Spring reading wrap up ft. my unpopular opinions 🥴📚✨

[@abar612]

Books mentioned: When in Rome - Sarah Adams Practice Makes Perfect - Sarah Adams Powerless - Lauren Roberts Life's Too Short - Abby Jimenez Same Time Next Summer - Annabel Monaghan Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute - Talia Hibbert Just for the Summer - Abby Jimenez

[@ymr92461]

Thanks for this !!

[@rudireads_]

I am here for the plaque being in every clip from this point on 😂. I kept my marathon mug (facing out) in hand for weeks just so people didn’t forget 😂😂.

[@khalilahd.]

Lmfaoo no cause y’all need to know I’m official 😭🩷

[@morph3e8]

I'm a very akward person weither it's in the romantic department or in the friendship department; I have trouble making conversations with people, eye contact feels very weird to me etc and I find that actually expressing it to the other person makes things easier. Just saying "hey I'm sorry I'm not really good at conversations, I'm very afraid to make things akward between us" can make you feel better and usually people avev very chill and sweet about it

[@khalilahd.]

Love this idea! Thank you for sharing!

[@morph3e8]

@@khalilahd. Anytime !

[@WhitneyPulliam]

Girl show that plaque off as much as possible! You worked so hard and you EARNED that! And omg YES, when I tell you I was SHOOK at Miss Abby in Just For the Summer...I felt like she was reading me so hard. The amount of times I annotated, "I'm in this photo and I dont like it :) " and realized I had been sitting there with my mouth wide open lmaoo That book was so good, 5million stars!! ✨

[@zoeszlips9373]

Under the whispering door is so good! (Slow, but good.)

[@khalilahd.]

Can’t wait to read it!

[@premadimauro2691]

Please please consider leaving the book cover up the whole time you are Talking about it thanks

[@Mano-Wan]

Well You’re nicer about Powerless than me! That book is awful 🤦🏻‍♂️ Yes, that first half is EXACTLY Hunger games and the whole class system is straight Red Queen… And I noticed little things from other fantasy books… Like the Cinder market scene… The romance was so juvenile with cringy banter. I have to laugh when booktubers claim they love the world building 😂 There is NO world building. There’s no reason for those Hunger Game trials other than to steal half a book! The popular booktubers have rallied around the young booktok author and of course all their minions fall right into line. Ok, I’m done ranting😅

[@BorisPutman-dd4gr]

I actualy kinda liked it

[@ndricimnezha2069]

I mean.... I loved it 😂❤. But everyone has different opinions

[@owlandgatorstitcher]

Thank you for discussing all the romance books-I’m also a romance reader. Sorry to hear the Annabel Monaghan book was just so-so because Nora Goes Off Script was amazing.

[@mizz308]

I can relate to what you were saying about dates. It’s very normal and I think it’s actually nice when you can tell intimacy/romance is something still special to somebody our age. I don’t know if you consider yourself a sensitive person but the book “the highly sensitive person in love” taught me a lot about opening up more because I also avoid romance sometimes (out of fear of getting hurt personally) but that book made me feel seen and made me value those parts of me more, it’s not a flaw.

[@ReaderandWriter.]

We're "official!" Congrats, Queen!

[@khalilahd.]

Thank you!!

[@shanice2428]

I agree with you one hundred percent about Powerless. I’m 20% into it now and yes its entertaining but I feel like I’ve already read it because it’s EXACTLY like the hunger games

[@eliotopian]

just for the summer felt too much like a lit fic, than a romance, and it didnt feel like the vibe matched the vibe of yours truly and part of your world... it was just 2 people with tons of trauma, who need to work on themselves, but deciding to mix their trauma drama together to have a super messed up relationship. that couple broke up a week after the final page of that book and.im glad theyre solo now and can work on themselves. lol

[@squidwardtentacles7144]

Just for the Summer was my first (and only) five-star read of this year so far too! And I rated it five stars for similar reasons as to you. I've never read about a character with a fearful avoidant attachment style before and it was really nice seeing that in a romance book. For the most part, I've dealt with my fearful avoidant tendencies which is why I personally didn't like Emma at the beginning of this book because I think she reminded me too much of my past self and I've just grown so much from that behavior. But once I realized that I truly began to understand her and relate and like you said it was like reading about my past self. And Justin is my new book boyfriend. Loved him! Also glad to hear that reading that book expanded your perception of what you believed the romance genre could be. I think there are still many misconceptions and prejudices about the romance genre, which is upsetting, but I'm glad reading that book allowed you to see that the romance genre can be such a multifaceted as any other genre.

[@ThatKOTLCFan]

I have been here sense 25k and have watched every single video se ce congratulations!! 🎉❤ Also love that you didn’t fake your opinion on these books it helps me a lot!

[@khalilahd.]

You’re the actual best 🫶🏽🥹

[@TheMooresDaily]

I also noticed Powerless was really similar to dance of thieves in terms of atmosphere. I thought I was losing my mind when everyone said they loved it but I could not relate! Glad I’m not alone haha

[@majakru]

Love your taste in books so much!

[@dianaisme]

Same Time Next Summer was disappointing but I loved the flashbacks!

[@xela_a]

i feel like your hair is getting so looonnnggg and it looks so amazing!! I LOVE IT! 😍and i like this style of video!! more than just recs, i love hearing your opinions 🤍you bringing the plaque into almost every shot when you switch it up had me DYING! you keep that thang on you!! p.s. my SO watches your videos with me and she wanted to say HI!!! 🖤

[@taylor8684]

I’ve been looking for more black book content creators and I love watching your videos. I’m slowly getting back into reading and I have a goal for how many books I want to read this year🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@rachelbolick]

Hey Friend, Happy Tuesday. I love watching your videos and hearing more about the books that you Read. I like that you’re not in love with every book just because it’s romance. You have a deeper meaning of why you like or dislike a book. 😊 yes I agree taking the leap of faith with the person that you love is worth it regardless if it works out or not. I feel like all of my past relationships gave me a life lesson even though it put a hole in my heart. 😢 I love being able to relate to characters and doing the same things they do before reading the book. 😊🥰

[@candacewoods24]

If you liked that book by Sara Adams…her book To Con A Gentleman was SOOOOO GOOOD. It literally made me believe in slow burns again 😂

[@khalilahd.]

Haha adding it to my TBR now!

[@Mari-vi3yi]

Definitely try the brown sister series by Talia Hibbert. Maybe you’ll like those better! Congrats on the plaque🫶🏻

[@irised]

0:07 I’m so happy for you, you deserve it so much 💗

[@khalilahd.]

Thank you hun! 🥹

[@tessib.1043]

Just For The Summer is my 4 th 5 star for this year! It was everything you said, just absolutely perfect. By the way, I knew you were looking forward to getting the braids again, but I really love your curls. You are beautiful no matter what ❤❤❤

[@scentedlikerose2931]

I listened to the audiobook of Practice Makes Perfect and I 100% agree. I thought a lot of it was so cringey. Like she would be like “im so small and petite 🥺” (like quite literally saying how short she is MULTIPLE TIMES) and this girl was like late 20s early 30s but the way she spoke and acted was like an actual child. And the whole bad boy narrative didn’t even make sense because Will was actually a nice guy and continuously showed it through the book. All he had was tattoos 😭😭😭 idkk. it just kinda fell flat for me bruh 💀

[@stopbeingana-hole4151]

I enjoy your book reviews, you are thorough and honest in a nice way. Critical in a helpful way.

[@khalilahd.]

Best compliment. Thank you!

[@TashaxMack]

Congrats again on your plaque 😊 you sold me on when in Rome, I love hearing your thoughts on your reads. I also had that Nora Goes Off Script in my tbr, I wanna read it someday

[@khalilahd.]

Thank you so much!! I literally could not do it without support from people like you 💜 I hope you love When in Rome!

[@LizClarkBooks]

Agree with your powerless assessment! I was so confused why everyone was raving about how good it was when it seemed like a hunger games rip off but executed poorly..

[@sunasfox]

it may be midnight on where i am living, but watching khalilahs new video is more important than my sleep 💪🏻💪🏻 (i have an exam tomorrow)

[@khalilahd.]

Miss ma’am you better go to bed and see me tomorrow! Good luck on your exam!

[@jessica.isabell.m]

I love your videos and I am so happy you finally got your plaque 😊 You’ve worked so hard, so congratulations! One little note though: Do be careful about what you say about triggers. Some traumas or experiences are not easy to “overcome” by yourself or at all. So people who need trigger warnings aren’t just “people who are running away” from something but often times they need professional help to learn how to cope with things (if it’s even possible). So please don’t generalize it 😉❤️

[@readernac13]

I haven’t read Powerless yet it’s on my TBR but I absolutely loved Dawn of Onyx and The Promise of Peridot with the A Reign of Rose releasing in October and I think you would really enjoy this trilogy. 📚🙂

[@kindlelight]

Omg, Congratulations!!!!! So happy for you!!! You deserve it!

[@bryanmedina9765]

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PLAQUE POOKIE !!!!!!! 😊🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@readernac13]

Congratulations!!!🎉🎈 📚 I bought The Sign For Home by Blair Fell because you bought it in your last BN haul and it definitely sounded different. I started it this morning and I’m a few chapters in and I’m really enjoying it and it’s very different from anything I’ve read and I’m so glad you included this in your video. I can’t wait to read more after lunch. 📚🙂

[@CarolinaCorijn]

I love how this video starts with you showing your KZbin plaque thingy !! Yes girl you deserve it ❤ The video you made about this, the "we got our plaque!", was soo beautiful 🤩

[@kwoot07]

I’m so reading Practice Makes Perfect now, simply because I’m also awful at dating. All of my social skills go out the window when it comes to making potential romantic connections.

[@xanthippikipou2531]

An unfairly cute video, thank you book princess 📖📚❤

[@khalilahd.]

😭🩷

[@mymindfullife7554]

Same girl, same! I loved when in rome SO much better. Also love Cheat Sheat by Sarah Adams too!!! I just finished her new one this week. Its good and sweet, but the other 2 are my favs!!!❤❤❤❤

[@khalilahd.]

Will add it to my list!

[@dkn2602]

I’m having a bad day and this upload seriously made my day so much better :) perfect timing and I love watching ur videos!

[@khalilahd.]

Omg thank you 🥹 I hope you have a great week!

[@madelinegatlin2210]

You shall not wear muralders map in your face until you have a muralders fanfic in your head! Thank you!❤

[@ReaderandWriter.]

Me and you with Powerless and Life's too short. I'm glad I am caught up on A. J.'s backlist. I may pick up another book of Lauren Robert's because she could get better.

[@aftonmrleslie]

Love thissss totally agree with you ❤️❤️👏🏼

[@nissasbookcorner]

just for the summer was soo good loved it

[@linachantele]

Girl, I need your hair routine. The curls are eating ❤

[@Salem-tn5zn]

You should read All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata. My favorite book to reread in the summer.

[@dreamytulip]

I was here patiently waiting to get a notification that you've uploaded and it turns out that you posted over 30 mins ago😭😭😭

[@khalilahd.]

But you still made it 🫡🩷

[@JohnSeney]

I see you have "Yolk" there waiting for you to read it, I'm hoping it will be the first book we will entirely agree on supporting 😆😸!

[@KaiOpaka]

It was super funny finding a bunch of people complaining that you thought romance books weren't good and then here this post was suggested to me next. Obviously they were triggered by their favorite book being called overhyped.

[@giuliabricot]

You have to give a chance to the brown sisters series by Thalia hibbert !!

[@aliciamslt]

CLICKED ON THE NOTIFICATION AS SOON AS I SAW IT !

[@khalilahd.]

🥹🫶🏽

[@bab1292]

I agree with you about Powerless. It felt too much like Hunger Games and I didn't enjoy the romance at all. Just for the Summer hit way too close to home in some regards. I love Abby but she needs to get out of my business sometimes LOL

[@khalilahd.]

RIGHT! 😩😭

[@lulucollins6173]

Girl im glad you said it! Thats one of the thing I dislike about the Abby Jimenez books a lot of rambling and pointless break ups

[@khalilahd.]

The pointless breakups get me but the banter keeps me in her clutches 😔

[@bookish110]

I read practice makes perfect first too and i didn't like it at all i might have to give when in Rome a try tho, great video 💕

[@amirayakken9831]

Finally our Queen is back ❤

[@khalilahd.]

🥹🩷

[@abbysule13]

Yessss😂 Congratulations ❤🎉you better flex that plaque 😂. Very much deserved❤

[@lexiegonzalez9014]

Congratulations on the plaque!! Im a new subscriber and love your content!! I completely agree with your thoughts about abby jimenez 3rd act breakup.....i was soo furious with it in yours truly. It came out of left field. There was no need it of it!! Ohhh..i ranted about it to my bestie!! I still got her new one...but im a lil nervous....lol!! Fingers 🤞🏾!!!❤❤❤

[@moniqueodom3589]

Love the braids

[@lulucollins6173]

You should also read Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghab its her new book I thought was really good

[@ReaderandWriter.]

I've read a lot of romance books based on the summer vibes and yeah, it's hard to rate anything 4 stars and above. It's a chuckle, a sigh and you move on. I rated The Mindfuck series and The Summer Girl 4 stars. Everything else has been a 3.

[@hallielam]

you should have a note of all books mentioned in the video

[@latricerebec]

Girl!! I can relate at my big age too!!😅

[@khalilahd.]

😭😭 glad it’s not just me!

[@chloelai4851]

please do a public library video !!

[@khalilahd.]

I’ve done a few in the past but I’ll be sure to do more!

[@chloelai4851]

@@khalilahd. ty 🤍

[@jakeypoo2156]

good job!! been here to witness teh full journey

[@khalilahd.]

You’re the actual best 🥹🩷

[@ange7679]

Congratulations!!!

[@kellymanfredini3835]

Question: can you read romance if the characters names are of people you know in IRL?

[@PeaceofthePlans]

Love your channel so much!!!...Congrats on 100K! I often hear you talking about your disdain for the "third act break up" in romances. I personally think this is a romance storytelling technique. The thrill is in trying to figure out how the couple is going to overcome the break up/conflict. As I'm reading a romance, I actually expect them to break up or face a conflict in their relationship at some point in the story. I can't think of one romance I've read that doesn't use this storytelling strategy. Granted, I haven't read every romance. However, the author needs to create some type of tension/conflict or else the story would be very boring. Can you suggest some romances that don't have a third act break up/conflict? I'm curios about this...

[@khalilahd.]

Thank you so much! And I 100% agree but in my experience a good romance has the conflict in the middle and they work through their issues for the remainder of the book. What I hate is when they’ve already had a major conflict worked through it and at the last second have another one. That’s annoying in my opinion. Every story worth telling, in a book or movie, has to have a conflict or it’s just you watching clips from someone’s life so I understand the necessity of having something to resolve I just don’t like when it’s at the very end

[@kellymanfredini3835]

Are the frames heavy feeling when you add them on?

[@ange7679]

Read Bullet Proof Dating, it’ll help

[@chocolateoreo6489]

I’m sending you love❤❤❤

[@khalilahd.]

❤️❤️

[@sandhya8091]

You're funny and i'm here for it😂❤️❤️❤️, i love your videos.

[@khalilahd.]

Yay! Thank you!

[@Savv_sav]

Love ya girlieeeee❤

[@agirl4601]

Omg i love your videos 🎉🎉🎉

[@wendyvilla2904]

🖤💚

[@joandarc441]

Do you collect some Diary of a wimpy kid books???

[@khalilahd.]

I had all of them when I was a kid 🩷

[@gnine3299]

You definitely need time stamp

[@ambershalom33]

I like everything about your channel, except when you do that excited scream... A bit annoying because it gets old. I like your natural hair when you wear it and I think we have the same taste in genres.