Best, Most Disappointing, and Most Anticipated of 2023 (so far)

Best, Most Disappointing, and Most Anticipated of 2023 (so far) | Mid Year Freak Out

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Questions
1. Best book you’ve read so far in 2023
2. Best sequel you've read so far in 2023
3. New release you haven't read yet but want to.
4. Most anticipated release for the second half of the year.
5. Biggest disappointment.
6. Biggest surprise.
7. Favorite new author (debut or new to you)
8. Newest fictional crush.
9. Newest favorite character.
10. Book that made you cry.
11. Book that made you happy.
12. Most beautiful book you've bought so far this year (or received).
13. Books you need to read by the end of the year?
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@ofbutterfliesandbooks384 Жыл бұрын

I feel the same way about The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi. We need more older, female protagonists as the MC, especially in fantasy.

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

I would love to see more of this! Amina was a breath of fresh air

@cher_n_books 11 ай бұрын

Your answer to #13 is perfection. It always feels like there's not enough time for all the books.

@SarahAtHeart Жыл бұрын

Amina Al-Sirafi was one of my favorite books this year too! So much swashbuckling fun! 😃

@ofbutterfliesandbooks384 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait for the rest of the books in the series. I can also see having an amazing TV adaptation if done right.

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t get enough of it 😄 The adventure and cast of characters is amazing!

@sara2382 Жыл бұрын

Amina Al-Sirafi is also one of my top reads of the year! That and The Fifth Season are probably my favorites so far.

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

The fifth season is top tier 🙌🏽 Also happy to hear you enjoyed Amina!

@nancyrichey2157 Жыл бұрын

Yay! You're back. I enjoy your videos so much. I was worried that something happened to you.

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

That’s so sweet, thank you 🥹 I’m okay!

@nancyrichey2157 Жыл бұрын

@@ToriMorrow I'm happy to hear that. Your reviews bring a smile to my face. I retired and am reading a lot and your reviews seem the most authentic. Plus, when you are excited about a book and talk about it, I know I am going to buy it. Thank you for putting a smile on an older woman's face.

@ThoughtsOnTomes Жыл бұрын

You're making me want to get back into Red Rising...

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

🗣️ Do it!! The series just keeps getting better and better!

@whatevanreads Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the shoutout, Tori! I'm really happy you loved How High as much as I did :)

@lizziedoeslife Жыл бұрын

The Will of The Many, is so good! I borrowed it from the library and enjoyed it so much, I went out and bought it. I really enjoyed the magic system and with the way the books ends I need book 2 yesterday.

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear! I hope I enjoy it too!

@TheBookishMom Жыл бұрын

I REALLY Need to read Wayward Pines! I have been meaning to forever because I loved the TV show

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

I really need to watch the show lol!! The trilogy is so good, so I hope you love it too!

@LittleDogsHouseholdStaff Жыл бұрын

Yay! I’m so glad to see you are back! You got me to read Just of Kings so allow me to return the favor! I just finished chapter 4 of The Shadow of What Was Lost…Read the first 4 chapters and tell me you could put it down!!!! I’M SO HOOKED! ❤🎉🤯 (I was drawn in by the first chapter but chapter 4 had me tucking IN!)

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

I love that it’s been such a great read for you so far! Hoping I enjoy it just as much when I get into the trilogy! ☺️

@AJennWhoReads Жыл бұрын

So many great recs and now even more inspiration for me to pick up the Jenn Lyons book that has been on my shelf for months! 😊

@audreyapproved Жыл бұрын

The Will of the Many was really good! I loved how unpredictable the plot was and I'm now eagerly awaiting the sequel! I've also added The Justice of Kings to my TBR! I've heard a few people talk about it but your comment about it being one of the best fantasy releases in recent years has now convinced me!

@LectoraEstherica Жыл бұрын

Hello! I'm going to try to read 10 books until the end of my "Summer time" (end of August) because I have more free time now and I'd like to make a dent to my physical tbr 😅. Currently reading A master of Djinn by Djeli Clarck and enjoying it! I can say this year is being a good reading year so far, 🤞🏻. Very curious about the continuation of Jenn Lyons books!

@ThatsSoPoe Жыл бұрын

I'm in the same place of having read some really good books, but I definitely want to find more favorites by the end of the year since I've also had a bunch of just okay ones. I hope all the releases you're anticipating end up being great!

@YoPaulie21 Жыл бұрын

Yay, so glad you're back! Thanks for the great recs and you gotta finish Dark Age! I couldn't put it down. Light Bringer - Yeeeesss.

@mrsnaythomas9773 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video. I have some of these on my tbr I still need to get too.

@rebecca.reader 11 ай бұрын

Great video as always!! I think you have convinced me to try The Justice of Kings!

@SnowFire990 Жыл бұрын

Oh my oh my I just discovered your channel and our taste is so simmilar! I feel like a kid in a candy shop I'm excited so see what new favourite books I am going to discover through you :)

@KellyannMitchell Жыл бұрын

How high we go in the dark I have heard so much great things about it, so I can’t wait to pick it up. I still need to read Tyranny of Faith, I'm hoping to get to it in the second half of this year. Love hearing your answers😊

@hannahhaasen7284 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved The Will Of The Many. I hadn't read his other series yet either but this was sooooo good and I'm so glad I picked it up on a whim. I hope you enjoy it whenever you do get around to it.

@thewriterstuff Жыл бұрын

Thanks to you my TBR list is getting longer and longer. 😂

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

Lol!! My goal is to have us all in the same boat with never ending tbrs 😅

@deemalkiasworld Жыл бұрын

Hi! Your books recs are all so interesting and right up my alley. I just got "The Ruin of Kings" and I can't wait to read it.

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

Yay! It’s so good, hope you love it

@MacKenzieM24 Жыл бұрын

Yay!! So excited for this. I hope to find new books for my TBR.

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

I hope you do too, enjoy!!

@OnefortheBooks Жыл бұрын

Ahh I haven't read any of the books you mentioned!! Pretty sure all of them are on my TBR though. I can't wait to read Amina, Justice of Kings, How High, Ruin of Kings...etc!

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

They’re all amazing imo! Really hope you love them too 🥰

@TexasPelican Жыл бұрын

Love your reviews! They are super helpful, thanks!

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@classicsed Жыл бұрын

Amina al-Sirafi is one of my favorites of 2023 so far, so happy you enjoyed it too 😊

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

It was perfect! I can’t wait for the sequel. So happy you loved it too!

@jyt_creativespace Жыл бұрын

So great to see you Tori and glad you've had a solid reading year! Amina is definitely on my list and I'll be reading it as soon as my audio hold gets in. I've also been saying I'd read Justice of Kings and Godkiller so these three plus the rest of the realm of the elderlings is on my must reads by the end of this year!

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard the audiobook for Amina is fantastic!! Really hope you love it!

@andrehoward6521 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@doriangrey7411 Жыл бұрын

Ms tori I’ve been waiting for a new video from you ❤ welcome back 😊

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️🥰

@mbranche4234 Жыл бұрын

Yay! Most anticipated video this week! Gots to get back to Ms. Tori now...

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

Aw thank you! I hope you enjoyed 🥰🥰

@lisacole6037 Жыл бұрын

I love How High We Go in the Dark. It really moved me....such a beautiful book. I would say Light Bringer is my most anticipated book too. I cannot wait!!

@tysbookcorner Жыл бұрын

I have the Justice of Kings which I hope to get to soon! Great video and hope you continue to find great reads the rest of the year!!

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

Yes!! I really hope you love The Justice of Kings! It’s amazing 😩

@annie-mz9956 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a fun catch up!

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 🥰

@NakiasHideaway Жыл бұрын

Always happy to see a new video from you, Tori! And I enjoyed all of your answers. Cheers to a great 2nd half of 2023! 🥂📚🖤

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Nakia!! I need to catch up with what you’ve been reading so far this year, but I hope you had some great reads for the first half of ‘23! 🥰

@NakiasHideaway Жыл бұрын

@@ToriMorrow Take your time. We can't be reading and watching lots of booktube. 😉

@lisaswartz4633 Жыл бұрын

So glad you are back. I love your content and I totally agree with you “so many books so little time 📚📚😂

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

Right! It’s never ending, and the tbr just gets longer every time I look up 🤣 and thank you! 🥰

@XxunforgottenxXxlove Жыл бұрын

I’m planning on picking up Iron Gold and Dark Age in July. But omg. IM SO SCARED Glad to see you back!

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

I swear there needs to be a dark age support group for us because it’s brutal 😂 I’m excited for you to get to it lol!

@mirrorballmusings Жыл бұрын

Oh gosh I'm only on Morning Star and have cried a bunch already. Hearing how much you cried at Dark Age, I'm not ready!!!

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

Dark Age is emotionally rough! Defintely brace yourself for an intense read lol!

@tarynlowery4663 Жыл бұрын

I read Ruin of Kings because of you and I absolutely loved. I haven’t picked up the second one yet, I’m trying to savor the series lol

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

Yay!! Ruin of kings is an experience, and I still don’t think I’m fully over it lol

@jamesscales4661 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your Channel!!! Have you read, "The Revelation Space trilogy by Allistar Reynolds?" Its a great Space Opera and worth the time... 😃 BTW, its good to see you making videos again.

@angielenkevich Жыл бұрын

I read The Ruin of Kings based on your recommendation and loved it!

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

Yes!! 🙌🏽 So happy to hear that you loved it!

@bbeabobea Жыл бұрын

Madam, when I get a notification of a new video from you, I am very elated.

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

That’s so sweet 🥹

@MarieNuit. Жыл бұрын

"What don't I need to read by the end of the year?" 😂 Honestly, same 😂 I'm so intrigued by Divine Rivals!

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

The tbr is always stacked 🤣 I’m with you on Divine Rivals! Really intrigued by the premise, and it sounds like it’d be a perfect fall read 😄

@andrekuz Жыл бұрын

Dark Age sounds really powerful, I’m intrigued but have not read any of the Red Rising series. Can it be appreciated on its own? I really enjoy your reviews and observations! Am also a big fan of Blake Crouch’s stuff, and working my back through his list, Wayward Pines now reprinted just in time. Any idea if the show is worth checking out?

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

I haven’t watched Pines yet but will be soon and will be making a video about it! And I highly recommend getting into Red Rising! The series is incredible and just gets better with each book, but you can’t jump right to Dark Age

@cmeeki4 Жыл бұрын

I'm currently reading Justice of the Kings and I'm really enjoying the story.

@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын

This is so good to hear! I’ve gotten a few mixed responses about Justice of Kings, so it always makes me happy when someone picks it up and enjoys it 😄 I hope you love the rest of the book!