let's talk about the 78 books I've read so far this year 📖 mid-year book tag!

welcome back sweet friends!!

tag questions:
best book you've read so far in 2024?
best sequel you've read so far in 2024?
new release you haven't read yet, but want to?
most anticipated release for the second half of the year?
biggest surprise?
favorite new author (debut or new to you)?
newest fictional crush?
book that made you cry?
book that made you happy?
most beautiful book you've bought so far this year (or received)?
what books do you need to read by the end of the year?

extra questions from Katie!
What books do you want to reread this year?
Favorite author so far this year ?
Books you’ve been putting off?
A book you enjoyed with mixed reviews?
Series you want to finish before the end of the year?
5 star predictions for rest of the year?
Do you think you’ll reach your reading goal, are you going to change it?
Any new goals for the rest of the year?

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Thanks for watching!
Rach x

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[leximor]

I personally LOVED ruthless vows. A lot of it focuses on their individual journeys and the romance doesn’t come in till later in book. I think a lot of people loved divine rivals for the romance and were disappointed when it wasn’t as romance heavy since the characters are apart for a while. however i personally think ruthless vows was so romantic and beautiful. I adored it even more than divine rivals. don’t be scared! 💖

[jordienaomi]

Would you consider doing a series of vlogs re reading the MPU books and go full spoiler?! Would love love love to hear all your thoughts, specifically on the Magnolia and BJ books. ❤

[AlexaPittman-mryw]

Yes I absolutely loved ruthless vows, I will admit the first was my favorite, but in saying that, divine rivals was a six star book, top book of 2023 it is one of my absolute favorite books of all time, but I still have ruthless vows five stars, I read it in a day, I just adore the characters and the writing and the romance and it still is one of my favorite books I have read so far this year

[carlajanerys]

Ruthless vows was a 5 star for me - so long as you go in not expecting as much romance.. you will love 😊

[sleepytoh]

i would love a full video on you re-reading magnolia parks series!! because we never got an in-depth reaction to you reading the first three books and i would like to see them!!

[JemimaRose]

that 'how does it feel?' cover is truly horrifying lol that would put me off it alone !

[niyaroseee]

i LOVED ruthless vows personally. it is definitely more focused on the politics/ war and the characters individually, so there is significantly less romance than the first one but i still think this book was absolutely amazing.

[lozxcam]

I’m at 70 books out of a 100 goal for the year! My favourite book of the year has been ‘A Grave Robbery’ by Deanna Raybourn. I don’t know how to describe my love for the series. 9 books in and it’s still just as/ if not more entertaining as it was in the beginning. 1800s England murder mystery, independent heroine, top notch banter, cozy, romantic but not spicy. It’s just my all time favourite series.

[opheliaidk]

Hey rachel! i really encourage you to read the dead romantics! I went into it with the mindset that it's a pretty ''mid'' book BUT i was very surprised and it ended up being a 4.5 star read for me. I really connected with the characters and I loved the part were it dealt with grief. Hope this helps you decide if you want to read it or not.

[MariamRizvi]

The way this video popped up in my sub box and I literally couldn't fathom that we already halfway through 2024! That is so wild 😱😱

[janniemaldonado]

PLEASE READ RUTHLESS VOWS!!! I love Iris and Roman in divine rivals and ruthless vows 🥺💙 still my favorite duo. Rebecca Ross will not disappoint!!!

[anniephillips]

My mom and I buddy-read Ruthless Vows and both agreed that it was even better than the first one- and we absolutely adored Divine Rivals! I think you’ll dig it ❤

[sleepytoh]

i LOVED ruthless vows! i was initially scared too because of the reviews so i went in knowing the romance was not going to be as heavy as the first book. I think you definitely have to go in with the expectations of the romance being somewhat of a sub plot and more on the war. BUT I LOVED EVERYTHING THE WRITING AND THE ROMANCE! IT WAS STILL A 5 STAR FOR ME!!

[jordantall]

I looooved Ruthless Vows!! Even though there were high stakes, it still felt so comforting. I don’t quite know how to explain it but it was just so good. I loved how it wrapped up the storyline!

[tamrahudson]

Please don't be scared of Ruthless Vows!! The vibes are still perfect and I personally LOVED getting to learn about the history of the war and I really think you'll love it too based on your fav books:)

[courtney.n]

I loooved Ruthless Vows!! Way more than Divine Rivals! It’s more plot driven and her beautiful writing is consistent. Don’t be afraid to give it a go!!

[TheMooresDaily]

Ruthless Vows wrapped up the series perfectly! Loved it.

[sarahn.]

I think my favorite book so far has been "The seven year slip". I have just adored this book so much and the writing was beautiful!!

[springoffaith]

My favorite book so far has definitely been Magnolia Parks: Into the Dark. So glad I found this universe this year (because of you bestie!)

[MillisThings]

read Ruthless Vows! ❤❤❤ I love it so so much! It’s definitely a bit different to Divine Rivals but its so amazing 💕