Weekly Reading Vlog | Magical Readathon Edition | april 8-14

TL;DR

Starla shares her week two reading vlog including book reviews and movie thoughts.

Transcript

hello and welcome my name is Starla and today's video is going to be my week to reading vlog magical read-a-thon edition now I just finished filming at my week one reading vlog so if you have not watched that I will have that video linked down below in that video you can also see the first three owls that I have completed and some books that really... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 Starla enjoys participating in a magical readathon and reviews each book she reads.
• 🫠 "The Silent Patient" was a standout read for Starla, receiving high praise.
• 🕵️‍♀️ Disappointment arose with the lack of female-female romance in "Everything That Leads to You."
• 😀 "Renegades" by Marissa Meyer faced criticism for writing style issues.
• ❓ Starla found "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" as a comforting reread.
• 🛟 Starla's reading journey is intertwined with her daily life and activities.
• ❓ Starla's excitement for Game of Thrones showcases her diverse interests outside of reading.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are Starla's thoughts on "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides?

Starla loved "The Silent Patient," finding it thrilling and captivating, earning it a perfect 5-star rating.

Q: How did Starla feel about "Everything That Leads to You" by Nina Lacour?

Starla was disappointed in the lack of female-female romance in the book, leading to a lower rating of 2.5 to 3 stars.

Q: Why did Starla struggle with "Renegades" by Marissa Meyer?

Starla found Marissa Meyer's writing style in "Renegades" lacking, with a preference for more show, not tell, and predicted the plot early on.

Q: How did Starla feel about the movie "Shazam"?

Starla thought "Shazam" was okay, enjoying the found family trope and fight scenes but ultimately giving it 3 stars.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Starla reads various books for a magical readathon, sharing thoughts and ratings for each.

• She reviews "Ice Planet Barbarians," "Everything That Leads to You," "The Silent Patient," and "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone."

• Additionally, Starla starts "Renegades" by Marissa Meyer but struggles with the writing style.