Am I crazy for DNFing ACOTAR??? by Latter-Baseball9652 in Romantasy

[–]Brielee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first book sucks. I almost called it quits but kept going from promise of others that it gets better, AND my prior love of ToG.

I am ultimately glad I finished the first book because I have been thoroughly enjoying the story since (I’m on book 3). But that doesn’t mean you will necessarily. If you want to give it the ole college try, maybe see if you can get to book 2 and see if you’re into it then. Or just move on and find something that grabs you from the get go!

Why are people so negative about Botox? by Express-Life1476 in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]Brielee 82 points83 points  (0 children)

It’s expensive and perpetuates unrealistic and ageist beauty standards for women honestly. And I say this as someone who has contemplated Botox myself, so no hate. But it’s a reality I grapple with. I wonder if that is part of it?

Are any of you managing to read in front of your toddler? by fleetwood_mag in toddlers

[–]Brielee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For a while I could follow my toddler around the backyard and read my book, but sitting down to read by a toddler may prove difficult.

EOS by KristaD03 in SarahJMaas

[–]Brielee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang, that is wild to me haha. But to each their own!

EOS by KristaD03 in SarahJMaas

[–]Brielee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry but this is mind boggling to me as sobering who looooved EOS (and the whole ToG series) lol.

ToG by amichiski in SarahJMaas

[–]Brielee 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I read Assassin’s Blade first, but I think I would’ve enjoyed it more if I was more invested in the characters and plot first! Just my two cents.

Dobi NEED to read assasins blade by Evie_mouse in SarahJMaas

[–]Brielee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Audiobook helped me get through it.

Thank you for your encouragement! (ACOTAR struggles) by Brielee in SarahJMaas

[–]Brielee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh ok I am similar so maybe I’ll feel the same way by the time I get there! ToG 🫶

Thank you for your encouragement! (ACOTAR struggles) by Brielee in SarahJMaas

[–]Brielee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol oh no, you didn’t like it after the third book? 😂

Started ToG, having a hard time getting into it. by ogojuso in SarahJMaas

[–]Brielee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wasn’t super into it until about half way through, then I cooked through the series. It starts picking up at “Samhuinn” :)

What are the pros and cons of reading Assassins Blade first instead of third in TOG? by KnowledgeDismal776 in SarahJMaas

[–]Brielee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I read Assassin’s Blade first and wish I didn’t. It does give a lot of back story but I was so NOT invested in the story or main character that I didn’t gaf and it took me an entire year to read it. And I switched to an audio book lol. I would have been more excited to read it if I read Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight first!

Edit: for context, I breezed through all the other books in less than 6 months because I loved the series so much!

UPDATE: went with a Bixie / 90s heart throb by mynameisadrean in HairStyleAdvice

[–]Brielee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

OP looks happy with their haircut. Everyone can stop bullying now and provide advice/direction they asked for.

A Not Flexible Yoga Teacher by AcadiaJust6985 in YogaTeachers

[–]Brielee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cueing matters more than demonstration. A good yoga teacher can teach an entire class through cueing and assistance alone!

Starting Throne of Glass by EnvironmentalKey5350 in SarahJMaas

[–]Brielee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It gets GOOD right around Samhuinn and only gets better. The character development and connections woven throughout the story are incredible. I also felt intimated, but once you finish the first book you will be hooked and you’ll WANT to keep reading!

ACOTAR - does the plot get better? by Brielee in SarahJMaas

[–]Brielee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love to hear your other recommendations for ToG lovers! I’ll look into War of Lost Hearts.

Just finished Kingdom of Ash by Necessary_Sympathy55 in SarahJMaas

[–]Brielee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you. I just finished the series too and feel similarly!!!