MID YEAR BOOK FREAKOUT TAG [2022 Edition]

TL;DR

Megan talks about her reading progress in 2022, shares her favorite books, discusses disappointments, and mentions anticipated releases for the rest of the year.

Transcript

hey there my name is megan and welcome back to my channel today i'm going to be doing the mid-year book freakout tag this is a tag that i do every single year and to be honest i was really hesitant about doing this tag because my 2022 reading has not been very good to be honest i've only read 13 books this year two of those were non-fiction for sch... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 Megan acknowledges her limited reading diversity in 2022, primarily reading books by Robin Hobb and lacking exposure to other authors.
• 📔 She finds closure and emotional satisfaction in "Assassin's Fate", the final book in Robin Hobb's Farseer Trilogy, which she has followed for years.
• 🦾 Josiah Bancroft's "Arm of the Sphinx" provides intriguing world expansion and leaves Megan eager to discover what happens next.
• 🌍 Megan highlights the action-packed world and unique magic system in Robert Jackson Bennett's "Founders Trilogy".
• 💦 Anthony Ryan's "The Martyr" is highly anticipated by Megan, who is a fan of the author's previous works.
• 😥 "A Ruin of Roses" disappoints Megan due to poor worldbuilding, one-dimensional characters, and explicit sexual content.
• ❓ RJ Barker captures Megan's interest with "The Bone Ships" and its maritime setting and character growth.
• 👶 Megan's favorite new character is Perseverance from Robin Hobb's Farseer Trilogy, appreciating his reliability and strength.
• 💪 "Assassin's Fate" by Robin Hobb evokes strong emotions in Megan, who highlights the investment in the characters and world as reasons for her connection to the story.
• 📔 Megan finds happiness in reading books in general and does not have one specific book that made her happy.
• 📔 Megan's most beautiful book is "Galleon" by the Schwab, featuring illustrations that enhance the story.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the best book that Megan has read so far in 2022?

Megan's favorite book so far is "Assassin's Fate" by Robin Hobb because of the emotional impact, closure, and the culmination of years spent with the characters.

Q: What is Megan's most anticipated release for the second half of the year?

Megan is eagerly awaiting the release of "The Martyr" by Anthony Ryan, the second book in his Covenant of Steel series, as she is a fan of the author's previous works.

Q: Which book disappointed Megan the most this year?

Megan's biggest disappointment was "A Ruin of Roses" by K.F. Green, an adult fantasy romance that fell flat due to poorly-explained worldbuilding, one-dimensional characters, and explicit sexual scenes that made her uncomfortable.

Q: Who is Megan's favorite new author?

Megan's favorite new author is RJ Barker, the author of "The Bone Ships" and the start of the Tide Child Trilogy, which she enjoys for its maritime fantasy setting and strong character arcs.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Megan reflects on her reading progress in 2022, expressing her disappointment in the lack of diversity in her reading choices.

• She shares her best book so far, "Assassin's Fate" by Robin Hobb, highlighting the emotional journey and closure it provided.

• Megan mentions the best sequel she read, "Arm of the Sphinx" by Josiah Bancroft, and discusses a new release she is looking forward to, "Lockland" by Robert Jackson Bennett.