Review to come to blog/other places in April.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

Have you ever thought what your little items, your tchotchkes were thinking for real? What if they had some really dark thoughts? Well, that is what drew me to this book when I spotted it on Netgalley, I was definitely curious! Plus, also curious which items we would get to see.

The book is split up in 5 sections, from whimsical (with hula girls and rubber chickens) to Spiritual and Mystical (featuring Angel Ornaments and Worry Stones) to Functional and Decorative (with ornate mirrors and a terrifying Butterfly Collection) to Vintage and Collectibles (with Wooden Horses and Music Boxes) to Cultural and Artisanal (featuring eggs and urns). I really loved that there were so many sections. I had thought this one would just be one big clutter of items, but instead it is all neatly sorted! And so you can easily go to your preferred section if you want that. Or if you spy an item that you are interested in. Or just read it all, like I did, haha.

When the author said fucked up in the title I hadn't expected them to be that fucked up. Some I really liked and I shared a couple with my hubby who also had to laugh, but there were a couple that were just a bit too fucked up for me to enjoy and I actually felt a bit bad reading them. Or some that didn't even relate to me as I live in Europe, and let's just tell you that the snowglobe may not see much snow here either but at least it is cold. *shivers* But despite several making me feel uncomfortable/wondering what has traumatised that item, there were also plenty that had me laughing or nodding along. Like the doll. Or the vintage model train. Or the meditating buddha.

Plus, I also still love the idea of this book. I am always curious what items would think in my home if they could think. XD And I liked that we didn't just get their thoughts but also care/handling + ideal location in home + even their horoscope (which I hadn't expected at ALL). Oh, and of course the illustration of the item was also fun. 

All in all, I am quite happy I was able to read it. Yes, some didn't work, but there were plenty that I liked.

I would have given this book a 5 if the illustrations were a better quality. Real photographs of the items vs a clip art style would have really sold me. I loved this book and would totally gift it to a friend!

Ever wonder if your trinkets are secretly gossiping about you? Spoiler alert: they probably are. *Tchotchkes and Their F*cked-Up Thoughts* is a hilariously dark dive into the world of your collectibles—whether they’re quietly judging your life choices or sharing secrets behind your back. This book takes a playful, sarcastic look at over 50 of your favorite knickknacks, from porcelain cats to quirky desk ornaments, and imagines what they might really be thinking. Packed with witty illustrations and cheeky commentary, it gives you a fresh perspective on the things you thought were just cute decor. Each trinket—from the classic rubber chicken to your vintage lava lamp—has a personality, and they’re not shy about expressing it. With a mix of dark humor, absurdity, and a dash of sarcasm, *Tchotchkes and Their F*cked-Up Thoughts* will make you laugh out loud while you reconsider every figurine you’ve ever collected. Prepare to see your tchotchkes in a whole new light—one where they’re definitely not as innocent as they seem!

You will never look at another trinket the same way again after reading this book!
Hilarious and filled with sarcasm, dark humor, wit, and some very deep thoughts from the objects on our shelves.

A fun book to page through. The illustrations where well done and the formatting of each made it a easy read. Some are funnier than others (could have done without the dream catcher, or maybe a note that they are cultural appropriation if not made by Native people), but overall I can see it being a fun gift.