THE BOOK THAT GOT ME INTO READING | That One Book Tag

TL;DR

The book Wings by Aprilynne Pike was the catalyst for the speaker's love of reading, despite not being their favorite book.

Transcript

hey everyone it's me Leonie and welcome to another video today I'm going to be doing the that one book tag I was tagged by Lena over at the world of a bookworm she was also the one who created this Tarragona link her video down below so you can check it out basically the idea of this tag is that you talk about the book that got you into reading and... Read More

Key Insights

• 📔 The book Wings by Aprilynne Pike was the book that sparked the speaker's love for reading.
• 👧 The book features a unique premise, with a girl discovering she is a fae and has a role in the fairy realm.
• 🔊 The speaker's enjoyment of the series declined as they read subsequent books, potentially due to higher standards or the books themselves.
• 😨 The speaker is hesitant to reread the book for fear of not liking it as much.

Questions & Answers

Q: How did the speaker come across Wings by Aprilynne Pike?

The speaker's friend recommended the book for a book presentation and lent it to them, which sparked their interest in reading.

Q: Can the speaker remember any memorable characters from the book?

Two standout characters are David, Laurel's human boyfriend, and Tamani, a handsome fae with romantic interests in Laurel, creating a love triangle.

Q: Did the speaker enjoy the entire series?

The speaker loved the first book, but as they read subsequent books in the series, their enjoyment diminished. They never finished reading the final book.

Q: Would the speaker consider rereading Wings?

While the speaker has fond memories of the first book, they hesitate to reread it due to the fear of spoiling the experience and potentially not enjoying it as much.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The speaker struggled to identify the book that got them into reading, as they had been reading since elementary school but only out of obligation.

• They finally settled on Wings by Aprilynne Pike, which was recommended to them by a friend for a book presentation.

• The book tells the story of a girl named Laurel who discovers she is a fae and has a special role in Avalon, the fairy realm.