Week 9 - Shades of Magic Readalong

[@AnidHarker]

I'm so glad we didn't lose this video so we could keep this moment of Jenna getting the feels for Holland, Jenna is all of us

[@marykatedanberg6852]

No book has ever made me happier and yet no book has ever made me cry more! there is a reason this is my favorite series ever!!! ugh! so excited for fragile threads!!!!

[@hannahkayp]

Kell's GPS: Take me to wherever Alucard is not

[@Thenoobestgirl]

"Alucard's just trying to get punched every day of his life" 😂😂😂

[@rachelrenner7543]

I got my mom into this series (and now we re-read together all the time) but I distinctly remember that scene where Kell finds Holland asleep being SO important when she was first reading it. I, for one, have always loved Holland - from the very beginning. My mom didn’t. But I just remember THIS scene specifically, she turned to me and went, “I see.”

[@kaylpossible]

This is one of my absolute favorite stretches of the entire series! The chaos of the ship dynamics; Kell, Lila and Holland working and fighting together (!) for the first time, plus just the conversations between the three of them are always SUPER interesting; Alucard sass; Holland sadness; THE ANTARI BINDING RINGS, MY BELOVED; “love and loss”; “stop fucking with the ship”- JUST EVERYTHING ABSOLUTELY ICONIC I can’t believe we’re at the end already next week!!!!

[@Thenoobestgirl]

I can't believe you didn't mention the "stop fucking with the ship!" part! I've been looking forward to it this whole time! 😩

[@solquintana4559]

The softness in her voice when she talks about Lila and Kell vs the sadness in every Holland scene. I can't

[@throneofbooks]

“It’s nice,” said Kell, “to meet someone like me.” Holland frowned. “I am not like you,” he said, and walked away. My poor KELL 😭 I can just imagine his excitement and then his heartbreak when he first met Holland. 💔💔💔

[@littlecornerreads4209]

"No one gets along with Kell" is my new favorite tagline for the series

[@theodorazouvelou2947]

I know that it must be frustrating for many people but kell deciding not to read the piece of paper and reclaim himself for who he is, him consciously deciding to stop being haunted by what his past was or what he could have been, him deciding that what he is now is good enough for him was genuinely one of my favourite parts of this book.

[@IloveHeartlandX]

I remember screaming internally when Kell threw away the paper because I so desperately wanted to know what it said. Also the entirety of Part IX, Chapter Four was just sheer perfection, I so often don't actually find sex scenes sexy and just find them incredibly awkward to read but I LOVED that one. Also "stop fu**king with the ship will never not make me holler.

[@kxterameddins3285]

the entire rosenal scene is SO goddamn traumatic it HURTS man!!! but at the same time its one of my favourite parts - the way lila is thinking of kell and alucard while she's literally dying, the way kell is losing his mind waiting for her to wake up and keeps checking holland's spell, and the way lila kicks all the dead copper thieves and sobs against kell's chest!!! makes me SOB every fucking time. masterpiece.

[@chloefirth8559]

the black glass eye is my favourite scene ever I sob every time bc I also wear a prosthetic eye

[@roxanvasilik]

The parts that come next are so sad 😭 😢 poor Rhy. And poor Holland, you can’t help but mourn the life he’s had 😔

[@stateofiction]

the whole Lila wound scene was so perfect! the fact that you chose Holland to be the one to find and save Lila that forces everyone to work with him was masterful

[@alexis.reishus22]

The experience of reading these books for the first time via audiobook when you hit THAT Part 9 Chapter 4 scene is... an experience 😂 Nothing like driving home from grad school and getting hit with the scream-worthy moment

[@cassirolee]

I love starting my Saturday by crying about these characters 😭😭😭

[@cassirolee]

The way I CANNOT wait to hear about the favor!! Been dying to know since I first finished the series the first time

[@zuzanalukyova6513]

Crying all over again because of Holland 😭 how I love this series

[@hannahobrien12]

I'm literally sobbing, Holland needs so many hugs and kisses why must you do this to us 😭😭

[@mediawarhead6124]

I just love Victoria's excitement when she spoke about fragile threads of power involving the favour Merris will ask of Lila. Her excitement is increasing mine and I really look forward to reading it

[@jenacampbell3836]

Parts that made me laugh out loud - "Stop fucking with the ship!" and Ned trying to sage Osaron out of the tavern. Her reference to Benny in The Mummy during the video made me laugh even more. And then there's all the feels. Poor Holland, Holland saving Lila (!!!), the sleeping spell scene with Tyron, and I really did want to know what was on that parchment!

[@puck970]

"Fast"Holland killing these thugs is really hot. Really hits the stuff I love.

[@kxterameddins3285]

my face actually hurts from smiling so much while watching this holy shit. i will never have the words to explain how much this book means to me

[@kxterameddins3285]

"as orense, to open" KELL MARESH ONE CHANCE PLEASE

[@AnimeGirlLover015]

Stop fucking with the ship is one of Alucard’s best lines 😂

[@Julia713713]

What a ride is what I was thinking! I love watching your excitement during this Readalong! Thank you again! 😄

[@greenpamd]

I had no idea Fragile Threads of Power started with Lila’s favour to Maris! Love the evil laugh as you said this, too 😂. Can’t wait for the new book!! 🤩

[@abigailrae5888]

All three of them are like *FUCK* LOL that had me cracking up over here...Also, V, I love seeing how excited you get when explaining certain parts, especially those that we as the audience love and feel excited about. The closer we get to the release of Threads, the more and more excited I feel! I'm constantly in awe of the way you weave your stories, and I just know that this next book is going to feel like home, just like the first trilogy has felt like home❤

[@DesAnanieva]

This series are amazing. You never know who's good and who's evil and how paths can turn

[@IHannah-c7v]

I have loved this read along so much. There feels like Victoria has so much joy in the world, and it makes me love it even more.

[@kirasdesings]

Kell and Holland fighting together for the first time!!!!!! I feel totally normal about that and them!!!!!

[@kailennourse]

This video was the best one yet! I loved the sections we went through, and V's excitement about everything happening in them.

[@heathwitch]

I adore this book; it's my favourite of the series. And this video is probably my favourite of the readalongs so far. The black glass eye! Alucard! The rings! Everyone with trauma! Ahhhh! So fantastic!!!

[@Jane42.]

Thank you so much for this series of videos!! It’s a perfect way to revisit the essence of the story so far. ❤

[@katelynboggs1769]

I am so excited for the favor to be called in! Looking forward to seeing these chaotic characters in Threads. I love them so much!

[@kxterameddins3285]

11:27 this part is so sad bc little kell just wants a friend like him and holland is like NO😭

[@ahsen2828]

I adored Holland's backstory so much! Just like you said it, he is an antagonist, no villain! The way his story was woven into the story of the other Antaris is so pure. Everything could have been so different for him too!!

[@rebeccapawela5417]

My favorite section so far! The juiciest part! As Kaitee Yaeko said while reading the ARC of Threads, everything is crashing together in the best way. This video has it all, the movie references, The Princess Bride & The Mummy, side note would love a Victoria movie list. Kell’s antari magic lessons… young Kell visiting white London and meeting Holland. Everything Maris. The Threads snippet.

[@ana.xochi.m]

I know I’m late to the party but now that I will finally be getting a hold of The Fragile Threads of Power this weekend, I’ve been refreshing. Listening to these videos and rereading has been fantastic! I first read Darker Shades back in 2020 and absolutely fell in love with it. Going back to it again has been an absolute joy. I remembered the larger plot points but had forgotten all the nuances. The witty banter in this book is top notch! Thank you V for writing such incredible books! I’m so excited to dive into Threads!

[@actually_em]

the way that i kept thinking about the owed favour for the rest of the book and its the basis of threads of power?? omg i can't wait!!!

[@milenafusaro2381]

You're such an incredible storyteller, thanks for doing this 🙏❤️

[@paradeoflaughter]

so exciting to hear that the favor is being called in during Threads of Power!!

[@staciehelm6556]

Such an awesome section! So much is happening and it’s all coming together!

[@hipr8]

This part of the story on the boat is my favorite in all 3 books! I don't know just them being confined to the small space in the middle of the sea and learning to get a long a little better just does it for me. Always left me wishing for just whole book on a boat lol

[@eviebubblybee]

I absolutely love how you weave stories!

[@aaronconnolly9479]

My weekly dose of Four London joy is back. Yes yes yes yes yes

[@MsBianCola]

"Holland seems happy" 😭

[@chiaratessari633]

I feel like this part really sets up the finale. Not enough authors take the time to do that and too few do it so well. It's subtle, but it makes everything make sense in the end.

[@ashleybrawley314]

When I started this series I would have told you that I wish someone would just kill Holland already. The flashbacks into his past humanize him so much. I especially love the scene where he points out to Lila that he at least knows the number. When I read that the first time I was like damn Holland .... mic drop

[@milenafusaro2381]

I'm wondering if Kell will remember his past in Threads... nice move to toss away the paper

[@kelseysnook1739]

I was not expecting Kell to throw away the paper and it threw me for such a loop 🎢

[@ketakigundawar9467]

I am so so happy that ACOL exists!!! The amount of thought you have put in creating this story is just incredible!!!!❤️❤️ I can't wait to catch up with these parts!! God I know I'm going to cry reading about *redacted*'s deaths in upcoming parts!!😭😭😭😭

[@joalexa3228]

Jenna will now join the Holland fanclub

[@milenafusaro2381]

Can't wait to find out what the favor is!!! I had completely forgotten about that!!

[@marthagreig6485]

Can't wait to read what the favour is!! Love these videos.

[@gaylemartin5606]

😯🙀😯🙀 The favour!! Soo can't wait ❤❤❤❤

[@olivia2405]

These videos make my week so much better thank you so much

[@kxterameddins3285]

i am so fucking excited to know all the details about the favour, there are soooo many possibilities and i absolutely cannot wait!! i always wonder though, what happens if Lila can't fulfil her end? that prospect makes me nervousssssss. i'm so excited for this masterpiece HONESTLY

[@throneofbooks]

God I wish we knew more about Kell’s past. I wonder if someday he’ll allow himself to remember his own past. And if he’ll ever come to terms with it.

[@marianaroberto]

These read along are the best idea ever!!! Just make my week so much better!!!! Thank youuuuu ❤️♥️

[@rebeccadeereads]

Can't believe how close to the end we are. Loving these 👏🏼🥰

[@Dalaal184]

So many feels in this week’s readalong! They’re all finally starting to work together🥺❤️

[@gabriellegomez2874]

All the feels this week!

[@throneofbooks]

I finished the entire book yesterday and now I’m broken 😀✌️💔🥺 can’t wait for the next part!

[@thisisangel1ca]

Part 11 always takes something from me

[@Sarah-w4z4n]

These keep me going through out the week! Thank you 💓

[@jencliff85]

i am having way to many feelings!!!!!! what a good section - i had forgotten about so much in this book.

[@mirandablumanstock4147]

the rosenal scene is one of my favorites ever

[@miljanaglogovac8710]

these videos are the highlight of my week

[@amelianotthepilot]

this book is so good ughhhhh😩

[@alisaodonnell4470]

Are we gonna get Kell’s history in Threads of Power? Not knowing is awful.

[@ashtyns3795]

Jenna is all of us 😂💔

[@gaylemartin5606]

OMG Holland😢.. ****Spoiler**** My favourite line of this entire series is "Stop f&*King with the ship" while Alucard is standing soaking wet😂😅😂

[@kxterameddins3285]

9:54 noooo kell my sweet baby i would die for you

[@alexandriaperone8030]

❤

[@Jenny-uj2vr]

🖤

[@AshleyCobert]

Turn the camera on Jenna! Need her reactions...

[@milenafusaro2381]

Aaaaarrrrgggghhh

[@isiiilme]

I was sooo behind on these videos and what a trip indeed to listen to everyhing that happens in Conjuring, because it is A LOT 🥲

[@rachell5858]

I nearly forgot how AMAZING this series is 😭♥️🫶🏼 THANK YOU FOR THIS