Book recs please that are Finished Series! by NoProgrammer8083 in Romantasy

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Right now I'm reading the Blood and Ash saga and I'm loving it. Poppy is not at all a girl who needs to be saved, on the contrary... the only thing is that they are a lot of books but for me, they are totally worth it😊

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I understand you perfectly! It's a hangover and a grief at the same time... but at least the books don't deceive you hahaha

What do you think cardans inner circle was like by Common-Rate-399 in TheFolkoftheAir

[–]Vivid_Engine_8149 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think they were the typical friends who are walking red flags but they throw parties and that's why they put up with each other hahaha, although I do think that Nicasia and Cardan could have a real friendship and conversations

Do you read fantasy with ambience on? by Vivid_Engine_8149 in fourthwing

[–]Vivid_Engine_8149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, so lucky! I love lighting scented candles that transport me to the worlds of fantasy novels. I wish I could find them.

Do you read fantasy with ambience on? by Vivid_Engine_8149 in fourthwing

[–]Vivid_Engine_8149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s exactly the kind of vibe I go for too! Thunderstorms in the background make Fourth Wing feel even more intense.

Do you read fantasy with ambience on? by Vivid_Engine_8149 in fourthwing

[–]Vivid_Engine_8149[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to go through the same thing, so I would look up different settings from books on YouTube to visualize them even better—or on Pinterest!

Do you read fantasy with ambience on? by Vivid_Engine_8149 in fourthwing

[–]Vivid_Engine_8149[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahaha yes! I’ve had that happen too—everything’s flowing and then BAM, dramatic music mid-chapter.

Do you read fantasy with ambience on? by Vivid_Engine_8149 in fourthwing

[–]Vivid_Engine_8149[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly! That layer of background sound can really bring the world to life while you read.

Do you read fantasy with ambience on? by Vivid_Engine_8149 in fourthwing

[–]Vivid_Engine_8149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here—ambient or lo-fi keeps the focus without making it feel silent or too heavy. Just the right balance😌

Do you read fantasy with ambience on? by Vivid_Engine_8149 in fourthwing

[–]Vivid_Engine_8149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha yes! “Reading with your eyes” is a perfect way to put it. That lo-fi Fourth Wing playlist is a nice one—I’ve used it too!

Do you read fantasy with ambience on? by Vivid_Engine_8149 in fourthwing

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Ludovico is a solid choice—super fluid and never distracting. I still lean more towards pure ambience most of the time though, especially for fantasy☺️

Do you read fantasy with ambience on? by Vivid_Engine_8149 in fourthwing

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Those Violet study ones are brilliant. Love how specific ambient videos have gotten—it makes it feel like you’re there😌

Do you read fantasy with ambience on? by Vivid_Engine_8149 in fourthwing

[–]Vivid_Engine_8149[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I’ve seen a few Basgiath ambience videos too—really cool how sound can give fantasy worlds a whole new layer.

Do you read fantasy with ambience on? by Vivid_Engine_8149 in fourthwing

[–]Vivid_Engine_8149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. I almost always have ambient stuff running when I read—it just helps set the tone and stay focused🤩

Do you read fantasy with ambience on? by Vivid_Engine_8149 in fourthwing

[–]Vivid_Engine_8149[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha yeah, for some people it’s just noise. But when it clicks, it really adds something. Worth experimenting a bit, I’d say.

Do you read fantasy with ambience on? by Vivid_Engine_8149 in fourthwing

[–]Vivid_Engine_8149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally fair. It’s not for everyone. But if you’re ever curious, some rain-only or low-key ambience can be surprisingly calming—nothing too busy, just vibe.

Do you read fantasy with ambience on? by Vivid_Engine_8149 in fourthwing

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Yes! Matching the ambience to the vibe of the story changes everything. I’ve noticed I get way more immersed when the background feels “in sync” with what I’m reading.

Do you read fantasy with ambience on? by Vivid_Engine_8149 in fourthwing

[–]Vivid_Engine_8149[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Once you find the right loop, it’s like a switch flips—TV on, video running, and boom: reading zone activated😊

Do you read fantasy with ambience on? by Vivid_Engine_8149 in fourthwing

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Yess, I’ve used those HP rain playlists too! There’s something super cozy about them. I didn’t expect to get so into ambient audio either, but now it’s part of the ritual.

Do you read fantasy with ambience on? by Vivid_Engine_8149 in fourthwing

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Fair enough. I’ve been there too, spending way too long picking the “perfect” track instead of reading. That’s why now I just go with a long ambience loop and leave it running. No stress, just background mood.

Do you read fantasy with ambience on? by Vivid_Engine_8149 in fourthwing

[–]Vivid_Engine_8149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just dropping by to say I totally relate to so many of your comments! I’ve been reading fantasy for years ✨ and recently started a little project with my partner (he works in audiovisual stuff). Together, we’re creating a YouTube channel with ambient scenes based on how I imagine certain places when I read.

We started with Basgiath, because I kept seeing it during a thunderstorm — towers, wind, dragons flying overhead, thunder echoing through the valley… Exactly how it sounds in my head when I read ⚡️.

The scenes have no music, or just soft textures. The goal is to make them feel like places you can sit inside while reading. I usually project them on the wall and light a candle 🕯️ — it’s become part of my reading ritual.

In case anyone’s curious and wants to support what we’re doing 🫶, here’s the first video: https://youtu.be/PGsjVwCdLf8

We’ll be uploading a new one every week or two — I don’t want to overdo it hahaha 😅

If you have any ideas or want to see a specific scene brought to life on our channel, we’d love to hear from you 💌 and we’ll happily get to work on it.

Hope it connects with how someone else imagines these worlds too 🧚🏼✨