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Rachel Oates
by Rachel Oates
I discuss literature & poetry, intersectional feminism, and other social issues with the aim to be educational but entertaining.I'm in the process of uploading most of my old archive of Youtube videos over here as well as all my new ones, so I'm really grateful you're here to come on this journey with me!
Episodes
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Chris Brown Will Never Change
Today we're talking about the 16 year long history of allegations against Chris Brown, the people who still defend him and why this is a HUGE problem. Sources and Further Reading: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UuwGSQI0T_hnOAyFPLotoP8gurmQyu7lArNlZnarzq8/edit?usp=sharing 0:00 Intro 3:08 An...
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The Whatever Podcast Is Rotting Men’s Brains
Today we're responding to the Whatever Podcast - one of the worst and cringiest podcast where men attempt to 'debate' women about relationships and feminism, despite most of them not having a clue what they're talking about. Today we're fact checking them and calling out a lot of this nonsense....
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Women Who Hate Women: The Book
Today we're reading, reviewing and fact-checking the book 'Occult Feminism' by Rachel Wilson, wife of Andrew Wilson who we recently covered on the Whatever podcast. Spoiler: It's a laughably bad book and I'm worried about the delusions Rachel is having. Sources and Further Reading:...
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Penelope Douglas Is Completely Unhinged
Well, this may be one of the worst books I've ever read it's 'Corrupt' by Penelope Douglas, the first book in the 'Devil's Night' series and it's so awful - poorly written, nonsensical, has awful characters and is just a complete mess. Originally published on Youtube in 2025.
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Incompetent Men Are A Nightmare: How Men Get Away With Doing Nothing
Let's talk about weaponised incompetence because it's an issue. 0:00 Intro 9:05 The Default Parent 38:24 You Should Have Just Asked... 49:19 It's Not Even A Real Problem! 01:16:58 Women's Standards Are Just Too High 01:30:14 It's Rough On Men Too 01:34:45 Why Even Talk About This? Sources and...
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The Most Dangerous Pickup Artist On Youtube: Jack Denmo
Today we're taking a deep dive into the content of Jack Densmore, Jack Denmo, or just Denmo as some people know him. He originally started out as a prank and "interview" channel and has slowly got worse over the years - today I'm asking, how is he still even allowed on Youtube? Sources and…
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I Finished MrBeast's Book So You Don't Have To [Part 3]
I still think this is the worst book I've read all the year and the ending is so nonsensical. Karl talks about MrBeast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7zJrhJchHQ *Follow me:* https://linktr.ee/rachel0ates *PO Box:* Rachel Oates Unit 16588, PO Box 6945 London, W1A 6US
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The End of Alchemised Is A Mess
Finally reviewing the last part of SenLinYu's awful novel, Alchemised. The conclusion to this story makes absolutely no sense. Other book recs: The Binding - Bridget Collins https://link.amazon/B01F0MW1Z (Affiliate links) *Follow me:* https://linktr.ee/rachel0ates...
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MrBeast's Book Gets Worse [Part 2]
MrBeast and James Patterson "wrote" a book together and it's awful - today we discuss how none of the challenges make sense and where is this supposed 'danger'??? Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PJk1F1oOmo Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXKk2TYa9Og Part 3: *Follow me:*...
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MrBeast's Book Is BAD
MrBeast and James Patterson have just released a new fiction book together titled 'The Most Dangerous Games' and, despite likely not actually being written by either of them, it's as stupid as it sounds. This is the first part of my review so make sure you subscribe to watch part 2 which will be...
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I Regret Reading This Colleen Hoover Book
We're reading the absolute nightmare that is 'Regretting You' by Colleen Hoover and if you want to follow along checking off the tropes or create your own CoHo Bingo cards you can use my list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-giG6CAwIuTIZO7mGc9IKIR_9RLemg1iEpnx6wHoXYg/edit?usp=sharing...
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Freida McFadden and the Middle Aged Women of Madness
Freida McFadden is back with another book. I don't know how she's writing them so quickly but I cannot keep up. This time it's 'The Divorce' which was a rollercoaster of emotions for me - major anxiety followed by uncontrollable laughter at how silly this book is. It's a lot and I'm happy to…
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Author Arrested Over Creepy New Novel
Tori Woods / Lauren Tesolin-Mastrosa wrote a new novel titled 'Daddy's Little Toy' which is, honestly, horrible and led to her arrest recently. Originally published on Youtube in 2025.
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The Most Dangerous Pickup Artist On Youtube: Jack Denmo
A deep dive into the content of Jack Densmore, Jack Denmo, or just Denmo as some people know him. He originally started out as a prank and "interview" channel and has slowly got worse over the years - today I'm asking, how is he still even allowed on Youtube? Sources and Further...
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This Estranged Mother Wrote A Book To Bully Her Daughter
Today we're talking about Tiktok's 'Doormat Mom' Laura Wellington and her book 'Doormat Mom, No More!' - sorry I'm so late posting this, it's honestly taken me 2 months from reading it to actually finish and film the script. It's an exhausting one. Originally published on Youtube in 2025.
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Alchemised Keeps Getting WORSE [Part 2]
SenLinYu's novel Alchemised just keeps getting worse and today we're reviewing part 2 of the novel in detail and I have A LOT to say. Sorry I'm uploading this in 2 parts but Spotify did not like the full 5 hour long videos!
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Alchemised Keeps Getting WORSE [Part 1]
SenLinYu's novel Alchemised just keeps getting worse and today we're reviewing part 2 of the novel in detail and I have A LOT to say.Sorry I'm uploading this in 2 parts but Spotify did not like the full 5 hour long videos!
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The Most Insecure Men on Youtube
Insecure, emotional, not smart enough - call it whatever you like but these three from the Reality Check Podcast had no idea how to hold their own in a conversation with someone intelligent and they let themselves get too angry and over-emotional. Here's what happened. Plus let's start taking…
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Why Can't Anyone Read These Days?
The illiteracy crisis is ongoing... Feel free to read the full article here: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/11/the-elite-college-students-who-cant-read-books/679945/ Originally published on Youtube in 2025.
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Onision Gets Creepy About Kids Again
Onision has been writing books for the last year - some under his own name, some potentially under the pseudonym 'G.J. Jackson' - today I'm looking at 3 of these new books and giving you my thoughts. Sources and Further Reading:...
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Tiktok's Angry Bride Calls Out Bad(?) Wedding Photographer
If you want more photography content, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2VnVnYZ8PkOriginally published on Youtube in 2025.
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Nazi Romance Books and Stalker Romance Films
The Haunting Adeline Film has just been announced and Instagram / BookTok author, Skyler L or House of Writers and Readers, has chosen some controversial ways to promote her new "historical fiction" novel and today we're talking about them both. Read more here:...
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Ruby Franke's Daughter Reveals All In New Book
Shari Franke's new book 'the house of my mother' is out now and in this video I review it. Get Shari's Book and Support Her Here: UK: https://amzn.to/415Zx5nUS: https://amzn.to/3CIfhBT Originally published on Youtube in 2025.
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We Need To Talk About Neil Gaiman
In 202 serious allegations came out about Neil Gaiman. In this video from my Youtube archives, I discuss how serious these are. Sources and Further Reading:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MPf-L15WawugMCn3zc3HTKQOoKkk4mZ_lQSyaVuLgUE/edit?usp=sharing0:00 Video 42:31 Skip to next chapter This...
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Why Does Everyone Hate Marina’s Poetry?
Today I'm talking about MARINA (formerly Marina and the Diamonds)'s first poetry book 'Eat The World' and asking if it's really as bad as some review's seem to suggest. 0:00 Intro: Who Is MARINA? and First Impressions 25:59 Starlight Water Space Fresh Air 34: 26 Aspartame 48:22 Pain Eraser,...
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TikTok's "BoyMoms" Need To Stop
Dive in the world of Toxic 'BoyMoms' on Tiktok with me! Sources and Further Reading: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BbF39pGV3ai027HdyDQRK5NTH7w0DAzBSHeP1PG6ZI8/edit?usp=sharing Originally published on Youtube in 2025.
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Can Alizee Guess The Book From The 1 Star Review?
Today I'm joined by the wonderful Alizee to play a game where she tries to guess the book based on the 1 star reviews I provide. If you want to play along, leave your guesses down in the comments!
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BookTok's Worst: Alchemised
Alchemised by SenLinYu is a Romance Fantasy novel which recently won the 2026 British Book Award for Best Sci Fi / Fantasy Book, beating legends like R.F. Kuang and Joe Abercrombie. Today I ask "HOW?!?!?!!?" as I dive deep into this absolute misogynistic mess and pick apart Part One of this…
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Trigger Warning: What Happens When Your MAGA Grandad Tries To Write A Book
Today I'm reviewing the cringe-inducing mess that is 'Trigger Warning' by William W. Johnstone and it's BAD. This is the most laughably terrible book I've read in a long time but it's also the most fun I've had reviewing a bad book in years. Come along for the (very bumpy) ride! Sources and…
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"Saying No Means Evil Wins" | The Latest Nonsense from Paul & Morgan and Unbuckled
Today we're responding to episode 3 of Morgan (from Paul and Morgan) and Carl's Podcast, Unbuckled, which may be the worst yet.
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Not All Men But 62 Million Of Them?
A little while ago the internet was full of reports of 62 million men being part of a 'r*pe academy', however this isn't exactly true. Today I'm here to correct the misinformation while also highlighting the important parts of this very worrying situation. Sources and Further Reading:...
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Nothing But Wasted Potential
Today we're reviewing Cassandra Khaw's book 'Nothing But Blackened Teeth' - a horror book with SO MUCH POTENTIAL that just left me screaming at annoying, petty characters, poor dialogue and complex language for the sake of appearing complex.
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The Dark Side of TradWife Influencers | Yesteryear Review
Hi all, today I'm reviewing the new novel 'Yesteryear' by Caro Claire Burke and going in-depth to tell you all what I think about it - everything I loved, the fundies it reminded me of, and the few ways I think it could have been improved.
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Body Shaming and Hypocrisy on Morgan's New Podcast | Paul and Morgan
Morgan, from Paul and Morgan, has a new podcast called 'Unbuckled' with her friend Carl and today we're responding to episode 2 and all it's dangerous content!
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Bonus: February 2026 Reading Wrap Up
A little bonus episode, originally from my second channel, quickly reviewing all the books I read in February 2026. It was a good month!
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Bonus: January 2026 Reading Wrap Up
A little bonus episode, originally from my second channel, quickly reviewing all the books I read in January 2026.
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Milo Winter's Poetry is Bad
Today we're reviewing Milo Prather / Milo Winter's new poetry collection 'Alterlife'. Sources and Further Reading: Eat Me: A Natural and Unnatural History of Cannibalism - Bill Schutt [Book]https://amzn.to/45dyBSI Second Estrangement - Aracelis Girmay...
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Tiktok's Favourite Writes The WORST Thriller Yet
Hi all, today we're back to review another book by Tiktok's favourite thriller author, Frieda McFadden. Her new book 'Dear Debbie' is easily the worst one yet as it tells the tale of self-insert, middle aged Mum Debbie who decides to do awful things to awful people. Get ready for a thriller with…
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TikTok's Favourite Thriller Author's Secret Blogs
Hi all, today I'm looking at the 'secret' blog posts of Freida McFadden, written over 2 blogs and 12 years before she got famous. In these she talks about being a doctor (and hating it), being a mother (and seeming to hate spending time with her kids?), a disdain for childfree people, her writing...
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Morgan Starts A New Podcast Just To Complain (Paul and Morgan)
Morgan, of Paul and Morgan, has started a new podcast with her friend Caroline / Carl and it's a bunch of nonsense where they just moan about everything. Today we're responding to the first episode.
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Bonus: Freida McFadden Just Revealed Her Real Identity
In this bonus episode, originally published on my second Youtube channel, Tiktok's favourite anonymous author with bad wigs has finally revealed her real name. Frieda's Blogs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zNz5vv3RvdFRP1PWs2bBj76wjMNV5Ud5kUttD1DmHMo/edit?usp=sharing
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Colleen Hoover's UNHINGED Return
Hi all, today we're looking at the new novel by Colleen Hoover 'Woman Down' - a self-insert piece of fiction which totally isn't actually about her... it's just about an author who had trouble with a film adaptation of her book because of an awful director and online criticism. She returns after...
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Def Noodles Is Now A Wannabe Charlie Kirk
Sources and Further Reading: The Women of the Far Right: Social Media Influencers and Online Radicalization -Eviane Leidig https://www.historyextra.com/period/second-world-war/nazis-justify-holocaust/ https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/deceiving-the-public...
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The Worst Pregnancy Guide for Dads
Hi all! Today we're reading and reviewing the WORST pregnancy guide for dads - Mission: Pregnancy by the mysterious 'Dad Is'. Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/racheloates
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The Internet's Most Dangerous Manchild: Nick Fuentes
Nick Fuentes is a 27 year old live streamer, influencer and political commentator known for his ridiculous and dangerous beliefs, today I'm examining his most recent interviews and podcast appearances and debunking all his nonsense. Sources and Further Reading:...
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The Chaotic Nonsense of Jeneva Rose
Hi all! Today we're taking a look at some utter chaos and nonsense in the thriller 'The Perfect Marriage' by Jeneva Rose. Please don't ask me to review the sequel - I'm not sure I can take it. :P...
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Brett Cooper: A Muddled Hypocrite
It's finally happening: a Brett Cooper video. Sources and Further Reading: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/19/business/media/brett-cooper-fox-youtube-conservatives.html https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/mar/30/the-men-who-give-up-on-their-spouses-when-they-have-cancer...
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I Read BookTok's Worst Thriller
Today I'm taking a look at the thriller novel 'Ward D' by Frieda McFadden which may be one of the worst books I've ever read.
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BookTok's Worst Sequel: Hunting Adeline
Today we're reviewing the second book in HD Carlton's 'Cat and Mouse' duology - this is Hunting Adeline.
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BookTok's Worst: Haunting Adeline
Hi lovely people, today I'm reviewing another terrible book which has been requested by a lot of you - Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton. I was supposed to be reviewing the sequel in this video too but it's also looooong and I'm currently working on editing that one so it'll be out in a day or…
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I discuss literature & poetry, intersectional feminism, and other social issues with the aim to be educational but entertaining.I'm in the process of uploading most of my old archive of Youtube videos over here as well as all my new ones, so I'm really grateful you're here to come on this journey with me!
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