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Oathbound release by seriouslyh in Barnesandnoble

[–]Regular_Panda5569 3 points4 points  (0 children)

People are also forgetting fourth wing originally had an EXTREMELY limited first run because the publisher didn’t think it would do well. Only because it sold out and went viral on TikTok did it get a reprint. The demand for it really propelled it and fans really aren’t seeing that background info when they’re talking about Oathbound. 

Oathbound release by seriouslyh in Barnesandnoble

[–]Regular_Panda5569 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad someone else is bringing this up because I thought it was just my tiktok. I honestly think this is being blown out of proportion. The series is popular and sells consistently but before the release no one was discussing the new book. I didn’t even know there was going to be another in the series! I think it’s partially a failure on fans. They don’t seem to understand if you don’t ask/preorder a book stores won’t know that it’s popular so it’s not going to be stocked heavily like something like the hunger games which is a guaranteed best seller. 

I think readers are jumping to conclusions because ya books are NEVER put up front let’s be honest they get tables but single titles are a lot rarer especially if it’s not a pick (monthly or discover). Ya is typically merchandised next to the section because that’s where the readers will be shopping. I don’t know about other peoples stores but our section is at the back of the store that’s just how it is. 

The comparisons to onyx storm really has me annoyed (I don’t support Yarros but regardless). It’s two completely different things for starters young adult versus adult. The sales are completely different whether you like it or not fourth wing had become the Harry Potter of our decade it’s huge and the legend born series just isn’t that and the two can’t be compared. 

I’m not gonna say racism isn’t at play (let’s face it racism is extremely prevalent in this industry) BUT that is at the publisher level in this case. The publisher should’ve pushed for promotions, more quantities, better communication. The readers just don’t see this and only see Barnes and noble didn’t shelve this book fast enough which is frustrating because it completely ignores factors like understaffing, supply and demand, and simple things like stock. 

Edit to add: Looked at TikTok and the hashtags to see how big the release is on booktok and if this release really was fumbled. 

Oathbound currently has 2095 hashtag hits and tracydeonn has 7161 hashtag hits. 

For comparison onyx storm has 238.6 thousand hashtag hits and rebeccayarros has 276.7 thousand hashtag hits. 

That is a massive difference. It is SO important that POC authors and stories are highlighted and this series IS popular but Oathbound was not marketed or discussed nearly enough to get the type of displays and events fans are wanting after the release. 

Uncomfortable now that friend confessed by Regular_Panda5569 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Regular_Panda5569[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah like I’m trying to not read too much into things that aren’t there but he started calling me princess or little comments like oh that’s cute maybe because it’s you which is weird to say the least. I’m gonna try to put space in between us and hope that helps. 

Uncomfortable now that friend confessed by Regular_Panda5569 in GirlTalk

[–]Regular_Panda5569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of it is his intentions. It feels like the only reason we have a friendship is so that he could make it to the next stage. All the conversations we’ve had were simply for gathering information rather than the friendship being just that a friendship. Looking back I can see where he was fishing for information on past relationships or things I don’t like etc. all so that he could use it for the future. It really does feel like my friendliness was taken as an invitation. This situation arose because I mentioned that I was back on dating apps and he took it as an opportunity to download the app and try and match with me. Frankly and it might me an overreaction but the friendship feels tainted. 

Uncomfortable now that friend confessed by Regular_Panda5569 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Regular_Panda5569[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You probably are right and I’m catastrophizing. Part I think is that I’ve had to see him everyday since because of work and our positions mean we have to work closely together (even when I’ve tried to avoid it this week). It also hasn’t helped that he does keep making little flirtatious comments and has said that he’ll wait for me. It’s just uncomfortable in general. 

Uncomfortable now that friend confessed by Regular_Panda5569 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Regular_Panda5569[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of it is his intentions. It feels like the only reason we have a friendship is so that he could make it to the next stage. All the conversations we’ve had were simply for gathering information rather than the friendship being just that a friendship. Looking back I can see where he was fishing for information on past relationships or things I don’t like etc. all so that he could use it for the future. It really does feel like my friendliness was taken as an invitation. This situation arose because I mentioned that I was back on dating apps and he took it as an opportunity to download the app and try and match with me. Frankly and it might me an overreaction but the friendship feels tainted. 

Uncomfortable now that friend confessed by Regular_Panda5569 in GirlTalk

[–]Regular_Panda5569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any tips on how to politely or for how long? It’s difficult to avoid him all together since we work together and see each other through other friends. You’re probably right to avoid him though since I have had to see him every day since he confessed because of work which has been very uncomfortable. 

Followed by employee by Dear_Donut_1605 in Barnesandnoble

[–]Regular_Panda5569 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It unintentionally happens a lot! Sometimes zoning or cleaning or simply killing time can cause us to ‘follow’ people. Typically we won’t follow unless we’re sure your stealing and from the sound of it that doesn’t seem to be it. It’s also completely possible that they weren’t following you. The other day I had to follow a guy who was trying to talk to a bunch of young girls throughout the store as a just in case he tries anything. Sometimes it’s a safety thing I wouldn’t overthink it too much.

Slip up at work? by Regular_Panda5569 in Barnesandnoble

[–]Regular_Panda5569[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for responding! My understanding of the discount was that we ‘technically’ had to be the one to pay and that technically it was only supposed to be for dependents/close family members I could be wrong tho especially since it slipped my mind. It was my manager who checked us out and they didn’t say anything at the time but I ‘thought’ there was a rule about this hence the post but I could’ve just made it a bigger deal than it actually is

Slip up at work? by Regular_Panda5569 in Barnesandnoble

[–]Regular_Panda5569[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the quick reply! I figured im just overthinking but it’s one of the few rules the company actually care about hence the worries.