@nathanclauson: I’m fully aware that characters need to go through bad times in order to be happy. But man sometimes yall put way too many credentials on if a character earns it or not #BookTok
Same, and to add to this, particularly on first read throughs, I’m really bad at noticing plot holes. If the author didn’t think of it I sure as hell probably won’t either.
2026-06-11 18:43:07
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Zimm :
this is a flex, and I wish I was more accepting but goddamnit I NEED the words on the page to be good. my biggest issue is internal consistency. if you throw out a cliche phrase as you're building momentum, that's fine, but if that establishes something about a character or your world, mean it, and don't contradict it. Especially in the next couples sentences.
2026-07-02 19:26:49
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AndThenLowther :
You’re entitled to your own opinions, but calling realistic character progression gatekeeping is uhhh
2026-07-10 11:44:20
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T. S. Folio :
I enjoy art more than simply a form of entertainment. That’s the main difference here. I want a book to engage with me on a deeper level than mindless fun. (Though being entertaining should be a goal as well.)
2026-06-12 15:57:03
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Joseph :
How does one train enough to bear the weight of the one ring to heart of mt doom?
2026-06-12 02:03:54
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essie ☀️📚 :
And that’s why almost every book I read is 5 stars 😂😂😂
2026-06-11 17:29:10
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lawofbob :
Depends on the quality of the writing. If I trust you as a writer, you can do whatever you want.
2026-06-13 10:39:05
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QueenShersei :
This is so relatable!!
2026-06-11 21:28:42
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Charles' Chapters 📖 :
... very specific reference 🤔 😂😂😂
2026-06-12 21:39:59
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The Derk | BookTok📕📚 :
Yup! Preach!
2026-06-11 19:56:43
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📚 brettreadsbooks 📚 :
This is also why I’m a vibe reviewer.
2026-06-12 04:38:21
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Brendan 📚 :
Let the book book!
2026-06-11 20:49:26
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amberwithminibooks :
“Are you not entertained” is all I thought and I’m here for it
2026-06-12 23:43:47
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Scotty’s Bookshelf 📚 :
It’s why I struggle to rate books because at the end of the day if I was entertained it’s getting at least 4 stars🤷♀️😂
2026-06-23 00:55:31
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KyleMod :
THIS!
2026-06-13 12:32:23
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Branden_Dunn_Books :
Love this take! 🤝
2026-06-12 22:13:45
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Faith Loise 🇰🇪🇺🇬 📚 :
Yeah but have you met Glokta?
2026-08-07 12:40:01
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Kyle Ryan, Fantasy Author :
You might be the perfect reader for a new, aspiring author! 😂
2026-06-11 23:05:00
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John :
Enjoying more things isn’t a flex
2026-06-12 17:37:46
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Max Williams :
Non sarcastically, I wish I was more like you…. But my brain just won’t let me. I’m a fantasy reader so you can tell me ANYTHING is true, but the more you strain your own internal logic it becomes hard for me to enjoy, a little is fine, but a lot and you lose me.
2026-06-17 15:41:39
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Dumb Guy Reads :
Whoa now. Reading just for entertainment… that’s some dangerous words around the booktokers
2026-06-12 19:32:17
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Patrick Nilan :
Why do they always have daggers
2026-06-12 07:04:15
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Professor Chaos :
Why did I immediately think of throne of glass when you said female with daggers😂
2026-06-29 21:12:15
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