We’re back with another Besties & Books full spoiler reading vlog — and this time, it’s all about Redeeming 6 by Chloe Walsh! 💔📖 Join us as we dive deep into Joey and Aiofe's world once again — expect tears, laughs, heartbreak, healing, and chaos in equal measure. From the emotional rollercoaster to the moments that absolutely wrecked us, we’re bringing you our raw, unfiltered reactions every step of the way.If you’ve been following our Boys of Tommen journey, you already know this one hits different — so grab a snack, tissues, and maybe your own copy of Redeeming 6, because this vlog is PACKED with feels. 🥹💬 Comment your favorite Redeeming 6 moment below — we want to hear your thoughts!📚 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join us for the next chapter in our Boys of Tommen saga!#Redeeming6 #ChloeWalsh #BoysofTommen #BookTok #ReadingVlog #EmotionalReads #BestiesAndBooks
October was packed — from heartbreak and high stakes to fantasy worlds and morally grey chaos, we read it all! This month we tackled 9 books across every genre imaginable, and we have thoughts. 👀✨ Books we read this month:💔 Saving 6 by Chloe Walsh — the emotional rollercoaster continues🩸 Direbound by Sable Sorenson — dark, spicy, and absolutely unhinged🐉 Jade City by Fonda Lee — family, power, and one epic fantasy ride🎂 Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas — age gap romance we couldn’t put down⚡ Quicksilver by Callie Hart — a reread before Brimstone drops💖 A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber — the Once Upon a Broken Heart finale we’ve been waiting for🏚️ The Housemaid by Freida McFadden — domestic thriller with twists for days🌌 The Awakening (Zodiac Academy #1) — diving into the madness at last🔍 The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes — teenage profilers and murder? yes pleaseWe laughed, we cried, we argued (a little 👀), and we might have found some new favourites along the way. Join us as we break down what we loved, what we didn’t, and what absolutely wrecked us this spooky season.👇 Don’t forget to like, comment, and tell us your October reads!#OctoberWrapUp #BookTube #ReadingVlog #BestiesAndBooks #BookRecommendations #FantasyBooks #RomanceBooks #ThrillerBooks
It’s that time again — we’re picking our November reads using our TBR jars and we’re SO excited about what we pulled this month 😍✨ From our fantasy jar, we’ll be diving into Skyward by Brandon Sanderson and One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig — two books we’ve been dying to read!💋 From our non-fantasy jar, we picked the mafia romance trope (!!!) and chose Sinners Anonymous — and you already know we’re ready for all the angst, danger, and morally gray men 👀💫 Plus, we’re continuing two of our fave series:Redeeming 6 (Book 4 in the Boys of Tommen series by Chloe Walsh)From Flesh and Fire (Book 2 in the From Blood and Ash series by Jennifer L. Armentrout)We’re feeling some 5-star predictions coming this month — and we can’t wait to chat about these reads with you!📖 What’s on YOUR November TBR? Let us know in the comments below 💬#TBRJar #NovemberTBR #BestiesAndBooks #Booktube #FantasyBooks #MafiaRomance #BookRecommendations #ReadingVlog
Grab your tissues and buckle up, because this Saving 6 reading vlog is an emotional rollercoaster! 💔😭 We’re diving deep into full spoilers for Saving 6 by Chloe Walsh, and it’s safe to say our hearts may never recover. Expect raw reactions, ugly crying, and screaming over Johnny and Gibsie’s cameos (because we are OBSESSED).If you love intense romance, emotional character arcs, and books that hurt so good, this is the vlog for you. Watch along as we share our thoughts, theories, and all the feels from this unforgettable installment in the Boys of Tommen series.📚 Books Mentioned:Saving 6 by Chloe WalshBoys of Tommen series💬 Comment below — are you Team Shannon or Team Joey? And which Boys of Tommen book broke you the most?#Saving6 #ChloeWalsh #BoysofTommen #ReadingVlog #BookTok #BookTube #RomanceBooks #EmotionalReads #IrishRomance #SlowBurn #DarkRomance
🔥 Besties and Books presents… our Ultimate Fourth Wing Fan Cast! 🔥If you’ve ever wondered who we’d cast as Violet, Xaden, Rhiannon, and the rest of the crew from Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing, this is the video for you. We’re breaking down all of our dream picks for the Empyrean world, from the Riders Quadrant to the political players, and of course—our favorite dragons 🐉.Expect laughter, passionate debates, and maybe even some unexpected choices as we share who we think could bring these beloved characters to life on screen.✨ Tell us in the comments who your perfect cast would be—we can’t wait to hear your takes!#FourthWing #RebeccaYarros #FanCast #BestiesAndBooks
📚 Let's review the 7 books we read in September, including multiple 5-STAR reads ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
September was hands down our BEST reading month yet! 🎉 We read 7 books and had everything from Sarah’s first ever ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read (!!), multiple 4-star favorites, a few solid 3 stars, and even a couple of 1–2 star disappointments. Talk about a rollercoaster!
In this wrap up, we review:
✨ Binding 13 & Keeping 13
✨ The Feathers So Vicious duology
✨ Six of Crows
✨ From Blood and Ash
✨ The Ballad of Never After
Whether you’re here for the swoons, the plot twists, or the spicy takes—we’ve got you covered. 💕
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and let us know YOUR best (and worst!) reads of the month!
🎃✨ OCTOBER TBR TIME! ✨🎃
We're back with our trusty TBR jars to pick our October reads, and this month is looking AMAZING! 🍂📚
We've pulled 4 fantasy/romantasy picks that we're beyond excited about — including MULTIPLE predicted 5-star reads 👀🔥 — and we’ve also got two random genre picks that are shaking things up:
📖 Saving 6 by Chloe Walsh
📖 The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Get ready for cozy vibes, chaotic picks, and our (very passionate) reactions as we build our spooky season reading list! Let us know in the comments what YOU’RE reading this October, and if you've read any of our picks!
💬 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more bookish chaos every month!
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✨ BESTIES & BOOKS: Keeping 13 Reading Vlog | FULL SPOILERS! | 5-STAR FANGIRLING INCOMING ✨
We're back with another reading vlog, and this time we’re diving DEEP into Book 2 of The Boys of Tommen series – Keeping 13 by Chloe Walsh… and OMG. We are absolutely obsessed. 😍
This book gave us everything – the angst, the healing, the swoon-worthy moments, the emotional gut-punches – and we were not okay (in the best way). Join us as we laugh, cry, scream, and share ALL our thoughts while reading.
💬 Spoiler alert: It’s a 5-STAR READ from both of us, and this series is officially climbing the ranks to become one of our all-time favourites. 🖤
🚨 This vlog includes full spoilers for Keeping 13, so if you haven’t read it yet – proceed with caution or come back when you’re done!
📚 Let us know in the comments:
👉 Would you like to see spoiler-FREE reading vlogs in the future? We’d love to make content that works for everyone!
🖤 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you're loving the Tommen series as much as we are!
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BINDING 13 Reading Vlog - SPOILERS 🖤 | Full Reactions, Tears & More | Besties & BooksCalling all Binding 13 fans (and soon-to-be fans) — this one’s for YOU. In this unfiltered spoiler-filled reading vlog, we take you along as we devour Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh… and yes, we laughed, cried, screamed, and maybe lost our minds a little 😭💅This was one of the most emotional, intense, and addictive reads we’ve ever picked up, and it might just be entering god-tier status on our bookshelves 👑 From rugby boys and slow-burn romance to deep trauma and beautiful healing — this book did not hold back, and neither do we.📚 Expect:💥 Real-time reactions😭 Full spoilers and raw emotions💬 Deep discussions🔥 Final thoughts & our honest reviewIf you've read Binding 13, read along with us and relive the highs and heartbreaks. If you haven’t… well, consider this your sign to pick it up ASAP. Hit play, grab your tissues, and let's talk about the book that's taken over our lives.💬 Comment your thoughts — we want to scream about this one with you!#Binding13 #ChloeWalsh #ReadingVlog #BookTok #BestiesAndBooks #SpoilerVlog #BookTube #EmotionalReads
Our Most Anticipated Book Releases! | Brimstone, Ballad ofFalling Dragons & More 🔥📚
It’s that time again — we’re talking about the book releases that have us.
SCREAMING with excitement! 😍 From sequels we’ve been patiently waiting on (looking at you, Brimstone by Callie Hart and Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. Parker 👀🐉), to surprise updates like Sarah J. Maas finishing the first draft of the next ACOTAR book (!!) — our TBRs are about to be out of control.
In this episode of Besties and Books, we’re breaking down:
✨ The fantasy and romance sequels we NEED now
✨ New releases from our favourite authors
✨ Theories, cover talk, and release date guesses
✨ And what’s earned a top spot on our pre-order list
Whether you're a fantasy girly, romance lover, or just here for the chaos, this one's for you!
👇 Drop your most anticipated reads in the comments! Let’s build each other’s TBRs (and cry about release dates together).
Acotar theories youtube video: https://youtu.be/1lKeZSJWzVU?si=10M7vTR5SMNhMWli
#MostAnticipatedBooks #UpcomingBookReleases #BookTube#FantasyBooks #RomanceReads #Brimstone #BalladofFallingDragons #ACOTAR#BestiesAndBooks
August Reading Wrap-Up | Besties and Books 📚✨We're back with our August Monthly Wrap-Up, and it’s been a whirlwind of fantasy, romance, and surprise hits (and a few misses)! This month, we continued diving into two series: Trial of the Sun Queen (Books 2–4) and Storm of Secrets and Sorrow (Book 2 in The Legacy Series). Plus, we shook things up with our random genre picks — Once Upon a Broken Heart and Yours Truly — and let’s just say, the ratings were all over the place!⭐ Expect multiple 4-star reads, some solid 3-star books, and yes... a 2.5-star moment we definitely need to talk about.Join us as we dish on all the drama, magic, slow burns, and plot twists from this month’s reads!👇 Let us know in the comments what you read in August and if you've picked up any of these titles!#ReadingWrapUp #BookTube #FantasyBooks #RomanceReads #BestiesAndBooks #AugustReads #BookSeries #OnceUponABrokenHeart #YoursTruly
September TBR Jar Picks! | Fantasy, Romantasy & a Surprise Sports Romance?! 🏈📚It’s that magical time again—TBR jar time! 🫙✨ Join us as we pick our September reads using our trusty TBR jars! We each draw 5 fantasy/romantasy books, plus one wild card genre… and surprise! We’re heading to the field with a sports romance pick that neither of us saw coming! 😲🏈💕Will we fall in love with these stories or bench them halfway through? Come hang out, laugh with us, and get inspired for your own September reads! 💬 Let us know in the comments what you’re reading this month — or what genre you’d throw in your TBR jar!Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring that bell 🔔 so you never miss a chaotic bookish moment with us! 💕📖#TBRJar #SeptemberReads #BestiesAndBooks #FantasyBooks #Romantasy #SportsRomance #BookTube #ReadingVlog
📚 The Ultimate Bestie Book Tag (Unfiltered + Unhinged)
This week on Besties and Books, we’re getting a little unhinged with the Bestie Book Tag — a chaotic mix of personal, hilarious, and spicy bookish questions! From guilty pleasures and controversial opinions to book boyfriends we’d risk it all for, no trope or hot take is safe.
Grab a cuppa (or a cocktail 🍷), because things get real as we dive deep into each other's reading habits, turn-ons and turn-offs in fiction, and the ultimate bestie betrayals in book taste.💬
Play along in the comments — we dare you to answer some of these too!
#bestiesandbooks #bookclub #bookishchaos #booktube
📚✨ What’s ACTUALLY on Our TBR?! ✨📚This week on Besties and Books, we’re finally revealing the chaotic, overstuffed, and oh-so-exciting mess that is our current TBR! From towering stacks of fantasy and romantasy to a wild mix of genres including dark romance, sci-fi, paranormal, thrillers, and contemporary romance — nothing is off-limits. 😍💀🛸💘Whether you’re looking for your next favorite read, curious about what we’re obsessing over, or just want to hear us try (and fail) to justify our never-ending TBR piles, this is the episode for you. Grab a your favourite drink, cozy up, and prepare to add a lot of books to your own list.🔖 Let us know in the comments what’s on YOUR TBR right now — and if we share any reads in common!#BookTube #TBRReveal #Romantasy #FantasyBooks #DarkRomance #SciFiReads #ThrillerBooks #BestiesAndBooks
🔥 Besties & Books – July Wrap‑Up! 🔥
Join us this month as we dive head‑first into a wildly varied lineup:
📚 “Torch Against the Night” – Book 2 of the Ember in the Ashes series by Sabaa Tahir
🎶 “Song of the Marked” – Patricia A. Saunders (sometimes SM Gaither)
🏰 “Gilded Cage” – Book 2 of The Prison Healer series by Lynette Noni
🕶️ ALL THREE books in the Made series by Danielle Lori (the Mafia romance trilogy)
We had scorching highs and brutal lows – our ratings span from a painful 1-star all the way up to a dazzling potential 5-star!
From heart‑thudding action and dark fantasy twists, to sultry Mafia romance, we’re unpacking every plot twist, emotional beat, and worldbuilding universe.
In this video, you’ll get:
📌 A spoiler-free mini‑review of each book
⭐️ Our personal ratings (what topped the list, what flopped)
🔍 Honest takes on pacing, character chemistry, writing style, world depth, and series momentum
🎯 Who we think each book is perfect for (or not)
Whether you're into epic fantasy, dystopian rebellion, YA sci‑fi, or steamy romance – we’ve got something for you.
Grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and let’s unpack this month’s literary rollercoaster!
📣 Community shout‑out: What did you pick up in July? Which reads blew you away—or let you down? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
See you inside the review… 💬— Ellen & Sarah
✨It’s TBR Jar time again on Besties and Books!✨
In this episode, we let fate (aka our TBR jars) decide what we’ll be reading for August—and we’ve got a magical, romantic, and emotional lineup! From fantasy realms to heartfelt letters, we’re diving into four very different books this month:
📚 Rule of the Aurora King by Nisha J. Tuli – Book 2 in the Trial of the Sun Queen series brings the heat, betrayal, and delicious fae drama.
📚 Storms of Secrets and Sorrows by Melissa K. Roehrich – The second book in the Legacy series promises more mystery, magic, and morally grey love interests.
📚 Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber – We're finally entering the whimsical world of Jacks and curses!
📚 Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez – For a change of pace, we’re adding in a heartfelt contemporary romance with fake dating and emotional depth.
Grab your favorite drink and come hang out as we chat about our TBR picks, our expectations, and the chaotic (and sometimes cursed) energy of our jars.
💬 Let us know in the comments if you’ve read any of these or what’s on your August TBR!
#TBRJar #FantasyBooks #Booktube #BookRecommendations #Romantasy #AugustTBR #BestiesAndBooks
Let’s Roast Our Favourite Books 🔥📚 It's Trash Talk TimeIn this episode of Besties and Books, we let ChatGPT do the dirty work—roasting our absolute favorite books and series! 😱📚 From fantasy and romantasy to dark romance and beyond, no beloved read is safe as we prompt AI to deliver some brutal, hilarious, and occasionally too-real truths.Expect plenty of laughs, savage burns, and light-hearted chaos as we trash talk our top reads in the most unhinged way possible. If you love books, banter, and besties not taking themselves too seriously—this one’s for you!🍷 Grab a glass of wine or your favourite drink and join us as we (lovingly) tear apart our most-loved stories.✨ Featuring: Fantasy faves, book boyfriends in the firing line, spicy reads getting roasted, and a whole lot of chaotic energy.#TrashTalkBooks #BookRoast #FantasyRomance #BestiesAndBooks #ChatGPTBookRoast #BookTubeFun #DarkRomance #Romantasy
Mid-Year Book Wrap Up 2025 📚 | 20+ Fantasy, Romantasy, Dark Romance & More Reads Reviewed!Hey book lovers! In this episode of Besties and Books, we're diving into our mid-year reading wrap-up for 2025, featuring over 20 books across a mix of genres — from fantasy and fantasy romance to dark romance, historical fiction, and more!We’re spilling the tea on which books hit the 5-star mark 🌟, which ones left us disappointed 💔 (yes, even a 1-star!), and everything in between. Whether you're looking for new fantasy books, romantasy recommendations, or wondering if a hyped BookTok dark romance is worth it — this episode has it all.Popular titles, hidden gems, and a few controversial opinions 👀... it's chaotic, honest, and full of laughs (and wine 🍷, of course).✨ Includes:- Fantasy & Fantasy Romance Book Reviews- Dark Romance Reactions- Historical Fiction Highlights- Mid Year Book Tag Trend- Honest Star Ratings (1 to 5)- Must-Reads and Skip-Worthies- BookTok Flops & BookTube Favorites💬 Let us know YOUR top books (or worst reads) of the year so far in the comments!#MidYearBookWrapUp #BestiesAndBooks #FantasyRomance #BookTube #DarkRomance #BookTokRecommendations #2025Reads #MidYearBookTag #BookReview #ReadingWrapUp #FiveStarReads #BookRecommendations #Romantasy #fantasybooks
Our BIGGEST Monthly Wrap-Up Yet! | June Reading Wrap Up 📚In this June Monthly Reading Wrap-Up, we dive into six incredible books across fantasy, dark romance, and historical fiction. From epic battles to heartbreaking stories, June was packed with emotional reads, plot twists, and some new five-star favorites!📚 Books We Read This Month:1. Rain of Shadows and Endings by Melissa K. Roerich 2. An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir3. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 4. Crimson Moth and Rebel Witch by Kristina Ciccarelli (enemies-to-lovers fae fantasy—5 stars!)5. The Sword of Kaigan by M.L. Wang ✨ From dark and intense fantasy to beautifully written historical fiction, this was a month of powerful stories. We laughed, we cried, and Crimson Moth stole our hearts. Don’t miss this chaotic and honest wrap-up of all the highs and lows from our June reading list.🎬 Grab a glass of wine and join us—this is Besties and Books, where we talk fantasy, romance, and everything in between.#JuneWrapUp #FantasyBookTube #BookReview #MonthlyWrapUp #BestiesAndBooks #FantasyRomance #DarkFantasy #HistoricalFiction #BookTokRecs #BookRecommendations #CrimsonMoth #SwordOfKaigan #MelissaKRoerich #SabaaTahir #KristinHannah
July TBR Jar Picks 🌙 | Fantasy & Dark RomanceIt’s that time again — our trusty TBR jars are back to choose our July reads, and this month is serving spice, shadows, and sequels! 🔥💀✨In this episode of Besties and Books, we pull our July TBR picks and end up with a delicious mix of fantasy and dark romance. We’re diving back into some beloved series and exploring new worlds filled with magic, rebellion, and morally grey love interests (our weakness, let’s be honest).This month we’re reading:📖 Book 2 in the Rain of Shadows and Endings series by Melissa K. Roerich📖 Book 2 in the Ember in the Ashes series by Sabaa Tahir📖 Song of the Marked by S.M. Gaither📖 The Maddest Obsession by Danielle LoriWe share our first impressions, what we’re excited (or nervous 👀) about, and make some bold predictions for the month ahead.Whether you love TBR games, fantasy romance, or dark, twisty reads, this episode is full of laughs, wine, and a whole lot of chaos. Hit play and join us on our reading journey!#TBRJar #FantasyRomance #DarkRomanceBooks #BestiesAndBooks #BookTube #JulyReads #BookRecommendations #MelissaKRoerich #DanielleLori #EmberInTheAshes #SongOfTheMarked