BOOK SERIES I'M NOT FINISHING TAKE TWO

[@hollyjorden2270]

Should I be reading? Probably What am I doing? Watching Booktube......

[@igajankowska5425]

Holly Potter same

[@florencehand33]

Holly Potter same

[@sophielane5919]

Same

[@goldenflower4230]

same

[@hollyjorden2270]

MultiAmazingpenguin my actual life😂

[@TrueDiary]

*actually puts two of the books on my wishlist cuz they sound interesting as fuck*

[@jessethereader]

hahaha brilliant!

[@yusurkassem4174]

Emtyra haha ikr same

[@meredithgrimm6635]

I hate that these videos require disclaimers. People need to chill! I love these types of videos, give me the teeeeea

[@haleyschmitz4342]

I saw The Lost Hero wasn't with the rest of the series and I almost panicked...

[@jessethereader]

it's because it's currently being read.. ;)

[@rav3nclawcat196]

jessethereader YAY FINALLY!!!

[@jessiibooks]

SAME I ALMOST PANICKED TOO AND I WAS LIKE NOOOOOO SAY IT AINT SO

[@LysanderValentine]

No worries, Jesse. Even if you don't like the Half Bad trilogy (one of my faves) I still freaking love you to pieces.

[@jessethereader]

aw! you're the sweetest! thanks for not hating me! XD

[@LysanderValentine]

^w^ you're welcome. i couldn't hate you if i tried

[@emilybunney6163]

Katy Song could anyone?

[@ender4344]

jessethereader I'm telling you this, there is NO way I can hate you lol. You're literally the best!

[@margaritamikalauskaite9875]

@@jessethereader Yeah even though I like the trilogy a lot and wish you liked it too how can I hate such a great fellow reader like you

[@CronicasMerodeadora]

You're not alone regarding The Fifth Wave. I used it to avoid insomnia because it had the power to make me fall asleep inmediately.... #SorryNotSorry

[@Debicus]

GOT EM amiright. But yeah, it all seriousness I remember trying to read it but just not physically wanting to read it.

[@ender4344]

That was a big ouch for that trilogy

[@__mastershifureads__]

Even if I don't want to finish a series I feel like I still need to buy the rest of the series or I get really mad. Am I the only one? 😂😂😂

[@maryparaskeva]

SkyeBright StarLight nope😂😂

[@angiewinchester3384]

me too..

[@emilybunney6163]

I don’t do that but I feel like I always feel like I have to finish all series that I start. Anyone, anyone?

[@ellehadiprodjo885]

Emily Bunney same because I want closure I want to know what happens to the characters and I don’t have it in my heart to let them go

[@ender4344]

Elle Hadiprodjo then maybe your should search it up and spoil yourself?? Idk tho

[@tamaracantor]

Your bookshelf is so beautiful I'm in love😍

[@silverlining9439]

The moment when Jesse dropped the first book was so hilarious to me. Reminded of myself. I'm such a disaster.

[@jessethereader]

we can be disasters together

[@anaya8053]

That awkward moment when your early and don't know what to say...

[@wokeupnew]

anaya browner ikr

[@lovebugs5965]

jesse: *uploads a video at 4am in my country* me: drops everything to watch the video

[@HannahBridgman]

last time I was this early Obama was the president

[@maiasitter677]

#same

[@lorihaynes4421]

Like trump better no offense

[@johnfredrik5345]

Lori Haynes I hate trump, he's so old and racist. I have a lot of black friends, and there is not one member in my family that is racist. At least he won't be there when I have kids..

[@bookmistress7142]

john ko marvel Sounds like u swallow anything the media tells u.

[@bookmistress7142]

Unfortunately, it was Obama who sent shock waves thru out America by attending a racist church.

[@cyana5867]

I’ve added Jackaby to my tbr . . . Thanks!

[@LYSpromise]

YASS preach cuz the 5th wave series was not pulling on my heart strings enough and the action wasn't as enthralling especially in the Infinite Sea

[@BooksandLooks]

I had a feeling 5th Wave would be on here!!

[@aliciakobasic]

I agree with you on the 5th Wave, it took me so long to read it and when I finished I had to desire to continue on with the second book at the disappointment of my best friend.

[@__mastershifureads__]

Jessie a good idea would be giving me all the books you don't like or don't wanna finish 😂😂 just a thought

[@harasnicole]

I should probably just quit The 5th Wave series because of all the bad things I've heard about it, especially in regards to The Infinite Sea, but I'm curious to know how it all ends, so it'll remain on my TBR for now.

[@teaganthomson]

It is actually quite good despite some peoples reveiws... There are a few issues with the character names but the last book is really good and ends the series well... I would recommend reading it!

[@beeb1973]

I LOVE the Half Bad trilogy (even though it had a horrible ending that ripped my heart out and burned it and I will never ever get over it. It was worse than Allegiant.)

[@oscarzafferri2835]

Dropping everything the moment Jesse uploads

[@froebelsteph]

I love how your videos are quick and to the point

[@rohat8244]

JUST READ THE NAME OF THE WIND AND YOUR LIFE WILL BE CHANGED

[@jessethereader]

it's on my list to read very soon!

[@rohat8244]

jessethereader goodjob =D

[@louisa1878]

Fantastic series, I really hope he finishes the third one eventually!

[@rohat8244]

Sarah Churchill agree! My all time fave series 😁

[@sophieloves5sos]

I just want to be alive for when it gets finally released 😂

[@sabsupsub]

i love listening to honest opinions!! props to you making this vid jesse!!!

[@kaireed2288]

Ahh ily so much you always brighten my day

[@jessethereader]

[@xxobrittanyg]

You're very influential because I keep getting books you've suggested (such as Where Things Come Back; I would have gotten Miss Peregrine's but I already owned it), but also my TBR list is becoming ridiculous 😂😂

[@tibakhalid2827]

I'm so glad your fav book(series) is Ms.Perregrine's! I totally LOVE that series!

[@emmel.6231]

Hey Jesse

[@racheld9548]

I FEEL THE SAME ABOUT THE FIFTH WAVE IM SO GLAD IM NOT THE ONLY ONE

[@sirih4085]

aww the ad at the start about Warren Adler was so sweet.

[@graciesmith4805]

Can you do a favorite book series/ favorite books video

[@adelina5741]

I love the 5th wave as a stand-alone

[@calsreadingcorner8615]

Your experience with the 5th Wave (and the sequel) was exactly what I went through! I thought I was the only one-- I almost thought it was sacrilegious to feel that way :P

[@waskywilliams8773]

Omg when you said the 5th wave I was so relieved because I thought that everyone else absolutely loved that series

[@sasakimirai4318]

One series (or rather, duology) I'm not planning on continuing would be Alex London's Proxy series. I absolutely ADORED Proxy - it's one of my all-time favourite books, and even though the ending of it completely tore my soul to shreds, I recognize that it was completely necessary and a beautifully written ending. It was the best way to show just how much Knox had grown over the course of the book, but since he was my fav character, I actually have zero interest in the sequel.

[@kerry-annallen5244]

You might want to try never let me go. It's a dystopian novel about these people raised to donate their organs one by one but they are kept alive until they 'complete'

[@lucylume]

Playlist Maker that does remind me of unwind, my fav book series of all time !!! ... Thanks for suggesting, I'm going to look that up! X

[@NightOwlReader2790]

That's a very spoilery synopsis, part of the interesting part of the book is that I went into the book not knowing exactly what was going on.

[@ryanneandherbooks6312]

This sounds like the tithes from unwind. Lol.

[@shannonreid2497]

WOW thanks for spoiling that 4 me

[@alicjalipinska4854]

It's an amazing book regardless of whether you know the main plot line or do not. It's honestly beautiful.

[@Ayan-id4pr]

I was just watching a bunch of "books I'll never finish/read" videos and then you uploaded this omgg

[@devonmay5960]

I totally agree with your comment about the 5th wave, it was so hard for me to get through especially the last 100 pages. I also didn't like how the author changed perspective without indicating who's perspective it was. I'd be reading a chapter thinking it was Cassie and it was a completely different person.

[@user-pu4ot4ze7g]

Oh yeah Half Bad is one of my all time favourit triology...Jesse, read the 2nd and 3rd they are soo good and the last book will break your heart.

[@user-pu4ot4ze7g]

Oops Commented before finishing the video

[@marythewinter]

Jeehh waking up with Jesse!

[@mm4ever2005]

I completely agree with you about the Jackaby book. I bought the first one for the beautiful cover and I read the book and was left feeling underwhelmed by the book.

[@kathydale3631]

Half Bad series I really liked (they get better but are also heartbreaking so you’ve saved yourself pain). 5th Wave I’ll actually agree: I’ve read the first two and loved them and I own the third but have little desire to read it

[@lizzlocke3130]

the "oh frik" was delightful!

[@eloise4230]

Notifications squaaaad so many new videos so cool

[@squidy2343]

I don't think I'm going to continue the Shades of Magic series. I read A Darker Shade of Magic and although I thought it was interesting and creative, I just didn't connect to the characters. I'd set the book down and never feel like picking it up. Nothing kept me coming back, like I didn't really care what the outcome would be because I didn't feel for the characters. Although I did like Rhy because his personality was humorous. His character was the only one I was interested in knowing more about.

[@eelsay]

The 5th Wave trilogy is not worth it. Trust me. Its not. haha

[@Wainwright2332]

eelsaysbooks Soooo not worth it 😫😅

[@averygrey5643]

I personally really liked it but ok

[@cara3161]

I literally always finish a series, even if I'm not enjoying it because I want it to have a chance, but I seriously could barely even get through the first book, so I just finished that one and stopped

[@Hannah-du4yg]

@@cara3161 same!!

[@leiaelise2999]

The 5th Wave is one of my favorite books of all time. The second and third book might not be for everyone but I really enjoyed both.

[@DragonFarm0826]

I saw the lost hero missing from your bookshelf and i was like jesse nooo the series is so good dont give up!!!! It wasnt! Yay!

[@thequestionablehufflepuff6673]

See, I tried to read the 5th wave, but I couldn't get through it!! you got further than me, Jesse!!

[@xreadingsolacex]

honestly RT at "we can have different bookish tastes" it's not personal it's just what people enjoy!!!

[@hannahswenson5863]

I totally agree with the fifth wave books. I read all three within a couple weeks and was confused reading the last two. And it took me about three years after buying the fifth wave to actually get through it.

[@lisaishuman]

There are so many series I will never continue and most are pretty popular on booktube. But there are so many amazing other books out there that need some loving.

[@user-co5po6ys4h]

I was so scared because the lost hero wasn't with the others.

[@brynnkelly90]

I totally agree about the 5th Wave series!

[@ishamafatimaismail4545]

Your reactions made me giggle so hard. GIGGLE!

[@themaskedbooktuber2439]

I see lost hero out of the bookshelf Which means we have been blessed!!!

[@amandamcindoo3952]

Omg. I AGREE about The 5th Wave. Had/have no intention of reading more of it.

[@AiNadineGAgius]

I absolutely cannot get through the Magnus chase books I've been trying to read it for a whole month but I cannot read it. Which is weird cause I love all Percy Jackson books but oh well

[@lr7845]

Ai Nadine G. Agius Please try again! Its sooo good, I love it even more than PJO (I know that sounds crazy). But that's okay if you really can't get through it :-) it's really funny and has a great storyline and characters, especially in the second book

[@lilywaterman8891]

Ai Nadine G. Agius bro same I think I'm gonna do a book talk an that book cuz I'm diehard Percy and Apollo fan but I couldn't read Magnus

[@AiNadineGAgius]

L&MReads I just felt like it was nearly the same as the Percy Jackson books!

[@lilywaterman8891]

I don't know I just couldn't get through the first book. I think I'm gonna try it again but idk it wasn't very addictive

[@btsrvtwice2944]

😱😱😱. No. 😭 I love the Magnus Chase series. Like someone said already, even more than PJO. But then again I'm the opposite. I cant really get into the Apollo books. Although I read the first one and after a while I really liked it, I started reading the second one and it took me so long to get through the first few pages but I haven't read more than that. I'll try again when I'm in the mood. Cuz sometimes that has a lot to do with it.

[@MrBeetel01]

Jesse we need a bookshelf tour

[@BookNerdSue]

The bookshelf view is changed. I am shooketh!

[@yaelhoefs4791]

I read Rebel Belle.... and I liked it! But just not enough to continue the series. It's a good thing that I have like a thousand other series I need to finish... or even start ....

[@livg7948]

I was about to buy Half bad... Now I'm not anymore :') (tbh I was already worried about it not really leaving a lasting impression and you comforted my first idea...) Two series I never finished are the princess' diary because it was just so goddamn long and I had to wait between each book for their translated version, and the sisterhood of the traveling pants, because it was depressing as hell and the characters bored me to death...

[@penguin4141]

The 5th Wave is on my DNF shelf! I couldn't get through the first book never mind the series! My heart dropped when you dropped the book, what if a page tore :O

[@amandalovisee]

jesse please do a updated bookshelf tour

[@catelinthetrashcan6853]

hi jesseth

[@jessethereader]

hi catelin!

[@vibeyandvibeless]

catelin the trashcan omg, i just had to give you thumps up for that profile pic combined with that name. Totally made my day!

[@jok9808]

SHOOKETH

[@kimbenitez1]

jesse, you should check out the blood of eden series. It's one of my ultimate favorites and I'm sure that you'll love it :)

[@wisedragonreads2592]

I know a lot of booktubers who aren't finishing 5th Wave. Super sad. Really loved that one. Though I do think the first book was the best, so if you didn't like it that much you probably made a good call.

[@laurenbastian1906]

Series I probably won't finish: Red Queen -- the first book had a lot of tropes and was just kind of meh for me 5th Wave -- all the reasons in the video Dark Artifices -- I've read all of the books in this world hoping to like TMI and TDA as much as TID, but I just can't get into them

[@mariachiarasalvucci8941]

You know what? i did the same with the fifth wave but then recently i wanted to read something with aliens and a bit of adventure and i just flew through the whole serie and I LOVED IT. don't gove up, give it a try 💪🏻💪🏻

[@loudmusiclover923]

OMG you literally described exactly how I feel about the fifth wave! Thank you!

[@sugmabalz]

My 5th Wave school book report: I recently read the 5th Wave Trilogy by Rick Yancey. These three books are about a dystopian future where aliens descend to Earth leaving the last remaining humans to fight back. I enjoyed this book for the most part, because the characters felt very real, and the premise of the story was pretty interesting. What I didn’t like though, was the ever-changing rules about the aliens. At any given time, the reader knew basically nothing, and when they thought they knew something the book would then say it was wrong or not the full picture. We start the first book thinking these aliens have descended to Earth and have disguised themselves as humans, then we learn that the aliens downloaded themselves into human minds, being both human and not. Then, we find out that these “aliens” were just humans who thought they were aliens, and the real aliens were nowhere to be found. This wouldn’t be too bothersome except for the non-existent foreshadowing to these plot points, the reader is presented with a fact, which becomes a lie, then they are presented with another fact, which becomes a lie, repeat. The second book, The Infinite Sea, is my least favorite of the trilogy for this reason. It doesn’t have its own story like the other two books do. Half of the story is devoted to a few days with most of the characters doing basically nothing, ending up in the same spot they began in, except some people are dead. The other half of the story is where everything you thought you knew gets retconned out of existence by the character of Vosch. Vosch is the best part of The Infinite Sea. He’s always calculating, plotting and trying to manipulate Marika. He asks questions that get you thinking about life, society and the story. This half does set up the last book, by building up Marika, but her whole journey is revealed to be a lie, and she ends up where she started by the end. Now on to the first book, The 5th Wave, which is my favorite in the series. We start by meeting Cassie, who recounts what has happened in the past, and how she got there. This first part is very interesting and always has you waiting for more. Then we switch perspectives to Ben, who is in a camp of survivors, he ends up going to this camp called Camp Haven, where he meets Cassie’s brother, connecting the perspectives. Then we find Cassie in a guy named Evan Walker’s house, he ends up being one of the aliens in disguise. This twist, though, is set up with interesting details. Now we see that the story has an overarching goal, which is for Cassie to reunite with Sam, her brother, who was taken to Camp Haven. Ben is now part of a squad in Camp Haven, and goes on a field mission to take out “Teds”, people infected with an alien virus. We then find out that Ben was manipulated into working for the real aliens, and the Teds are just people. This is the titular 5th Wave, people being sent out to kill other people until no one remains. Now Ben has to rescue Sam, who is still at Camp Haven, which Cassie is doing too. So they end up meeting and finding Sam, with Evan destroying Camp Haven in the process. This book is my favorite because it has its own story which also builds up the greater narrative, and the mysteries and reveals in this one feel more real when they haven’t happened 50 times. Finally, there is the Last Star, the last book in the series, where the characters are given four days to stop the aliens from blowing up every city in the world. Giving the story an overarching goal to move on from the set-up of the last book. There we see the characters fight off the remaining aliens and stop the imminent destruction of the world. Finally, I will talk about the characters. First is Cassie, the self-described last historian, on a mission to save her brother and the Earth, before eventually sacrificing herself to save everyone else. Then there’s Ben Parish, a high school jock nicknamed “Zombie”. Finally there’s Marika AKA Ringer, strengthened by the very beings she hopes to destroy. These characters are very real, and feel like actual humans with emotions and goals. Ben would never break a promise. Cassie would put Sam above everything. You can tell what each character would do in any situation once you get far enough into the story. Overall, the series was enjoyable, except for some major flaws in the second book. I wouldn’t skip the second book as it does establish some things in the final book. The characters are fun and interesting, the story is enjoyable, but ever-changing. The first book is my favorite, but the third one is also quite good.

[@zacharyduval8265]

As an hard-core Miss Peregrines fan of both the books and movie I would recommend the book Asylum. I forget the author but it has a really similar vibe to it with real life photos from asylums. Btw are you pumped for the new Miss P's trilogy coming this September? I am!!! Love your channel, you make me want to keep reading.

[@gracetang8126]

You always make me smile :)

[@livdanielle]

Jesse I totally agree with the fifth wave! I got halfway through the infinite sea and I was like not interested and it was too confusing.

[@NotYourVampiree]

I completely agree with you about the fifth wave series. I understand why people like it but for me it took so long to get through the first book & I didn't really care to read the rest of the series.

[@PalomaDreams17]

I feel like the Half Bad trilogy works like this: If it sounds tantalizing, and you want it right this second, you'll love it. If you're not instantly sold, and are like, "ehh, maybe" you're probably not going to like it.

[@emmacook4860]

I was so worried because I was that the lost here wasn't on your book shelve I was like "buuuut Leo!!" So good

[@teatimewitht6937]

The 5th wave was on my TBR but, I've heard such bad things about it and my to-read list is long enough! Great video as per usual Jesseth!

[@booksaml7892]

I agree with The 5th Wave, after struggling with the second book< i said is not worth it.For me the most popular at this moment that I will not continue is Throne of Glass (read the first book and my cousin spoiled the last book).

[@Dinosaurjk]

I read the first two books of the 5th Wave trilogy, I loved the first book! The second book was just okay. I think the biggest problem with it was that every chapter or every other chapter the point of view would change but there was nothing there to indicate that it had changed. I ended up skimming A LOT because every chapter I would want to know who's pov i'm reading, so I'd look for their name or dialogue indicating the change. I really think that's what turns people off the most to the series, it's what gets confusing, at least to me it did.

[@JasminFlower484]

I actually felt the same way about the fifth wave. It was just so long to me and I just couldn't finish when I wanted to. However that's where the similarities end. I did pick up the infinite sea and ended up loving it.

[@sheasiderius1874]

When Jesse apologized to the book for trash talking about it really spoke to me.. same!!

[@laurengiustino21]

I bought the 5th Wave about 3 years ago and never picked it up until this summer. It was something that I felt I needed to do and felt bad about it sitting on my shelf. I picked it up and finished it in a few hours because I couldn't put it down! I'm not sure I want to purchase the second book however, the ending of the first one was enough for me tbh.

[@cinnsuamongar]

I'm having such a great time watching this video. You are so funny.

[@manduh1587]

"A real strug bug" is my new motto in life tbh

[@courtneytanner693]

Literally I love watching Jessie's bookshelves grow! 😂

[@victhecatholickid]

Another awesome video jesse!! So proud to have followed you since the beginning!! You've come so far :)) congrats

[@sussysaron]

SAME! It took me forever to read The 5th Wave, and I did kinda enjoy it at the end, but I haven't finished the series either.

[@gigisbookclub7199]

I completely agree on the Fifth Wave! I had the exact same thoughts!

[@xx-aa]

I am not offended but if you ever think, just a slightly small little thought, of reading the second book in the Hal-Bad trilogy, just pick it up, because the second and third book are so amazing

[@marlaott3548]

I love Jessie's videos♥️ Also. . . I'm so glad he's ok with people not liking "miss peregrines" cause I'm not a huge fan😂😂

[@thatweirdgalaxygirl4309]

I just finished reading The boy in the striped pyjamas and my gosh,how speechless I am

[@erinmariecece]

The Jackaby series will forever have some of the prettiest covers.

[@SabrinaCoxAtTheWyrmberg]

Just posted my video of my series I'm not completing on my channel. Half Bad got started and put down after 40 pages - it just didn't do anything but annoy me. Interesting to see what people don't finish. I'm glad we're all different and there's enough books out there for us all.

[@Cookiemonstaroxs]

I feel a deep connection with what you said about the fifth wave.

[@maureenfigueroa4106]

Omg your bookshelves 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@nursemain3174]

Ransom Riggs, miss peregrines home for peculiar children came out a year after a book called asylum and they are very similar, I sense more then inspiration.

[@dazeddreamer4061]

I have only read one from this list, The 5th Wave. I feel it is one of those books where it is either a hit or a miss with a reader.

[@jessicaschramm5142]

I would recommend the ascendance trilogy by Jennifer A. Nielsen. It is soooooo good I wish everyone would read it omg. It seems like something you would enjoy !!

[@micckiato]

I finished The Fifth Wave Trilogy one or two years ago and I actually really liked it! If you read it like all books one after the other and probably do it fast it all unravels together as a whole and really brings the action to life! Another thing is, I read Half Bad and didn't quite like it in the beginning but Sally Green signed my copy so I had to finish it :D anddd - turns out I actually liked the last third of the book! Started the second one and left it off after a couple of pages tho.. don't really know if I am going to continue on with it at all...

[@elisetrexler1380]

I agree with the 5th Wave...except I finished it. I remember the main 2 characters but as I was reading the trilogy I had no clue what was happening and was very confused the whole time.