RELATABLE CHARACTERS

[@hannahmarie08]

Aside from all the sci-fi and life-or-death stuff, Cress from the lunar chronicles is me. I too sit in my room fangirling xD.

[@jessethereader]

Haha! That's awesome!

[@robboreson2581]

jessethereader Your so awesome I love u so much

[@zuzanalukyova4328]

I relate to Cress very much too 😁

[@mikaylapringle3986]

I find it so hard to relate to the female characters in YA, but I related a lot to the female characters in the Lunar Chronicles. Especially Cress. I'm awkward, emotional and tend to jump to conclusions 😂

[@sydneysbooks]

If this is Jesse's dweeb stage I'm hecka excited for his glo-up let's be real

[@dulcedelacour]

Me: Hermione Granger. Annabeth Chase. Sydney Sage. Tessa Gray.

[@ness3082]

Elisa Fernandes same gurl

[@bringbackdauntlessatthedis7331]

Elisa Fernandes ANABETH!!!!!!!!!

[@dochaluvr]

same

[@rad4747]

Neville Longbottom is literally my favorite fictional character of all time.

[@SnorriSnibble]

He's the best!

[@abigailmackinnon3731]

Any salad is a Caesar salad if you stab it enough

[@zanayahussain6075]

I love how Jesse is so real, he didn't choose badass or crude characters. You can tell there's no huge ego. I just love this video and the obvious realness ❤

[@josh45029]

I think I'm like annabeth chase just because we have the same interests, I wish I could be as badass as her though

[@chrisa5990]

HILArious I feel you! #relatable

[@bringbackdauntlessatthedis7331]

HILArious same girl, same

[@tiamather3537]

HILArious sameeee

[@nefelikasa7729]

I can't understand how people like Jesse are single. I mean he is super caring and lovable. PLUS HE LOVES BOOKS. What else do you want? :')

[@CapturedInWords]

Oh geez I looked away for a few seconds as you were mentioning the spoilers about Simon, and here I thought you were dropping a ton of curses out of the blue. LOL! I can definitely relate to a few of these! I can for sure relate to Jake from Miss Peregrine's, as my grandfather also use to tell me a bunch of crazy stories

[@chrisa5990]

Great video! Good job! The characters that I relate to the most are Natasha from The Sun Is Also a Star because I believe in science as well and Cinder from the Lunar Chronicles, excluding the whole Queen of Luna thing, because she's just so awkward and sarcastic! 😁

[@cheyennemarie7075]

I appreciate the avoidance of spoilers in this

[@elirem7224]

what a #relatable video

[@jessethereader]

:D

[@lailanm1854]

You already have your glow up. You are amazing.

[@ChristinaMarie19]

Jesse, I simply adore you. THIS was so fun to watch and SO accurate! hahaha

[@annap8824]

I wouldn't give up my bookshelfs.

[@annap8824]

I relate to Hermione.

[@mollycrawford6380]

AnnaBooks 18 I think I'm like Hermione too, I'm a bit of a nerd especially with school and books and stuff.

[@annabooks0265]

AnnaBooks 18 Seriously 😂Look at my username! 😂

[@mollycrawford6380]

AnnaBooks 18 I love it 😂😂

[@annap8824]

AnnaBooks 02 Cool name! 😂💖

[@emmerzk93]

When the PSHEW at the beginning of Jesse's video makes you jump even though he does it at every video?😳🤔😅

[@mollycrawford6380]

Emily Krajci It's liberally my favourite part 😂

[@jessethereader]

+Emily Krajci lol!

[@lanie117]

Emily Krajci This happens to me all of the time 😂😂

[@withlovesavannah4163]

My volume always ends up being louder than I thought it was so it scares me

[@emmerzk93]

Jesse, you're scaring all yo subscribahs!😜

[@lailanm1854]

Please make a King's cage by Victoria Aveyard review. Like if you want a King's cage review.

[@mollycrawford6380]

Lailan Mohammed I am going to explode with having to wait for book 4!

[@Lyco_Smoke]

Yes, I agree!

[@lailanm1854]

Molly Crawford I know. I can't wait! 😊

[@mollycrawford6380]

Lailan Mohammed I'm really not sure if I can last that long. Please I need Cal in my life ❤

[@lailanm1854]

Molly Crawford You will last. Stay strong. I need Cal too but I'm a little mad at him.

[@Cassi92]

I relate most to Jacky Faber from the "Bloody Jack" series. She's a major tomboy (at times) and I'm a tomboy. We're both crafty and know how to read people. We both long for adventure, and fun times, and we both love being center of attention when it suits us. I also relate to Hermione Granger. Always reading, always studying, a bit of a loner, definitely a know-it-all.

[@taylorheston7390]

Simon Lewis is one of my favorite YA characters ever!

[@jessethereader]

He's the best!

[@hansolsbuttwiggleinthearar3851]

i'd like to think i'm a mix of Luna Lovegood and Hermione Grainger.

[@juliagarrison1226]

Jesse you have such an awesome personality! Thanks for all your inspiration❤️

[@beetleleah]

Don't worry, Jesse. You've had your glow up.

[@abigailbeck1967]

I relate most to Hermione from Harry Potter. Unlike most people, I really enjoy school and I love to learn. When I was reading the Harry Potter series, I identified with her in so many ways!!

[@Whihen]

I'd say I can relate to Juliette from Shatter Me series in some ways, mostly in finding herself and learning to fight and be herself. Now my goal is to find my Kenji!

[@gilliangracee]

YOU MAKE MY DAY YOU'RE JUST FULL OF POSITIVE ENERGY I WANNA BE BEST FRIENDS WITH YOU I wish more people were like you!!! You're just a happy bean and deserve the world

[@pickyprincessreads5755]

Great video! I think I relate mostly with Ron Weasley. He jumps to conclusions a lot and gets overshadowed by his best friend.

[@sageloki1155]

Thank you so much for not spoiling TMI for me it's on my tbr for next month and I'm trying to avoid as many spoilers as I can

[@aliceamahnken8978]

Love you random bookish talks!

[@ajdasimcic4404]

I relate to Cath from Fangirl WAY too much.

[@StarsAndEmbers]

Oh I have so had that conversation with God before too :P I remember relating so much to Chelsea from Speechless while reading that. So much of her was similar to me. Well, besides the vow of silence thing

[@NerdGirlLainey]

This video was so well edited! I super enjoyed it. ^_^

[@stanisawgrabowski6256]

I relate most to Cath from Fangirl (introverted, obsessed with books, a writer, it's pretty self-explainatory), Magnus Chase (for I too am dorky, sarcastic and definetely not straight), Cress Darnell from the Lunar Chronicles (the shyness, the nerdiness, the obsessiveness and the anxiety), Hermione Granger (because I am hella bookish and would kill myself to get the best grades) and Tessa Gray (again, the bookishness but also a strong sense of loyalty and kindness).

[@myonna1312]

I feel like i can also relate to charlie just because when i was in high school i was always that kid in english who knew a lot but never spoke. i feel like i'm really shy, too shy for my own good and it's so hard for me to make friends

[@marychristma5104]

I love how you held up City of Glass for the series! It's the best! In school, I always felt like Hermione and teachers ignored my raised hand like her. I must have been so annoying. I hard core relate to Lola & I want her life. I also relate to Charlie from perks and Also Finch from All the Bright Places

[@jordanwest1209]

To me, one of the most relatable characters is definetly August from This Savage Song. He just wants to be human and normal and I loved that about him. Also, he plays the violin and this is my favourite instrument :D

[@kapribranham3036]

i most relate to Vivi in When we collided actually. i was so happy you mentioned that book. its amazing. vivi and i both have our fair share of problems and mental issues in our life and we both are making the best of it. so i have to say vivi

[@ReadingKeepsRealityAway]

I relate to cath from fangirl and Charlie from perk of being a wallflower. we all are very shy, quiet and introverted people, awkward in new situations and found it hard to make/find true friends. plus I'm a wallflower too

[@sandyreadsalot]

I relate most to Cath from Fangirl and Emily from Since You've Been Gone! They're both introverted and like to stay in their comfort zone, which is basically me.

[@jkmacrunnel]

This was so funny, but also really cute :) Love it!! And some of those people you mentioned my favorite characters :) The first person that comes to mind as far as a character like me--Bella from Twilight. Sounds kind of dumb, but I remember reading the first book and thinking that someone was watching me on camera and then writing a book about me!! LOL! I moved from a big city to an itty bitty nothing town in high school, and really had a lot of the same issues she did. It wasn't as far away as her move, though. I also have almost the exact same personality, and am especially klutzy. I didn't fall in love with an elusive vampire, but I did with a guy who gave me the most mixed messages for almost a year before we started going out, then our relationship was all kinds of ups and downs, with a big break up like Bella had in New Moon (although I was not quite as depressed as she.) Turned out years later, I found out he was gay. Explained A LOT!!! Anyways, that first book in Twilight especially, I really related to Bella as a character.

[@ZombieSirenMusic]

I love Neville! I love being able to relate to characters!

[@laurenbastian1906]

I relate so much to Hermione Granger. She was my hero as a kid, and taught me that it was awesome to be smart, but that doesn't have to define who you are. She's hardworking (almost to a point that isn't healthy, which I can relate to as well) and thinks through all the options before making a decision. She doesn't always have her priorities straight ("or worse EXPELLED") but has her heart in the right place.

[@sianna293]

I LOVE YOUR BOOK SHELF!!!!!!! IT IS SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@thejourneytonarnia6511]

I think Jesse looks a lot like "glow up" Neville. You got it, bro!

[@whimsicalhufflepuff6775]

Neville is on my list too. The way he is shy and unsure of himself is so relatable, as is his loyalty and deep sense of doing what's right. Sticking on the Harry Potter theme, I've been told that I am Luna Lovegood and while I didn't agree at first, I totally see it. I stand by my values no matter what others think (it's not that I don't care, but I stand by my values), I have a gentle, whimsical (hence the username) spirit like she does, and I'm an overall gentle person. I also really relate to Edmund Pevensie from the Chronicles of Narnia. Redeemable characters are my favorite and he embodies that. He's loyal and strong. He learned from his mistakes in ways that I have too. And finally Rapunzel (Tangled version...yes, not a book character, but I HAD to include her). I have big dreams, sometimes feel trapped, am an overall joyful person, I want adventure, but I'm also terrified of it.

[@xh9010]

I'm reading Throne of glass right now. Which is tottaly amazing. I love Celaena so much. I'm realating to her so well even though i'm not an assassin. The reason why I realete to her. Is 1.The loylalty she gives to pepole she mostly trust. Even though it takes her ages. And I'm like that. 2.Her love for reading and her curiosty. Just like me she is a reader of worlds that are not her own. 3.Her emotions get the best of her. Especialy her anger. And I can realte to her on that levle so well. 4.The connection she has to music and how she belives it heals her. I love music even though I can't play a piano. I can listen to the music and feel like I am healed when it is finshed. 5.Her determnation she has throughout the story and the way it drives her. I'm like that in so many ways. If I want it i'm going to get it.

[@SnorriSnibble]

I feel so alone, because I've never read about a character that was relatable... I have many characters where I wish I could be like them, but none where I actually think "thats me!" :(

[@amaya9249]

Magnus Bane. We both have a great sense of style, magical, love glitter, and would do anything to protect those that we live

[@ReniLove38]

If you've ever watched New Girl I've always felt like I'm a weird combination of Nick and Jess

[@aquafrosting2671]

I relate to Dorian Havilliard and Theodore Finch

[@sunsetxsong]

Characters I really relate to: Anne Shirley (Anne of Green Gables) - I can be very passionate about finding beauty in the world, and I get myself into lots of awkward situations. But I also end up making unlikely friends, and I can also be quite ridiculous and ~dramatic~ in my love of stories. Hermione Granger (Harry Potter) - younger me was even more like her. Extremely bookish, obsessed with doing well in school. Now, I relate more to her resourcefulness, her cleverness, and her dedicated friendship.

[@emmamadsen3111]

you should do a time lapse video where you calculate the amount of money you have spent on the books (or at least how much without discounts and stuff!) by looking at the back of the book. During the video lapse just randomly rant about stuff!

[@jessethereader]

+cookie_cavvy 02 I honestly don't want to know the total amount hahaha

[@emmamadsen3111]

jessethereader haha yeah! But it would be really fun!

[@isabellarain_]

Okay I totally got thrown off by the thumbnail😂 when I saw it I thought of Percy Jackson and was surprised when you pulled out Perks of being a Wallflower!

[@merrojo8497]

I'M HERE I'M YOUR IZZY🖤

[@maebooks]

I love Charlie! He was so cute and innocent!

[@autumnw.7585]

The Simon part though!

[@rhetoricalproceeds4835]

Thanks for making these videos!! I love watching them!

[@rhetoricalproceeds4835]

Also I want to see the Ceaser salad

[@rhetoricalproceeds4835]

That is the Best. Salad. Ever.

[@aloleelibros]

One of my faveees is Elena from Kindret Sprits by Rainbow Rowell, i think she is super duper cool, and combines the extrovert part of her life with the introvert part of her life in a very cool way

[@kosmikt]

I relate a lot to Alaska young from looking for Alaska (apart from her using guys and smoking and things of that sort) she kind of goes through a lot of emotional turmoil on the outside but tries to cover it up by being crazy, and I also relate to Charlie from the perks of being a wallflower because he just tries his best to be nice to people but somehow he always ends up hurting people or getting hurt in some way, but a book character i relate to THE MOST, like if I was a book character I'd literally be them, is Noah from I'll give you the sun, besides him being more talented, jealous and stubborn than I am, we are the same person in ways of thinking, reactions and our out look on the world (also in how we love people)

[@luluramirez5278]

I'm a lot like Isabelle Lightwood because I'm very extroverted and I tend to push my friends out of their comfort zones. She's also just a very strong character and really cares about the people she lets herself be close to

[@TeddyLeitner]

I relate to Lemony Snicket when he was a kid in ATWQ, because we both prove adults wrong a lot and tend to 'make ourself scarce'

[@LisaandThings]

Great idea! Would love to do one of these. And I love the editing on this one 😍

[@jessethereader]

thanks! you totally should. :D

[@lailanm1854]

I am a mix of Cinder and Cress from The lunar chronicles and Tris from Divergent

[@DG-bl4nn]

Omg Simon is the best! Love your videos! :)

[@raindrop368]

A character I literally swear was written based off of me was Cress. EVERYTHING she said and did was sooo me. I'm such a nerd and short and shy and a fangirl all the way haha. If only I could find my Captain Carswell Thorne then life would be great

[@SydneyElise09]

I think I am a lot like Ginny Weasley- I'm the youngest and only girl out of my siblings. Plus I'm a spunky ginger. Sirius Black- Because loyalty is very important to me, but not really in the same way because my family is super important to me and He had to turn away from his for good reason Sara Crewe- I love to read and I totally understand her mindset whenever someone disturbs her from reading a book And last Cress- I am a huge dork and I'm shy at first, I make up my own scenarios for people when I haven't even met them yet, they most likely don't end up like I imagined

[@extremelycrash]

Sydney Rigdon same dude

[@corey5914]

congrats on 200k Jesse!!!

[@jessethereader]

thank you corey!

[@belleofthebooks9424]

How are you single? You're amazing haha! ❤️❤️

[@jessethereader]

FOREVER IN THE FRIEND ZONE.

[@Carla-gq9yu]

+jessethereader Here are so many girls that will never put you in the friendzone!!!! D: (but maybe they are too young and too far away)

[@xh9010]

I'm stuck in the friend zone too it sucks don't worry we will survive. And if it makes you feel better I love you lol.

[@MandiLynnWrites]

Any character that's sarcastic. I relate.

[@thewriteblog4793]

I have to say, I'm with you on the Neville Longbottom front hahahaha! I love your bookshelf omg

[@JanaMorgen]

I always felt like Rose Hathaway from the Vampire Academy series and I were a lot alike. She is strong headed but almost to a fault, and speaks wiithout thinking but has good in her heart. I think thats why that series will always be one of my absolute favs.

[@leathehatless]

I would say Cath from Fangirl is one of them. I also had a fanfic phase that hit me like a runaway train. So much that I still like and write fanfics even today! I also relate to the struggles she had with taking care of her father since I've been in a similar position with a member of my family. The other, might sound cheesy, but is Hermione Granger. No one understood my obsession with studying, discovering new things and being curious, even sometimes annoying, pursuit of the truth. (It involves questioning pretty much everything). I liked that she never let anyone took that away from her to fit in and it inspire me to do the same. It's ok to be diferent, I guess.

[@flower7170]

it's kinda weird but i relate to Will Herondale because of his love for books,the way his heart broke,and they way he loved the people in his life. i can also relate to tessa for the same reasons

[@juliej3541]

I relate most to Luna Lovegood because she's weird but misunderstood and kind hearted and I also relate most to Emma from MPHFPC because she's strong willed and has a fiery attitude This wouldn't be a Jesse video without a MPHFPC reference

[@GiftedPoison]

I would say I relate to Cath from Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell just because I feel like I would be too afraid to go even find the dining hall let alone actually go to it in college. That's now like my number one fear because of that book. I also am very introverted like her and love fantasy novels. The other character I would relate to is probably Hermione Granger because though i'm not as smart as her I do still have that ambition level that she has however I just want to take higher classes and get as much knowledge as I can. (Nobody can be Hermione Granger level academically. I doubt.)

[@avenueis1377]

i'm like Cath from fangirl because I'm also introverted and shy and I wear glasses, and I'm also a MASSIVE FANGIRL and I write fanfiction

[@ashleyfontana9142]

HAHAHA I love this video so much, this made me so happy. Also, I am for sure a Hermione in real life.

[@nostalgiabeauty2940]

It seems like Jesse keeps getting funnier and funnier in every new video..

[@kimanden9227]

omg ily so much haha found you about a month ago and have already watched all your videos kisses from Sweden

[@aflowerthatcannotbebloomed]

miness are probably: Emma Carstairs, Emma Swan, Nadine from the edge of seventeen (yas thats a movie though & probably the one i relate with the most atm), anna from anna and the french kiss, Arya stark (well before all that killing xD) & now i can't really think of others. oh and I'm basically Anna from frozen and rapunzel from tangled

[@sharvarikulkarni7370]

Omg, Jesse if you are the real life Simon then I need to meet you right now!!! Gosh I have such a huge crush on Simon....like why doesn't he exist😭😭😭

[@kendalltracey3143]

Okay, everyone. Take a shot bc Jesse mentioned Miss Perengrine (again).

[@snowandbooks]

"I WISH YOU WOULD SPEED UP A LITTLE BRO" LITERALLY ME

[@annawheeler8600]

Honestly the entire video was me just imagining the awkwardness that was put in to get those pics with the books😂😂😂😂

[@comicBookChick]

I relate most to Cath from Fangirl. I have social anxiety, I'm extremely close with my sister and I spend a lot of time writing a fanfiction that's actually fairly popular. My sister even calls me Cather. (She was the one to introduce me to the book)

[@elihsueh7483]

Loved your dialogue with God 😂

[@sarahheller486]

That's surprising that you are shy because you seem like such an outgoing person!

[@Seeker4Storiesreviews]

Jessie I love all your answers! I can totally see you in all the characters you mentioned. I feel like I relate to Katniss a lot minus the badass bow and fighting skills. I'm kinda awkward personally but can put on a front like I have everything under control in the spotlight. I also relate to my homegirl Annabeth in the PJO and HoO series, just super nerds and very strategic, but also loves her friends with a passion. There's probably a lot of other awesome gals that I relate to as well but this is what came off the top of my head :)

[@lo4950]

charlie is on my list too!!

[@nourslibrary877]

Hey hey, I am your Isabelle😏😂 Okay okayyy, this vid is soo relatable😂❤️

[@musiclistner94]

I just watched season 6 og the vampire diaries, and omg you look so much like the bad guy!

[@gracepalmer888]

Ahh I love Lincoln from Attachments. Honestly I swear I thought of you when I read that books

[@jessethereader]

lol legit was so mad at myself when i was editing this and it dawned on me that i'm lincoln.

[@gracepalmer888]

Ikr, literally you're the real life Lincoln. I'll fight anyone who says you aren't Lincoln.

[@g-c-rambo]

I most relate to Merlin from the BBC show (not a book, I have yet to find a SUPER relatable book character). I can't describe exactly why...I just think like him, make most of the same facial expressions, and my best friend is exactly like Arthur.

[@lucyherring2139]

i relate to ron weasley; we're both terrified of spiders xD

[@Koryandir]

I am an odd mix of Neville, Remus, and Severus from Harry Potter. I have Neville's shyness and ability to get into awkward situations. I have Remus's temperament and love of knowledge and apparently his natural talent for teaching. I have Severus' numerous issues with teens and people in general. I also have his devotion to the select few that treat me with consistent kindness.

[@TheMalinator1]

Jesse you are adorable!!!

[@Nate-oc5xd]

One of the characters that I relate to is Tessa Gray from the Infernal Devices because she likes books and is shy. That's where the similarities end tho. I have yet to meet Will Herondale. I also relate to Hermione Granger because she's a bookworm and is very academically minded.

[@aaronkassai458]

Notification Squad where are you

[@jessethereader]

the best squad around.

[@juliej3541]

Aron Kassai AYYY! I was a school when this was uploaded so I didn't get to see it right away😭

[@rhetoricalproceeds4835]

HERE

[@BaileeWalsh]

I so much appreciate the SPOILER ALERT beeps and image over your mouth when talking about Simon because even though I'm pretty sure I know what you're saying I haven't read that series yet but I want to and I have the books. So thank you! OMG that "Come to Papa" moment, hahahaha!!! 😂

[@sarahpedersen2085]

BAZ PITCHHH, ma man. I mean literally any sarcastic character, but especially him.