BOOKS I'VE READ RECENTLY | #12

[@mashaparfenenko905]

Based on what you said, I think the book was called phantom limbs because the person is no longer there, but you still feel pain and grief because of them. It's a metaphor. Because the person is gone, they're not there anymore, but you still continue to sort of have a relationship with them, even when they are dead. Like when you've lost someone, you can still sort of have conversations with them, with their grave maybe, visit their room, look at the things that belonged to them. It's like a phantom limb.

[@Hailey-bz2ym]

Masha Parfenenko I was thinking of this too. It’s a great name

[@ashleyjoyes4425]

Masha Parfenenko oh I didn't know that I kinda readathongs book like that north of happy by adi alsaid

[@flammyyyyy]

Yeah I came down here to comment that but looks like ya beat me to it. It really is a clever title

[@Atalinay]

I was also thinking along those lines. I haven't red the book but now I like the title more.

[@sophiefurstenau6274]

Masha Parfenenko i just wanted to say the exact same thing wow

[@_al00sk]

I love how you explain why you did or didn't like a book without giving spoilers - it's a really great way for me to get an idea of whether I would want to read these books without knowing key parts of the plot. Great job, I love your videos! :)

[@aromanianbibliophile]

I’m so excited for this video ✨ I love these kinds of videos 😍 “Plot where you at? I wanna be friends” I’m dead 😂😂

[@jactober]

the depiction of mental illness is under rose tainted skies is spot on i suffer with what she suffers with and i related so hard to her its so good its my favorite book ever 5/5 stars

[@withcindy]

you're definitely convincing me to pick this up!!

[@jactober]

readwithcindy its so good!! i recommend!

[@mrazqzelenbob2478]

2:43 Have you noticed the two raindrops on the cover that are shaped like heart? (Above the "n" in Garner)

[@sarahthebookdragon5666]

Mrazq Zelen Bob once u see it u can't unsee it

[@cjsextras]

😳😳😳😳😳😳😳SHOOK😳😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@forestnraindeers3690]

It's the first thing I saw

[@ankonyx57]

“Plot where you at??” Me looking at my writing

[@michellesmirnova4471]

I just started watching this video but I do gotta say, I’m loving the clothing! Rock that denim!

[@samanthakelly9136]

Hey Jesse. I just wanted you to know that I watch all of your videos, and you are amazing. I am happy I found the booktube community, because I have always felt out of place growing up, for example at school. Reading is the thing that helped me through all of it. I am happy that I have found someone who loves reading like I do. I am happy I found this community because anyone is welcome. Jesse I appreciate all of your hard work that you put into all of your videos and I thank you. So thank you Jesse for all that you do and keep doing what you love. I love you so much

[@georgia8911]

Got so excited when I saw the notification! Loving the background too!

[@samandareyes4356]

Yayyy another video!! Plot where you at 😂😂😂😂 Eye roll😂😂😂😂. I'm dyiing. Oh my gosh i love your videos

[@redsavichfilms]

OH MY FLIPPIN GOD I LOVE UNDER ROSE-TAINTED SKYS AHHHHH Seriously that’s a great book whoever is reading this comment I really recommend it!

[@laceyridenhour3897]

Books I’ve read recently (in the last month): The Magician’s Land by Lev Grossman (4 Stars, best book in that series) The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (5 Stars, best book I have read all year, new favorite, can’t say enough good things about it) The Three Sisters Island trilogy by Nora Roberts (3-4 Stars, fun romance novel series about witches) The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli (4 Stars, sweet and funny YA romance, made me happy) Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake (4 Stars, dark, brutal, YA fantasy. A little slow to start but really picks up at the end, I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book) I love you’re videos and I hope you’re having a lovely day!

[@justarandomperson2645]

I borrowed a book from the library and at the end I realised that someone had ripped out two sides at the end. I was so mad. Awsome video!

[@kaleemoran2496]

There is not a day where I don’t see your videos, you give me so many book recommendations and that’s why I looove your channel💙

[@filipatavares2196]

Who else knew a lot of the books he'd read before hand because of his Goodreads ratings. Kind of a stalker but also it's kind of the Booksplosion booktubers (Kat, Christine and Jesse) that make me interested in trying new genres or sagas

[@mayaattia7830]

These video's are so perfect who can even dislike these?!

[@SometimesRainie]

i can NEVER get ENOUGH of JESSE’S videos ❤️❤️❤️ the quality of this video is so gooood?!?!

[@ilsenleon2378]

Yes I love these reviews! They are so detailed! Also I want to read Tamora Pierce’s other books before getting into Tempests and Slaughter! I hope you find great books!

[@kiryn5977]

Yes, go read everything by Tamora Pierce, especially her Tortall series (which Tempests and Slaughter is a part of....her other big series is the Circle of Magic). I haven't read Tempests yet, but I'm currently doing a Tortall reread to get to it and 2 others of the more recent releases, and I only have 3 more books to go before I get to read Tempests. So very excited! :)

[@mybirthwrite]

I love that "Phantom Limbs" has a tiny teardrop heart on the bottom corner too; it's such a nice subtle little detail

[@speedthisup2]

I recently read Rick Remender's Venom comic (as in, Vol. 1 of the complete collection) and really, really liked it! Especially the wonderful artwork. I'll definitely consider getting Vol. 2 when I have the money for it XD Regardless, thank you so much for a fun video! I'll be eagerly waiting for your next one :)

[@marzaite]

I’ve noticed your editing is slowly changing and I LOVE IT. Also, these are my favourite types of books aa!

[@wisedragonreads2592]

Wendy Mass was my favorite childhood author!!! I'm so happy to see one of her books on booktube!

[@eht367]

Definitely check out Tamora Pierce's other novels! Her writing really is amazing and it's so easy to fall in love with her characters and the world she has built for them. Currently on my millionth reread of her Protector of the Small quartet.

[@Liv-lf5rb]

I love how you leave GR links to each book. SO CONVENIENT. And you’re so entertaining to listen to. 😂 Great reviews!

[@sassiqueen1200]

i know your set up changed a while back but i'm reading loving your content at the moment and the aesthetic is amazing

[@sarahpeden730]

These videos always help me pick what books to read next or add to my never ending tbr! Love the videos Jesse if you haven’t read beyond a darkened shore by Jessica Leake I highly recommend it

[@dhruvdhawan11]

I AM CRYING. SUCH. BEAUTIFUL. COVERS. and I can't afford them. *Cries in the corner*

[@Simmi_]

That thumbnail Jesse, your smile is precious! 😊 I am thinking about buying and reading Under Rose-Tainted Skies now but I already have a big TBR and I am guilty because I still haven't read Miss Peregrine's home for peculiar children (yes, even though I am subscribed to your channel; what sorcery)

[@kookykasiareads2587]

editing goals!!

[@NikkiiRawrr]

Your discription of Bob made me think of Noah Barleywater runs away by John Boyne. If you like fairytales, you should try it. I really liked it because of the plot in the end but it was also pretty funny and a bit confusing to read. I'm curious what you'd think of it. I saw Phantom limbs on your bookshelves in a recent video and I was really drawn to the cover, it's so pretty! I think I might give that one a try.

[@BostonBookBitty]

Under rose tinted skies sounds so lovely! I'm going to have to look into it

[@cinnamojelly]

Temptests and Slaughter seems like a book I would fall in love with. Worlds that I can really emerge myself into always stick with me. I love your videos.

[@galaxystudios9241]

Hey Jesse you should read the scorpio races it’s so good it had moments that held my breath and it was dripping in sass and savagery and there was a huge build up to who will win the race the style of writing was really good

[@proudbooklion2094]

I feel you on the plot!!!!!!!! I loved Under Rose Tainted Skies

[@lorieladison8934]

Love your videos. Your sense of humor makes your videos really funny.

[@ashlynmcc8108]

HAPPY NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY JESSE!!

[@hannahcanreadsometimes]

Those close up shots of books are really nice!! 👌🏻👌🏻 oh my those emotion punches with phantom limbs 😂😂 loved that!! Ummm it sounds like I need to read Under Rose Tainted Skies because I need a fangirl mom in my life!! Lol “it’s like Hannah Montana but not” 😂😂 I love you for comparing YA to Disney channel!! I really enjoy how you can go into details and critique books without spoiling them! It’s actually really impressive!! 💜

[@aliciacroft]

Ive requested under rose tainted skies from my library - it sounds good, I like learning more about peoples personal experiences, might request Bob too. Ive only read Tempests and felt the same about it - although I love all her other books, this just felt like a first half of a book, I really hope the second book in the duet makes it feel like a whole book

[@reeseshino5507]

0:31 now that’s a looookkk😫

[@moolystark]

diduseemybag? Hello

[@Pschychotically]

Oh my god, I'm so happy you addressed this 'possessiveness' trope! I'm sooo annoyed that it's always potrayed as cool and amazing. Maybe the book is called 'Phantom Limbs' in a metaphorical sense? If you loose a person to death it might be for a long time as if they're still there, when they are really not...

[@unabashedlyanne4527]

Recently I've started Thunderhead (almost finished reading it) and picked up Let the Sky Fall by Shannon Messenger and finally decided to read City of Bones!

[@jaselynnsanchez7476]

Hey Jesse,theres a series called the 39 clues. Its about this family separated by braches of there family. The main charecter is a brother and sister duo. It's hard to explain but there so good! There are four parts that make up the entire series but the first one is called the clue hunt and the first book is called the maze of bones. It deals with family drama,suspense,thrill,and history. I would totally recommend these books they're pretty long(about 160 to 220 pages but they're still amazing

[@tumblrtrash]

omg i love jesse's videos! they're amazing and make me feel good!

[@creativemesanger]

So, I know you're probably going to to back and read Tamora Pierce's Tortall universe books but I would also suggest the Emelan (Circle) universe as well. I kind of grew up reading the Circle of Magic books and they are really fantastic. They start out middle grade and then as the characters grow it switches to young adult. The circle books get overlooked a lot because Pierce's Tortall universe is more popular but they are definitely worth reading.

[@fictionalives]

ive heard so many amazing things about under rose tainted skies and really want to pick it up!!

[@yul589]

These were all such thorough reviews!! I aim to be this eloquent at some point haha

[@tristanneeft2593]

Hey, first I wanna say that I love you videos! And I wanna thank you for inspiring me to read more. Phantom limps sounds like a title with the deeper meaning of the death of Mason like he died but it feels like he is still there. But I didnt read the book just waned to share my thots on that. Thanks again voor making these amezing videos!

[@SlayerOfVampyres]

Hey Jesse i figured the title Phantom Limbs was also metaphorically referring to the way loss feels like someone is sort of still there. I haven’t read the book so I may be wrong but that’s how I read it. Hope this is at all helpful lol ^_^

[@lewisstanton-my4lb]

Time to add all of these books to my TBR, love you jesse 24 hour readathon vlog would be brilliant. Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Lewis

[@anastasialinda9500]

I read Under Rose-Tainted Skies recently too!

[@lenani9143]

Hi Jesse! These are my absolut favourite videos and it really helps that you have quite a similar taste of books as me. Haven’t read any of those yet, though. But I guess, Phantom Limbs is kind of a metaphor for the maincharacter loosing his brother, maybe he feels like his brother somehow is still there (but I don’t know, as I said, haven’t read it). I‘m currently reading the second book to the Memoirs of Lady Trent - have you read the series?

[@samidufresne9368]

I love Tamora Pierce’s other books I extremely recommend them. Start with Song of the Lioness Quartet, it was so beautiful even tho it is not until the immortals quartet that you meet Numair aka Arram

[@MichParker]

I love the way you explain your opinion about books! ❤️ Labyrinth Lost caught my attention! :)

[@k.s.thompson5766]

Hi Jesse! With regard to "Phantom Limbs" and your statement that "Just because you have history with somebody doesn't mean you have ownership over that person". Thank you so much for pointing out that perpetuating the idea that it's OK to act inappropriately towards others (I am assuming it's stalker-ish/jealous/abusive). Not only does it send the wrong message to those who act this way, it also tells the targets of this behavior that it's normal and they simply need to accept it as part of life, which is definitely not true. Thanks so much for your insight. I really appreciate hearing your thoughts.

[@skyesthelimit6251]

You should definitely read Tamora pierce's books she is amazing. Song of the Lioness is one of my favorite series and there's several more series after that and I was never bored.

[@redsavichfilms]

I think you would really enjoy Midnight Theif and Daughter of Dusk by Livia Blackburn! It’s one of my favorite book series, and I highly recommend it!

[@invisiblelifeofdani]

Obsessed with this background Jesse!

[@monikacizikova1177]

i love your background jesse also great video as always❤❤❤

[@ayyy8057]

0:31 Heheheh I randomly paused at this to go get some water and now I can’t stop laughing! 😂😆🤣

[@mybirthwrite]

I'm hoping to read Labyrinth Lost soon!! I've been interested in it since it came out, but recently I've just been *super* interested in it. It gives me Wizards of Waverly Place vibes, for some reason??

[@adrianacastro9123]

Your videos always make me laugh and smile the entire time😁 I love them and you so much!!

[@hopekellner8520]

Hi Jesse!! I love all your videos.

[@Wainwright2332]

Really wanna get to Under Rose-Tainted Skies!

[@yseeemma2391]

Every time Jesse uploads a video I always want to immediately go and read like 10 books back to back and ignore all my responsibilities

[@maddy2035]

Wendy Mass is a queen

[@wisedragonreads2592]

She is!!!

[@moonstone-dreamer6512]

i need to read under rose tainted skies i've seen it around for a while now

[@isoldeansell5047]

Yasssssss! Read tapper twins book series plz!!

[@ijaaboali8705]

I felt the book was titled phantom limb because mason was the sensation of someone being so prominent part in odis' life even after he passed.

[@aweb2529]

I know this is a year later but I can not stop laughing after you starting casting your spells 😂😂😂 I love your videos!!!

[@mycatcalledluna]

The wizards of Waverly place movie sounds similar to labyrinth lost

[@Hailey-bz2ym]

Louise Trangmar yes!!

[@ruusahoyhtya6476]

I love your videos❤️❤️ They make me happy😊 Could you do another bookchallenge video, they are the best videos?❤️

[@catbandbooks]

"Dot dot dot" 'whack whack whack' *hitting head with book* 😂😂

[@farming4life32]

Thank GOD! I was running out of books to read

[@Evproductionssss]

Hello from book club, we are all taking a break to watch this😂 WE ALL LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!❤

[@lowqualityk5816]

*"Just because you have history with somebody, doesn't mean you have ownership over them."* I didn't come here to cry, Jesse😭

[@reeseshino5507]

I am watching you with my friends at book club💙💙

[@Evproductionssss]

diduseemybag? 😂

[@sydneysbooks]

I really want to do an own voices review for Rose Tainted-Skies but I've literally seen it at no bookstores and none of my libraries have it (including overdrive) :(

[@lienbackx2572]

Last book that I read was carry on from rainbow rowel and I was surprised about how good I found it, it was better then I expected

[@confessionsofabookaddict6862]

I read Bob and enjoyed it and now my son is reading it :)

[@samanieder9956]

I love your videos !!!

[@RielleAdaig]

Omg Jesse you should read Three Dark Crowns and it's sequels. Great books series if anyone else wants to read it.😊😊

[@cecelialefgren3208]

I didn't know Tamora Pierce was still writing!

[@melissabrown3976]

I'm currently reading Sadie by Courtney Summers & it's so good. It's dark, creepy & the author's writing is fantastic. Definitely a hard hitting YA thriller!

[@ginafugate7122]

@jessethereader Loved this video!😍 Also, my thoughts on Phantom Limbs? I'm thinking maybe it's name that way bc Otis really misses his little brother and still feels his presence despite knowing that he is gone forever, much like a phantom limb

[@alexrowley2095]

When do you upload again? my cat recently went missing i needed something to cheer me up you do just that Jesse, thank you!

[@jessethereader]

Oh I’m so sorry to hear that! 💙 sending you positive thoughts. I’m hoping to post again on Friday.

[@alexrowley2095]

thanks Jesse

[@asianhoneyy4263]

pls do a video on some of your favourite single pov bookssss

[@a.dreamer2318]

I haven't read the book Phantom Limbs, but maybe they titled it that way because the main character deals with loss? Maybe losing his brother is like losing a part of himself and he can still feel a sensation (pain) after his brother's gone?

[@ela-it4zx]

Sadly, most of these books aren't translated i my language and I don't understand english so good so I could read it in english ☹️. Does anyone has the same struggle?

[@herrahakkarainen2494]

Na'imah Hassan I have 🙋🏼

[@samanthajungers8442]

Not to the same extent, but one of my favorite authors is German but only a few of her novels are translated to English.

[@explicitlyme7497]

Na'imah Hassan sounds like inspiration to learn a new language

[@bellenoire3813]

Na'imah Hassan YEESS i speak three languages and i still have that struggle lol

[@ashimaahmed6409]

yay I love these videos of yours

[@jj8251]

I LIVE FOR THESE VIDEOS

[@yilys459]

Loved the video! I recently read the book Far From the Tree and To All the Boys I've Loved Before, and I enjoyed both of them. I'm currently reading the Hate U Give.

[@Salma-je3dw]

It's always fun, watching u!! 😄

[@amevandervorst6852]

i think the book title is phantom limbs because even when his brother isn't with him it feels like he is with him all the time, just like a phantom limb. i don't know for sure, i didn't read the book. but i like this meaning :)

[@alexis_7277]

I know you have a loooong list of books you need to read, BUT I really recommend you to read "Made you up". I am sure that you'll love it.

[@yasmin8747]

I think 'Phantom Limbs' is called that way because when you lose a limb you still ''feel it'', and it implies that that is what the main character feels about their brother.

[@Natalia-zn4vd]

I've read Under rose tainted sky and I loved it. I actually met the author.

[@chiyapink7607]

I didn't read 'Phantom Limbs' but probably the brother is the missing limb that hurts? From my own experience with grief that would be quite a fittimg metaphor

[@laratangerner6838]

If you enjoyed "under rose-tainted skies" so much, I would highly recommend reading "Madness" by Zack Brewer ;))

[@queenofbooksandreadingbrow3341]

If you have read the hate you give, that book made me cry so much, I felt like I was in the book.