LIKING V.E. SCHWAB BOOKS MEANS...HUMANITY IS LOST? 🧐

LIKING V.E. SCHWAB BOOKS MEANS...HUMANITY IS LOST? 🧐 reacting to funny one star reviews

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[AsiaCordone]

7:06 I would love to know what books are like the Villain's Duology. The depth of Eli's trauma that is reflected through his beliefs and power and Victor's ability to scare of entrance me is awesome.

[groofay]

Somehow, in dissecting these 1-star reviews, you've created an amazing sales pitch for VE Schwab.

[GalaxyElfJess]

V. E. Schwab is my favorite author! I own nearly all of her books and even the ones I've read that I've been like "hmm, not her best work" I still loved. Not everyone enjoys her books and that's okay! That won't stop me from recommending her books to anyone who will listen lol

[dontfretreadbooks]

"Even as far as 'fantasy' goes" is fightin words

[invadernav]

I tried reading A Darker Shade of Magic, as I really expected that I would love the series, which is why I was disappointed that I just couldn't get into it. Literally everything about it should have been exactly what I would have loved, but I just couldn't finish it. I was also in a really bad headspace at the time, so that may have contributed. But I'm willing to still try the author's books, as I may start with This Savage Song instead.

[mattygroves]

I don't seem to understand how YouTube works. Where do I go to get my tubes?

[whatevanreads]

Some one-star reviews are hilarious...some are just downright rude. The ones that annoy me the most are when people tag the author in their especially nasty review on Instagram, TikTok, etc.

[anditeaspoon]

When I look into a book and I'm unsure I always pull a variety of reviews to read as it gives me a better idea of whether or not I'm going to enjoy a book that I'm kind of on the fence about.

[shawnieadams]

You really had me laughing at this one! Sometimes the dramatics of the one-stars are hilarious! 🤣

[thepoetesskhansaa]

For the first reviewer who was upset they read the 2nd book; I think it's possible they did actually read the second book but then left the review on the 1st book would just make the whole situaion even more ironic 😅

[Wildflower]

I actually love reading snarky reviews for things I like LOL. 99.9% of the time it gives me some good laughs and giggles, but there is the dreaded 0.1% where I actually get a little irritated haha, but I think it's good to have that bit of challenge. Reminding myself not to take criticism of my favorite media personally. My fav from this batch was the one that compared the book to a piece of chicken lolol.

[lieslherman]

For some good comedy gold, I definitely recommend Petrik's one star review of A Gathering of Shadows... 🤣🤣🤣 My personal opinion of the book aside, he does have some good points, but how he conveys them had me in stitches. I wish I had the guts to write such a passionate piece about a book I dislike, lol!!

[ivystrong]

I loved Addie La Rue. It's not for everyone. But, I really enjoyed the thought behind "who are we, if no one remembers us".

[MonteGruhlke]

LOL... "too many Londons." Reminds me of Grampa Simpson's quote "Mr. President. There are too many states, please get rid of two. P.S. No, I am not a crackpot."

[llindberg]

This is me secretly hoping to see one of my 1 star reviews featured in one of your videos 😆 Great Times as always, I loved the "Too many Londons" one.

[quinn]

If someone thought VE Schwab was "fantasy drivel" I would love to see that reviewer's thoughts on SJM 😂

[Mermaidstuckonland]

Honestly, I understand that people have opinions and people are also sometimes trolls, but I personally enjoy finding people who have my same reading taste and I am always looking for more reading friends.

[Marie]

Every author, even subtly, puts their politics in their books. Often not on purpose, they'll have characters who share their view on the world.

[agohl]

I have definitely hated books so much that I wish I could give it negative stars - but usually, unless I was forced to read it for a school assignment or its a classic that has had so much acclaim that I finish it hoping that by some miracle I'll figure out what the deal is, I typically just DNF a book I hate that much, LOL!

[annaaabananaaaahh]

This is why if I’m looking for a book, for the most part I ignore one star ratings… Two stars tend to be more nuanced and usually have good critiques to make. Same with four star reviews, I feel they make better points than a lot of five star reviews (especially on GoodReads when it’s just five Supernatural gifs and a link to someone’s blog)