I read my MOST ANTICIPATED READS of the year... these are my thoughts (ouch) 👀📚

[@jaimefok]

did you love your 2024 anticipated reads?

[@Lonelygravesidewriter]

The only book I was anticipating is Wisteria, and yes I did love it luckily, I was so scared I wouldn't lol 🫶

[@mahin4863]

I loved it but it didn't live up to my expectations (I'm talking about The syndicater by RuNyx)

[@jaimefok]

@ LOVE that!

[@jaimefok]

@@mahin4863 I’ve never read!

[@midi0070]

Because this is the year I got back into books I actually have books to anticipate for 2025, so I can do this exercise next year :) !

[@jasminejanneth6857]

Love this video idea reflecting back on your most anticipated reads. So creative 🤓

[@jaimefok]

YAY I’m glad you like it!! 💕

[@k07429]

I found your channel like 1.5 weeks ago and have now watched almost all of your videos! Excited for your 2025 most anticipated books!

[@jaimefok]

@@k07429 omggggg thank you so much! 💕

[@galaxyj8556]

It's always so much fun to watch your videos 😊.

[@jaimefok]

@@galaxyj8556 awww thank you! 💕

[@galaxyj8556]

@@jaimefok 🥰🥰🤗💖

[@merle-k]

Just for the Summer was not on my radar for 2024 but turned out to be my favorite read of the year!

[@jaimefok]

SO GOOD!

[@Harley24986]

I was convinced I was going to love everything Maas ever came out with. I had never read Crescent City until Jan so once Flame and Shadow came out I decided to read the series. I thought book one was just ok, but took it as a world building book. By book two I was struggling to push through just to get to whatever this crossover was and by book 3, I am almost appalled that I finished it. I think it's the worst of her series and I don't think I could force myself to read another one. Then again, as someone who has hated every Emily Henry book I've ever picked up, Funny Story was amazing and I loved it. I had such a weird reading year lol

[@jaimefok]

@@Harley24986 LOL that’s so fair!!

[@paytonouber6448]

Honestly I didn’t have any anticipated reads until I watched your videos, but I would always wait to here your review first. 😅 I think I was most looking forward to Just for the Summertime, and it exceeded all of them!

[@jaimefok]

omg love that!!! 2025 anticipated list coming soon 👀

[@Jinxybae]

Hey Jamie, I loved your video! I'm actually wrapping up House of Flame and Shadow, and I'm loving the high stakes that I didn't get in Acotar. It's bringing the vibes back from TOG even though absolutely nothing will top the Thrones of Glass series for me, lol. I love your videos, as they inspire me to read new books. I'm super excited to read over the winter break and finish up my end of year tbr Quick life update: I'm almost finished with finals, and so far, I have done okay and am definitely passing classes. Also, I passed my phlebotomy exam! I am so proud of myself for pushing through and passing with a great score. I can't wait to increase my skills and be certified as a medical assistant next summer. Have a beautiful day, and enjoy your tea! (The tea of the day for me will be an alternation between green tea and peach jasmine!)

[@jaimefok]

omg glad to hear that you're loving the CC series! agreed - nothing will top TOG at this point 😂 and CONGRATS!!! that is a major accomplishment 🎉🎉🎉

[@Jen_nyyy]

You are very articulate..

[@jaimefok]

haha thank you!!

[@Lillyjoy]

Love the video! I haven’t read any of these but I’m planning to read Spectacular 😊

[@jaimefok]

it's totally perfect around christmas!

[@preranapotturi]

i really wanna read The Prisoner's Throne but im still stuck up in the stolen heir, that book kinda put me in a reading slump cuz i really really wanted to read abt jude and cardan , but honestly for me oak wasn't interesting enough? idk , i js wanna read abt jude and cardan

[@jaimefok]

@@preranapotturi this is so fair 😂

[@Harley24986]

Stolen Heir was ok, not great. I think I am much like you and was just looking for more Jude and Cardan. But it was still good. But Prisoner's Throne really disappointed me.

[@meloveschocolate]

I dont think you are being too critical. You are simply stating your opinions, and they will obviously change the more you read and the more you know what you are looking for 🖤

[@jaimefok]

This is true!!

[@JessKaplan]

Oo I love a good recap video 👏

[@JessKaplan]

Also I went to my first book club meeting on Friday!! Def inspired by you!! ❤

[@JessKaplan]

I’m an Audible lover and if you are open to an audiobook, I thought Booked for the Holidays was adorable and great for this time of year. 🎄

[@jaimefok]

@@JessKaplan omg LOVE THAT for you! 💕

[@christeascozycorner]

i wish i liked carley fortune's books more because there's just something so special about reading about the characters walking through yonge-dundas square

[@jaimefok]

@@christeascozycorner EXACTLY!

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

I still need to read crescent city 😢

[@jaimefok]

do it!

[@thebookofariel]

One book that’s made me laugh out loud was Emily Austin’s book ‘Everyone in this room will someday be dead.’

[@jaimefok]

@@thebookofariel already sounds fun based on that title!

[@lori5785]

Not Bride going down in ratings because of the werewolf anatomy HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@jaimefok]

👀👀

[@CRG_]

Funny your impression of the love interest in The Familiar. I had a similar impression of Rhysand that he was like an old creep. Obviously we know off the bat that he’s beautiful. But i thought he had the appearance of 30+ years older than her for some reason. Even though i understand the actual massive age difference

[@jaimefok]

omg that's so funny!!

[@readbyjordyn]

Agreed for the familiar, it was a vibe buuuut not myyy vibe, sadly

[@jaimefok]

@@readbyjordyn perfect way to put it!

[@BibliocantodaRay]

Now im wanting for a 2025 anticipation

[@jaimefok]

@@BibliocantodaRay it’s coming! 👀

[@stuartgriffin1001]

I hope you enjoy the books you most anticipate for 2025 more than you enjoyed many of your 2024 most anticipated books

[@jaimefok]

definitely hope so!!!