MID YEAR BOOK FREAK OUT TAG (2k16 edition) | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

A booktuber reflects on her favorite books, disappointments, surprises, and upcoming releases from the first half of 2016.

Key Insights

• 🧑‍🌾 The booktuber's favorite books of the year so far are "Vicious" and "A Gathering of Shadows."
• ❓ She is excited for upcoming releases from Marissa Meyer, Leigh Bardugo, and Rosamund Hodge.
• ✋ She had high expectations for "The Final Empire" but found it to be a disappointment.
• 👶 V.E. Schwab has become her new favorite author.
• 😍 She mentions fictional crushes on characters from various books, including the main character from "Vicious," Victor Vale.
• 😀 She considers "Baker's Magic" by Diane Tuller as the book that made her happiest.
• 📔 The booktuber received and loved the book "The Book of Lost Things" for its beautiful cover.
• 🫠 She mentions that she needs to read "Winter" by Marissa Meyer but hasn't been motivated to read such a large book yet.
• ❓ The booktuber gives a shoutout to Lena from the World of The Bookworm channel.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: What is the best book the booktuber has read so far in 2016?

The booktuber's favorite book of the year is "Vicious" by V.E. Schwab. She praises its themes of rivalry and ambition, and considers it one of her all-time favorites.

Q: What is the booktuber's most anticipated release for the second half of 2016?

She mentions two highly anticipated releases: "Heartless" by Marissa Meyer and "Crooked Kingdom" by Leigh Bardugo. She also expresses excitement for "Bright Smoke, Cold Fire" by Rosamund Hodge.

Q: Which book was the biggest disappointment for the booktuber?

The booktuber considers "The Final Empire" by Brandon Sanderson a disappointment, despite still enjoying it. She had high expectations for it but didn't believe it lived up to the hype.

Q: Who is the booktuber's newest favorite author?

The booktuber names V.E. Schwab as her new favorite author. She praises both "Vicious" and "A Gathering of Shadows" and mentions how much she enjoys Schwab's writing style.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The booktuber discusses her top book of 2016 so far, "Vicious," and praises its dark and ambitious storytelling.

• She highlights "A Gathering of Shadows" as her favorite sequel of the year, citing the inclusion of pirates and a magical tournament as reasons for her enjoyment.

• She expresses excitement for upcoming releases such as "A Court of Mist and Fury," "Heartless," "Crooked Kingdom," and "Bright Smoke, Cold Fire."