Reading Goodreads 'Best Books of 2024 so far' *did I hate them?*

[@thisisarandomurl2000]

des is my fav booktuber HANDS DOWN. the effort and quality of these videos are insane, i can’t believe she’s so underrated!???? wake up people?????!!!

[@Madeleinelemieux65]

Des you arealso my favorite booktuber love you and your videos so much 🩷

[@lillianna2591]

Definitely not underrated. Every other book tuber is or has made a video based off her favorite books. I thinks she’s very much not underrated

[@Alexmary]

Not underrated but she’s definitely gonna keep growing!

[@makaylajadden]

She’s very much NOT underrated. Probs one of the most popular

[@_dayliqht]

i think we have very different definitions of underrated

[@mrsw1nst0n]

50 MINUTES?! WE WERE BLESSED

[@nameeman01]

There's a book called magnetic aura on Borlest, and it talks about how using some secret techniques you can attract people, it's not some bullshit law of attraction, it's the real deal

[@Elyssa_brynn]

“I’m just a booktuber, I don’t know what I’m talking about.” I need that on a T shirt

[@AtlasJLively]

Oh my word LOVE that idea!!! 🩷

[@whitneywest3538]

Your depiction of “a psychological thriller not a * thumps on heart * thriller” was seen and judged. 10/10. Flawless.

[@whitneywest3538]

The horror genre is vast and I’m all but done with it. I don’t like torture in horror movies so I definitely don’t want to read it. More often than not though, I find the horror to be something like grief or trauma and I’m not about that life either. A want a guy with a pointy instrument and then we find out who and why. That’s it. I don’t want body horror but I don’t want to find out the house was haunted because someone was hurt there. One of the first and the only book that made me actually have nightmares while reading it is NightFilm, if you haven’t ever read it. It played tricks on my mind and I still don’t know if it was legitimate or if it was that I was so new to “scary books.” Give it a go. I don’t see enough people talk about it.

[@elisabethprice4697]

Honestly I’m loving the curly hair! 🫶

[@simplygabby6162]

WAKE UP BESTIE DES POSTED!!

[@michellel4806]

5:13 look at charlie looking right into the camera shes so adorable my heart melts

[@AtlasJLively]

She is so cute! I love Charlie! ❤

[@iheartcats4life_]

YES! mystery and thrillers are so different!! And thrillers and horror are different. As someone that specifically reads horror and mystery, but is not into thrillers this is a big pet peeve of mine in bookstores lol.

[@taylornpickle]

nooo i was so excited to hear someone else talk about annie bot ;( stupid goodreads.

[@linearlemurthe21st20]

What’s the deal with the book and Goodreads comments?

[@beanieau]

@@linearlemurthe21st20 i think it's because she gave it 1 star and there were comments from people about how they gave it a higher rating and people were disappointed she didn't like it or 'get it' I guess? some of the comments came across a bit condescending but I would have loved to hear her thoughts

[@soalive389]

I honestly don't see any bad comments on it!!!! Unless they were deleted

[@brightonriddle08]

@@linearlemurthe21st20people legit attacked her on goodreads for giving it 1 star. like came at her. i feel so bad for des, like everyone is entitled to their own opinion. that’s why she cut her talking about it out so round two smack down didn’t happen again. people were being so brutal to her just for her not liking a book they loved

[@brightonriddle08]

@@soalive389there still there. :(

[@tatehearst]

I have been WAITING for a book video today and HERE WE AREEEEEE

[@Abby-jc2hp]

horror is such a broad and diverse genre, it's so interesting to see everything that falls under it! I'd love to see you read some fantasy-horror, maybe something like "juniper & thorn" by Ava Reid!

[@miahhargrove]

ALMOST AN HOUR FROM DES?!?!?! WHAT DID WE DO TO DESERVE THIS??? DAY HAS BEEN MADE.🙏(because we also got sara and bookmark'd today)

[@remisreads]

The way you described The Women by Kristin Hannah was so on point. There were so many moments where I put the book down and just stared off into space, just thinking/questioning life lol. I felt v dramatic at the time, but honestly, she's just that good at writing. I felt like I was watching a movie!

[@katiec8844]

I felt this way about The Nightingale! I can’t wait to read more of her books :)

[@heyitsmakayla111]

a 50 minute video from destiny is the best thing to come home to after a long day- will I probably fall asleep halfway through and have to finish tomorrow- probably but I don't even care i'm so excited🫶🏻

[@eeriika]

I think you should just mark the books as read and then, eventually, add the rating later. It's great to hear different opinions on books, so you shouldn't be discouraged just because you didn't like it!

[@JH-tv8zg]

You’ve grown so much with your reviews and descriptions without giving away spoilers. Love your vids Des!

[@levinia333]

girl i relate so much to your mystery/thriller rant! in my reading journal/notion i always separate them because i get so frustrated at the SAME things

[@miriamcornfeld9306]

Yes Kristen Hannah is a QUEEN! Def recommend the Nightingale. One of my fave books of all time! xx

[@andelijaaa]

bestie des we’re all so PROUDDD!!!! the nostalgia is real but this new chapter of your life is going to be so new and fresh 💘💘I also have that same maaseverse T and it’s my fave !!!

[@91golfergirl]

Can you do a curly hair routine? What products do you use? Your hair looks so pretty!!! 😊

[@bonniemae1397]

so proud of you working so hard while going through so many changes!! you are the best!

[@caeli-nubes]

The first book reading video in the new library! This feels so special ❤

[@maria-yr9cd]

great, my day just got ten times better thank you so much!!!

[@meloveschocolate]

I love how long your videos are! You put me into this bookish world, and I don't have to go to reality for at least half an hour 🖤

[@scarletstevens]

LOVE these longer videos!!! I’m able to get multiple things done while listening! Chefs kiss!! 👩🏼‍🍳🤌🏼

[@franciscaaps]

Des is one of my fav booktubers and I adore that she has been living in her natural curls bc same!

[@allhailvale]

Perfect timing!!! Just sat down to eat dinner and I’ve been rewatching your weekly vlogs while I waited for a new upload 🥹🤍

[@priyadarshini688]

The new background is so refreshing 🍷 The quality , Destiny glowing🌟 everything's just spot on ❤

[@maddyweyman]

Destiny is so comforting to watch when I’m home alone. I feel like I have a buddy💗

[@kasialeszczynska9075]

I ditched thrillers for horror last year. I found them no longer thrilling.. I recommend Rachel Harrison for the less gruesome stories, I also recommend good girls don't die by Christina Henry and the Drift by C.J Tudor. If you want something more spooky, there's boys in the valley. Happy reading! Great video ❤

[@rebeccaelizabethreads]

ITS A GOOD DAY WHEN DES UPLOADS A LONG VIDEO!!!

[@lucycanread]

the women was my first kristin hannah like when i tell you my expectations are HIGH after this one... i was obsessed i can't wait to read her other ones

[@abbydewitt2749]

I felt the same way when I finished The Women. I was dumbfounded and sat staring at my wall for half an hour. Also I love your videos so much. You are raw and relatable. You make me feel seen even if you don't actually know me. Your my go to youtuber when I'm down in the dumps. Watching your videos feels like hanging out with your best friend. And as someone who also struggles with mental health, I appreciate you so incredible much! Thank you! I hope you realize the positive impact that you have on so many peoples lives. Enjoy the rest of your day!

[@tay.21.21]

this genuinely made me smile when i saw this notification! love you des 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@beatb3]

LARRY AND DES IN THE SAME DAY ❤

[@ayca7413]

Destiny posting on my birthday!!! I’m so excited

[@Cpw819]

Yes girl thank you for reading these for us! When the Moon Hatched is on my TBR and I am going to get The Women for my BOTM add on next month I want to read her books so bad!! ❤❤

[@Politeowl0987]

Ahh a 50m video after six days ,I’m so excited to watch,luv u bestie💕

[@annepiddington8001]

Destiny is really one of the funniest people on earth! 😂😂

[@Showtunediva]

The Women & The Nightingale are the next 2 Kristin Hannah books on my list. I have read Firefly Lane and The Four Winds and loved them

[@marisahardman]

you’re so creative! I love your video concepts and editing. ALSO all Kristin Hannah books just hit your emotions different😵‍💫

[@kylies.8026]

A 50-MINUTE BOOK VIDEO!! BLESSED

[@Jordan_elaine]

When the moon hatched is sooo high on my tbr!! I don’t know if you made me more excited or nervous about it lol

[@ClaireSmith-us8tg]

Des's curly wavy hair, is so cute!!! ❤️ Stunning!

[@lizzie.kirk02]

I know you probably won’t see this Des but I have been having a harddd day mentally and your video is making me smile so thank you 🩵

[@kimberlykope2244]

I understand why you cut the Annie Bot section because I read some of the comments on your Goodreads updates the day after you posted your rating, but I'm curious why you didn't like it! I'll never read the book regardless, so I'm interested in your commentary.

[@erinhuxley6592]

What did some of the comments say?

[@soalive389]

​@erinhuxley6592 I honestly don't see any rude comments on there (maybe they were deleted though) except the long one from someone that says people are "weirdos" for liking the book (from someone who hasn't even read it) lmao

[@brightonriddle08]

@@erinhuxley6592 it’s weird how i can still see all the comments people said and yall can’t. one person said something like “one star for annie bot is f*cking crazy”. like they all attacked her for not giving it 5 stars.

[@mrsvictoriacoburn8486]

I loved Annie Bot!! I read it in one day couldn’t put it down

[@madelineskau671]

so excited for the first reading vlog in the new house!!!!

[@irenefalero]

Des your hair omg!!! It looks really really amazing ✨

[@abreesue]

The Women is exactly how you described it. I stared at my wall for an hour after I finished it. Didn't pick up another book for a couple of weeks because of how incredible this book is. I think you would love anything else by Kristin Hannah, but specifically The Great Alone. Both of these books completely changed my life! Kristin Hannah is definitely an all time favorite for me.

[@ni4940]

instantly click when i see des pop up on my notification!!

[@hailey_thefairygurl3911]

omg des it literality took me so long to finish this video as every time i sat down to watch it, seeing you reading made me want to read!!! Love ya

[@samteske2752]

After I finished The Women I just stared into space for a good 10 minutes. You encapsulated my thoughts perfectly!!

[@The_dummy-ei7bf]

Coloring books are great to calm down and listen to audiobooks to but maybe you could try diamond paintings too i mean i would definitely start with something small like a bookmark or coaster but thats also something you could do

[@tylerhooks9666]

the way I clicked this immediately is diabolical

[@poppycalliope]

Gotta looove a long video from you Des 😍👏✨️

[@marianapimentaa]

44:37 the way i though it was a storm hahhahaha!

[@Kelvin0815]

Omg I've been super sick all day today and this notification made my day 10x better

[@jamiedabbs8876]

Man! You read some great books in this vlog (at least to me)! "Book of Doors" and "The Women" are 2 of my favorites of my year so far! I had never read anything quite like "Book of Doors!" So original!

[@Alxxisk]

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah had me feeling the same way. The characters are not perfect and feel soooo real.

[@phyllisnolfi8105]

I really liked THE WOMEN as I do most of Kristin Hannah’s books. Wait until you read THE NIGHTINGALE ! I still think of that book daily after months of reading it. It was my absolute favorite books! ❤

[@ch1oeLB7]

The queen has posted a 50 minute video 😮 we have been blessed 🎉❤

[@taylorturton]

If you’re after a scary horror, it can be hard because everyone is different as to what they find as ‘scary’. I particularly like paranormal horror, Darcy Coates does that well. I’m talking about like Gallows Hill and From Below which keep you on the edge of your seat but are a tad gruesome.

[@makaylaleotaud1805]

My absolute favourite booktuber ❤ whenever destiny post I drop anything I’m doing to watch her videos 😊

[@halz1114]

The Great Alone and The Four Winds are my favorite Kristin Hannah books :)

[@nicolelynch7081]

The excitement I felt when I saw the video length is unmatched !!!

[@Toriluvvs]

WAKE UP DES POSTEDDD !!!!!

[@blessing-tq4jr]

Her tommen college sweatshirt is really good 🧡🧡

[@jisoolove7499]

Waking up to a 50 minute video from Destiny just made my day

[@shelbystevens4060]

listening to the audio books definitely help me when i feel overwhelmed with the physical copy and feel like i’m not grasping whats happening

[@MollyJudge-b3w]

Loved this video Des! Thanks so much for your review on the women, I have been wanting to read it for a while and you’ve inspired me xx

[@keiratolentino9129]

the mystery count was funny 😂

[@CodyHin-tc2qz]

Your hair looks so good with your eyes des!

[@Janaebooklover7]

I'm never early for your videos? I'm so excited for this video! 💜

[@KathyDubs]

I'm so sad you didn't like Annie Bot! It wasn't my favorite ever but I think for the point it was trying to make, it did a good job. The lead guy in it is the actual worst though, lol.

[@madisonunderwood483]

You MUST read The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah!! My favorite of her books!! (Also lovvvving the long video

[@pages_of_michelle]

I held off on recommending The Stormlight Archives by Brandon Sanderson for a while, thinking you probably wouldn’t like them because they’re super long fantasy books and the romance parts are not the main focus. But after seeing this video, I think you actually might really love them. They’re my favorite book series BY FAR! They’re deep and brilliantly creative. They had me bawling at moments and then belly laughing at others. I would be thrilled if you gave them a chance! The first book takes a bit to get into because it’s a lot of world building and character building at first, but the second half of the book picks up and becomes a page turner that you won’t want to put down. The fourth book Rhythm of War is my favorite and the fifth book is coming out in December. I know a lot of people say that you’re supposed to read the other Cosmere books first, but you really don’t have to. I didn’t and I understood everything just fine and starting with this series made me want to go back and read the rest, whereas if I started elsewhere, I don’t know if it would have had the same effect. Anyways, I hope you see this and give it a shot! I love your channel ❤️

[@LibrariesandLattes]

This was a fun video to watch 😊 I also gave The Women 4.5 stars, I loved it and I love Kristin Hannah!! Definitely interested in The Book of Doors, When the Moon Hatched, and A Love Song For Ricki Wilde! But not Annie Bot 😂

[@kells11290]

Obsessed with Kristin Hannah! Highly recommend the nightingale and the four winds

[@faithderooi]

So excited that you’re reading Kristen Hannah! She is my FAVORITE author!!

[@erinliz]

My favorite day of the week is when Des posts 🤭💕

[@umapraharshitha]

woke up at 4 AM cause i am sick and my throat is itchy and just found this video. thank you itchy throat.

[@JJDJJM]

to say I screamed when I saw des posted is an understatement 🎉

[@syedarithi4295]

a 50 MINS VIDEO FROM DES??????!!!!?!??!?!?! HELL YEAH!

[@KarlyJo]

your hair at 7:35 😍😍😍😍😍 your natural face & hair are so beautiful 💗💗

[@dikulaa]

Heavyyyyy on the mystery and thriller!! Agree w everything you said

[@chocolateoreo6489]

Aw yay, bestie Des is posting ❤

[@Bestie_Bri]

Ooop! I need to get the audiobook for When the Moon Hatched 🙌🏽 And omg coloring while listening to an audiobook sounds like ✨bliss✨ I need to get some coloring books lol 🥂

[@EssenceEtienne]

I’m so glad you were in love with the women. I can’t wait to read it

[@popsiclepunk2112]

You should do more mood reading vlogs!!! It might keep you out of book slumps💖💖💖

[@jessieberniquez5601]

Can I just say that I LOOOVVEEEE you rocking your natural hair

[@mariahtyler587]

The women was so good! Favorite book I’ve read this year so far.

[@elizabethlaflamme7312]

the great alone by Kristin Hannah is one of the best books I’ve ever read!!! so many plot twists…

[@beautifulmama862]

Omg I so needed a destiny video❤❤ thank you for posting and I love love love your content ❤❤

[@peditsix]

can’t wait for you to read Little Women! i read it for the first time this year and it’s seriously one of my all time favorite books, you’ll love it!!🤗

[@theworstkirst9443]

I’m so glad you agree about thrillers. I need to be thrilled! I just finished Lock Every Door and had the same feeling as Darling Girls. It didn’t thrill me because it was so character heavy and driven that the mystery wasn’t interesting. Glad some feels my feels 😂😅

[@thesandrapages]

your reactions on finishing a kristin hannah book are 100% accurate. I never thought i liked sad books until i read her historical fiction 🥲

[@Manon-pl3zs]

YOUR DOG IS SO CUTE I'M DYIIIIINGGGGGG

[@RosieReads27]

Sending love from San Antonio, WELCOME TO TEXAS !! ❤

[@iheartcats4life_]

One of my favorite horror books is the Troop. It may be the edge of your seat book you are looking for, but look up what it's about first! It is pretty gruesome and disgusting, but it is not too extreme as far as horror goes.

[@emmaskapetis7603]

Great video💕. I love when you do reading vlogs about Goodreads's most popular book.