This video taps into a common Booktok trend of sharing "worst" reads, leveraging relatable disappointment and encouraging audience engagement through shared negative experiences with popular books.
Summary
The creator is asked to name the worst book they read because of Booktok. After some hesitation, they reveal the book is "The Serpent & The Wings of Night," expressing disappointment with it.
Structure
1Prompt appears on screen: "name the worst book you read because of booktok"
2Creator hesitates and expresses difficulty naming a book
3Creator reveals the book: "The Serpent & The Wings of Night"
4Creator expresses dissatisfaction with the book
Product placement
The Serpent & The Wings of Night (book): ACTS - it is the subject of the video, and the creator is reviewing it. Removing it would change the video. Booktok (social media platform): APPEARS - it is mentioned as the source of the recommendation, but its interface is not operated or shown. Removing it would not change the video.
On-screen text
name the worst book you read because of booktok
Transcript
It seems like a terrible person. I can't see the first person that came to mind. No, I can't say it. Say it. I'd be out of it. The answer is The Serpent & The Wings of Night.
Original caption
2⭐️ book at most 😭😭😭 I do not understand the hype despite me loving a vampire enemies to lovers trope, urgh😭😭😭 #BookTok #fantasyromance #theserpentandthewingsofnight #bookreview