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Watching this after doing my own live show for this book was so appreciated. A lot of my audience didn’t like the real life attachments to this book. I can respect that. I just wasn’t affected in the same way. I gave this 5 stars and am similarly considering this to be in the top 10 of the year

I read this book in April and it’s my favorite book so far for the 2024 year! I gave it 5 stars!!

I felt the same about Mr. Mercedes, gave up at not even close to finishing. I had only read a few of King's older classic hits when I recently read 11.22.63 and loved it, it was refreshingly different from classic King that I looked up more of his relatively recent works, came upon the Bill Hodges Trilogy and gave Mr. Mercedes a try, especially for the Holly Gibney character from The outsider TV series. I regretted picking up Mr. M very quickly and ditched the book. Even from the limited amount of King I have read, I find the 'male perspective' sexualization of women in many/most of his books disturbing. That could be one of many reasons why Pet Cemetery and 11.22.63 are my only 2 favs by King, as both of those don't have that kind of characters or portrayal at all. And doctor sleep, I have only heard negatives about it.

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Fun video, Gabby, thanks! There was suspense about when the 5 star would come. A real twist it came when it did. I also enjoy your kitchen segments -- you're a good cook!

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I just ordered a copy of fourth wing and I'm going to read it. If I like fourth wing then I'll order iron flame and read it too. I heard iron flame is not good.

Thank you for giving a detailed review on the Night Shift short story collection.

oye !! I've got the Ashley Poston all queued up - good thing it's Libby audio loan. I just listened to the sample- hmm. I did buy the paperback since I pre ordered it. I'm getting it signed by author Ashley Poston next month. ** btw, I might have told you already, I saw her last year & told her that you loved her 1st two books. ! * So did I. ** oh, what was the unpopular opinion? Was it this one? Don't ever worry about that. Even being a vlogger. *** If I don't like this, I'll dnf. thanks for the heads up.

OMG I love this video. I'm glad I watched it. I just got A Talent for Murder from BOTM now I know to read the others first. I did not know it was part of a series. My bad!

This review piqued my interest to try this book as it sounded different from the usual King. Just finished it, loved the writing and the reading experience. So thanks a bunch to you for this video! I completely agree with you on 2 of your points: -This is a very intelligently written book. I really appreciate the fact that it is very different from the classic King's 'bizarre' mode, many a time making us question if it was envisioned in a drink/drug induced stupor. -I am very thankful that the historical fiction part is more predominant than the Sci-fi, but, I totally agree with you that this book should have been at least a 100 pages shorter. Page 450-550 had practically nothing in it. I really liked the part in Derry. Jake's travels through the country in that era was also charming. This is one of King's best, albeit deviating from his horror forte, but I appreciate it all the more for that. This one and Pet Cemetery are his best works.

Great wrap up 📚🥤

"I couldn't pull my eyes away from this" hahahaha nice pun work 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm sorry I'll see myself out 😂 Oof trigger warning for white men 😭 I love your vlog clips of you reading and annotating books 💕

You’re not alone in your feelings on the Rom-Commers. I rolled my eyes so often during that book.

Glad to hear you enjoyed Curse of the Reaper! Finished The Haunting of Velkwood this month, and agree it's so conceptually strong!

so interesting about ANLS… i’ve been seeing a lot of the same feedback online. interesting how you mention how repetitive it is. i found dead romantics unbearable, unnecessary descriptions and also so repetitive. TSYS was 5 stars for me, DR was 1 star. i’ll be renting ANLS from the library - i’ll pass on buying it

Strange Sally Diamond is one of the best books I’ve ever read

you are my favorite booktuber; i'm trying to binge watch all your videos!!!!! i love your content especially because mystery/thriller is my favorite genre 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

You swear too much, good-bye

Glad you loved Strange Sally Diamond. It was one of my favorite books of last year. More people need to be talking about it. As for June, I read 21 books and had a 5 star in Orange. It was so up my alley and I cried. Suwa was the best. I also gave 4 stars to The Last Cuentista which was a middle grade book that gave me anxiety reading it. I also had a surprise 4 star in The Marriage Portrait since it was outside my wheelhouse (historical).

Strange Sally Diamond 🥰 The Measure 🥰 Gabby, have you read All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker? Currently reading it and can't put it down. We Begin At the End by this author is one of the best books I've read in years. This month's favorites were Sally Diamond, Daughter of Mine, All the Broken Places (5 stars) and Southern Man by Greg Iles. At 970 pages, it's an undertaking and it's slooooooow but it's Greg Iles, LOL.

So, are your life vlogs now exclusively for subscribers who can afford your Patreon?

I love how passionate you get when reviewing books! I just started reading The Haunting of Velkwood today! I can’t wait to get to The Eyes Are The Best Part! My favorite book of June was Our Wives Under the Sea

I had this flu too, but mine lasted 3 weeks! My doc was pulling her hair. I'm better but still feel kind of fragile. I can't wait to start reading these books again.

Oh my gosh, I agree completely with your review of the rom-commers! And also I’m now nervous to read a novel love story. I wasn’t a huge fan of the dead romantics but wanted to give her another chance and the premise was really intriguing.

A Novel Love Story was SO DISAPPOINTING. I can no longer accept the word minty as a word

I read 16 books in June too, great variety! Hard to pick a favorite, Murrin's debut (The Coast Road) was great as was Rapp's (Wolf at the Table - yowza!). Also really liked Jackpot Summer by Friedland, The Switch by Samson, The Girl in the Vault by Ledwidge and Summer Fridays by Rindell. I DNFed "Margo" (bummer), and also loved The Good Parts and The Measure.

just read a novel love story in a recent vlog and felt the same way!! the premise seemed so interesting but the execution left a lot to be desired 😭

Darling Girls sounds like I would love itttt

I DNF'd The novel love story audiobook about 30 minutes in. Could not stand the narrator. Was going to give it a go physically, but idk now 😅

“This one is a mystery/thriller…’supposedly’.” Oof I felt that

I need you to read counterfiet by Kristin Chen and the September House!

I love books & you!! I just can’t follow your speed talking!!!😳

Definitely do a round 2!

Thanks for some great recommendations and I also loved The Measure.

Immediately adding Strange Sally Diamond to my TBR! Great wrap up, Gabby!!! 😍

I loved a talent for murder. I listened to it on audio. 🤷‍♀️

I'm currently reading Darling Girls and struggling mentally right now so it's making it hard to read, but gonna keep it pushing since you gave it a good review. It's good so far. My anxiety and depression are just kicking my ass right now.

Gabby you went off on a novel love story 😂😂

I missed the live show but it gave it 2 stars 🙈 Spoilers...... I thought the podcast host was the brother of Savy's victim. That would have been SO good.

Hi Gabby ❤🧚‍♀️ thanks for the video!!

I loved The Measure and Strange Sally Diamond. I thought Home is Where the Bodies Are was just average. It was my least favorite Jeneva Rose book so far. I do like the way you did this video ranking the books from least favorite to most favorite.

Hi Gabby, So glad you are on the mend. Two stars for me as well - Talent for Murder. My gosh it was so repetitive towards end, and end was horrible!!! Thank goodness you rated Darling Girls high as it is on my TBR. The Measure sounds terrifying by oh so good! Thank you so much for your great reviews!

Nothing stings like a book from a favorite author being a bust.

Glad you're feeling better - you look great. Thanks for the reviews : )

❤ The Maid earlier this year. Have the next book in series.

I really enjoyed Annie Bot, Listen for the lie, and have you read Whalefall by Daniel Kaus ooh I bet you will love it. it's an interesting concept, and it's a well-done story. ❤