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Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The vlog where I give Leigh Bardugo ONE LAST CHANCE! Having not enjoyed her last few releases, I was nervous to pick up The Familiar. In this reading vlog, we'll find out whether I should give up on her books for good.
This video is spoiler-free!
📚 BOOKS MENTIONED 📚
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
🎥 WATCH NEXT 🎥
Hell Bent reading vlog (*contains spoilers*): youtu.be/5OT93ceU_qE
King of Scars & Rule of Wolves reading vlog (*contains spoilers*): youtu.be/HAFve2gMJMw
✨ ABOUT ME ✨
Hey, I'm Sam and I'm a book lover from the West Midlands in the UK. I read most genres, including fantasy, thrillers, romance, and contemporary fiction. Occasionally non-fiction and historical fiction too!
✨ HOW I RATE BOOKS ✨
I use CAWPILE (created by Book Roast) to rate every fiction book I read. Learn more: youtu.be/73pcvjMcUuI
✨ AUDIOBOOKS ✨
Sign up to Scribd/Everand using my referral link and you can enjoy 60 days free! scribd.com/g/8w2ig6
If you're looking for information on specific content warnings for any of the books I mention on my channel, please feel free to leave me a comment down below, or contact me through social media. Alternatively, I'd recommend checking out the Trigger Warnings Database: triggerwarningdatabase.com (and on Goodreads goodreads.com/user/show/86920464-trigger-warning-database)
LINKS:
💻 Blog: griffblog.co.uk
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/griff.reads
🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
📖 Goodreads: goodreads.com/samgriff
👀 TikTok: tiktok.com/@griffreads
✉️ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
✨ MUSIC ✨
Lohfi - Ginger - thmatc.co/?l=C841C9EC
Chinsaku - Blossom - thmatc.co/?l=9CC84027
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The vlog where I give Leigh Bardugo ONE LAST CHANCE! Having not enjoyed her last few releases, I was nervous to pick up The Familiar. In this reading vlog, we'll find out whether I should give up on her books for good.
This video is spoiler-free!
📚 BOOKS MENTIONED 📚
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
🎥 WATCH NEXT 🎥
Hell Bent reading vlog (*contains spoilers*): youtu.be/5OT93ceU_qE
King of Scars & Rule of Wolves reading vlog (*contains spoilers*): youtu.be/HAFve2gMJMw
✨ ABOUT ME ✨
Hey, I'm Sam and I'm a book lover from the West Midlands in the UK. I read most genres, including fantasy, thrillers, romance, and contemporary fiction. Occasionally non-fiction and historical fiction too!
✨ HOW I RATE BOOKS ✨
I use CAWPILE (created by Book Roast) to rate every fiction book I read. Learn more: youtu.be/73pcvjMcUuI
✨ AUDIOBOOKS ✨
Sign up to Scribd/Everand using my referral link and you can enjoy 60 days free! scribd.com/g/8w2ig6
If you're looking for information on specific content warnings for any of the books I mention on my channel, please feel free to leave me a comment down below, or contact me through social media. Alternatively, I'd recommend checking out the Trigger Warnings Database: triggerwarningdatabase.com (and on Goodreads goodreads.com/user/show/86920464-trigger-warning-database)
LINKS:
💻 Blog: griffblog.co.uk
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/griff.reads
🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
📖 Goodreads: goodreads.com/samgriff
👀 TikTok: tiktok.com/@griffreads
✉️ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
✨ MUSIC ✨
Lohfi - Ginger - thmatc.co/?l=C841C9EC
Chinsaku - Blossom - thmatc.co/?l=9CC84027
Photoshop brushes in Thumbnail from Brusheezy.com
![The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo 🕯️🔮 READING VLOG [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uldwTqwMebc/mqdefault.jpg "The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo 🕯️🔮 READING VLOG [CC]
The vlog where I give Leigh Bardugo ONE LAST CHANCE! Having not enjoyed her last few releases, I was nervous to pick up The Familiar. In this reading vlog, well find out whether I should give up on her books for good.
This video is spoiler-free!
📚 BOOKS MENTIONED 📚
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
🎥 WATCH NEXT 🎥
Hell Bent reading vlog (*contains spoilers*): https://youtu.be/5OT93ceU_qE
King of Scars & Rule of Wolves reading vlog (*contains spoilers*): https://youtu.be/HAFve2gMJMw
✨ ABOUT ME ✨
Hey, Im Sam and Im a book lover from the West Midlands in the UK. I read most genres, including fantasy, thrillers, romance, and contemporary fiction. Occasionally non-fiction and historical fiction too!
✨ HOW I RATE BOOKS ✨
I use CAWPILE (created by Book Roast) to rate every fiction book I read. Learn more: https://youtu.be/73pcvjMcUuI
✨ AUDIOBOOKS ✨
Sign up to Scribd/Everand using my referral link and you can enjoy 60 days free! https://www.scribd.com/g/8w2ig6
If youre looking for information on specific content warnings for any of the books I mention on my channel, please feel free to leave me a comment down below, or contact me through social media. Alternatively, Id recommend checking out the Trigger Warnings Database: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ (and on Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/86920464-trigger-warning-database)
LINKS:
💻 Blog: https://www.griffblog.co.uk
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griff.reads
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
📖 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/samgriff
👀 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griffreads
✉️ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
✨ MUSIC ✨
Lohfi - Ginger - https://thmatc.co/?l=C841C9EC
Chinsaku - Blossom - https://thmatc.co/?l=9CC84027
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![reading books by authors Ive previously given 5-stars ✨ [2025]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vrKlz6ijuJY/mqdefault.jpg "reading books by authors Ive previously given 5-stars ✨ [2025]
Will I find another 5-star book in this video?! In this vlog, I take a trip to Wales with my uni friends and read some books Ive been highly anticipating. Thanks for watching!
➡️ The following links are affiliate links, which means that if you click and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
📚 BOOKS MENTIONED 📚
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers https://amzn.to/4dwCRjh
Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping https://amzn.to/4dzsnja
Olive https://amzn.to/43lJsIp
Table for One* https://amzn.to/4kaacTB
A Man Called Ove https://amzn.to/3SMWGsR
My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises https://amzn.to/3FoiKqF
Asterix (*) indicates I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
🎥 WATCH NEXT 🎥
2023 vlog: https://youtu.be/GYgC12TUr5o
2022 vlog: https://youtu.be/N4pX4nps8oo
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✨ ABOUT ME ✨
Hey, Im Sam and Im a book lover from the West Midlands in the UK. I read most genres, including fantasy, thrillers, romance, and contemporary fiction. Occasionally non-fiction and historical fiction too!
✨ HOW I RATE BOOKS ✨
I use CAWPILE (created by Book Roast) to rate every fiction book I read. Learn more: https://youtu.be/73pcvjMcUuI
If youre looking for information on specific content warnings for any of the books I mention on my channel, please feel free to leave me a comment down below, or contact me through social media. Alternatively, Id recommend checking out the Trigger Warnings Database: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ (and on Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/86920464-trigger-warning-database)
LINKS:
💻 Blog: https://www.griffblog.co.uk
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griff.reads
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
📖 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/samgriff
👀 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griffreads
✉️ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
✨ MUSIC ✨
Lyle Kam - all we do is talk - https://thmatc.co/?l=E1E338D5
Pluto & Charon - Take - https://thmatc.co/?l=C895C431
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![Reading fairyloot romantasy books (April-June) 🧚 VLOG [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vxAPdivzH6k/mqdefault.jpg "Reading fairyloot romantasy books (April-June) 🧚 VLOG [CC]
Welcome to a reading vlog where I read the first three books chosen for the new Fairyloot Romantasy subscription!
📚 TIMESTAMPS: BOOKS MENTIONED 📚
0:00 - Intro
1:11 - Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana
9:20 - A Curse of Blood and Wolves by Melissa McTernan
16:18 - Nectar of the Wicked by Ella Fields
26:17 - Final thoughts
✨ ABOUT ME ✨
Hey, Im Sam and Im a book lover from the West Midlands in the UK. I read most genres, including fantasy, thrillers, romance, and contemporary fiction. Occasionally non-fiction and historical fiction too!
✨ HOW I RATE BOOKS ✨
I use CAWPILE (created by Book Roast) to rate every fiction book I read. Learn more: https://youtu.be/73pcvjMcUuI
✨ AUDIOBOOKS ✨
Sign up to Scribd/Everand using my referral link and you can enjoy 60 days free! https://www.scribd.com/g/8w2ig6
If youre looking for information on specific content warnings for any of the books I mention on my channel, please feel free to leave me a comment down below, or contact me through social media. Alternatively, Id recommend checking out the Trigger Warnings Database: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ (and on Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/86920464-trigger-warning-database)
LINKS:
💻 Blog: https://www.griffblog.co.uk
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griff.reads
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
📖 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/samgriff
👀 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griffreads
✉️ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
✨ MUSIC ✨
Mark Generous - Two Of Them - https://thmatc.co/?l=E5E76EFF
Chinsaku - Blossom - https://thmatc.co/?l=9CC84027
Reymi Chrono - Night Dreaming - https://thmatc.co/?l=F91A19CB
Lohfi - Daisy - https://thmatc.co/?l=6C055804
Carl Burgundy - All I Know - https://thmatc.co/?l=5B02396D
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