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[@juliacintrae]

24:00 - truthfully, my unpopular opinion is that most readers don't enjoy complex female characters. the guy can be grumpy, an asshole, and anything else that is commonly bad and people are willing to give him a chance. female characters do not have this chance, specially because the book is mostly in their pov, and they constantly need to be walking on eggshells to have character development

[@fallenashes]

I agree, but if I was in the head of the love interest I wouldn't like him either. I think it's just cause most are in first person so your up close and personal with the fmc and so anything insufferable that they do you can't get away from.

[@juliacintrae]

@@fallenashes I get it. mostly I just think that annoying mmcs can be balanced out by the fmcs, but the same isn't done the other way around. my critique is mostly around that

[@S.M.Owens_]

@@juliacintrae I completely agree, I think its fine not to like a character because they just aren't the kind of person you would like in real life, but I think a lot of times people hide behind 'I dont like the character' when actually its an issue with them being hypercritical of FEMALE characters specifically. For example, I don't like Nesta, she isn't my favourite character in the SJM backlog if anything she's my least favourite character and I was actually kind of triggered by her and specifically how abusive she was to those around her (my opinion). However, I hands down think that she is the BEST character SJM has ever written because of how complex she is, because her actions are kind of ugly for the majority of the time we know her in all the ACOTAR books. Trauma and mental health are messy and can be very ugly and I loved that SJM was showing that. I thoroughly enjoyed Nest's book and her character development, and the inner workings of her mind. Did I like her? No. Were we supposed to? I don't necessarily think so, I think we were supposed to understand and sympathise with her but not agree with her behaviour and actions, I think the testament to the fact she's a fantastic character and very complex is all the complex feelings she brought out of all the readers and how no one seems to agree about her. Did I need to like her to enjoy and appreciate her story? also no. My dislike of her was purely because she wasn't someone I would like in real life, regardless of her gender, because I've literally had a Nesta in my life. But a lot of the arguments against Nesta that I see are very shallow, just like a lot of the arguments made about any and all female characters are shallow. When compared to male love interest people are very unforgiving of FMC's and make no complaints about their often less developed love interests, even when you get both POVs and are in the guys head too.

[@jungcindyarmy8190]

Sounds so much that we women have a lot of internalised misogyny

[@LucyBridges-jk3un]

destiny, i'm not joking when you said "who was to first person to do the fake dating trope" i fr thought "KATNISS AND PEETA"

[@bgc2997]

How you feel about Funny Story is how I felt about Book Lovers! I like to remind myself that it is OKAY not to love every book by a favourite author! They can still be a favourite author, and reading is subjective!

[@oliviaweeks827]

I agree! Book lovers was very boring to me and just blah But I loved!! Funny Story Thought it was amazing Also I’m from Michigan which made it extra special

[@jenb5029]

Same!!! Ok i need to read Funny Story then

[@georgiadueck]

I am totally the opposite - Book Lovers is my fave!!

[@MeAsTeee]

Well said. Reading is so very subjective

[@hphughes15]

True!! I am in the minority with Beach Read! It’s probably near the bottom of the list for me, but eeeeeveryone has it as their #1!

[@katgreer6113]

22:28 Thank you for talking about this. Reading has been proven to make people a little more empathetic towards others. We start to see things from other people's POV. A lot of female readers don't have grace for female characters because they (we) are projecting ourselves onto her and want her to act as we would act. But...not everyone is the same and that's the reality. The more we start to accept that people are different and have different life experiences, situations, and reactions, the better for all of us. Although these are fictional characters...but still. We could learn and apply it in real life. :D

[@KYRAALEXISS]

So well said

[@Lillyjoy]

I get so annoyed with romance books focusing on the exes a lot, I want the focus to be on the new relationship that the book is supposed to focus on. Ugh 😂 Book Lovers is my favorite because it made me laugh so much and I really liked the dynamic between Charlie and Nora

[@ndricimnezha2069]

Me literally gasping when you said you rated funny story in the 3 stars range because i know how anticipated this read was.I mean its okay when books even from your favourite authors dont meet your expectations like not every book from them is your favourite.

[@kianalikesbooks]

funny story was a 5 star for me.. books never get rated well when i go into it with crazy expectations.. like i didn’t even know what it was about beforehand and i LOVEDDDD LOVED it.

[@sourpatchabz]

Me too!!! One of my fave em hen books for sure

[@glentaekha]

3:34 that's such a holly jackson writing style LOL. She makes the tension slow for the first half of her books then towards the second half everything just skyrockets. I eat it up EVERYTIME!

[@Karlie2cool]

Destiny is my comfort booktuber 🫶

[@ChristianBookGirlie]

Same, I love her

[@thomberlychannel]

Everything you said about Funny Story is how I felt about Beach Read and everyone is obsessed with that book, but I don’t get it. So far I’m enjoying Funny Story.

[@kreviews101]

SAME!! I think beach read is so overrated and PWMOV is so underrated! I’m eating Funny Story up personally

[@hphughes15]

@@kreviews101 this is how I feel too!! PWMOV is my number 1 and Beach Read is like … last … it’s so interesting how that all works out!

[@KeaLynn]

My opinions on Happy Place and Funny Story are completely swapped from yours, but Miles is definitely within my realm of “my type” so I’m sure that helps hahahahah. I’m obsessed with Daphne being focused on the every day rather than like huge acts of love. And developing feelings slowly over time based on little things and not even realizing that you’re falling for someone until you realize you don’t want to live without them. ❤

[@sunsetlover1015]

OMGG YOU ARE FEEDING US WITH ALL THESE VIDEOS

[@maryannbuchan3692]

And I am eating it up and I am leaving no crumbs

[@zeldapwr13]

The reason Peter and Petra's parents don't like Miles is why maybe he wouldn't be "attractive" to some people. He's not what we're used to seeing in romance books. He's not the billionaire or the doctor or the finance guy. Miles is not the fantasy and he's not the bad boy. He's a 36 year old tattooed bartender that smokes weed and even Daphne had misconceptions about him. Personally I thought we got to know him just as well as Emily Henry's other male leads but they were just more conventionally palatable. I'm in the minority in that my two favorites are Charlie and Alex but I really loved Miles too.

[@SN-bk5xj]

My favorite is also Alex! 😀

[@sourpatchabz]

SAY IT LOUDER 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I will defend miles till my dying breath

[@EssenceEtienne]

Me smiling like an idiot because I’m happy destiny found a 5 star hahaha

[@ChristianBookGirlie]

The QUEEN has posted! Whose excited?

[@iriswarnaar4665]

ME

[@jennielwer4548]

ME

[@TwixXtz]

MEEEEEEE

[@BabyMamalade23]

Meeeeee! ❤❤❤

[@reyylyn]

🙋🏻‍♀️

[@sabrinamultari9042]

Totally agree that we didnt get much of miles character, however I think thats why i enjoyed reading about him so much. I feel like his character was reserved and selfless so i feel like it mightve been intentional to keep most info hidden until more towards the end. I loved how it showed someone will stick with you while you break down the walls youve built due to trauma or just simply bc thats who you are!

[@DollaBillie]

When you spoke about slowing down to enjoy a book and not trying to speed through it to finish it, that really spoke to me. You won't get a second chance at the first time.🥺💖Sometimes I definitely get ahead of myself and don't stop to fully enjoy the book I'm reading. I especially do this when I have started multiple books at the same time and I'm bouncing back and forth. I really want to make a concerted effort to try to be in the moment more with the books I'm reading, especially the one's I'm really enjoying. 💜

[@readingwkatelyn]

QUEEN OF VIDEO IDEAS EVERYBODY

[@Kayleebaldwin1319]

You should do a video to try and find a 5 star of books that you haven’t heard of before!!

[@kyleerabbitts3671]

“HE GAVE” sent me 💀

[@readswithautumn]

There's just something about listening to mystery books that makes them even better!!

[@mariemmorales5901]

I am sorry you didn’t like Funny Story. I am reading it right now and I am enjoying it because Daphne kinda reminds me of me when I went through a life changing break up when I was engaged to my ex fiancé. I am glad you were able to find other 5 star books though. I love your content so much. I hope you have the best week ever. ❤❤

[@samcnick3950]

Not me loving Book Lovers as an older sister who loves it for the sister element. Des calling us out 🤣😂

[@DollaBillie]

also 15:10 "might as well kick & giggle my feet at the gym" made me giggle-snort 😂😂

[@Sallypenaa]

Bestie, you did a whole spring cleaning video but the shoe shelves on the wall are still driving me crazy 😅 *insert Louise eye twitch*

[@azaliahsherwood1842]

To answer your question about if audible audio books can be played on your kindle. Yes they can, you just have to go to settings and connect a bluetooth device and then you can play the audio book on your kindle. A cool thing that I found out is that if you are listening on your kindle and you switch over to the audible app it will play where you left off at on your kindle.But if you want to read the book on your kindle and listen to the audio book it won't let you. You have to pick one or the other. Hope this helps!!

[@SaraSidwell]

Girl I felt the exact same about Reappearance of Rachel Price and also gave it a 4 stars for that ending but also because Holly is the queen. The way Bel treated Carter when Carter needed to talk annoyed me SOOO much

[@audreyatkins1192]

I personally LOVED Funny Story, but it was definitely different from her other books so I can see why it wouldn't be your favorite :,)

[@itsMiaLynnn]

I was watching one of your other videos last night where you talked about how people can be so judgmental about running and I just wanted to say I’m SO proud of you! I helped my friend make a shirt tonight for her first half marathon and she’s been training so hard. We went on a jog together and I struggled so hard to run 3 miles with her and she hyped me up so much and I told her about your video and how you were nervous to share your running journey. I was excited to run today, because of you! 🫶🏽

[@MynamesMorgan]

SHE'S FEEDING US WITH CONTENT- O.B.S.E.S.S.E.D.

[@jennalynnbooks]

Something about listening to thrillers hits so different. Def my preferred method for the genre!

[@kreviews101]

I read somewhere that miles from funny story is basically Nick from new girl and if you read it from that perspective, it makes me love miles and Daphne because it’s like Nick and Jess getting together- weird but works!

[@SophieJayne]

Ford GAAAAAAVE

[@Crybabygoose]

I’m a younger sister and I loved book lovers, because of the sister element of it! Def was able to connect with it more cuz of that. Im reading happy place next for the first time so I’m excited about that!

[@josefinafluguerto3223]

I ALMOST LET OUT A SCREAM WHEN I SAW YOU POSTED

[@maggiehowlett7899]

ahhhh been waiting for this one🤩 thank you for always blessing us with the best videos des🤍 we love you!!!!

[@Allyson.S.D]

“ literally im gonna start doing the Macarena” what 😭😂

[@TheChemist418]

I had to adjust my expectations for Funny Story. Miles and Daphne are besties, not a couple. If you read it thinking like that, it’s so much better

[@miahhargrove]

WAIT IVE BEE WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO IM SO EXCITED. THIS IS MAKING MY DAY AFTER A STRESSFUL WEEK

[@lilaraye]

i literally love your videos sm idk how to put it into words, they’re like a comfort but also so entertaining at the same time 💗💗

[@_louiselilly]

5 videos in a weeeek omg best week 💘 ur vids are so relaxing love youu

[@stephaniecason]

I just finished Book Lovers a couple days ago and I am one of those girlies who connected to the "older sister" plot line in the book. I am 100% that older sister that wants to fix everything that goes wrong in my siblings' lives!

[@jaelajoy717]

I’m so happy! I’ve literally been WAITING for this video to come out!

[@erinliz]

we've been blessed with SO MUCH des content! ❤

[@Jordan_elaine]

Just for the summer is a new favorite for me! I related completely with Emma! I love that you can take the moment to see a character without necessarily relating ♥️♥️

[@LuluShull]

I LOVE THIS! Thanks for posting Des💐💐💐🤸🏼‍♀️🤸🏼‍♀️🤸🏼‍♀️

[@Jordan_elaine]

Doing the Macarena 😂😂😂 finally someone raving about Wild Love! The synopsis sounded so good but people haven’t been loving it & I needed this hype!!

[@bonniemae1397]

I’ve been so excited for this one!!!!

[@jah2219]

I’m so excited to watch this when I get home from school!

[@mikaylalightheart561]

the way that i ate up wild love, so glad you got your 5 star read!!

[@shelbyr0512]

Just for the summer…wrecked me. I loved it so much. Thanks for the video girl ❤

[@SuperRiley26]

"I'm going to start doing the Macarena" 😭 DYING

[@hannahbrekke4610]

We’ve been getting so much content lately and I eat it up every time 🙌🏻

[@anniewawrzynkiewicz6948]

You’re easily becoming one of my fav KZbinrs. Thank you for being yourself ❤

[@mariahmendez2001]

Literally stopped what I was doing to watch your video ❤️❤️

[@Jordan_elaine]

Destiny I literally feel so validated because until you I felt like I was the ONLY person who hasn’t loved Funny Story! I could not believe in the relationship and it bothered me so much! Thanks for being honest in your review! You’re the most consistent booktuber who has the same taste as me👏🏻♥️

[@amydwaah]

Another entertaining watch. Des you’re so funny and I just love how gripping your videos are. So glad you finally got a 5 star or 2🌟 ❤

[@LizClarkBooks]

Loved just for the summer so much too! So good ❤

[@BookObsession2024]

AHHH THANK YOU FOR POSTING IM SO SICK!

[@shimmersofia7154]

Des I relate to not liking a book that your favorite author has made! Emily Henry can still be one of your favorite authors and Happy Place will still be your ride and die book but you can still have a book from your favorite author that you may really dislike or hate. You’re not alone! ❤️❤️🥹👍

[@Sof_rha]

Thank you for the amazing videos you create, sending you lots of love❤️

[@MeAsTeee]

Never expected 3 back to back uploads 💞

[@Marli.14]

destiny always gets me out of my book slump

[@chocolateoreo6489]

Yay bestie Des❤ I’m sending you love (:

[@breaavril]

this made me so excited to read just for the summer!!

[@Showtunediva]

I loved Just For The Summer & Funny Story.

[@somtoochukwunsude8851]

I’ve been waiting for this exact post

[@frshdumbledore2825]

I love that we are all excited for the same books. And as always I love the introduction❤

[@davancerda]

I just finished Just for the summer and it was my first Abby Jimenez book. Chapter 21 had me actually crying, and I pretty much never cry during books; that’s when I knew I loved the book 😂😅

[@Itsezyyyy__]

This is perfect bc I just got audible last weekend

[@poppycalliope]

Well, my tbr is just getting longer and longer 🙈 great video ❤

[@user-14268]

Always a good day when I see you posted a new video 😌

[@ReaganNoelReads]

Just downloaded Wild Love on my kindle & immediately sprinting to Barnes to get Just For the Summer! 🏃‍♀️

[@luvmeday]

i feel so much better that i'm not the only one who thought funny story was 3 stars range

[@CrystalOkonkwo99]

You can listen to audiobooks on your kindle. You have to use wired earphones with USB-C, wireless headphones 🎧 or speakers 🔊. Kindles don’t have speakers.

[@alexisn.k.789]

just for the summer (the entire part of your world series) is INFINITY stars. I don't know how abby does it!!!!

[@HesSayss]

Wow I love how consistent she is lately ❤️

[@avawinters6355]

i loved seeing you read rachel price!!! i got to meet holly jackson on her book tour in april and she is the sweetest!

[@jess-ui6zj]

i feel the SAME way about funny story. AND book lovers 😭 but it’s okay to have misses 😭

[@kayleebell4203]

Are you planning on posting a reading vlog on taming 7? I’m so obsessed with the series and have been looking forward to your thoughts on itttt! Love you and your videos 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@KrystleOtoole]

I had the same feelings towards Wild Love definitely my favourite Elsie Silver but also my favourite romance books. Wow can't wait for the next one 😍

[@RoseAnkers-qs6kg]

Why haven’t I watched this already ??? Luv you queen

[@Ella.vogel1471]

Genuinely wish I could have a friend like you Destiny

[@emmiedeandean]

I was literally saying to myself this morning how much I wanted this video today.

[@ardabasakgz]

Thank you for audible 🥺, it's just very expensive for me since i live in Turkey. I had my eye on some books. Ily ❣️

[@Juls_011]

0:10 I’ve not had any five star reads either, can’t wait to watch this and hope to see you got a five stars !!!

[@lizzieg-hb4fu]

LOVE YOUR VIDS DES🌞

[@carolzhang962]

i LOVE this video idea!

[@IzzyRoseReads]

To answer the question of whether you can listen to audiobooks on your kindle: yes, i believe you can you just have to have Bluetooth headphones!!! So glad you posted, I was in desperate need of another video!!! ❤

[@ericafry855]

I highly recommend The Element Series by Brittainy Cherry. They are my only 5🌟 of the year. Some of my favorite books ever!

[@somtoochukwunsude8851]

Oh, and I just remembered this you can listen to your audiobooks on your Kindle as long as you have a Bluetooth device new hack for everyone

[@TaylorJ]

Agree - Wild Love is the best Elsie Silver book yet!!

[@lyndseyspaeth]

how you feel about funny story is how i feel about beach read 😭

[@krystalarete]

Agree with every word you said about Funny Story. So glad you said it 😅

[@bookishgirlie1]

11:07 YES IT ISSSSSSSSSSS omg i love it ❤❤

[@maddieann387]

I am so glad I am not alone about my thoughts on funny story!!!

[@Orange_creamsicle]

that pink nike shirt is your color girl!!

[@chloebarrett7907]

the way i GASPED at funny story

[@abbs2174]

I always love watching these to get other perspectives. I personally didn’t click with Wild Love. The love felt so one-sided to me and it felt like she tried to cram every trope she could into the story. That was a 3 star for me. Then Funny Story was a 5 star for me 🤣 I clicked with both characters, whereas I only clicked with Ford in Wild Love.

[@Shaye208]

I agree with everything you said about Funny Story. 3/5