I mean what about the women that read his books?! We want to know!! THINK ABOUT THE FEMAAAALES!!

BookswithEmilyFox That’s the thing. Sexists usually see their world as people (aka men) who read books + women. And a lot of them are so self-centred that they have no idea what offends women. They probably think that only terms like “saggy balls” are uncomfortable to read for all of “mankind” ;))

@@BookswithEmilyFox most of the women actually on goodreads didn’t have a problem like you, but yet you act like you’re a women advocate and that all women are looking for triggers in books to act offended. You automatically dismiss men’s opinions yet disable commenting on your review. It’s illogical how you think women being self conscious of their body is sexist, especially women who train a lot. There’s a reason King Rhagadul puts down Karris for her too masculine (for his tastes) body on his end while Gavin loves her body and her strength doubly so because of that. Just shows you know nothing about sports and mentality. I trained female kickboxers and they often had the same problems, even when they were extremely competitive and capable. People are self conscious and will always be. Doesn’t take from them being badass. If you think a woman needs to be Mary Sue and extremely confident to be realistic, you live in a YA fantasy world. Maybe Vampire Diaries would be more you style? Like any people who nitpick triggers to make a point, you continently avoid mentioning the “sexist” lore that women live longer, are better drafters and can draft more accurate because they are born with “better” eyes. That doesn’t make you twitch, but mentioning someone’s boobs does. Karris is badass and wonderful for 99%% readers. She is sometimes insufferable, but so is Gavin. She is flawed, he is doubly so. If you actually read the further books you would know why she is still hung up on Gavin (Dazen). To add further injury, you declare the author sexist. Following that logic, I declare you sexist too because if the author was a female there is no doubt in my mind you wouldn’t make that degratory accusation. Seems today it’s enough to be a sensitive reviewer looking for triggers to be found capable, not unlike the film industry I guess.

Mayo Massa I know, so funny!

More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera had a great average rating, turns out it's the most annoying book I've ever read

Uprooted (the number 1 worst book I've ever read), The Lions of Al Rassan, A Gathering of Shadow, A Conjuring of Light, Night Circus, Sleeping Giants, Every Heart a Doorway. These are all the books that have so many praises and ended up disappointing me! Come to think of it.. almost all these books are on your list too.. xD great list, Emily! Also that IT scene.. yuck...

BookswithEmilyFox ReidIain. “I'm Thinking of Ending Things.”

Lingus by Mariana Zapata. Didn't even finish it.

caroliinalopes: I have that one on my shelf! We'll see how I feel about it :S Petrik Leo: A few of these I did like but lots in common there! JAsmine Ong: Oh no! Oh come (no spoilers pls!) I'm planning on reading them next year!

i also agree with lila being annoying...i can't handle her!!also agree that uprooted is boring probably one of the blandest books i've ever read and came so close to dnf-ing it

please do :-)

I do want to do a video on them eventually but I need to listen to more before!

Thank you! I decided to add one more so 5 videos total now! :D

It was childish!! That's why I did the air quotes when I said adult fantasy because I can't imagine the target audience to be anything than young teenage boys! I'm curious to see where the story is going but it's been months and I still haven't picked up the second book because I know I'll have to rant about it too 😂

If it had been a bad book overall I wouldn't have been this mad! It was just so much worse to want to love it and be interested in the story/magic system but having to deal with the rest 😂

It reminded me of Divergent for some reason. I couldn't stand the MC's point of view there, when she was constantly describing people and saying they would have been beautiful if it weren't for their wrinkles etc. :/

I think you should give it a try. I don't disagree with Emily but it was not so bad. I did not feel it as bad taking into consideration the time and set up. There 4 books and they are good....enjoyable read...

Don’t listen to her. Most women on goodreads don’t think even closely the same as her. Read the book and be your own judge. The only people seeing sexism is the sexists themselves. Notice how she doesn’t include how women are better and more capable drafters from the get go just because biology. That suits her agenda.

I'm so sad you didn't like it! I absolutely adored this book!

Yeah I read it last year and I didn't love it. I think you need to know the 80s tv shows, movies and games to enjoy it but... meh

BookswithEmilyFox exactly! i think the added nostalgia mightve been what made some love it

I don't know much about 80's video games, tv showw, ect but I still absolutely loved it! I would say it is my favorite book of the year. I got so caught up in the game!

brave ? WTF ? if she feels like a certain book is sexist, she just voiced her opinion about it in her own channel... its her channel after all.. But thank god that this is not like Grace's movie review channel that she tries to push her politics in to every godamn review...

It can be quite frustrating! No matter how many examples and explanations I provide there are always a few people dismissing it too so it doesn't help!

BookswithEmilyFox The patriarchy is too embedded in some people. 😂 It’s easier just to believe people are being really sensitive and ridiculous than to realize that some of your thoughts may be a wrong. 🤷🏻‍♀️

It's a whole year of frustration all in one video 😂

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Gotta use my skills :)

It really was.. I don't understand how anyone could think it was a good idea! 😂

BookswithEmilyFox it really sounds like porn 😂

@@marystuart83 And to be honest it sounds like the kids voice is just a man doing a lil girl with an accent wth 🤦🏾‍♀️🤣🤣

No idea! When people try to justify it as a "childhood to adulthood" I always roll my eyes... There are much better ways to do that... ways that don't include "that"

Hes pretty disgusting tbh

Adelina I think that I read somewhere that he was using heavily at the time and he said that he would never include that scene now.

Stephen King is weird. That’s one of the reasons he makes unique, sometimes mind blowing stories. Is it unnecessary? Yes. Is it something only SK would think of? Also yes.

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Essie Without a Stich!

Martine Guitard elantris! :D

roxemary Thank you!!!!

Martine Guitard you're welcome :)

And every woman is like you. Not. Most women who read the story don’t have a problem with Karris being self conscious. It’s human.

@@alanmatkovic3221 and wow you know most women.

There is definitely pressure to like it... and all the very hyped books! I wish I did like it! I loved LOTR but I just couldn't do it with this one :(

It was very different than what I expected too! I need to continue the series but I don't get why (or how) people reread it so much... we'll see :/

Camila Lecaros I'm currently struggling through the Raven Boys too! I was really looking forward to reading this one but so far I'm not getting the hype. Now that I'm halfway through it's starting to pick up a bit but I still find myself not wanting to read it... I'll finish it but as of now I'm not continuing the series. I've read so many books in a row that I really really liked so I feel like this one is putting me in a reading slump a bit.

I read it last year so it's not 100% clear anymore but does it feel like there are too many ideas being shoved all in one book? Because I remember being confused as to where this whole thing was going...

BookswithEmilyFox I have zero ideas where this book is going! And I have a bad feeling that things won't be even close to being resolved by the end of this book which is frustrating when it took so long to get started. Kind of like that extra long prologue thing you mentioned. I won't know until I actually finish it though which hopefully will be this year because I'm anxious to start something new! What should I read next? The Kiss of Deception or The Winner's Curse? I bet that's a tough one for you lol because they are both your recommendations 😜

Yes!!! It's also a book that felt like a prologue!! Oh my!! Well they're both good but keep in mind they are fantasy-romance... I think the Winner's Curse is more addictive though! 😂 There's more political intrigue and less war compare to Kiss of Deception (although the war stuff is more book 2-3) so it depends on your taste!

I haven't read it yet... I'm afraid of what I'll think lol

BookswithEmilyFox I actually quite enjoyed reading it after I’ve watched the show! There isn’t much deviance from the books. Female lead is strong but yep it’s got a lot of romance lol!! I know you aren’t much into that. I love it though!

whutzat I did enjoy the first one the most, I’ve only reached the middle of the second book, and I really get annoyed at how the story progresses because I’ve caught up with the TV show, but I love characters so much I just can’t get enough. Emily you really should start because it will take you a while to get through them all because I definitely need breaks in between.

It sucks because there was potential there but.. come on :/

Hook and sinker. Keep swimming little fishie.

Some of these are still great but sometimes books get overhyped... I think I'll do a video about it because I feel like some solid series are being mentioned so much that now people are disappointed when they read them because they're good just not... life changing good!

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I don't know if it's because of the audiobook but I just didn't feel attached to the characters at all. There were some good elements but... meh :/

It's totally possible! I've read 120 books this year - I just read 100 pages on average every day :)

Thank you!! ❤️

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Out of curiosity, have you read Neil Gaiman "The Ocean at the End of the Lane"? I feel like the magic system is similar so you might like it too!

It's one of my top reads as well. It goes deep and has big themes, it's definitely not for everyone.

It's "Harry Potter A History of Magic"!

BookswithEmilyFox Thank you so much! It's beautiful, how I did not find it earlier considering it's a major part of Potter lore is beyond me haha

It's hard because there's such a pressure to like the very hyped books! It's important to share all our experiences!

I don't consider it a spoiler since I technically there is a battle but not in the "epic battle to the death at the end" I was expecting which is why I was disappointed. It's a book people like for the world and the writing. Not the actual events.

Adding to say I didn't mention how the book actually finishes either. People can agree or disagree with the replies but I'm sticking to. No real spoilers here!

BookswithEmilyFox Okay thanks for letting me know! I had originally taken it as there's supposed to be a big battle, but the battle never actually happened in the book but I see what you're saying now thanks!

I stopped around that point... she was going around the forest hugging trees and I realized I had enough 😂

I'm hoping to start the First Law trilogy in 2018! Yeah it's disappointing because it had potential :/

BookswithEmilyFox I loved the First Law, there are some epically awesome characters in there!

There are a few funny reviews mentioning how boring it is so we're not alone! :P

This is only one out of 4 videos for the end of the year as mentioned in the beginning! There's a best of 2017, worst of 2017 and the most surprising of 2017!

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Bella Konrad thank you so much

They're from ASOS, the brand is River Island bit.ly/2BExEUl

BookswithEmilyFox thank you!

I couldn't believe I had heard 0 mentions about all of this! NONE! Everyone was giving it 4 or 5 stars so I was so excited...

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It mostly only gets worse. I didn't mention half the issues I had with the book sadly :/