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[@Saammi619]

Destiny being the sweetest friend in the world 🥹 absolutely so thoughtful

[@RachelCatherine]

the absolute sweetest !! 🥹 I feel so lucky !!

[@Showtunediva]

You will love The Hotel Nantucket and 28 Summers.

[@alinabaschnagel7208]

Destiny is literally the kindest soul🥺❤ love you both so much🧚‍♀️

[@RachelCatherine]

such a kind soul 🥹🌷

[@yourmom8705]

I love that booktubers all over the world are friends.

[@RachelCatherine]

it's so crazy to have besties on the other side of the world, I feel so blessed!!

[@abbygaileva]

I met Sabrina Carpenter at a meet and greet when the album came out and she asked what my favorite song was so I said emails I can’t send and she literally went “omg i’m so sorry that one is so sad” and it was the funniest thing ever she was so sweet

[@leahmbutler]

Love that Des knows you so well❤

[@RachelCatherine]

truly 😭🥹

[@hashbrownreads]

Book Tubers are such genuine people and love seeing you all being besties even from across the world it's so awesome ❤️ as always love your videos 😁

[@shoes7492]

I nearly cried in joy when I saw the little bee, adorable!!

[@RachelCatherine]

it's so cute 🥹

[@heathers_happily_ever_afters]

I love The Iron Fey series! The Iron King is the first in the series. There's 3 series within the series. The first 3 books follow Meghan Chase, the 4th book is a prequel novel about her love interest. The next 3 books is about Meghan's brother Ethan. The last 3 books is all of the characters working together to save the Fey & human worlds.

[@wwhjams]

The whole box opening has me grinning and wanting to cry it's just so wholesome omg.

[@erikagottberg678]

The iron king series is what got me into reading back when I was in middle school!! Forever a favorite for me. I only ever read 4 books but I know there is a spin off series that I haven’t read.

[@RachelCatherine]

yay!! I'm excited to see what I think !!

[@humannature-nm6xq]

Booktubers are the best people. They are friends with each other, and care about each other. I want to be part of the group. Des sending you gifs is the sweetest. ❤❤❤

[@analuzanoni]

Omgggggg seeing the package Destiny sent you made me so happy and grateful for finding book videos and getting to know the book community

[@marydavis2312]

yes, the booktube corner of the internet is my faveeee. And thank you Rachel for being such a GREAT part of this community, and my life. Love you so much. You are the balsam to my anxious girliness lol. Lots of Looooveeee!

[@enya5120]

The House in the Cerulean Sea is a beautiful cozy fantasy! One of my absolute favourites! About a middle aged man who is visiting a house with 6 magical children, and its so wholesome and warm. Love you

[@RachelCatherine]

oh yes I read that back in 2021 and really enjoyed!!

[@vampiravlog]

Iron king is the first book in the original series by Julie which has 4 books in it. I recommend starting with iron king. There are 2 other spin off series.

[@taylarfarq6614]

I wish I could find these kind of people in my life who are interested in books and being creative and artsy and just your friendship crew are so aligned ❤

[@BookswithNeeks]

I am overdue for a reread but the Iron Fae series was one of my favourites from years ago! The main series (4 books) is just in publishing order and I read the novella collection afterward, and from what I know about The Lost Prince, it should be read after the main series :)

[@KathyDubs]

Have so much fun at the concert! For other cozy books, you might like The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches or Tress of the Emerald Sea.

[@x..zari..x]

I’m so glad so many people are posting today

[@leahmbutler]

I was literally thinking the same!

[@annmariesloan8406]

One of my favorite hoodies that i got from Hello Lovely (a bookish merchandise company in the US), says "Bury Me Next to My TBR". Makes sence as i doubt i will ever finish my physical TBR in my lifetime 😂

[@Harley24986]

Speaking of cozy fantasy, I adored Legends & Lattes and Bookshops and Bonedust. 😊

[@chickybell3]

I just finished One Dark Window & loved it! A different twist to fantasy, with magical cards, I LOVE! 10/10 would recommend ❤️❤️

[@annmariesloan8406]

I have the Count Dracula book in the Jack The Ripper series. My friend who crochets. Does those little stuffies. They are so cute❤

[@ElizabethBennett96]

Pride & Prejudice of all vases too!! 🫶🏻

[@jessygreene331]

I loved the Iron King series! The first 4 are the best, but they are all fun. And if you haven’t read Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater it has similar vibes to Emily Wilde. Hope you enjoy!

[@sincerelyguto]

20:13 emails i can’t send (the song) is my favorite from the album!! i think she won’t sing it not only bc it’s a sadder song but also bc it’s a very personal one (she wrote it about her dad’s affair and how that changed their relationship)

[@ElizabethBennett96]

I love being Australian, don’t get my wrong but American gifts, books, VASES, notebooks and stationary really is something else! 🫶🏻

[@-_-diamond-_-]

For a cozy fantasy you yould try The Midnight Library ❤

[@sarasafira8034]

ive been trying to finish watching this vlog for ages but ive been so busy. The iron fey was one of the first series i fell in love with it is 3 serperate series in one but you need to read them in order. first you have iron fey which is 4 books. then there is iron fey call of the forgotten (a spin-off) which is 3 books and lastly theres ironfey: Evenfall which is also 3 books. this series was finished last year so hope this helps 🥰

[@christinathomas8523]

Hi! Correct me if I missed it but I’d love to see a scrapbook tutorial or tips and tricks! Been wanting to start one too but don’t really know where to start! Love your videos!! 🫶🏼

[@alsbookshelf]

the iron fae series is SOOOO good, I was obsessed with it when I was like 15 and I completely forgot it existed till you showed it. I have to reread!!!

[@RachelCatherine]

oh yay I'm so excited!! 🥳

[@madysengoff8537]

your smile is so beautiful ❤️ also i just found your channel a couple days ago and i’m already obsessed!!!!!

[@firewhiskeyreader8257]

I hope you have the MOST AMAZING time at Eras!!!!! She's been unhinged in Melbourne so fingers crossed you get some delightful chaos too!!

[@RachelCatherine]

UNHINGED!! surely we get some mash ups in Syd!!

[@Kate_Mac]

I usually crochet while I watch your videos so I love it when you talk / show you crocheting!! It feels like we are crocheting together! ❤️😌

[@jaelajoy717]

I recently just bought sticker printer paper and you just print your pictures out normally and then they’re automatically made into stickers and it’s made book journaling so much easier! 10/10 recommend

[@RachelCatherine]

omg wait that's so smart hahaha I need to do that!

[@Layla-xy6nl]

You inspired me to start crocheting I’ve only made one square but just bought supplies to make a bag now haha 🩷

[@beautifulmama862]

Omg i love this video ❤ love your friendships and love seeing the love between booktubers ❤ love your channel

[@danielleharbin]

I wish you could teach me how to crochet that kindle cover is so cute! Love your vlogs ❤

[@suppleleo]

Your edition of map of the otherworld is SO CUTE. Totally different version than mine here in the US.

[@jurneeterry6457]

rachel, you are sweetest person ever. your videos feel like a warm hug and I appreciate you so much! hope your day is great!

[@rachellister4521]

i just listened to emilie wilde book 1 on spotify and i LOVED IT. i already cant wait to get the physical book and annotate it 🥹

[@annefletcher6674]

The very secret society of irregular witches is a great cozy fantasy, loved it!

[@marissagaigalas3128]

I just picked up Iron King at a used bookstore for the exact same reasons! Sounds so interesting!!

[@janinaxxx]

Destiny is the best gift giver! So thoughtful!

[@bookthoughtswitheilish]

I can’t wait for you to read The Raven Boys! I love that series so much ☺️ For cozy fantasy books I’d recommend Howls Moving Castle by Diana Wynn Jones or Stardust by Neil Gaiman ✨

[@eveesbooks]

The iron king is one of my favorite series ever. This got me into fantasy. I really hope you enjoy it ❣️

[@xeniko882]

Rachel I loved this vlog so much!! des is the sweetest!!! also i hope you‘ll love iron king!! i love that series SO much

[@RachelCatherine]

thanks bestie, I'm so glad you enjoyed 🥹 right?! the sweetest!!

[@vashtinayagar1325]

I’m in South Africa and we have the same trade paperbacks as you guys. But there are still trade copies of Crescent City being sold in my city. If u come to one of our bookstores, they literally sell all three covers lol

[@nicol540]

I literally started reading one dark window yesterday and it seems great so far!

[@Irina-sy8iw]

I just finished the Lochlann Feuds Series and it was amazing! 5 star series for sure!! Would love to see you read them as well. It's such an under-rated series it makes sad that more people don't know about it

[@susansegal1808]

I love how you all book girlies are friends. You need to go meet them. Tell hubby buy you a ticket for Christmas

[@mansoor3159]

Rachel Love your recent vlogs so so so much and I really really missed your vlogs a lot you are my truly truly inspiration🩷🥺🩷✨

[@nazrye3185]

Swordheart by T Kingfisher is a great cozy fantasy rec! My favourite!! 5 ⭐️

[@emileeeaton9517]

i live in my lemonde pink princess polly shirt hehe so influenced by you!!

[@samaarahrahman3157]

the romance in the stalking jack the ripper series is unmatched !!

[@evaantoniia]

Aww, the bee is so cute

[@EmmaFromMSP]

Hi Rachel! I have a cozy fantasy book recommendation for you. It's called "A Wizards Guide to Defensive Baking" by T. Kingfisher. It's a YA and such a cute read! It has the cutest characters and it is a little more action packed/high stakes than your typical cozy fantasy book. It was honestly such a fun storyline to follow. Basically, our main character is a young Wizard and she gets accused of murder. We follow her journey to clearing her name and using her magical powers to make dough and baked goods fight off those trying to throw her into jail.

[@maddieschillreff2876]

i love your bee rachel its so cuuute! i lowkey want one

[@OnniesJournal]

Happy belated Valentine's Day to you Rachel! 💕

[@prerza]

you unboxing Des's parcel was so cute

[@nannyd3]

I just finished Stalking Jack the Ripper and enjoyed it but wasn't obsessed with it. Happy reading 😊

[@kaya.graceee]

That’s just great, Rach 😅. Now I’m crying because I’ve never thought of Marjorie in the context of Magnolia Parks and now I’ll never be able to unsee it. I always cry whenever I hear it anyway but now I’ll be bawling 😭

[@Julia-rw8tc]

I cant wait for your eras tour vlog!! It makes me even more excited for my shows in august 🩷 have fun in Sydney!!

[@iammellbell]

your valentines outfit is the cutest!!

[@aanvuu]

I can definitely tell Destiny’s love language is gift giving and I’m here for it 🫶

[@emmaskapetis7603]

The Iron king is the first book in the Iron fae by Julie Kagawa. It is the first book set in its this world. There's a original trilogy which is The iron king, The iron daughter and the iron queen. Then there's a fourth book about the love interest for the series and also six spinoff books that are part of two different series. I'm still on book 4 (it's been years at this point lol) but I really want to get to it and finally finish it. I hope you enjoy The iron king.

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

Stop itttt the bee is so cute!!!

[@LisaManche]

I saw Easter gnomes at TK Maxx the other day and thought of you!

[@RachelCatherine]

omg !! 🥹

[@jankagura7732]

as far as i know the iron king series is only 4 books, the other ones are spin offs, novellas etc, i only read the first 4, but tbh the first 3 are the original trilogy and even if u only read those you get the full completed story basically:)

[@ariannawestley]

28 Summers is so good!! Definitely have some tissues on hand though 🫶

[@RachelCatherine]

oh no 😦

[@azaliahsherwood1842]

Hi Rachel!! you probably won't see this but I love that you put scriptures at the beginnings of your videos

[@ridaquraishi4684]

I teared up seeing you open Destiny's package 😭😭 Girlhood for the win!!! ❤

[@AliviaReads]

Counting down the days until the eras tour vlog. Have so much fun!! 🎉

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning Rachel happy Monday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

[@olafed]

one dark window duology is really good 🫶🏻

[@elissajohnson23]

I started the Iron King a few months ago but I have not finished it yet. My interest wasn't fully there, but it does have a lot of fantasy creatures within the first 100 pages.

[@marianascozyoutlet]

It’s the fact that I drop everything and avoid all responsibilities when Rachel drops a video to watch

[@SarahsCozyCorner]

The joy on my face when I saw Rach has a new video 🥹🥰

[@RachelCatherine]

🥹❤️

[@daphne.readsnl]

I love your vlogs 😍 Added Done & Dusted to my wishlist and I really need to pick up Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries 🥰

[@courtneynicoleheathcock]

I LOVE the book journal content!!!

[@thirtysecondstomaria]

Cozy fantasy - The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune and The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna 🤗

[@manonvo8615]

Trying to find a moment this week to go buy some yarn cause I want to start crocheting tooo

[@manonvo8615]

Don't wait till christmas, use the mug now!🙌🎉

[@georgialrichards]

Rommie I loved this vlog a lot, a lot a lot

[@lenkasustackova4560]

Will you please do some scrapbooking flip-through? If it's not too personal

[@abbyx4706]

no because why did I cry at the christmas gnome ribbon LOL

[@katyahoefnagels7508]

I've read the Talon Saga by Julie Kagawa and I loved it! Very YA with a tiny bit of romance. Dragons are the best part about. Please please read this 5 book series ❤️ it got me back into reading!

[@madsisreading]

I love your wholesome life!,

[@katiewitruk]

your vlogs are so comforting🥰

[@melbrown6058]

The Book Girlies are the sweetest girlies ever

[@MrDarcy-hf8hv]

i just LOVE your vlogs ❤ ! Destiny thing made me cry tho that was so cute 😊 PS: is it normal that i find Catherine's 30 min vlog sooooo short ? so i just watched it again love you Besty ❤

[@annmariesloan8406]

Yup. Was just watching Destiny's Valentines video. And she gave her boyfriend a Nerd's Valentines box of candy. She even said she almost bought one for herself. She wanted to try it. So decided she was going to sneak a couple of his 😉😂

[@lolableu517]

That bag is too cute❤

[@bookswithsoph1]

cosy fantasy recs; The spell shop by sarah beth durst! bakers and magic by J. Penney can’t spell treason without tea by Rebecca Thorne half a soul by Olivia Atwater 💘💘💘

[@Hairsteel]

Oh my gosh, can someone tell me how to crochet a kindle/book sleeve?! Pleeeaaasssseeeee I need to make one immediately! ❤

[@princess.tiarna]

you should howls moving castle its cosy fantasy

[@RachelCatherine]

oooh okay I'll add to my list!!

[@Emisbookcorner]

Off topic , that hair color looks amazing on you 😊

[@RachelCatherine]

thank you 🥹

[@Michelle-op2sk]

Please read Stalking Jack the ripper because it's sooooo good. Love ya❤❤❤

[@elizabethrichie6231]

Girl! One of your tiktok videos was used by Mina Le who has over 1 mil subscribers in her recent yt video 'booktok and the hotgirlfication of reading' !!!!!

[@leahtison7082]

reading iron king right now omg!! u do not have to read anything before hand, and (I think) the mini books are novellas and they should be at the end of your copy… like the first is called winters passage and it should be at the back of ur book!

[@RachelCatherine]

amazing!! thank you so much!!