosimtsev1226]

I am todays days old when I had the bell explained. I just turned ur bell notifications on😂

[@Ezeekat]

So I'm not the only one! Lol

[@lizakosimtsev1226]

😂

[@MikkiandtheMouse]

I was in elementary school when Goosebumps came out, so I really got to experience Goosebumps as they released and it was always my top pick when book orders came out. It's "basic" now because it seems to be the most popular Goosebumps book, but my favorite was One Night At Horrorland. They're still fun to read and I can't wait for more in this series, a few years ago Pac Sun did a Goosebumps collection and I purchased everything.

[@lexybaginsky]

I have the bread, I am as ready as can be. As I haven't much success with my shelf control, I am happy to see and cheer on yours

[@daedawndusk]

I have not read Six Crimson Cranes, but the way that you describe it it sounds like it shows how easy it can be (for everyone involved) when people are acommadating around your disabilities. I like that. Also, love your chaoticness ghehe.

[@plushieangela]

oh I loved Eragon, the second book even moreso

[@DragonBloodShepherd]

With the amount of books you have you could open a bookish cafe. That would look lit!

[@meganfolkens2622]

Yes I want the spoiler-ful Ember video when you're done! One of my besties recommended I read the first one last year and I TORE through the series similar to the way you currently are. SO, SO GOOD! I read VE Schwab's Fragile Threads of Power this month and it was amazing (but I am missing some context from the Shades of Magic series so I'm going to go read those now). Happy Reading!

[@Ezeekat]

OMG Shades of Magic is INCREDIBLE! Enjoy!

[@nadiameriouli5348]

I have a huge book routine , I do have OCD though. but basically what I do is when I get a book I add it to the end of my bookshelf, I can only read books from the start of the bookshelf , once it’s read if I like it I put it in my read library where I have a notes on my phone as to who I lend them to and what they rate it, then if I come up to a series if it’s already got all the books which I have a notes to make sure I buy the missing books from serieses, then I read the first in the series if I have to read the second and so on then I will but if it’s like I can come back to this I skip to a book behind the series and then go back to the series and then skip again. The book shelf is constantly shifting when I read a book all the books have to be shifted into the right position. It’s just so fun. I also have a whole routine for how to buy books and sell the unhauled ones

[@gailreads]

Oh my gosh! I love you and how chaotic the intro was 😂😂😂 I’m so happy I found your channel ‘cuz I love your content!!! Your reviews are making me want to explore genre and titles I haven’t tried before ❤❤❤

[@1014ewillis]

Loved this video! Love the new format!

[@Ezeekat]

Thank You!

[@susan3037]

This bookshelf project is inspiring! I do love the idea of passing on books to bring joy to other readers, hoping that those who can’t afford to pay full price will benefit from gently used second hand books. I imagine them coming upon my copy and thinking, “ Wow! lol what I just found for a dollar!”. I know because I’ve felt that way myself! Best of luck on your journey! Also want to say your enthusiasm just makes my day!

[@ac.3051]

Reading through your shelf on your short content is my favorite! (Though all of your content is my favorite). Your content makes me happy like a good cozy fantasy read. I’ve also never read Eragon and it’s on my TBR so excited to hear your thoughts when you get to it!

[@valkyrieishe]

An Ember in the Ashes series is amazing! I actually put the first book down the first time I tried to read back in 2016 or when I bought a copy with a different cover. A friend got me the series for my birthday recently and I'm very happy that I have it a second chance (I had stated reading Ember again before I got the new books with these great covers). You will love Reaper at the Gates and A Sky Beyond the Storm (I just started this one a couple days ago). Each book seems to pick up either immediately after where the last one ended or just a few months later.

[@jenniferlummis8196]

Now I need to read Ember in the Ashes! I love finding books that surprise me - sounds so fun!

[@annebarbaralee543]

YES PLEASE full spoilery reaction to the Ember in the Ashes series! One of my faves of all time. I read the first one literally the day it came out and DEVOURED it in about a day. What you were saying about obsession-worthy level books coming along only once in a while, I felt the exact same way. I vividly remember my overarching reaction was (and I mean this only in the best way possible): no way this is a debut author, Sabaa already sounds like a veteran writer!

[@Stargazerlost]

I loved Hank the Cowdog! I hope you pick up books from that series in the future. I can already feel the nostalgia emanating from here. ^_^

[@bedtimebooks8985]

I love the bookshelf challenge. I’ve just found your channel not that long ago and have been going back to watch all your wrap-ups. I’ve been doing something similar myself and sometimes I’ve struggled getting rid of some books, but then seeing your videos gives me the courage to continue.

[@LindaASJ]

So you would think that adding several f these to m TBR is bad enough but I actually typed in n Ashes in the Snow and I need to read that too! Omg! My TBR had blown up since I started following you!

[@daniellec6175]

Really intrigued by "the savage song"!

[@Sanzetta]

Hi Jason I' m an italian girls who loves reading english books and your videos! I saw you bought "The lasf sun" by KD Edwards, you'll love it!!

[@JudithARobinson]

I love that you are sticking with the plan and making great progress! I'm making slow progress with doing something similar. A lot of what I've read lately is being kept, but I have got rid of a couple. However, I had my birthday in April and got three new books😂

[@brittermcmuffin8827]

This was great! I love Project Shelf Control ☺️

[@Ezeekat]

Yay! Thank You!

[@rileysgameoverworld84]

I'm pretty new to your channel but I would LOVE if you made a spoiler full Ember video!! I love watching people talk about my favorite books!❤ And what you said about texting your friends to talk about what happens in a book is SO TRUE! As I was reading An Ember in the Ashes (the full series) my friend had already read the wiki (she doesn't typically read YA so she just read the wiki to know what happens in the series as me and my other friend read it😂) and so anytime something big happened I would text her and start text-screaming about the plot twists 🤣

[@JRBee]

On the Six Crimson Cranes, that is truly gorgeous artwork! I feel like you'll never see the covers on your shelves anyway, but maybe you can buy the art seperately? As for the legend, I believe the crimson crane part of it is part of a myth/ fairy tale. On the spoiler thing, I've seen people talk about books in a spoilery way on here. Christy Anne Jones talked about the ACOTAR series in a spoilery way; I don't know how much she spoiled, cause I've not read it, but I feel like she covered all the main points.

[@Ezeekat]

Yeah, it's just a little nerve wracking because even if you put a ton of spoiler warnings, people still complain, so I'm going to think it over.

[@Tonyaathome]

I had the same experience with Ember in the Ashes. My Kindle says I’ve read it but I don’t remember a thing about it! I guess I’ll give it another go!

[@jorees6020]

I love the bookshelf series! Very excited for you to get to Eragon too

[@CloakAndDonuts]

OMG Hank the Cowdog! My grandma knew the Author from school. We loved those books growing up!

[@Ezeekat]

OMG really? That's so cool!

[@CloakAndDonuts]

@@Ezeekat I never got to meet him myself, but I do know he said that he wrote the books wanting them to be read aloud like the stories his family shared growing up. which I think is very cool!

[@giorgiadifeo23]

Yes!!! Full Ember in the ashes spoiler video please! Also, did you know she wrote a new book set in the same world as few years after the events at the end of book 4? I believe it comes out in a few months and I can’t wait!

[@YW2324]

Ya for me im loving the land of stories serious. Because it doesn't talk down to you like your a child but its stull she appropriate for kids 😊

[@kaylabrown1142]

If you haven’t already, check out the Ember in the Ashes audiobooks, they are so good!! I am about to re-read the first 3 books so I can finish the series and read the 4th. I have out it off for years now because I don’t want it to end!

[@samanthawelsh3968]

Your Six Crimson Cranes covers are so much prettier than the Uk ones, i'd keep them just for that, though i loved the story. i love all your content.

[@healla2000]

The UK covers are gorgeous! Honestly i probably would not have picked up those books if it had the US cover. The UK cover really gives it a magical fairytale like story which really suits the story. (at least in the spin the dawn duology, the six Chrismon crane i have yet to read)

[@wordstowordlessthings]

I read alllll the Fear Street books, and the only one that was genuinely terrifying was called Trapped, so that's a must-read! the Fear Street Saga (Betrayal, Secret, Burning) trilogy was also a cool old-timey witch burny origin story for the evil that lives on Fear Street.

[@GreenFroggy7]

I would love a spoiler video for the an ember in the ashes 🥰

[@tracigrant5130]

I almost always grab the books that you love, so yeah, that last one is next. In april, i started the great library series by rachel caine. I'm on book 3.

[@rosapartee8678]

❤you are a delight and please 🙏🏽 please 🙏🏽 please 🙏🏽 please do a wrap up of all 4 Sabaa Tahir’s books 📚 that would be such a treat🎉

[@diamondslashranch]

I read the Hank the Cowdog books to children and enjoyed everyone of them just as much as they did😂

[@Sutori7oenzeru]

I love Project Shelf Control! It's inspiring me to read through my TBR ^_^

[@Ezeekat]

You should!

[@PaperFable]

You are such a good book advocate.

[@k0chum]

I started reading again in April. I read a ‘novelzine’ titled Parabolis by Eddie Han. I’m about 40 pages from the end, but it’s been great so far. Criminal underworld, exploration, adventure. It’s styled like a magazine and has some really awesome illustrations by one Curt Melo. If you can find a copy, i recommend reading it.

[@Ezeekat]

Ohhh, that sounds awesome!

[@LiteraryStoner]

Great wrap up!

[@Ezeekat]

Thank You!

[@mizMissusS]

I tend to be strict on myself when getting books and both elizabeth lim and victoria schwab have interested me. I was lucky to grab the six crimson cranes duology esp with the edition found in amazon au (the really pretty painting-esque ones) For Schwab, I decided to get her shade of magic(trilogy. Then I was lucky to find the savage song duology at a really good price too. At this point, my tbr list is most likely in the triple digits. 😂 Also I love your lawful chaotic energy vibes. Can relate except that Im too shy.

[@DarkBeauty73]

I love the bookshop project in all its forms. I read one dark window, Emily wildes encyclopedia of Faeries and Percy Jackson and the lightning thief. loved them all

[@Simplisticillustrations]

Joined your clubs on fable and I finished reading the downside of being Charlie.

[@lindseyziegler9869]

I love the bookshelf project! It's such a great way to get a variety of books read for us.

[@Harley24986]

I won't pick up the first in a series unless I own them all and read them all at once because I have no patience for cliff hangers!

[@emilyreads5207]

Heir, which continues the story from the next generation of character from Ember in the Ashes comes out later this year. And I think that Ember in the Ashes is the best YA dystopian out there along with Hunger Games. The books just get better and better. I may have yelled at a co-worker who called me at 9 at night when I was reading book 4

[@Thebeetlejuicelover]

I loved your Goosebumps video, glad you are continuing them and I think fear street would be good videos too. I never read those, maybe I'll join you if you go that route. I love that you are reading the books from your bookshelf. Yes, new books are fun but there is a reason you picked up the books you did and glad you are finally enjoying them. Did you ever read the "How To Train Your Dragon Series"?

[@MissSajaJ]

I'm really enjoying this bookshelf adventure here, and on Instagram! Inspiring me to stick to my massive TBR instead of acquiring a new book (or five...) every week!

[@arlene2211]

I love love love the bookshelf project! And I love that you call it soul cleansing!

[@mddfctmn9]

I loved Goosebumps and Fear Street as a kid, I revisit them a lot. My favorite...Phantom of the Auditorium actually gave me goosebumps and made me chuck the book across my room, so I guess that one! And I remember reading Hank the Cowdog in elementary school! What a throwback, I'd love to check those out again.

[@JulesRose4]

I can’t wait to see ur review on the rest of the ember books bc these 2 are the tame ones😂

[@iheartwalle]

I loved Hank the Cowdog!!!

[@bookaddict777]

I have a Schwab book sitting on my shelf that I need to get to! Thanks for the reminder.

[@aiaccount-vv3wi]

I love how you describe books! I read Theft of Swords bc of one of your other Reading Wrap ups and it was exactly the vibe you described, and i loved it 😍! My TBR list is so long now 🎉

[@paulabarreto2668]

I would love a video to discuss the ember in the ashes series :)

[@YW2324]

Ive probably read goodbumps. And watched the show

[@KristieCreed]

Some years ago I had one book... directly from the author. I loved the series and was a big fan and with her in close contact so she send it to me and I read it and at some point I texted her: "You don't have done this?! No you don't! Don't him!" And then I read again and send her minutes later: "By all gods thanks you don't done it I was crying and shaking!" She read my texts an hour later and had to laugh so hard because her lector had send her simular texts. I have read this book endless times till this day and will read it again around my birthday because my most loved part of the series came out a few days before my birthday and it's like a little tradition to read the series every year. I honor of this one book that came out and that I read 16 times in it's release month and that lives in my shelf 2 times (one signed) on my kindle, on my other reader and on audible... I love it so much

[@YW2324]

Glad you enjoyed 😊

[@Lynsey1985A]

I’ve taken all my unread books off my bookshelf and am planning on getting them read thanks to your #ShelfControl project 😄 also am buying more books that I probably wouldn’t have considered in the past after watching your reviews 🖤

[@GaiaMannino]

Yes, spoiler review is a yes!

[@simulacraet2155]

Omg please please read Hank the Cowdog, I sometimes recommend it to adults learning English because I remember loving the humor but I hope I'm not misremembering

[@Ezeekat]

I just ordered the first book! lol

[@starsbookreviews]

Clicks video to see what Ezeekat has read but can't stopnlooking at the giant Stitch in the background. I really want it😢

[@Ezeekat]

I LOVE my giant stuffed animal collection! Haha

[@BookishDaddy]

I can’t wait to read Six crimson cranes!!! Awesome video

[@Ezeekat]

Hope you enjoy it, and thank you!!!

[@juliestokes9078]

Six crimson cranes sound like the six swans fairy tail. I read another book series, the SevenWaters Trilogy. That book series first book was kind of a retelling of the same fairytale.

[@cyn_marie_reads]

I loved An Ember in the Ashes and A Torch Against the Night and then... She lost me with book 3. I didn't even finish the last few chapters of the third book. I know EXACTLY why I didn't like it, which might not be a turn off for other people, but I was so sad since I loved the first two so much ☹️

[@GreenFroggy7]

I have great news, the rest of An Ember in the ashes is just as crazy 😂

[@mentinfusion]

Ah, I miss the Goosebumps series, I have only a few books from the series but I still love them!

[@katherinesanderson8990]

Isn't Six Crimson Cranes a retelling of fairy tale where the princess's brothers get turned into swans and she has not talk for x amount of years while making shirts out of nettles for them to turn them back? I haven't read the book but that's what the synopsis sounded like to me when I read it.

[@amotleyartwkatherine]

I have watched some movies were I could see why it was critically acclaimed but I didn't care for it. It is a weird feeling. I read Christopher Pike books, which came out before Goosebumps. They are a bit more mystery/thriller books.

[@SallysSong00]

I heard that The Dark Stands Still is like Howl's Moving Castle too, but the Magus Bride and Beauty and the Beast comparisons combined with that definitely make me want to read it 😂 I'm sensing a pattern with my interest type 🤔 Also, I've read Viscous by Schwab, and it's interesting cause the premise of the people becoming monsters after something bad happens to them reminds me of the EOs from that. I know that's basic superhero stuff, but it's interesting how she twisted it in both

[@Ezeekat]

Oh yes, definitely Howl's Moving Castle vibes!

[@nknutson780]

I loved Fear street! ❤

[@user-rm4yk6re4s]

Say cheese and die was my favourite goosebumps 😍

[@YW2324]

Ah my ancestors were from Poland 😊

[@Simplisticillustrations]

I read the our Dark Duet rated it 5 stars.

[@alyssasingletary8887]

I think the Six Crimson Cranes is a retelling of the fairy tale The Wild Swans by Hans Andersen . Definitely Adding Six Crimsons Cranes as it was my favorite fairy tale growing up. :)

[@Kathkira]

I thought it sounded similar to Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier, which I read and enjoyed.. and I think it's based on the same or a similar fairy tale. So I've definitely added this one to my TBR as well

[@sampollock3459]

I loved Hank the Cow Dog!

[@Ezeekat]

Me tooo!

[@TSwiftie13-eh2ul]

Hey Ezeekat(Jason) did you ever finish the Percy Jackson books 📚 because I’m annotating mine and they’re sooo good. 😊 great videos and btw I liked subscribed(and of course notified) also your bookshelf looks soooooooo good…. Also is it possible to get a YA book rec 👋

[@letrosezburn1495]

I got Blue Period excited to start it. Have you ever watched or read Psycho Pass? It's really dark but a cool premise and interesting if you like psychological animes.

[@Ezeekat]

I have not read Psycho Pass but I LOOOOVE Blue Period!

[@annmoore321]

🤔Maybe I need to give Ember in the Ashes another try. When I read it, I was in a bad head space (yay postpartum anxiety), and it really stressed me out. But maybe if I wait until I am ready for something hard and heavy…

[@Ezeekat]

It is very intense and heavy so definitely be ready for something like that because it never let's up.

[@nakikiish]

I live that you also publish books!🎉🎉🎉

[@Ezeekat]

Thank You! It's so exciting!

[@terramillen]

Yes please spoil this collection!!

[@user-rm4yk6re4s]

Point horror books!!

[@lunabutterfly4081]

I'm early! this never happens Yeah the bell is fun Also Ancient Magnus Bride is probably my favorite anime/manga so hearing you mention it made me smile

[@Ezeekat]

This book reminded me of it so much!!

[@lunabutterfly4081]

@@Ezeekat Which part? the mythology, the darker side of the mythology, or the romance/found family aspect?

[@Ezeekat]

@@lunabutterfly4081 All of it actually! Haha

[@lunabutterfly4081]

@@Ezeekat Really?! cool I'll have to pick it up next paycheck

[@ArtByDesign80]

2:37 sorry still do not believe in the notification bell….i DO NOT need notifications for every video from every channel I am subscribed to.🤷🏻‍♂️

[@wanfonyam1]

can u fo a play through of another game pls

[@nataniamarsha3184]

keep it up man! Your litterly the only KZbinr I kept the notification on ٩( ᐛ )( ᐖ )۶

[@Ezeekat]

Aww! Thank You! That means a lot.