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?
I am all for abandoning social norms or expectations but when I read your post I have to wonder WHY you feel guilty. I struggled with the same thing it so I read the classics and they were life-changing. Perhaps your instinct is telling you you are missing out on something. Maybe you desire to feel inspired and you know that will not happen unless you read something challenging.