Petition for Victoria to voice her own audiobooks ❤
@Anna-im4mb
Жыл бұрын
YES PLS
@Forever2010lover
Жыл бұрын
Yes!!
@araav
Жыл бұрын
consider it signed
@suzannapearce5208
Жыл бұрын
YES PLEASE
@zoenoiron8165
Жыл бұрын
Yes omg that would be perfect
@kaitlynwells5
Жыл бұрын
“He has so much joy-don’t worry, we’re gonna strip it all away.” That absolutely killed me hahaha, poor Rhy.
@veschwab_onwriting
Жыл бұрын
I was honestly so surprised by how innocent and unbroken he is in this book!
@consscharlessmtz
Жыл бұрын
I am very worried about this tidbit🙃
@kawiikitty2406
Жыл бұрын
I hit me like a ton of bricks when I thought about his journey through the trilogy. “She’s right! He was very…..life is great…tra-la-la!
@willhuddleston4685
8 ай бұрын
I'm just listening to this while I'm 3/4 of the way through a conjuring. I drive a lot while working and listening during the drive(I'm parked while commenting here) I am going crazy wanting to keep reading!! Already purchased FTOP. So good!
@KateSaysWhat
Жыл бұрын
It’s wild that people view your books as “slow” because I devour each one so quickly!
@kenzieb1992
Жыл бұрын
Lol for real, as a Brandon Sanderson fan tolerating the thousand-word prologue that is Way of Kings, her pacing to action is excellent
@kelseysnook1739
Жыл бұрын
Same here! I literally ate each one up and didn't find them slow at all.
@samclark477
Жыл бұрын
Right slow indicates there is too much all of these pieces are necessary in building a great world and characters I care deeply about I’ve never felt they are slow
@emmaevans888
10 ай бұрын
Same here! I love it, not slow at all!
@abbylunsford1013
Жыл бұрын
My immediate thought whenever I get to that last bit in Part 4 is that someone needs to give Kell a refresher on Stranger Danger 🤣
@tales_andtravels
Жыл бұрын
So true, Kell is wayyy too gullible in this exact moment, drunk or not!
@abbylunsford1013
Жыл бұрын
@@tales_andtravels I feel like ESPECIALLY in White London stranger danger is important
@BlameItOnTheBoogie93
Жыл бұрын
you know how some people have a safe word with their kids so the kids know which adults they can trust? kell needs that
@cassirolee
Жыл бұрын
The way he just falls for it!!! C’mon bby
@veschwab_onwriting
Жыл бұрын
He definitely made a series of POOR CHOICES.
@cambau95
Жыл бұрын
Holland as the antagonist and the Twins as the real Villains ‘No one suffers as beautifully as you’ caused me real emotional damage during the re-read. Thank you V ❤
@Anna-im4mb
Жыл бұрын
ugh yes!! painful
@BlameItOnTheBoogie93
Жыл бұрын
i just recently read that part and i was like 😢
@missxfaith
Жыл бұрын
Fr though. Holland just consistently goes through it this whole series. I didn’t think much of him at the beginning, but by the end of the trilogy he was definitely one of my favorite characters
@godabuikute4157
Жыл бұрын
I had never before sobbed so much because of a book character, and I haven’t since. That man and Victoria broke me
@puck970
Жыл бұрын
Holland is such a great character. Love to see my faves suffer (makes sense in my head).
@juliamironska6285
Жыл бұрын
"Everyone in this book is gonna go thru it" this is an understatement
@kathrynmartel7311
Жыл бұрын
I love the way she speaks on world and character, especially the bit about breaking a character’s mantra. So enlightening!
@jencliff85
Жыл бұрын
YES! it totally gives a different perspective as you watch the character growth through the series
@JLoja88
Жыл бұрын
Hi, Victoria! I'm the portuguese translator of the first two books in this trilogy. It was wonderful to listen to this readalong in preparation for Threads, which I am eagerly anticipating. These insights into your writing are immensely precious. Often did I question how to best translate your words, what was your intent in some of your choices, particularly names (Stone's Throw comes to mind). Reading and translating these books was an experience I never forgot. Kell, Lila, Rhy especially, are characters that will forever stay with me. Maybe the act of writing them down with words that, ultimately, I chose, even if to convey yours, gave them a different impact, etched them into my heart forevermore. Here's to 9 more weeks filled with magic, royals and pirates!
@beaaztr
Жыл бұрын
Oii, nossa, que incrível te encontrar aqui nos comentários! Eu conheci essa série em português e devorei os dois primeiros dois livros (na época não existia nem previsão pro lançamento da terceira tradução). Agora, muitos anos depois, aprendi a falar inglês e re-li o livro original. Essa trilogia me introduziu ao universo da leitura e re-ler os livros me fez lembrar de todas as sensações que eu senti quando os li pela primeira vez. Você conseguiu manter toda a magia do livro com a sua tradução, além de adicionar um pouco extra. Muito obrigada pela tradução e por ter levado essa história à todos os leitores de português. O trabalho dos tradutores frequentemente fica esquecido, mas é por causa de vocês que nós, leitores, conseguimos ter acesso às obras que terminam por roubar nossos corações. Obrigada!!!
@veschwab_onwriting
Жыл бұрын
Oh, this is so great to hear!
@ashtyns3795
Жыл бұрын
I’m ready for Ned Tuttle’s comeback 😂
@cassirolee
Жыл бұрын
YES! Can’t wait to see what he’s been up to haha
@veschwab_onwriting
Жыл бұрын
Ned Tuttle just refuses to leave this story. He doesn't need to be a main character. He just wants to be included!
@skyelirious
Жыл бұрын
I love Ned!!
@jasminewood8854
Жыл бұрын
"Kell wore a very peculiar coat," is such a comfort line to me. Feels likes coming home after a very long day. 🙂
@laurynchristensen403
Жыл бұрын
18:30, V.E.: I forgot that Lila lived in a boat! Me, rereading the series this week: I FORGOT SHE KILLED A MAN AND SET THE BOAT ON FIRE in her into chapters! I love these books and these characters and the whole world (er, worlds) built around them. ❤ Thank you, SO MUCH, for bringing us back to this universe for the next installments but also allowing us into your process through these videos!
@cassirolee
Жыл бұрын
Lila’s first moments had me absolutely obsessed with her hahaha
@beccapacker6599
Жыл бұрын
I forgot as well and then after finishing the chapter with flames I realised there was no better way to introduce Lila.
@nisrineidou9682
Жыл бұрын
My heart swell just listening to This wonderful human talking about the world building . I love this series so much .
@itsamystery1257
Жыл бұрын
The way I 😨-ed when Victoria said she's gonna strip all of Rhy's joy away even tho I already know what happens in the book
@aaronconnolly9479
Жыл бұрын
Everything about this was so much fun. "Stop stealing shit," Kell. LOVE. IT.
@Nicole-zk6rw
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite line from this video!!
@kaligerrish4360
Жыл бұрын
pirates, thieves, and sadistic kings. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?? brilliant
@abbylunsford1013
Жыл бұрын
Also, every time I re-read this series I fall in love with Rhy all over again. He's such a comfort character of mine and I absolutely adore his relationship with Kell ❤ Also just the sass he has is fabulous 🤣
@stephaniechilders2427
Жыл бұрын
I think one of my favorite quotes is in this first section. "But hunger - for energy, for life - did things to people. Made them do things."
@kaseyshneidz
Жыл бұрын
I love that your books start slower. I think the world building and character building that's done in the beginning is why I love your books so much and they instantly become favorites of mine.
@cassirolee
Жыл бұрын
I totally agree!! The setting of the stage in all of V’s writing is masterful and I just get absolutely sucked in!!
@kelseysnook1739
Жыл бұрын
I love the part about getting a character to break their mantra at some point in the series. And that title - "Pirates, Thieves, and Sadist Kings" ⚔️👑
@tracyerler9830
Жыл бұрын
Haha I loved that insight about the title too!
@alexandriaperone8030
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for doing this. “Kell wore a very peculiar coat…” is one of the first first sentences that I completely fell in love with. All of your books (that I’ve read so far) feel like home. I don’t know how you do it, but I sure do love listening to you talk about your books 😊
@Anna-im4mb
Жыл бұрын
stone’s throw is a character on itself love it 😍
@karenelizabethdonovan
Жыл бұрын
Starting off #summerofschwab strong! Loved all the insights, and cannot wait for more! More cats next time!
@AugustRogues
Жыл бұрын
OMG #summerofschwab!!!!!! 👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥
@jencliff85
Жыл бұрын
ummmm….can we make #summerofschwab t-shirts??
@tsuki8957
Жыл бұрын
i dont think i ever saw holland as the villan, i love holland so much. I love all the characters, so interesting and amazing. I cant beleive one person can make such complex and indevidual characters
@veschwab_onwriting
Жыл бұрын
My favorite thing is that my videographer, Jenna, hasn't read books 2 and 3, so she keeps asking me why I get emotional and defend Holland so much!
@nikkibeckett9302
Жыл бұрын
Lila Bard is one of my favorite characters ever. I can’t even explain why, I just love her and I’m drawn to her. I’m constantly recommending this series both to people I know and strangers in the book store I work in 😆
@cassirolee
Жыл бұрын
So strongly agree!! Lila is one of my all time faves, and I have recommended this book to SO many people.
@juliamironska6285
Жыл бұрын
Lila is absolutely the best
@Cozysimespy
Жыл бұрын
Now I need you to do a readalong for every one of your books! I love your insights and thought process❤
@stephaniechilders2427
Жыл бұрын
I am here for this! Yes, please!
@joydinner4634
Жыл бұрын
Definitely want this, especially for Villains when 3rd book comes out
@oliviakatherine77
Жыл бұрын
I forgot so many of the delightful little details that I’m rediscovering in this reread; thank you for doing it!!! I love how you are weaving commentary about your world building techniques and views of the characters into the summary. I’m so excited for all of the videos and planned my ENTIRE SUMMER around reading with you ❤
@veschwab_onwriting
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, I'm surprised by how many little things *I* forgot as well!
@kaitlynwells5
Жыл бұрын
Listening to you talk about a series that I adore so much is making me oddly emotional and we’re only one episode in, I’m so excited for the rest ❤️
@veschwab_onwriting
Жыл бұрын
Surprisingly (to me), revisiting the series has made me emotional too!
@Anna-im4mb
Жыл бұрын
17:20 LILAAAAAA 😍😍😍 this character intro is SUPERIOR
@cambau95
Жыл бұрын
15:19 The Howl’s Moving Castle referenceeee! Thats exactly how i envisioned that lil room 😍
@zoenoiron8165
Жыл бұрын
I could spend hours listening to you talking about your books 🥰 Especially this series since i discovered your books through it ❤ I do love an introductive part in a series it makes it easier to understand the characters and get attracted, my favourite character will always be Rhy❤ My heart aches for Holland though it is quite hard to read about the abuse he is enduring 😕 Can't wait to hear more especially more about Lila (she is my second favourite character ❤❤) Thank you so much for these videos it feels good to be back into that world and to learn a bit more about the behind the scenes 😊 (sorry if there is any mistakes my first language is french haha)
@kirstenmudrick6895
Жыл бұрын
I loveeee the "slow" beginnings. It's so confusing when authors just throw you in the deep end and make you figure it out!
@cassirolee
Жыл бұрын
Same!! I love a good slow burn and V is so good at it!
@AnimeGirlLover015
Жыл бұрын
I love the way you talk about your writing process with the setting and characters. Taking the time to really flesh out Kell, Lila, and Holland on their own and have readers connect with them before they all cross paths is brilliant. Also love how you mentioned how carefree Rhy is in the beginning since he’s definitely not the same at the end of the series. All of them really get put through the wringer lol
@cassirolee
Жыл бұрын
I also love how you really get a sense of each of the characters and some of their motives right from the start! The first chapters with each of them sets them up so beautifully.
@sing2live2468
Жыл бұрын
As someone named Parrish (she/her), I was ecstatic when I read a book that had my name, spelled correctly. Oh how that excitement changed so quickly hehe
@user-rh3xo4xm9o
Жыл бұрын
The world building in these chapters is so brilliant - I'm in awe of how well crafted this story is. Also - the full body shudders that happen during White Throne and the Dane twins intro is so real - absolutely excellent villains
@cowboylikcme
Жыл бұрын
i love kell's coat, it's a character it self
@cambau95
Жыл бұрын
8:34 Ned making a comeback in Threads of Magic? I cant wait
@bunnieseatliverspots
Жыл бұрын
Lila is a huge inspiration for my D&D character - the son of a renowned wizard who wanted nothing to do with him. A thief, a spy, a taker of secrets - he holds fast to the research notes his father left behind. And at night, when the world is made of moon and shadow and the distant fire of stars, he pores over those notes, learning to disguise himself with powerful illusion magic. To him, a face is a tool - and he always keeps a spare.
@marwafarooq7026
Жыл бұрын
This is very comforting to see how your mind actually worked while writing this and how our as readers minds worked while reading
@abigailrae5888
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking this as well! She conveys the story so beautifully, and it makes me happy to feel I've interpreted it the way she meant it to be interpreted? Not sure if I'm explaining that correctly lol xD I also hope that if ADSOM does make it to the screen in any way (As it has been hinted), that it is done justice.... I feel that the way V writes, is very much exactly how a scene in a movie or show plays out and I always loved that!
@cassidyhorwood
Жыл бұрын
My original plan was to use this as a good, in-depth refresher but after listening to this first part it makes me desperately want to do a full re-read!!
@veschwab_onwriting
Жыл бұрын
Yessss join me.
@tracyerler9830
Жыл бұрын
Same! And I just read them for the first time a few months ago 😃
@angeladisalvo5576
Жыл бұрын
I have a 10 month old baby now and it is IMPOSSIBLE to sit down and read a book. I really wanted to reread this series before Threads of Power came out and was worried I wouldn't be able to. LOVE that you are doing this. Hands down one of my favorite series ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@veschwab_onwriting
Жыл бұрын
It always helps, I think, to have an easy way to refresh one's memory!
@nikolanikolov8054
Жыл бұрын
I can't explain how fast this video felt while listening to you recap this fantastic series. Even though I read the books at the end of the video I was so sad that I would have to wait a week to know what would happen. Your insight and behind-the-scenes are so fascinating and engaging, I can't wait to see what you have for us in the coming chapters. Thank you for taking the time to organize and record these videos, especially given your busy schedule.
@jessicaellis9408
Жыл бұрын
17:32 I love this insight about mantras and the goal being to get the character to care enough about something else that they break that mantra. Now I'm wondering what the mantras would be for our other characters, especially Kell. This was such a treat! Thank you so much for doing it. Can't wait for next week!
@jessicaellis9408
Жыл бұрын
26:49 I also LOVE this distinction between a villain and an antagonist. I will also say I wasn't SOLD on the Holland love when I read this the first time. I often don't sympathize with the anti-hero (also wasn't a fan of Snape, for example), but I'm keeping an open mind this time.
@jessicaellis9408
Жыл бұрын
4:22 😂 I actually laughed at this admission that you write slow books, because I see folks complain about this every time your books are discussed in book groups. You actually taught me to like "slow" books! I love the comparison to a game, how you need to know the rules and set the board. It's SUCH a great comparison.
@cassirolee
Жыл бұрын
The mantras idea is so interesting!! And trying to get the characters to break their mantras, I love it!
@Rooks17002
Жыл бұрын
I’ve only just discovered ADSOM and to get to experience this story for the first time with a read along is just so special. I can’t wait to continue! ❤
@cassirolee
Жыл бұрын
You’re in for such a treat with all the books! One of my favorite series of all time.
@veschwab_onwriting
Жыл бұрын
My favorite thing about stories is the sense of community they give us, so I'm really glad I could be a part of this with all of you.
@Ljaynehupp
Жыл бұрын
“But don’t mar the seal”. Until I thought about this, You feel the impact it has on him even more when you realize the king is basically trapped in that room with no one. This is his only comfort.
@juliarouillard4879
Жыл бұрын
the positioning of white london is definitely something that resonates with me more and more with each reread - obviously the desperation and fear is there and vivid, but the longer I spend in the world the more I think about the situation in white london when the worlds were sealed off and !! I have a lot of feelings about it !! but it's really interesting going back to these early bits of the series with that perspective
@cassirolee
Жыл бұрын
Yes!! I really think about it differently every time I reread, and definitely have a lot more complex feelings about it every time.
@veschwab_onwriting
Жыл бұрын
Right? It's a lot more complicated than "this one is bad". Because they were essentially sacrificed in the bargain, and left with the highest degree of threat. This comes up more and more in later books as we get to know Holland's origin story with the king BEFORE the Danes.
@ateneabooks7
Жыл бұрын
I love how you can relate to each character (Kell, Lila, Holland...) in a different way! It makes them feel so real!! ❤
@sariyaadnan2156
Жыл бұрын
Kell and Rhy's relationship is my absolute favourite in the entire series - their banter is hilarious and their devotion to each other is beautiful. Hearing you talk about them and what they mean to each other just makes me adore them even more. Can't wait for more brotherly moments!
@ToBeFree90
Жыл бұрын
NGL the introduction describing Kell's coat is what hooked me IMMEDIATELY the first time I read this series (and again the second). I just loved that magic was introduced in this way - something subtle that had it woven into the very fabric of Kell's clothes rather than being thrust into a fantastical world where you're just surrounded by an overwhelming amount of unknown things before you even fully understand how magic works in the world (which is great too sometimes). Also re-reading this first part reminded me that Kell has a bit of an edge and mischief to him, maybe because between Rhy and Lila, he's probably the most responsible of the three...which I dunno what that says about the three of them considering Kell was literally smuggling things between Londons but....lol
@ArielLittlejohn
Жыл бұрын
I was first introduced to you an author through 'The Invisible Life of Addie Larue' (one of my all time favorites) and have been working my way through all of your novels. I was so excited you announced this read along as I was picking up this series for the first time. I love listening to you speak about your books and processes and am so drawn in by your words! You have quickly become one of my favorite authors. Love getting this extra dimension to your story!
@clairemo8088
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this. As much as I am excited for this, I'm also excited for cats to crash the video 😂
@Anna-im4mb
Жыл бұрын
omg same. i want cat cameos 😅
@cowboylikcme
Жыл бұрын
sameee haha
@Shimotsume14
Жыл бұрын
Same!
@ajurgie
Жыл бұрын
The first line of ADSOM is one of my favorite first lines of all time. AAH. I'm so thrilled to be coming back!!!
@alisahewitt1778
Жыл бұрын
Love this!! Thank you so much for sharing your time. This is one of my all time favorite series and it's awesome to hear you talk about the story. Can't wait till next week!
@Shimotsume14
Жыл бұрын
Wait, the river is the reason the London's are connected!?!? I never realized that! 😱
@esmewarmuth8780
Жыл бұрын
Update... I was planning to read each section of the book along with these videos so I could follow along... but then I got sucked in and read almost all of the first book on the train this morning, and tonight I went and bought the second book. I'm so in love with the characters. Can't stop, won't stop.
@Shimotsume14
Жыл бұрын
We get a blooper reel WITH KITTIES!!! 😁🥰❤
@jencliff85
Жыл бұрын
it’s like a marvel movie and you have to wait until the end!
@kxterameddins3285
Жыл бұрын
oh my god thank you so much for this! this had me grinning like an idiot the entire time - the sheer JOY this has brought me omg!!!! hearing you introduce Lila, who is the character i relate to more than anyone from any piece of fiction, meant so much to me (if that even makes sense lmao). and kell my sweet baby, i would die for you. the scene where he falls asleep clutching the music box has a special place in my heart - everytime he's on the page i want to pull him out the book to give him a little kiss on the forehead :') i am just so insanely grateful for this series - there is SO much i could say about these sections alone, but i'll be here for hours, so i won't lol. but just thank you so so much!!! i'll be doing my 7th reread when i get home in July, and i'm getting my 4th adsom tattoo next week!!! thank you again, V
@IloveHeartlandX
Жыл бұрын
I think I've always so connected Lila with being the one who makes consistently poor choices that I'd forgotten that Kell is also very prone to bad decision making! I think Kell has always been the "sensible" one in my mind as compared to Lila and Rhy so I forget that sensible is just a very low bar when it comes to the characters in these books (in the best possible way!). I also totally forgot that she initially lived on a ship and that her introduction involved her killing a man and burning said ship down! You'd think I would have remembered that given that Lila has always been my fave character from this series! Honestly I was so hooked from the very first line of ADSOM and loved the characters so much that even though the first four parts were largely introduction, I didn't feel that way to me because I was so engrossed with learning about the worlds!
@kaseyshneidz
Жыл бұрын
This was such a great readalong experience! I read the Shades series for the first time when I was in college (about 4 years ago) and fell in love with your books. I've always wanted to do a reread and this was the perfect way to bring me back to the world! Thank you so much for making these videos :)
@tanyaroberts919
Жыл бұрын
Omggg!!! So excited about this! These books are epic and Kell is such an interesting character 👌 but if i have to be honest, my favorite character is coat!!!!! Edit: the bloopers are everything!
@veschwab_onwriting
Жыл бұрын
I mean, the coat is 100% a character, especially as the series goes on! It's like the Room of Requirement + the magic carpet in Aladdin.
@tanyaroberts919
Жыл бұрын
@@veschwab_onwriting damn!!! Thank you ♥️
@appl3juic333
Жыл бұрын
I adore this story so much. its so cool hearing about your thoughts whilst writing and why you wrote certain things
@GabrielleRousseau
Жыл бұрын
I would have taken 3 hours of this!!! Thank you for taking the time to do these vidéos!!
@AshtynMackenzie
Жыл бұрын
I am so thrilled for this readalong and all of the insight in the videos. As someone who is writing a book herself, hearing all of your explanations and comments on this masterpiece of a novel is helping the way I think about how I write. Can't wait for the rest to come out
@tarynkhaw4614
Жыл бұрын
As much as I love kell I really did forget how much stress he causes me even as a fictional character
@stacidufrene1067
Жыл бұрын
Everyone: “Kell, NO!” Kell: “Kell, yes!”
@emamartinjak3754
Жыл бұрын
Reading this series for the first time right now with my best friend as part of our bookclub :> Not sure you'll see this, but thank you, V.E., for writing this trilogy. For the last four years I haven't been able to read fantasy and sci-fi because of university, and ADSoM rekindled my love for the genre and reminded me of home. Thank you so much.
@veschwab_onwriting
Жыл бұрын
You are very, very welcome.
@karenholmes2960
Жыл бұрын
It's being a pleasure to reread this with your comments. I also didn't remember about Lila's lodgings, and it was a surprise! Lila is one of my favorite characters. And I can't have enough of her. I love how you buld the stories, I love the slow beginings because I do care deeply about all of them, even Holland though I hated him the first time I read the series!
@katevenhorst1723
6 ай бұрын
I was introduced to your work with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and instantly fell in love with your “slow starts”. This is going to sound so creepy, but my husband and I spent a week in Edinburgh last May while on our belated honeymoon. As if Scotland hadn’t seemed magical enough already, when we got in line for Customs, I spotted a woman with short red hair and cherry-red glasses quite a few people behind me. I told myself that if I saw you at baggage claim I’d tell you how much I adore your work and that I couldn’t wait to read more of it! But I didn’t see you again and we were off. Now, 8 months later, I’ve spent the past month devouring the entire DSOM series and I’m so grateful to be alive during a time where an incredible author not only can but wants to do read-along videos of the fantastic series I just finished. Thank you so much for being you ❤
@renettereads
Жыл бұрын
I'm not crying! I don't know why revisiting this has made me feel so emotional, but I'm living for this readalong. I'm treating it as a refresher and I love all of the extra insight. Totally agree with some of the comments about Victoria voicing her own books - I could listen all day!
@jennalouisedreams7002
Жыл бұрын
it is also interesting to me that you mentioned that people see your books as slow???? I do not understand this because I think of these first four parts almost as a brisk walk and a world hop or two which is a lot of movement for a hundred pages. Whats more successful is that it leaves me filled with wonder as i can vividly visualize everything on these pages. Its what caused me to fall in love in the first place.
@emmareece5252
Жыл бұрын
Okay but the noise I made when V read the first line... 😂I'm so excited for this read along and revisiting my favorite series ever! ♥
@andycid29
Жыл бұрын
These books are so special to me, A Darker Shade of Magic was the first fantasy book i read and i can't wait for Threads of Power. Love every single character so much that I can't pick favorites. Lila and Kell still remain my favorite bookish couple, never shipped two characters so hard as I did with them 🖤
@zuzanalukyova6513
Жыл бұрын
I love this so much 🥹 I've read ADSOM series AT LEAST 3 times (no idea how many tbh) and rereading it always feels like home. Getting to sit and listen to you summarize the books in preparation for Threads feels almost magical. So much love for you ❤ Can't wait for September!
@zoebrian9123
Жыл бұрын
The way I spit out my coffee when she said “I write slow books” 😂 I always find the beginning of VE’s books to be so immediately engaging I would never describe them as slow.
@JLScarlet
Жыл бұрын
Will there ever be a prequel to the time where all four Londons were connected?
@veschwab_onwriting
Жыл бұрын
I don't think so, because I'm much more interested in the aftermath, but I do enjoy writing short stories in this world, so never say never!
@ameameno
Жыл бұрын
Late to the party but the part "he just has a lot of joy but don't worry we're gonna strip all of it away" had me die laughing hahaha
@13anana13ri
Жыл бұрын
my heart is so happy and full to see victoria back in a cozy space sharing her books and chatting about craft with us!! ❤ESP given ADOM series was my intro to her books all those years ago
@sylvia1239
Жыл бұрын
This is so cool. I’m loving this. A deeper understanding of the whole series is exciting. I’m all in!!
@ashleybrawley314
Жыл бұрын
I love the idea of the characters each having their own mantra. Me being who I am Lila has and always will be my favorite character so looking at her introduction again has been a pleasure. Knowing that her introduction was her mantra definitely casts a different light on her adventures going forward and I am HERE for it. Thank you so much for doing this read a long! I have read the books a couple times but reading it and then hearing your insight on these characters a little at a time has already been a delightfully eye opening experience to some of the smaller things I may have overlooked before. I am already so excited to start the next video.
@landensmith6272
Жыл бұрын
I love that you make a reference to Kell’s secret room being something that would come out of Howl’s Moving Castle! Howl is one of my favorite magicians and Kell reminded me of him in several ways, just far less flamboyant haha. Kell’s coat is also one of my favorite magic items of all time, it’s so simple and yet it offers so much depending on the person who uses it. Cannot emphasize my love for these books enough! Thank you! And please keep doing these discussions!
@ellamarie9944
Жыл бұрын
I too love the plot lines that throw you right into the action but as i read this series for the first time i’m loving getting to know the characters and worlds first, it’s really the only way i could picture it done, establishing the way things are before they are drastically changed and having that understanding of how the worlds worked and how the characters lived, thought, etc. before the plot kicks into motion. this is such an exciting way of reading it with all these insights from the author themself, it’s gonna be amazing
@scar1582
Жыл бұрын
Now that every part is posted I’m excited for my binge watch! my thoughts from these parts: - I actually love how the first few sections were introductions! I find it can be so overwhelming to start a book (especially fantasy) and have characters I don’t really know until midway through. I found I not only understood a portion of these characters within these first few parts, but I also started to care about them! And this love only grew and grew as the time went on. The different Londons are still extraordinary to me. I love how they all have a different relationships to magic (as you put it). And differentiating them with colors was so genius, I found it made it so much easier to understand the different places instead of having to learn completely different names. I also love how everything is set up so nicely for the future, especially Kell’s place (or lack of it) in his family. My favourite part of these parts was definitely Lila’s entrance! I love how she killed Powell within her first few pages, it just perfectly sets up her badass character. She’s so cool. Next part coming straight up!
@charlescoleman3117
Жыл бұрын
As someone who’s already read the trilogy, it’s nice to have you explain your thought process going into every single detail.
@amentlik
Ай бұрын
@18:50 I know I'm late to the party but I'm so happy to be here!! And I just finished the initial series (freaking loved it!!) and this from way back in book 1, I forgot about, but reminds me now of one of my most memorable parts of book 3 where Jasta, the lady pirate scoffs at Lila's aspirations to be a pirate and tells her pirates and thieves are not the same; thieves always have an escape plan or a place to escape to but pirates do not and so they are always fighting for their lives and therefore the fiercer of the two. I thought this was a really interesting distinction and forgot that Lila had been musing about this since way back in book 1. How far she came!!
@asa3694
Жыл бұрын
Random question… if A Darker Shade of Magic was supposed to be The Traveller/Traveler, what would have been the title of the two other books?
@veschwab_onwriting
Жыл бұрын
Haha, the title was crushed so early that I didn't let myself think that far! The titles in these books have been NOTORIOUSLY FINICKY to create.
@littlecornerreads4209
Жыл бұрын
I'm so used to thinking of Kell as the Responsible One I forgot he's got his own reckless streak 😂
@rhiannoncollins7960
Жыл бұрын
I would love to know more about your process for naming people, places, and things! The world building is beautiful in all your books ❤
@thebooknivore
Жыл бұрын
The minute you read out to opening scenes shivers ran right through my body. One of my absolute favorite moments and keeps making me need to get a coat tattoo dedicated to Kell’s
@LilyAllisonKeira
Жыл бұрын
Seeing Victoria so Happy and passionate is Always beautiful 😮😮😮😮😮
@AlyssaBlack13
Жыл бұрын
I reread the book last month and so walking through this again is not new information, but it literally feels new and wonderful every single time. I found myself giddy listening to you prepare us for going through the events of the book together. Thank you for doing this.
@michellewiese9361
Жыл бұрын
been waiting so (un)patiently for this ! i am so greatfull for how you are letting us in your brain to see how everything was created. it is also beautiful to see how you emerge yourself in your craft and create worlds for us❤
@michellewiese9361
Жыл бұрын
i love how we are introduced to the kind and law of magic it is so natural
@michellewiese9361
Жыл бұрын
and how you made us fall in love with morally grey holland
@michellewiese9361
Жыл бұрын
"we have done so much to you" "don’t worry we are going to strip it all away" she crackels she smiles innocently 😂
@michellewiese9361
Жыл бұрын
and my heart broke as we found out he wasn’t even allowed his own name but just two initials 😢
@michellewiese9361
Жыл бұрын
even if they where introduction they happen so naturally they don’t feel like a chore or information being thrown in ones face
@paulacalixto5274
Жыл бұрын
the way you talk is just so good, i’m only in 2:27 and already more in love with this series which became my favorite ps: I’m from brazil!!!
@dawngirl21bk
Жыл бұрын
Every time I begin this series and read, “Kell wore a very peculiar coat,” I get little tingles of excitement.
@anotherbookworm88
Жыл бұрын
It’s a delight to walk through this book with the autor. It gives the story a whole other dimension! 💖 love from Mexico 🇲🇽
@RGlibrarylife
Жыл бұрын
I am absolutely loving revisiting these books, there’s so many details I forgot as I devoured them the first time round. I have such a renewed appreciation 👏🙌✨📖
@aileenginny
Жыл бұрын
I love seeing your kitties, let them wreak havoc in the background! More importantly though, on my reread of parts 1-4 I was REALLY struck by how well it sets up the characters and story (and includes so. much. foreshadowing!) and reminded me just how much I love this series and this book in particular. Can't believe anyone calls this slow!
@solgarbini
Жыл бұрын
I've read this trilogy many years ago and I absolutely adored it!! Now I've been in a reading slump for over a month but I heard you were doing this readalong and while I was re-reading the first book I totally fall in love with reading again! I cannot put the book down, I just want to worship this characters again ❤
@emilybarrett4781
Жыл бұрын
i LOVE the way this book begins! i remember when i first read it years ago i was absolutely hooked from line one and it was exactly the same this time. they do such a fantastic job at introducing characters and making me want to know more about them and the world they live in. super keen to hear more insights on the writing process as well!
@SopherMcBeans
Жыл бұрын
This is so useful for writers as well as just having fun reliving the books. I had so fun listening along. Can't wait for next week's!
@Snowfoot21
Жыл бұрын
I, also, had entirely forgotten about Lila's first place of lodging. She arrived at the ship, and I was very confused. 😅 Edit to add: This will be my first time re-reading the trilogy, and I'm beyond excited to do it as a readalong with you! Even just reading through parts 1-4 today, I didn't realize how much I'd missed these characters. Starting with them from the beginning is so exciting knowing where they all end up by the end of Conjuring of Light. I love so many of these characters. I cannot wait to go on the journey with them again, and I cannot wait to meet up with them again in Threads of Power. Also, petition for more Thomas content. 😅
@huggaholic
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for doing this!! It's great to get a recap (I'm not sure yet if I'll manage a re-read of all 3 books before Threads of Power) in your own voice, and incredible hearing your insight and extra tid-bits!!
@veschwab_onwriting
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was hoping it would serve as a readalong for those who wanted to, but also a refresher course for those who simply wanted one before Threads!
@alexnugent4820
Жыл бұрын
This read-along was the spark I needed to start this series! It's been on my TBR for far too long! Let's go, Summer of Shades!!!
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