the mid year freak out book tag (HOW is it mid year already?!) | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

This video is a mid-year check-in on the books the content creator has read so far in 2023, discussing their favorites, biggest disappointments, and anticipated releases for the rest of the year.

Key Insights

• 🥅 The content creator has shifted their reading focus from quantity to quality, prioritizing their enjoyment of books over meeting reading goals.
• 🥰 They have found success in revitalizing their love for fantasy with books like "Daughter of No Worlds" and "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes."
• 👶 The content creator has discovered new authors and debut books that they have enjoyed, such as Kelly Yang's "Front Desk."

Transcript

every single year I film this I ask myself the same question how is it mid-year already and I have yet to find the answer to this the time goes by too quickly I do not understand thank you so much to Rosetta Stone for partnering with me on today's video I can't be the only one that absolutely loves learning new languages and fully immersing myself ... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the content creator's favorite book they have read so far in 2023?

The content creator's favorite book of the year so far is "Daughter of No Worlds" by Carissa Broadband. They loved the developed romance, political intrigue, and overall storytelling in this fantasy novel.

Q: What is their biggest disappointment of the year?

Their biggest disappointment is "Fourth Wing" by Jessica Khoury. Despite high expectations, they found the plot and character dynamics lacking, and it didn't live up to the hype.

Q: What upcoming release are they most excited about?

They are looking forward to several releases, including "Betting on You" by Lynn Painter, "Family Lore" by Elizabeth, "Checkmate" by Ali Hazelwood, and "Sword Catcher" by Cassandra Clare.

Q: What book made the content creator cry?

The content creator mentions that "Orange: The Manga Collection Volume One" made them cry. This emotional manga explores themes of friendship and mental health, and the content creator appreciated its depiction of invisible struggles.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The content creator has read 31 books so far in 2023 and is enjoying taking their time and prioritizing the quality of their reading.

• Their favorite book of the year so far is "Daughter of No Worlds" by Carissa Broadband, which revitalized their love for fantasy.

• Their favorite sequel/prequel is "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" by Suzanne Collins, a prequel to "The Hunger Games" that provides insight into the villain's character.

• They are excited to read "The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England" by Brandon Sanderson and "Paint the Devils" by Megan Bartlett.

• Their biggest disappointment of the year is "Fourth Wing" by Jessica Khoury, which didn't live up to their expectations.

• They are anticipating several releases for the second half of the year, including "Betting on You" by Lynn Painter, "Family Lore" by Elizabeth, "Checkmate" by Ali Hazelwood, and "Sword Catcher" by Cassandra Clare.

• They discuss their newest fictional crush and favorite new author, as well as the books that made them cry and made them happy.