I go through phases of reading, and right now I’m trying to get back into the swing of it again.

Somewhere, maybe on tiktok, I saw mention of Fourth Wing. A lot of people praised it and I knew it had to do with dragons (which I love), so I was quick to give the sample a try.

I finished the sample in literally no time and am now pretty deep (but not finished, please no spoilers!) into the book. It’s not particularly well written or innovative, sometimes the way the author writes makes me cringe a little, but god damn if I don’t think it’s a fun story. It’s very easy to read and not difficult in any capacity to understand, which is a stark contrast to the other book I’m slowly reading (House of Leaves.)

I’m a 27yr old female, so probably out of the age range for Fourth Wing, and sometimes I feel like I should be reading more “challenging” and mature things. It’s a weird guilt that I’m pretty sure I put on myself and that no one else actually cares about, and I was curious to ask if anyone else struggles with this a little?

  • Yogabeauty31@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    No not at all. I think all reading is good reading. I even still read middle grade when I’m in the mood for it. YA is probably the hardest for me to get into just because I may loooove the concept but the delivery always feels like it would’ve been better of it wasn’t YA. But I’ll never just stop reading things because society wants you to “challenge” yourself due to your age. It’s ok to read lighter things and take that in like we do with trash TV sometimes. I think if you only read one thing your missing out on a weird of joy. It’s still exercising your brain and if you’re enjoying it then who cares. I think it comes naturally too. Like I just read Stephen Kings IT and found it fantastic! But now I’m reading a magical YA romance that’s light and fluffy lol. Just fallow your mood.