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TL;DR

Jessica dives into the world of Dark Academia, sharing her thoughts on three books she plans to read and her experiences with the genre.

Transcript

yes this book is so fancy it has interludes i'm just gonna sit here and hug my book we're starting a new vlog hi everybody i'm jessica nicole dickerson aka jnd and welcome back to another video felt like dancing so it's october it's spooky season so i've decided let's get spooky i'm gonna try my hand at dark academia do i know what this is not real... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 Jessica is excited to explore the Dark Academia genre and plans to read three books, including "The Starless Sea" and "The Library of the Unwritten."
• 📖 She enjoyed "If We Were Villains" for its focus on theater and Shakespeare but is open to exploring more books in the genre.
• 🎥 Jessica discusses her trip to visit her brother in San Diego and her excitement about reading and filming videos during her free time.
• 💌 She shares her thoughts on "The Starless Sea," noting its magical and fairytale-like qualities but feeling a bit let down by the romance.
• 🫠 Jessica begins reading "Ninth House" by Leigh Bardugo and expresses her immediate enjoyment and engagement with the story and characters.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is Dark Academia?

Dark Academia is a genre characterized by a darker tone, often involving elements of gore, horror, or thriller, set within an academic backdrop.

Q: What book does Jessica plan to read that embodies Dark Academia?

Jessica plans to read "The Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern, which she believes falls under the Dark Academia genre.

Q: What other Dark Academia books has Jessica enjoyed?

Jessica mentions reading "If We Were Villains" and loving its exploration of theater and Shakespeare, although it had some elements she didn't enjoy.

Q: What other Dark Academia books does Jessica want to explore?

Jessica asks for recommendations for other Dark Academia books to dive into as she loved the genre and wants to read more of it, particularly ones geared towards young adults.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Jessica plans to read three books that fall under the Dark Academia genre, including the popular "The Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern.

• She discusses her understanding of Dark Academia, which involves a darker tone in an academic setting, and her interest in the genre.

• Jessica shares her thoughts on a previously read Dark Academia book, "If We Were Villains," praising its exploration of theater and Shakespeare.