Hermeline Berteloot

Where BookTok Falls Short

December 4, 2024

There’s something undeniably special about stories that are easy to digest yet still so emotionally powerful. I’ll be the first to advocate for the legitimac... Read More

Is It Dark Academia, Or Just Dark?

November 21, 2024

Spoiler Free Review. As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a dark, twisted read. Today’s pick? A... Read More

My name is Hermeline (Hermy) Berteloot, I am an English and Criminal Justice double major. When I’m not writing, you can find me reading, baking/cooking, or channeling my love for music through some very bad guitar playing. I also love spending time outside, whether it’s hiking with my dog Khoda or volunteering on a farm. My column focuses on analyzing TikTok trends, focusing on one of its subcultures: BookTok. I explore how TikTok not only drives the popularity of certain books but also shapes the way we discuss and interpret them. Through this lens, I share my own opinions–whether they align with or challenge the prevailing conversations on BookTok–offering insights into what the platform gets right, what it misses, and how it influences readers.