BookTok Buzz: NYC Reviewer's Honest Takes on Recent Reads

BookTok Reviews: A Look at Recent Reads and Reviewer Preferences New York City-based book reviewer zoë (@nycbookhoe) recently shared her thoughts on several books in a BookTok video. Her engaging style and honest opinions offer a glimpse into the current trends in book reviewing on social media. Zoë's review of Brenda Peynado's "Time's Agent" highlights the novel's captivating world-building and main character. She states, "I loved the world-building. I loved the way that like the science of this world, everything came together or fell apart." In contrast, her review of Zoë Whittall's "Wild Failure" reveals the challenges of short story collections, noting, "I am not good at short stories." Her review of Hache Puyeo's "But Not Too Bold" focuses on its mythology and unique ecosystem. Zoë's video provides insights into the preferences of BookTok reviewers and the books currently gaining popularity. Her candid assessment of dark romances and her current exploration of mafia novels further adds to the conversation about diverse reading choices.