Living My Dark Academia Dream // Spending A Week Reading & Living The Dark Academia Aesthetic 🕯️📜

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024

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  • @TheBookLeo
    @TheBookLeo Před 2 lety +63

    this vlog is so so comforting and it makes me want to go to edinburgh so much

  • @WhimsicalNarratives
    @WhimsicalNarratives Před 2 lety +90

    I'm only 3 minutes in and this vlog is just making me so happy and gives me all the vibes I want in my life on a regular basis!

    • @AFrolicThroughFiction
      @AFrolicThroughFiction  Před 2 lety +8

      This makes me so happy 😭

    • @WhimsicalNarratives
      @WhimsicalNarratives Před 2 lety +1

      @@AFrolicThroughFiction I’ve been want to go on a Dark Academia reading kick for October so it’s literally hyping me up!

  • @katreads
    @katreads Před 2 lety +33

    the way your hair covers your ears around 15:15 makes you look like you have pointy elve ears and I'm here for it. this is the most amazing this ive ever watched!

  • @_HeyItsKJ_
    @_HeyItsKJ_ Před 2 lety +1

    Just serendipity right now truly. Serotonin.

  • @tara26777
    @tara26777 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Edinburgh is my hometown, I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🥰 it’s truly the most magical place on earth

  • @pinarcelebi9178
    @pinarcelebi9178 Před 2 lety +18

    I have watched many vlogs of you and this is the best I watched so far. I believe this is basically the atmosphere matching with your book selections. Overall I think you and Edinburg is a perfect match. This has directly been reflected on your content lately which I greatly enjoy. Thank you so much. Greetings from Ankara, Turkey

  • @CodiesBookCorner
    @CodiesBookCorner Před 2 lety

    The vibes tho! Chef’s kiss 👌

  • @manoeksbooknook
    @manoeksbooknook Před 2 lety +4

    I just want to rewatch and rewatch this video already, the vibes of this vlog were just everything 🍂👻

  • @JanAgaton
    @JanAgaton Před 2 lety

    OBSESSED WITH THAT INTRO OMG.

  • @howardrice8330
    @howardrice8330 Před rokem +1

    The characters in The Secret History seem more real to me than the actual people I've met irl California.

  • @MaryAmongStories
    @MaryAmongStories Před 2 lety +5

    this video spoke to my soul - thank you so much for sharing 🖤🌿

  • @breer2517
    @breer2517 Před 11 měsíci +1

    You’re a whole Vibe 😌

  • @Andrea-zk6bu
    @Andrea-zk6bu Před 2 lety +7

    Absolutely loved the aesthetics and the music! Edinburgh looks gorgeous and I can't wait to be back there. I hope you get to read more exciting dark academia books.

  • @hanaalfayez7150
    @hanaalfayez7150 Před 2 lety +5

    A lesson in Vengeance is on my October TBR 💀☠️ loved the dark academia vibes… very enjoyable 🎃💕

  • @lainey3765
    @lainey3765 Před 2 lety +2

    I loved the moody atmosphere and the scenery in this video!

  • @cassieosbourne7666
    @cassieosbourne7666 Před 2 lety

    I want your brown dress! Utterly gorgeous and really suits you

  • @carrieicanhasbooks
    @carrieicanhasbooks Před 2 lety +1

    This is probably my favorite video I have seen from you. The music you selected, especially for the graveyard walk just before you speak about The Maidens is perfect. I can not love this video enough. 🤎 🕯📖

  • @annsreallife
    @annsreallife Před 2 lety +10

    I’m currently reading the maidens too. So far it’s fine. Though I think I’m in a bit of a slump after reading the broken earth trilogy by N.K. Jemisin. Now those are fantastic books. Really raised the bar. Highly recommend.
    This is a beautiful video!!!

  • @hanami_fernweh8097
    @hanami_fernweh8097 Před 2 lety +6

    The whole vibe of this video is perfect to me, I just bought a camera and I hope my videos (or photos) will look like yours. This is my favorite video on your channel, everything was beautiful.

  • @mOonLight12whiSpeRs
    @mOonLight12whiSpeRs Před 2 lety +1

    tbh i liked the maidens mainly because i live in cambridge and it was fun reading the story at the places he mentions; however, it’s definitely not great as far as mysteries go. The Silent Patient was so good that I think he might’ve set the bar a bit too high lol

  • @mahnoorrashid7621
    @mahnoorrashid7621 Před 2 lety +1

    The music go so well with the whole video! Now I want to pay Edinburgh a visit! 😍

  • @libbyhanzlik3110
    @libbyhanzlik3110 Před 2 lety +3

    Watching you walk through those leaves made my heart ache. I want it to feel like fall where I live so badly, but summer is hanging on. Not an orange or yellow leaf in sight

    • @AFrolicThroughFiction
      @AFrolicThroughFiction  Před 2 lety

      It only just started here - only the odd few leaves but it happened overnight aha

  • @susanne817
    @susanne817 Před 2 lety +6

    What a wonderful vlog. I really enjoyed the choice of music and the scenery/ atmosphere you created.
    Hopefully you have better luck with your next dark acedemia books.

  • @thedarkestreads7971
    @thedarkestreads7971 Před 2 lety +1

    Would love to see a poc dark academia centered vlog! I find that poc dark academia always adds such a powerful dynamic bc even into today there’s this persistent view that poc don’t belong in academia, but then on the other hand there’s some really cool dark academia that just place poc in the story force you to normalize their appearance. Legendborn and Ace of Spades are YA but really good YA, Ace of Spades is a bit shaky but still a great read. For adult Catherine House is one of my all time faves for dark academia, Real Life is another great one, Notes of a Crocodile as well!

    • @AFrolicThroughFiction
      @AFrolicThroughFiction  Před 2 lety

      I’ll be reading some poc dark academia next week and through October hopefully! I don’t know when I’ll next be able to make a video like this one as it took 3 weeks to do from beginning to end, and a second would be longer of trying to plan other shots that weren’t shown here - but they’ll be in my content regardless!

  • @elisecolin9054
    @elisecolin9054 Před 2 lety +2

    this vlog is absolutely amazing ! the vibes are everything 🕯💼🌑

  • @readbymalja
    @readbymalja Před 2 lety +3

    This is incredible! The vibes, aesthetics, everything about this vlog is beautiful ❤️ I'd be waiting for more dark acedamia content ✨

  • @haleylquinton
    @haleylquinton Před rokem +1

    when I read the description of The Maidens, it sounds like the most perfect book written exactly for me. But I have literally never heard anything positive about this book, lol.

  • @katiesliteraturecorner

    I enjoyed this video! Was looking for something with cosy dark-academia vibes and this was perfect for it!

  • @astrophilehere..343
    @astrophilehere..343 Před rokem +1

    I've read the MAIDENS and tbvh it's the best!!! I mean how can someone write so perfectly? It's a beautiful book!

  • @sphinxinherhat
    @sphinxinherhat Před rokem

    Hi. I posted this video on my Facebook page as an example of how creative Booktubers can get with their videos, You have new fans. One friend replied "10/10".

  •  Před 2 lety

    i'm absolutely in love with this video 😍

  • @callmechrisy
    @callmechrisy Před 2 lety +1

    I've only found 2 books that are to me true Dark Academia, the first is of course the one that started it all, the Gold standard of the genre, The Secret History by my favourite author Donna Tartt and the other book is If We Were Villains by ML Rio which I also loved

  • @tleager
    @tleager Před 2 lety +1

    I love the creative aspect of this weeks vlog, well done.

  • @sandyokey7728
    @sandyokey7728 Před 2 lety +3

    This vlog is beautifully done, Ashleigh! I loved every part of it and will wind up watching it more than once I’m sure. Thank you🥰🧡🧡🧡🧡

  • @winteraten2538
    @winteraten2538 Před 2 lety

    Already such a beautifully put together video!

  • @leeh4343
    @leeh4343 Před 2 lety +1

    Such an atmospheric vlog, loved it 😍

  • @SNinaRose
    @SNinaRose Před 2 lety +1

    This was so aesthetically pleasing, I loved it!!!

  • @abyrupus
    @abyrupus Před 2 lety

    Aside from the secret history, I really enjoyed The Truants, which has similar darkness, intensity and obsession.

  • @minabosch2517
    @minabosch2517 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for enabling me to escape reality for 18 minutes. This vlog was stunning.♥️

  • @Laravand
    @Laravand Před 2 lety

    I loved it! The music you chose fits perfectly. Now I want to to live in Edinburg😭

  • @bookedonafeeling
    @bookedonafeeling Před 2 lety +1

    Only 5 & a half minutes in and I have to say, this is beautifully done! Love it so much 🖤🧡

  • @booklover8872
    @booklover8872 Před 2 lety +3

    This is such a dream ❤️

  • @francescathomas3502
    @francescathomas3502 Před 2 lety +3

    Those images from around edinbugh were gorgeous!! I have wanted to see images from edinbught for so long and now I finally "know" someone who lives there and who likes to go out and take photos and films. G lives in edinburgh as well, but she never films outside. Mostly the same with Lianne as well - except for that "welcome to edinburgh" meet up she did with you and the other girl whose name I forget. Since you dont like the Maidens, and rated it just 1 star, then I probably wont bother reading it, although I was looking forward to it. Sad really.

    • @AFrolicThroughFiction
      @AFrolicThroughFiction  Před 2 lety

      There won’t be a lack of Edinburgh content in my vlogs, that’s for sure 😂🙈

  • @amandaskelton2132
    @amandaskelton2132 Před 2 lety +2

    This was fabulous. Spoke to my soul 🖤

  • @WhatVictoriaRead
    @WhatVictoriaRead Před 2 lety

    Just so beautiful 😍😍😍

  • @samworley3960
    @samworley3960 Před 2 lety

    okay seriously this was the most aesthetically pleasing vlog everrrrrrrrr i am obsessed!!!!!!! such a brilliant job Ashleigh!

  • @MilenaReads
    @MilenaReads Před 2 lety

    I loved how you narrated and showed the beautiful clips! Feels like a short film 🕯

  • @lilaccottage
    @lilaccottage Před 2 lety

    Stunning!

  • @HeathersHeroesAndHeroines

    reallu cool video. i didn't want it to end.

  • @The_Super_NOVA
    @The_Super_NOVA Před 2 lety

    Your scenery shots are AMAZING! I'd watch a whole video of just that.

  • @AbiofPellinor
    @AbiofPellinor Před 2 lety

    this is the most aesthetic thing, it's so lovely!!

  • @petro8514
    @petro8514 Před 2 lety

    I did leave a like because of the time you made to come up with this. despite the dark stuff there which might be not my first choice but i can see the atmosphere. grateful 🌻

  • @lojaned
    @lojaned Před 2 lety

    Just found your channel and this is one of the first videos I’ve watched…. I have to say I am loving every bit of the vibe of this video/vlog. It kind of settled my soul. I look forward to seeing this type of video on your channel again

  • @chrissyplanteater2892
    @chrissyplanteater2892 Před 2 lety

    What a beautiful vlog the city and it’s building are amazing. You look so serene and lost in the culture it was atmospheric and very calming thank you ❤️

  • @jay_poet
    @jay_poet Před 2 lety

    I am 💯 here for your Dark Academia aesthetic. You belong in Edinburgh!

  • @elena-mariaboni
    @elena-mariaboni Před 2 lety +1

    This was so atmospheric!🎃🍂

  • @lucysky930
    @lucysky930 Před 2 lety

    Love your intro! 🤍

  • @alannahatkins9230
    @alannahatkins9230 Před 2 měsíci

    Love this!!🖤

  • @msellenandrea
    @msellenandrea Před 2 lety +1

    Just the vibe I needed today! Lovely video

  • @xalwaysreadingx
    @xalwaysreadingx Před 2 lety

    Loved This So Much 😍🤩🍂🍁❤️✨

  • @melaniefiction
    @melaniefiction Před 2 lety

    I LOVED the vibes in this video.

  • @brimfulofbooks
    @brimfulofbooks Před 2 lety

    The aesthetics, the music, the atmosphere AAAAAH 😍 this was just so beautiful! I’m reading lots of dark academia books this month for a video and I also read the Maidens & I agree 100% with you… it was so disappointing!

  • @moviegirlkatie
    @moviegirlkatie Před 2 lety +2

    LOVED THIS!!

  • @judithcakelover
    @judithcakelover Před 2 lety

    Loved this😍😍🦇

  • @JayGTheAwkwardBookworm
    @JayGTheAwkwardBookworm Před 2 lety +1

    I want to read a lesson of vengeance so badly 👀

  • @CaroLiaGrace
    @CaroLiaGrace Před 2 lety

    Ok your video made me want to travel to Eidenburg!!!

  • @bethmw28
    @bethmw28 Před 2 lety

    I was in Edinburgh a couple of weeks ago and this makes me miss it so much 😂😍😭

  • @boglitt6918
    @boglitt6918 Před 2 lety +3

    This was lovely ❤️

  • @StephLoves
    @StephLoves Před 2 lety

    I wish i could like this more than once. This was everything. I'm obsessed 😍✨🖤

  • @jessicagolden1631
    @jessicagolden1631 Před 2 lety

    I’m love this video so much

  • @mich_poochesandcottagelife8911

    I only found your channel a couple of days ago, from searching book haul and I’m so glad I found it. What great content you create and this vlog, is heaven to me. Absolutely love it. Also love the jumper, can I ask where it’s from? The one in the beginning part, reviewing A Lesson in Vengeance xx

  • @amandalynsanchez4757
    @amandalynsanchez4757 Před 2 lety

    This video was EVERYTHING! I loved it! 😍🔥

  • @kaysbooknook4932
    @kaysbooknook4932 Před 2 lety

    everything about this vlog is stunning 🖤✨

  • @oliveoconnor5589
    @oliveoconnor5589 Před 2 lety

    Your videos are so aesthetic 😍 I just opened a small dark academia etsy shop and love your vibe✒️✨

  • @sababatamanna9226
    @sababatamanna9226 Před 2 lety

    Amazing!

  • @SorgieWrites
    @SorgieWrites Před 2 lety

    Absolutely love this! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @morganb9372
    @morganb9372 Před 2 lety

    This whole video oh my goodness! 😍😍❤️❤️

  • @demeldapenkitty7937
    @demeldapenkitty7937 Před 2 lety +1

    Loved this video!

  • @user-fr3uu8nk2d
    @user-fr3uu8nk2d Před 2 lety +1

    Hi a new sub from algeria am gonna gona start my first year in uni as an english student ... Ur my fav cuz i love darck acd..and this video blow my mind hope all the best for u

  • @allison7723
    @allison7723 Před 2 lety

    This is so beautiful!

  • @autumnritchie1473
    @autumnritchie1473 Před 2 lety +1

    Loved this! You capture everything so BEAUTIFULLY! 😍😍🥰 I’m sorry the books didn’t measure up. I still haven’t read The Maidens & I own it so it should be interesting. I hope you find some dark academia that you love! I’m starting to wonder if these type of books are becoming too common because is it realistic for everyone to truly capture dark academia? I feel like everyone probably has their own spin on what it is or what they want it to be. I think it terms of aesthetic & fashion, it’s timeless. I do wonder about books or even film & television. Is it something that can really have this many stories? Idk. I enjoy most books in an academic setting. I just don’t know if they would all fall under dark academia. But they are fun to read as Fall/Autumn rolls around. Well, I hope you’re having a Happy day, my dear! ☺️✨✨ I love you! 🥰🥰🥰 Happy Reading! 🤓📚✨

  • @ReadwithStefani
    @ReadwithStefani Před 2 lety +2

    Moving to Scotland seems like a good decision 😀

  • @confessionofabookdragon

    Such a beautiful video! Loved it!!!

  • @crazyforbooksandcoffee

    Absolutely love this vlog ❤ 😍

  • @FinallyMajor
    @FinallyMajor Před 2 lety

    Wow this one is impressive

  • @booklover8872
    @booklover8872 Před 2 lety +1

    I think you'd love Gothikana for dark academia and gothic. The castle reminds me of Edinburgh castle too. It's very steamy though 🔥

  • @radiantchristina
    @radiantchristina Před 2 lety +1

    stunning video!

  • @cleg78
    @cleg78 Před 2 lety +1

    Loving this

    • @cleg78
      @cleg78 Před 2 lety +1

      Oooo nice nails Ashleigh at the beginning 🤗

    • @cleg78
      @cleg78 Před 2 lety +1

      Those buildings are amazing 🤭

    • @AFrolicThroughFiction
      @AFrolicThroughFiction  Před 2 lety

      Thank you!! The buildings here are immense

  • @ReadingNymph
    @ReadingNymph Před 2 lety +1

    This was such a great vlog, I loved the aesthetic throughout this, though its a shame about the books, I think I'll give Madiens a miss

  • @annsreallife
    @annsreallife Před 2 lety

    What a beautiful vlog! Ugh I hated the maidens. The worst book I’ve read in years. Sub par writing in my opinion. Currently reading the secret history and loving it. That’s good writing. I loose myself in it every time I open it.

  • @cathycreates
    @cathycreates Před 2 lety +2

    Beautifully shot. This must have taken ages to edit!!

  • @dsalet1
    @dsalet1 Před 2 lety

    Of course it’s easy to get lost in the dark academia aesthetic when you live in freaking Edinburg!

  • @Lovedandredeemed29
    @Lovedandredeemed29 Před 2 lety

    Omg your accent!!! So cute!! 🥰

  • @carrie4556
    @carrie4556 Před 2 lety

    well... here comes my dark academia phase again

  • @Fatima-ek1zz
    @Fatima-ek1zz Před 2 lety

    Wau😍izlediyim en mohteşem videolardandı darc academia

  • @CharI0tte
    @CharI0tte Před 2 lety

    *me being scared each time a book comes close to a candle*. 😂

    • @AFrolicThroughFiction
      @AFrolicThroughFiction  Před 2 lety +1

      😂😂 I can assure you no books were harmed in the making of this video

    • @CharI0tte
      @CharI0tte Před 2 lety

      @@AFrolicThroughFiction i war reading The Devil Makes Three and it's a library setting. The librarian actually made it a point that there couldn't be candles in the library. A person to my heart ❤️

  • @chloefirth8559
    @chloefirth8559 Před 2 lety

    I'm gonna need to know where your entire wardrobe is from

  • @LynnetteReads
    @LynnetteReads Před 2 lety

    This vlog is very restful almost a backgroubd vlog to read while it plays in the background

  • @landscapesofink
    @landscapesofink Před 2 lety

    I think everyone's really disliked Maidens, I sure did

  • @thefallenangel8895
    @thefallenangel8895 Před 2 lety

    What is the best place to live like a dark academia
    Me: SCOTLAND EDINBURGH