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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!!

@thepoetesskhansaa

10 ай бұрын

Lol I must go look that up now

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

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.

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.

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 accidentally.....which would just make the whole situaion even more ironic 😅

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)

@martinjrgensen8234

10 ай бұрын

One of the only things I remember from my statistics lass, is to remove the outliers, before doing the math, as they aren’t indicative of the whole. Or something. Anyway, I do that with all things.

@thepoetesskhansaa

10 ай бұрын

Same! Though that's only before I read the actual book; afterwards I often like to look at the 1 stars just for giggles 😝

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

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."

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.

That first review being mad at A Darker Shade of magic thinking its book 2... but even if it was for Gathering of Shadows that cracks me up because books 2 and 3 do say "book 2" and "book 3" on the spine (at least in the US editions).

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".

I’m wracking my brain to figure out what was so political in VE Schwab’s books! 😂 If they think that she’s bad, they’re gonna pass out when they discover Margaret Atwood or George Orwell…

@annaaabananaaaahh

10 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, ‘politics’ to a lot of people is like… the existence of queer people in a book, or non-white characters. In Shades of Magic series, both are present, so to brain-rotted, terminally online losers, it means the author is making a political statement… or something?

@ohnoits

10 ай бұрын

@@annaaabananaaaahh Yeah that’s true. I forgot the royal family in a alternate reality London being POC would probably bother a lot of bigots. And the gay stuff isn’t even prominent until the 2nd book! It’s sad that this is even an issue for some people 😒

@kirafin9332

10 ай бұрын

Same people like to quote George Orwell’s 1984 as if it’s a book against socialism. So I don’t think they can even recognise that the author of the book have different political views than them. They just interpret written text in the way it fits their views🤷🏻‍♀️

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.

I love VE Schwab's books, and I've read many of them, but I have a feeling that she doesn't know how to write the endings in her stories. The only end I really appreciate it was Villain and Vicious. And maybe Addie Larue. But the other ones have pretty bad endings. I hope Threads of Power comes to correct the end of Shades of Magic, which disappoint me very much.

I remember her books starting very strong then losing steam into their 3rd acts. Very good concept writer. I find this issue with some of these writers where the characters and scenarios end up being very weightless in the grand scheme. Maybe they are simply inferior to the likes of Hobb, Martin, etc. But I feel it's more an "issue" of some writers not being uncomfortably honest in their storytelling as per Neil Gaiman.

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!

These books sent me into a reading slump! Needless to say VE Shwab's style of writing is very unexciting. I had a luke warm reaction to Viscious and absolutely hated the FMC and MMC in DSoM. Delilah Bard was the kind of character you absolutely can not stand. I literally had to skip parts where she was being a complete ass in book 2. The only tolerable characters were Holland (also very 2 dimensional in my opinion) and maybe Alucard. But he was pretty half baked. Not going to read the 3rd book. While the premise was interesting, the story was absolutely a snooze fest. The focal point of the second book was the tournament yet it just wasn't! It was as if the author had to write on a time crunch and just filled in the pages without giving any thought on the characters, their interactions or pacing. So much of the books was internal boring dialogues and descriptions of characters who were not integral to the story. And there was absolutely no reason given why we would want Delilah and Kell to end up together othet than the fact that they were both extremely annoying and stupid characters. Pretty mad about this book. Absolutely hated the experience. Do not see the hype.

Thanks, I actually broke out laughing…a good way to start my dat

I get so annoyed by people who are like nothing political. Oh, sweet child everything is political, it is just a matter of does it have anything to do with governance? Because that is slightly different. Also part of reading and watching movies and tv shows is to get outside your frame of reference and see another's viewpoint and world. Does it make you question yours? good that is what it is meant to do.

@thepoetesskhansaa

10 ай бұрын

I think that what many people actually mean when they say "keep politics out of books" is that they can't stand when authors attack and or insult people very directly over a very specific issue (so like, not a world view or something like that). Which is something that annoys me as well. For example, I recently read an urban fantasy where the main character unironically calls parents who don't vaccinate their children "idiots" and those who voted for a certain US president (mentioned by name) "monsters". I'm not even American so I have no stake or much opinion on issues like these over there, but statements like that are extremely annoying to me and usually just make me dnf the book and not want to read anything by that author again. It makes me lose respect for the author as a writer because they are unable to get themes and messages across to the reader with any kind of nuance. (Sorry if this comment is too long I totally understand if you don't bother to read it😬)

The negative reviews are so dramatic 😂

I’m so excited for you Philip! You’ve done a great work. I’m hoping to read Return to Edan soon.

I don’t mind VE Schwab’s books, but the earlier ones do lack characterisation for me. I just didn’t find that I cared about them. But I might try her next book 🤔

I loved Vicious and thought A Darker Shade of Magic was boring. Which other V.E. Schwab books should I read?

The first book was pretty good. Definitely felt across the series like the author didn’t know where it was going. Third book felt like a different series. Also felt like it needed editing. A lot of editing. The overall concept was cool. I also liked most of the characters. The overall plot was good. But the side tangents were rough. I think by politics, they meant the gay relationship. Which isn’t political. Although too much time was spent on it. To much time bar hopping as well. Felt like paddling.

This may be a long shot, but regarding the “politics”… could they be confusing VE Schwab with JD Vance? Just a random thought. 😅 I love VE Schwab. ❤

The last one is my favourite. Lol.

V. E. Schwab recently spoiled one of The Shades of Magic books while promoting the new one, ugh I WAS NOT HAPPY. We can't all read them when they first come out but that didn't stop the fans from coming after me when I complained about it. I like many of her books but not Vicious, I am not a Superhero or Supervillian fan Oooops did I spoil it.

This is always a fun watch 😂

I was hoping you’d use my 1 star review of Addie la rue ngl 😂😂

@thepoetesskhansaa

10 ай бұрын

Lol I was hoping to see some Addie la Rue in there as well

This was a super fun video. Keep them coming.❤❤❤

This makes me want to read her books

I WAS WAITING WITH BATED BREATH PRAYING that you didn't find my 1-star review of a gathering of shadows 🤣🙈

you always wow me with your beautiful face! im too scared to read these books ty for this video

I gave away Shades of Magic away as well.

I like her books? But you comments are funny!

Omg this had me DYING

These are hilarious.

People who vite for joe biden make me question socoety

@Jay100.

10 ай бұрын

Vote* Society*

@JohnDoe-xf9ly

10 ай бұрын

@@Jay100. you sir are correct. I type fast but that is a excuse for me not rechecking my comment. Thank you

I still need to finish the shades of magic series 🥹 I agree though, I wish they had the numbers 😂