Mid-Year Freak Out Tag | Best & Worst of 2024 So Far

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  • čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
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    00:00 Intro
    01:18 Best of 2024 (so far)
    03:23 Best Sequel
    06:03 New Release You Haven't Read Yet
    06:26 Anticipated Release
    07:09 Biggest Disappointment(s)
    08:24 Biggest Surprise
    09:22 Favorite New Author (debut/new to you)
    10:30 Fictional Crush
    10:36 Favorite New Character
    11:21 Book That Made You Cry
    12:35 Book That Made You Happy
    14:01 Most Beautiful Book (bought/received)
    14:52 Books to Read Before End of Year

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Komentáře • 101

  • @ChocolateCoveredPages
    @ChocolateCoveredPages Před 12 dny

    I loveddd the jadesetter of janloon. Whatever crumbs Fonda Lee wants to give us back in this world I’ll take it!

  • @MsKatze
    @MsKatze Před 26 dny +5

    I love the Empire of the Wolf trilogy so much! It's definitely in the all time favorites!

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 26 dny

      Same here! It’s just incredible 😩

    • @MsKatze
      @MsKatze Před 26 dny

      @ToriMorrow It is! The whole time I was reading this series, I just kept telling my husband this is so f&cking good! He probably thought I was nuts 🤣 It sorta gave me The Last Kingdom but with dark magic vibes, and that's one of my favorite shows of all time.

  • @whatevanreads
    @whatevanreads Před 26 dny +3

    I just binged The Empire of the Wolf trilogy and…WOW. It’s one of my all-time favorite fantasy series now. Just kept getting more unhinged with each book 😅🙌

  • @mbranche4234
    @mbranche4234 Před 26 dny +9

    I could not finish Trials of Empire...that book scared me soooo bad. I threw it across the room. The creatures that live under ground had me feeling some kinda way (eeeck!) Will pick it up again when my courage is built back up and my imagination is lagging.

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 26 dny +2

      Trials of Empire is so outta pocket I don’t even blame you 😭🤣 I do hope you enjoy it, though, when you pick it back up!

    • @eldweena1006
      @eldweena1006 Před 26 dny +3

      Well now I want to read it more. lol

  • @mariareadsssf
    @mariareadsssf Před 26 dny +2

    Love seeing your videos.
    Best book, Made me extremely happy:
    "A Master of Djinn" P. Djèlí Clark
    Best sequel, Made me cry:
    "Mirrored Heavens" - Rebecca Roanhorse
    Most anticipated release:
    "Blackheart Man" -Nalo Hopkinson
    Biggest surprise:
    "The Tainted Cup" - Robert Jackson Bennett
    Fave new autor:
    Jeff VanderMeer ( I can't stop thinking about "Annihilation" even after rewatching the movie)
    Fave new character(s):
    Sanja from "Witch King", Flea from "The Silverblood Promise" and Grasshopper from "Voyage of the Damned"
    Books to read:
    "The Shadowed Sun" - N. K. Jemisin, "The Burning Kindoms" trilogy - Tasha Suri, "Authority", "Acceptance" and "Absolution" - Jeff VanderMeer

  • @alzaronwayne5255
    @alzaronwayne5255 Před 21 dnem +1

    I read Justice of Kings this month and absolutely loved it! So excited to read the rest

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 20 dny

      It’s sooo good! I can’t wait for you to read book 2!

  • @Naimad319
    @Naimad319 Před 13 dny

    When Among Crows is such good surprise. I was picked it up on a whim it was so good. I feel like this book is not getting a lot of love.

  • @hitatchiqueen
    @hitatchiqueen Před 25 dny +1

    Adding Will of the Many to my TBR!

  • @janellelives5158
    @janellelives5158 Před 15 dny

    I just finished Howling Dark! I loved it a lot more than Empire of Silence! I’m really excited to start the next book in the series.

  • @danielzielinski3821
    @danielzielinski3821 Před 21 dnem

    I totally agree with you about Flea from The Silverblood Promise. She is the best.

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 20 dny

      Ikr! Some of her dialogue is so wild 🤣🤣

  • @momentarilyAnisa
    @momentarilyAnisa Před 4 dny

    I don’t know if this was the video that recommended Translation State by Ann Leckie or another.
    But im like 90% through the book and im heavily invested in and do not want it to end. Thank you for the recs

  • @yourewelcomebooks
    @yourewelcomebooks Před 26 dny +1

    Going by your review I think I need to give Howling Dark another go. I had to put it down because the time skip threw me off 😅

  • @LiteratureScienceAlliance

    Cannot wait to get my version of this tag out!!
    Also yes start terra ignota!

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 26 dny

      Yay, I’m excited to see what your answers will be! 🎉

  • @hayllaporto3312
    @hayllaporto3312 Před 25 dny

    You gave me so many great recommendations. Thank you so much for taking the time on making this video. It is highly appreciated ❤

  • @rachelapalmieri
    @rachelapalmieri Před 26 dny +2

    The best book I’ve read so far this year is The Dark Forest! Amazing 🤯

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 26 dny

      Ohh I really need to get into this series! Very exciting to hear you love dark forest so much!

  • @bujobooks
    @bujobooks Před 10 dny

    will of the many is also my favorite of the year!! so glad i found your channel, we have so much overlapping taste but youve mentioned several books i can try out! i need to finally get to justice of kings 😅

  • @IFarore
    @IFarore Před 26 dny +2

    I didn’t know The Jade Setter of Janloon existed, thank youuuuu!!! And omg, the Empire of the Wolf trilogy was SO good!

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 26 dny

      Yes!! There's also a collection of prequel short stories called Jade Shards!

  • @whatnataliereadss
    @whatnataliereadss Před 26 dny +1

    Adding so many of these to my TBR 😍😍

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 26 dny

      Yay! I hope you love them whenever you get around to reading them 🙌🏽🥰

  • @hitatchiqueen
    @hitatchiqueen Před 25 dny

    Currently in the middle of Jade War so def adding the Jade Setter!

  • @bbeabobea
    @bbeabobea Před 25 dny

    Always love your choices!

  • @ToriTalks2
    @ToriTalks2 Před 25 dny +1

    I need to read Will of the Many so badly. Crossing fingers I can get to it this year. Also YES Jade Setter. I had the same reaction to it, it gave me all the warm feels as soon as a certain character walked in. I got emotional. 🥺

  • @Jas-ly5fz
    @Jas-ly5fz Před 22 dny

    Can’t wait for you to get into the storm light achieve🙌🏾

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 21 dnem +1

      Ahh I’m so excited! I’m sure it’ll be an epic experience 🙌🏽

  • @ThatsSoPoe
    @ThatsSoPoe Před 25 dny

    I completely relate on the bittersweet feeling of finishing a series you love. Finishing it is the best, but the knowledge that now there is no more is the worst!😂

  • @seanaheaney8275
    @seanaheaney8275 Před 7 dny

    I love the quality of your videos and how you describe books! Glad you're enjoying Howling Dark!
    I just finished Pageboy by Elliot Page which I loved, but have been slugging through Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung. I think we're having a similar reading year!

  • @esmayrosalyne
    @esmayrosalyne Před 26 dny

    Gosh, I really need to get into Sun Eater already, your gushing has been giving me so much FOMO hahaha. And I hope you love Empire of the Damned as much as I did when you get to it, such an amazing sequel!!
    Also, I am so ready for you to start your Stormlight Archive journey! Happy reading 🥰

  • @DannyReadss
    @DannyReadss Před 22 dny

    Love your book shelves !!! ❤

  • @victoria9663
    @victoria9663 Před 22 dny

    I feel the same way this year; I have read some fantastic books but most of them I've read weeks/months apart. I will go through long stretches of time where I'm reading lots of enjoyable books but nothing that stands out. I'm so glad you have had some stand outs though!

  • @JessicasLibraryCard
    @JessicasLibraryCard Před 26 dny

    You've still got time to read Stormlight! I started in January and have read the first three. Now I'm giving myself a break and reading Rhythm of War in the fall to get ready for December.

  • @michelleizoco
    @michelleizoco Před 26 dny

    So, I'm insane but I have a summer in the countryside coming so my TBR MIGHT be feasible. I will listen to The Will of the Many, and will be reading The Way of Kings, finish Book 1 of Suneater, and hope to read Howling Dark as well. You've convinced me to read When Among Crows (I bought it but haven't read it yet) and hope you get to read Empire of the Damned - it was SUCH a wild ride!!! I also have a few art history books and nonfiction books on my summer TBR as well. Love your list!

  • @chelleybee1016
    @chelleybee1016 Před 26 dny

    I’m with ya on the Stormlight journey

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 26 dny

      That’s so exciting! I hope we both have a great time with the series 🥰

  • @cmeeki4
    @cmeeki4 Před 26 dny

    You have the best Sci-fi book recommendations❤

  • @LeeReads
    @LeeReads Před 24 dny

    The familiar disappointed me too! I was mkre detached frkm the characters than i wanted to be and i didnt feel the romance.

  • @lorifrederick2367
    @lorifrederick2367 Před 26 dny

    You are going to love Stormlight. ❤️

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 26 dny

      I’m so excited to finally start it!

  • @Tensytheneedlesmith
    @Tensytheneedlesmith Před 24 dny

    I just finished The Familiar, and while I understand this is a bit of a departure from Bardugo's previous books, I loved the characters and the historical detail.

  • @GwenCooper-l1b
    @GwenCooper-l1b Před 25 dny

    I totally agree about The Jade Setter of Jan loon! It was so fun to go back into that world. It was SO good! ❤❤❤

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 24 dny +1

      I missed the world so much! I didn’t even realize how much until I started reading Jade Setter 🥹

  • @hitatchiqueen
    @hitatchiqueen Před 25 dny

    The Wolf of Oren Yaro has also been on my shelves for 84 years. I loved The Unbroken by CL Clark, so excited to hear your thoughts on it (also recommend the audio for it, I read blended and LOVED it)

  • @mbranche4234
    @mbranche4234 Před 26 dny +1

    Hey Tori 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾 I clicked over as soon as I read the notification. OK, will watch the vid now.

  • @hannahblackwellbooks
    @hannahblackwellbooks Před 26 dny

    I’m currently doing my Stormlight reread and I lovvvved When the Moon Hatched, I hope you love them both! I’m about to start my journey with The Sun Eater series.

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 26 dny +1

      I hope you love sun eater!! And I'm really excited to see what I think of when the moon hatched. Can't wait!

  • @felder5833
    @felder5833 Před 26 dny +2

    loved the video tori✨ can’t wait for the end of the year wrap up!
    top 5 this year so far for me
    5. good omens
    4. sword of kaigen
    3. the will of the many
    2. the blade itself
    1. jade legacy

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 26 dny +1

      This is such a fire list! I hope you keep finding great reads in the 2nd half of the year ❤

    • @felder5833
      @felder5833 Před 26 dny

      @@ToriMorrowand same to you as well 🙏🏽

  • @mdean
    @mdean Před 26 dny

    I just started reading Howling Dark. Really good.

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 26 dny

      I’m obsessed! I hope you continue to enjoy it too!

  • @robirb_
    @robirb_ Před 26 dny

    Super curious about your opinion on The Unbroken when you get to it! I read it a cpuple months ago, and after some feral screaming over *gestures vaguely at the plot and characters* I was left with some mixed feelings that I haven't fully resolved yet

  • @mmorgan1980
    @mmorgan1980 Před 26 dny

    This is a great time to start Stormlight! You can read them uninterrupted right through book five, if you time it right.

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 26 dny +1

      I’m defintely going to try! Please wish me luck 😭

  • @ChanelChapters
    @ChanelChapters Před 26 dny

    Just found your channel x

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 26 dny +1

      Welcome to the channel! 🫶🏼

  • @classicsed
    @classicsed Před 26 dny

    So many people have recommended The Will of the Many to me. I need to read it this year. Favorite book of the year is Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon. It is absolutely brilliant. ❤

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 26 dny

      Please read TWOTM 🙏🏽 I’d really love to hear what you think of it! And I’m so glad you’ve found a favorite of the year so far!

  • @rainyjreads
    @rainyjreads Před 25 dny

    I'm surprised about Veronica Roth! When Among Crows sounds interesting, so I'll have to try it. I thought Chosen Ones was decent. And I'm with you on all the series... so many to get through! Good luck in the second half!

  • @tiffanycorsello1886
    @tiffanycorsello1886 Před 25 dny

    I just bought These Burning Stars!!

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 24 dny +1

      Yesss!! So excited for you to read it!

  • @burge2695
    @burge2695 Před 26 dny +1

    I'm also starting my reread of stormlight in August...I plan to read warbreaker in july

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 26 dny

      I hope your stormlight reread goes well! And warbreaker is a good one, enjoy!

  • @kathleenwheeler5573
    @kathleenwheeler5573 Před 26 dny

    When Among Crows was added to my TBR. Thanks! Re sci-fi - have you read Six Wakes by Mur Lafferty?
    And The Tainted Cup was an awesome surprise. I loved it and hope we get more books with our two main characters

  • @kimerlyhogan6567
    @kimerlyhogan6567 Před 26 dny

    Hi Tori! I read, The Will of the Many via audiobook. I was not at all impressed, and then the ending messed up my mind. Anyway, I think my main problem IS audiobook because I am so easily distracted. I will definitely reread the physical book so I can completely focus! 😂

    • @victoria9663
      @victoria9663 Před 25 dny +1

      I tried for 2 months, over and over, to get into the physical book because it seems like exactly my kind of book. But I have no idea why, I could not get into it despite all my efforts!

  • @amy_harboredinpages8272
    @amy_harboredinpages8272 Před 21 dnem

    📖😎📚

  • @KairoK
    @KairoK Před 22 dny

    Kayla sent me. ❤

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 21 dnem +1

      Aww love her! 🥹 Welcome to the channel! ❤️❤️

  • @Lauratrenzas673
    @Lauratrenzas673 Před 25 dny

    Donde hallar buenos consejos para la vida

  • @karareads
    @karareads Před 26 dny

    Do you think it would be ok if someone read the Jade Setter of Janloon before the original trilogy? Thanks!

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 26 dny

      Nooo!! Definitely read it after you've finished the trilogy. The story makes sense on its own, but it won't hit the same for you

    • @karareads
      @karareads Před 25 dny

      @@ToriMorrow ok thanks girl!

  • @kristen7623
    @kristen7623 Před 9 dny

    Have you encountered Smitty1243 yet? I just discovered him! New black booktuber/sci-fi fantasy nerd. He was also just gushing about Sun Eater

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 8 dny

      Yeah, Smitty is my boy! We’ve been cool on TikTok for a while ❤️

    • @kristen7623
      @kristen7623 Před 8 dny

      @@ToriMorrow ha! I figured you’d get along, after watching his videos!

  • @MeghanReadsFantasy
    @MeghanReadsFantasy Před 26 dny

    I read empire of silence last month and I despise Hadrian and I feel like I’m the only one that just doesn’t like him at all. I haven’t continued the series because I want to reread empire of silence. I goofed on ghost station because I confused it for calypso when I bought It. Love your taste in books. I’m annoyed a I haven’t seen your channel before

    • @LaughingStockfarm1
      @LaughingStockfarm1 Před 26 dny

      You are not alone; I DNF’d Empire of Silence at the point when Hadrian was trying to talk his way onto the troop ship as a negotiator. The writing was just meh, and that scene I just found unbelievable.

    • @LaughingStockfarm1
      @LaughingStockfarm1 Před 26 dny +1

      My favorite book so far this year is City of Last Chances by Adrian Tchaikovsky. I just love how multilayered it is, and my favorite relationship in the book is Ruslav and god. It’s just hysterical!
      Best new author: Meg Elison and her trilogy beginning with Book of the Unnamed Midwife. One of the best post apocalyptic series I’ve read, using the breakdown of society to explore gender in really novel ways.

    • @MeghanReadsFantasy
      @MeghanReadsFantasy Před 26 dny +1

      @@LaughingStockfarm1 I just read service model By Tchaikovsky and really enjoyed it. He made like a dystopian buddy quest novel on what it means to be self aware amd have free will

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 25 dny +2

      ⁠​⁠@@LaughingStockfarm1 I love road to nowhere trilogy! It’s an incredible trilogy, so I’m glad to hear you’ve also enjoyed it!

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 25 dny +2

      Aw I’m bummed you didn’t get enjoy Hadrian. He can be a little insufferable sometimes though 🤣 welcome to the channel!! ❤

  • @eldweena1006
    @eldweena1006 Před 26 dny

    I'm disappointed everyone who loved Dead Silence doesn't care for Ghost Station as much. I didn't preorder it because I wanted a paperback to match Dead Silence. At this point I'm just hoping my library gets a copy of Ghost Station before I spend money, because everyone seems to be in agreement that it's just not what they hoped for.

    • @xzannahx9546
      @xzannahx9546 Před 26 dny +2

      I'm the opposite - I really liked Dead Silence but didn't love it. I loved Ghost Station, though. It has better sci fi but the horror aspect is different.

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 26 dny +1

      Yeah, I was really hoping I’d love it. I hope you have a better experience with it though!

    • @ToriMorrow
      @ToriMorrow  Před 26 dny +1

      @@xzannahx9546 I’m glad you loved ghost station! It’s nice to hear a different perspective on it

    • @eldweena1006
      @eldweena1006 Před 26 dny +1

      @@xzannahx9546 Oh, that's great to hear!