KEEP OR SWEEP: BOOK SERIES EDITION

Let's play a little keep or sweep! Which book series should I keep & which book series should I sweep?!
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*BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO ARE YA & ARE FOR AGES 13+ | THE INTENDED AUDIENCE FOR THIS VIDEO IS 13+

[@NoahSJ2005]

This is actually a cool idea to get rid of your books, I like it, I would never be able to bring myself to do it, I’m a hoarder

[@Mauvelipstick]

I did at least 2 huge unhauls during the pandemic and it made me so sad to have to throw away books because at the time you couldn't donate anything. Now I always have a donation box going with unwanted magazines, the occasional movie or two, and books I know I won't reread. I enjoy living in the Des Moines area where there are a lot of libraries and thrift stores where books can find a new home.

[@NoahSJ2005]

That’s awesome that you donate, that’s fs what I would do if I were to get rid of them. Just I love looking at my shelf and knowing that this is every book I’ve read

[@Squirreltasticqueen]

@@Mauvelipstick and why couldn't you just put them in a box off to the side until the pandemic lightened up?

[@six_of_crows2780]

I personally am obsessed with the caraval series, it’s easy to follow and the books keep getting better especially with the sequel series Once upon a broken heart

[@cassy-bellemachado2932]

Yes! Also, love your username

[@thegirlonfiredolls]

ahh interesting, i didnt know once upon a broken heart was a spin off of caraval :o ive once upon a broken heart but dont have caraval and wasnt plannin on reading it. do ive to read caraval trilogy to read and like once upon a broken heart more?

[@catcarstairs8179]

@@thegirlonfiredolls I would recommend reading the Caraval trilogy before OUABH because one of the main characters is a side character from the Caraval series, and the main characters from Caraval make cameos in OUABH :)

[@thegirlonfiredolls]

@@catcarstairs8179 ahhh nice ill add it to my tbr then thank u for lettin me know

[@cassy-bellemachado2932]

@@thegirlonfiredolls Once upon a broken heart has some spoilers for the Caraval series, so I highly suggest reading the Caraval series first. But it is worth the wait, let me tell you. It's SO GOOD.

[@clairegibson8673]

When I first read Caraval I felt the same way about wanting it to be a standalone, but then like 7 months later on a whim I decided to read Legendary and became obsessed. (I'm trying not to go on a rant about this rn) Anyway, the second book is so much better than the first just because Tella is a much more interesting main character in my opinion and there is a new character that is introduced that I love so much! I highly recommend to finish the series because I felt the exact way you did and in a matter of one week I read all of Stephanie Garbers books

[@thefox1169]

Jacks, oh JACKS

[@hiiiii28]

@@thefox1169 YES 😭

[@thegirlonfiredolls]

ohhh damm u guys are making me want to read the caraval trilogy now :o sounds good ngl

[@JacksG13]

I discovered through booktok promo of OUABH that one of the characters has the same name as me and that's what compelled me to finally start the Caraval series! *Just* picked up Legendary and flipping through the pages I was excited to learn that we meet him this book! Can't wait to start reading it!

[@catcarstairs8179]

Legendary is my favorite of the series! And JACKS!! He is my love ❤️‍🔥

[@carapatel2214]

You can always find book summaries to get you caught up if you don’t want to reread something before continuing, or are curious about how it ended

[@fandomchatfabi75]

I'm a Caraval fan, and I admit, personally, Legendary isn't my favorite, but it's worth it to continue. Finale is my favorite, so I'm begging u 2 give it a chance

[@spiral32]

having a jesse binge session! best hour of my life haha

[@jessethereader]

[@deannascorner8112]

I’m currently in a binge session now! I love loading up the Jesse content and then just going!

[@sunrisefun]

I binge read the Caraval trilogy this year and its now my all time fav! And the spin off Once Upon a Broken Heart too ❤

[@momo_842]

If I remember ‘Kings Cage’ correctly, once you get to the later chapters, it does get better and the perspectives thing kind of helps with seeing the drama in the ‘big’ scenes. At least that’s my view 😊

[@katrinaalyssa7462]

You have no idea how happy to know that I'm not the only one struggling to finish the Red Queen Series🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭😭😭 I don't know what it is... I always feel so sad and disappointed in myself because I couldn't finish it all, and I loved it. I stopped at King's Cage too! And I'm just happy I'm not the only one❤️🤗 So, thank you Jessie❤️

[@jessiscosy]

Caraval series and the spin off are SO whimsical and enjoyable, i do suggest the audio even though you don’t love audio as much!

[@jessicamyers272]

I actually love Legendary and Finale more than Caraval. They are definitely romance heavy, so that might be why I like them more. Also, this video is giving me the push to do one last Unhaul before years end.

[@samanthaarbon]

I loved the Caraval trilogy, legendary was just as good as the 1st book! I also love the Throne of Glass series! I’m on my 3rd reread of the Throne of Glass series right now!

[@elenalow2337]

I have read legendary. I was Obsessed with it. In some cases it is predictable but the ideas that are lurking in the back of your mind is what makes it so gripping because you just want to know the truth, just like the main character does and you start to experience the emotions with Donatella. It focuses less on Scarlett, which to start with I was disappointed by because I love her but im actually so glad we go to see her sisters journey. It is twisted and gripping and had me crying on the floor.

[@rope9568]

I actually decided to finally drop some book series so it's nice to see you doing it too ^^ i am also pretty bad with keeping up and it's really hard to let series go because of that but I like to think about all the great books I can read instead

[@sophiareads200]

I loved that inrto Jesse! I too have a hard time with finishing series and need to make some decisions on which to keep in my own book collection!

[@mackenziemc]

You should totally keep it! You need to know what happens at the end of King’s Cage 9:35 (also broken throne is really cool)

[@Lindsey8907]

Jesse, what if instead of committing to rereading all of the Throne on Glass books at once, you just reread one of them per month? That way it won’t feel like cramming them immediately, and you could read any other books you are interested in between them.

[@catcarstairs8179]

I just came out of Barnes & Noble with a bunch of new books and I get the notification that Jesse posted. Could this day get any better?! ❤️😘

[@carnelianrain4259]

I am glad you keep caraval.. I hope you read once upon a broken heart series as well.. I can't wait for curse for true love and also super excited for immortal longings by Chloe gong

[@areaderatthegates]

I felt the same way about Red Queen. I enjoyed it but like I know it’s not the best series out there. The third book was a real struggle to get through, though the fourth one was good so the effort was worth it

[@MsLPSFOREVER]

Same. I enjoyed the first book well enough for what it was, and I finished it, but nothing compelled me to pick up the rest of the books.

[@limelight744]

Yessss finally another video! I've been really frickin missing these ❤️

[@jymits_9824]

For me, audiobooks are the perfect solution for re-reading a series before diving into the next book. I have a hard time taking in a new story via Audiobook, but for a re-read I find they're that perfect compromise of getting a refresher on the full story again, but in a lot less time than visual reading.

[@andreafernandezzuniga6141]

Pleaseeeeee read Kingdom of Ash!!! I am about to finish it and I've been watching your videos of this saga book after book! I need closure!!!!

[@vivianmadrid5197]

YOU MUST FINISH THE CARAVAL SERIES! IT IS AMAZING

[@wonderocean3985]

agree!!!

[@Pruvireads]

Agree!

[@xh9010]

@@Pruvireads Agree! I am a Stephanie Garber stan!

[@kayla68779]

Yes!!! I completely agree that Caraval should have been a stand alone! I haven't even started reading the other two (and I don't think I ever will tbh) because I just don't want the other two to ruin the first one for me. I'd rather just think of Caraval as a stand alone.

[@xlolaflakes967]

Legendary and Finale are sooooo good tho. Caraval is my least favourite Stephanie Garber book tbh, but I still love that one so much too!

[@kayla68779]

@@xlolaflakes967 Hmmm maybe I'll give them a try sometime.

[@katrinas9092]

You should try listening to the audiobook of the third book of the Red Queen series.

[@HannahReadsFiction]

Please give Red Queen a chance! I did a reread and finished the series during 2020, and I’m glad I finished it.

[@RachieSSays]

Jesse, PLEASE power through Kings Cage, it becomes SO SO much better. I initially read that series because you hyped up the first book, and i literally gobbled them up. Also if you you get through Kings Cage and then finish War Storm and find it unsatisfying, get your hands on the novella bind up Broken Throne it ties things up nicely in some of the stories.

[@HP-ej3bo]

Not you sweeping one of my favourite series. Nah it's is fine, I can understand why people wouldn't like it, but I absolutely love it.

[@deannascorner8112]

You got me real intrigued by the Defy the Night series … also I 100% relate in sometimes fantasies being a little much to read and feeling like I need a special degree to understand them. 😂

[@KMPickard7789]

I'm kind of with you on Caravel. It was an interesting read but personally it was never one that I needed to read more of. I think part of it is that some of the characters just didn't land for me so I'm ambivalent. I did find the second used at a second hand shop and decided to buy it, but haven't gotten around to it. Maybe if you want to do like a buddy read or something? I don't know. It's hard when there's always so many other amazing books coming out.

[@katietaylor7822]

Defy the Night! ❤😍 I’ve read both books and I’m doing a reread right now.

[@subhakhan1900]

You always come up with the most creative video ideas! Also I love the agressive self love reminder😘

[@yumyumkenzie5686]

The POV you're talking about KILLED Kings Cage for me. Trust me, once you get through those chapters 😫 It's my favorite book in the series!!

[@saraackerman8019]

Trying to not take it personally that you sweeped His Dark Materials. I recommend the HBO miniseries if you are interested in the story but don't want to read. It's really well done and I've watched it with a few people who didn't read the books and they enjoyed it too.

[@fraukeley5022]

oh man i feel the same way about kingdom of ash. There are so many characters i don`t remember and don`t care about, places i have never heard of and i just can`t keep up with all these destinations and agendas of the dozend different travel groups. I have been "reading" this monster of a book for 4 years🥲 (the german edition has 1104 pages😅). Kinda sad i used to love this series... :(

[@gabriellabatel]

Man, I wasn't super interested in Caraval until you described it in this video-Thanks, Jesse!

[@O1ived]

I will be honest Caraval was not my fav but holy crap do the second and third book get so much better! And the last book specially it has duel pov and it’s great, just take my word for it it’s worth you time continuing the series ❤😊

[@erica1800]

As someone who finished the Red Queen series, I actually didn’t like Glass Sword of the entire series and much preferred King’s Cage 🤣 it gets much better as you get past the slump of the book ✨

[@mariet647]

Try just listening to the rest of the Red Queen series on audiobook - That way you can see how it ends without having to focus too hard!

[@erin3762]

i got through book three of the red queen series but dnfed book 4 about halfway through, there was just so much *stuff* going on and it was too much for me haha i kind of wish that i had finished the series but honestly i didn’t care enough, i enjoyed the first book but the rest got a bit… slow? idk it did feel good to get rid of that series though and i was happy to get to books i actually wanted to read instead of feeling obligated to finish the series

[@ellaadair]

I had struggle reading the 4th book as well but eventually finished it. I think the main problem was the politics. Not that there‘s anything wrong with that in a book in general but in War Storm they just had discussion after discussion for the longest time but could never decide on what to do. And that slowed the book down quite a bit.

[@justjay6388]

yayyy so good to see another video by you Jesse :D

[@erinmariecece]

I’m right there with you in the “Need to read Kingdom of Ash, but terrified to start it without a full series re-read” club

[@RooRooBecky]

I had to listen to War Storm on libby, I just could not force myself to sit there and read it physically, but I felt like I needed the conclusion since I had spent so much time with the series already and this was before I allowed myself to DNF.

[@lnenh9855]

Fr it was so hard to get through it but I did it for the sake of the conclusion (which was disappointing as well lol)

[@atotallyhumanbeing]

This video CALLED ME OUT - especially the last throne of glass book xDD love the new energy for 2023!!

[@natalieready5566]

The Caraval series is still in my top 5 all time favorite series!! Legendary is definitely the hardest to get into, but I promise, if you stick it out, it will be worth it! I finished the last book in 1 day; it was that good!!

[@VictorianGentleman]

I don't know if it's just me, but I feel like you can totally keep the first book in a series, or even the first few, without having to keep the rest. If you liked a book but the sequels aren't doing it for you, or you aren't interested in them, I don't feel like you need to get rid of them all. Of course, to each their own, and I understand running out of space or something like that, but it strikes me as weird to get rid of a book you really liked because of the other books around it. Just my two cents, don't know if anyone else feels the same.

[@caitlyn.m.t9618]

A while back, I made a series tbr. I made a list of some first books on my shelves that I haven't read yet, with a few sequels thrown in that I haven't read for whatever reason. I then made a rule to not buy any more first books of series until I finished reading this tbr. I did break this rule unintentionally, but whenever I did I added that book to the tbr to even it out. I ended up with at least 17 books on this list and I decided to continue four of them, possibly five (Little Thieves should not be a series, but a standalone, but I have seen quotes of the unnecessary sequel floating around and I got to say that I am intrigued. I am debating whether I should read Painted Devils or not). After this, I didn't make a rule but I found myself not buying any more first books, even though there were so many calling my name, because I wanted to continue the ones that I wanted to read. And I did for the most part, I haven't read two of the sequels but I plan to in the next year. I also am going to say I did a reread to see if I keep series which was basically me reading books that I was on the fence about keeping and getting rid off to see if I actually wanted to keep them on my shelves. Technically I am still doing it but I am on my final book so.... But it was great and it did really work for me for the most part. There were two books I was still unsure of but I decided that despite my enjoyment that I wasn't going to reread them and it was time to get rid of them.

[@andykis8724]

If you really enjoyed reading the books leading up to Kingdom of Ash, then I think you should definitely re read the series because I just finished binge reading Throne of Glass series for the very first time, and it was incredible! I loved every page of it, and even though Kingdom of Ash completely wrecked me, it was a great finale and I loved it. They're honestly hasn't been another series where I was so deeply and emotionally connected to all the characters, and the storyline is really strong and personally, I think each book in the series gets better. TOG has skyrocketed to the top of my all time favourite series, and I definitely plan to re read them in the near future. I'm even contemplating re reading them now, as I'm in the worst reading slump of my existence lol.

[@LadyxGreyWolf]

The full Caraval-trilogy is a must-read! While I enjoyed the first book, things really kicked up a notch with Legendary. That was when I fell in love with the world!

[@kellymetzger615]

I felt the same about Caraval. I didn’t feel any urgency or desire to start the next book after I finished the first because I felt like the story was wrapped up pretty well

[@AwkwardBookworm]

DEFY THE NIGHT IS SO GOOD STOP IT

[@everettharmon1855]

You could listen to the audiobooks for the tog series it might be easier

[@abigailmajerus9286]

Getting to the last book of a series and not remembering any characters or important plot points is so real 😭😭😭 if it's been a year, I barely remember the main character's name 🙃

[@Momin_Azam]

Never clicked faster; so great to see you again, Jesse! Where's the Heroes of Olympus series lol?

[@mplbooks]

I liked "Grave Mercy" but struggled through "Dark Triumph" and never bothered with "Mortal Heart."

[@geezannieru0k]

The Grave Mercy trilogy is companions anyway, each book following a different girl from the sisterhood. So you pretty much have all of Ismae’s story!

[@barboratrnkova5783]

Marie Kondo has entered the chat 😆. No, in all honesty, you have my respect for being able to get rid of those books you're not planning to read. I'm trying to do the same because sometimes, I feel kind of overwhelmed by the amount of unread books I own, but - not gonna lie - it's hard to really make a decision and let go of them 😅.

[@Katykat1470]

Just skip the boring povs in red queen that's what I did and I'm a big fan of the series

[@khadiisam26]

I thought caraval was overrated and the first one left me disappointed and didn't want to continue with the series! I agree , it should have been a stand alone.

[@e-nev]

I actually think you'll like Caraval more as you keep reading book 2 and 3. You meet Jacks in Legendary and he brings SO much pizzazz to the story - he's my favorite part of the trilogy!

[@catcarstairs8179]

Yess!! Jack's is my love!! ❤️‍🔥

[@moonenchantment4491]

Handsome as always!!! Love your book collection

[@karinaledezma444]

It’s so comforting to see someone else experiencing my same dilemma with Kingdom of Ash. That book is STILL sitting on my nightstand and I can’t decide to do a recap of the series or a full re-read. Send help😭

[@emmydamron4392]

Legendary is the best book in the caraval series Donnatella's character arc is fantastic, please give it another chance

[@rhiannonphillips5705]

You should do another Book Series Binge with the Throne of Glass series

[@yulissac4364]

I’m so happy to see you posted again and I just donated a bunch of books to my library so perfect time

[@rynfrogley7239]

Just read Kingdom of Ash, I also put a lot of time between that one and the one before it. If you just go into it, a couple of the characters have times when they self-reflect about things that happened in previous books. I think if you just commit, you'll be able to figure out who the characters are.

[@allielong2503]

i just wanted to say that your videos have been helping me through a dark time

[@thegirlonfiredolls]

i usually wait until all the books in the series re out before i start reading em, or ill start reading em when almost all books are out. so i can binge read em. i did this for lady midnight trilogy /i read em after last book was out) and doing that rn for chain of gold (ive read chain of gold and ive chain of iron) also did that for acotar im binge reading it too fast tho im on 3rd book and loving this series so im reading it fast too fast and maybe i shouldve waited longer bc theres still like 2 or 3 books in the acotar series coming out but no release date and i dont wanna forget stuff by the time the new books come out :C and i dont re read books xD

[@caitlyn.m.t9618]

With series I have a rule. If I am not interested in the ongoing story, I dnf the series overall. It makes it a lot easier to determine what you actually want to read and what you stories you want to follow over a long period of time.

[@yeaveragenerd8997]

I feel like recommending something… so I really enjoyed The Obsidian Tower by Mellisa Caruso (idk if I spelt it right), it’s a fantasy series, where the main character has unusual magic, after she got sick as a child, now everything she touches, dies. So anyway, someone please read it…

[@mariepotter8921]

Missed you so much!!! Thank you for posting! Love you, and happy new year!!!

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

You could maybe try borrowing the audiobook from a library or something for the books you find yourself having trouble getting through by physically reading but really want to find out how they end?? (Just a random idea) 😁🤷‍♀️🙂🙂🤭😁

[@lifeofbekahh]

I want to read defy the night and the red queen series 😊

[@finaya]

I’m pulling an UNO-reverse on that intro Jesse 🤺🤺🤺

[@rebeccatudor9546]

Loved legendary my favourite of the series

[@rhianm]

caraval is great but not amazing, i recommend u finish it though because the spin off, once upon a broken heart is AMAZING. my absolute fave series this year ❤, it’s so worth finishing caraval for even if finale is a liiittle bit difficult to get though (in my opinion). legendary is great though! hope u enjoy ehehe

[@michelledelfiana9105]

Can't wait for the year 2089 when Jesse will finally finish TOG

[@marandalashley4654]

You should do a follow up video where you try to read all the books that were a maybe and then make a final decision.

[@deborahrhani9532]

You should finish Caraval series because the spin off of it is just PERFECT [Once Upon a Broken Heart, The Ballad of Never After and A Curse for True Love (to be released Sep 12th)]

[@oluwatoyosibabatunde1506]

i read legendary a few years ago and i fairly enjoyed. The people around me didn't quite enjoy it as much because of the switch in character focus(i mean it's about Donatella and her many problems😒) but i thought it was okay because it brought light to alot of things that we knew Scarlet wouldn't have wanted to dwell into. there are quite alot of shock moments, plot twists and the cliff hanger😭😭😭 oh my god i just had like a little flash back of the reactions i had while reading😭 Donatella is such an annoying character 😮‍💨 but her not minding her business is the reason why the book was so interesting to read for me and also because it showed how things were on the island after the 1st book. they introduce some new characters too😀 Oh god those plot twists were something else😭😭😭 caution: i'm someone that has read the 1st and 2nd books but hasn't read the 3rd book (i'll get to it eventually😃)even after all this while🥲 i advise you too read it but i will not be held accountable for anything you experience while reading it. thank you for your cooperation and understanding😊🤝

[@isabellavalentine7268]

I finished the Caraval series and remember nothing about it. I’m not even the least bit interested in the spin off series and I think it’s because I couldn’t tell you anything about the original series. It was a fun premise but I don’t think it was executed well

[@breeana3345]

I love you Jesse!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ are you not posting videos weekly anymore? 😢😢😢

[@jessethereader]

i'll be posting 3 times a week in the new year

[@breeana3345]

@@jessethereader omggg I can’t believe you replied!!! I can’t wait to see more of your awesome videos!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@shaygalle4744]

Legendary was my favorite in the trilogy! And I have a hard time with books that are more then just a stand alone or duology.

[@scubacat22]

I'm having the same dilemma with so many series!! I read ACOTAR. I thought it was okay. It wasn't great, but it was okay. Then the world went crazy and now I have FOMO. Is just having read ACOTAR enough? Do I read the rest? Same with Infernal Devices. Read book 1. It was okay. Do I continue? I don't really want to, but feel like I'm somehow I should.

[@ameliamalorni34]

The Caraval series is definitely worth it, the trilogy only gets better as it goes on. I’d I remember well, the second book was actually really really good and I remember reading it in a day or two. Since then, the trilogy stands as one of my favourite of all time!!

[@huklythea9187]

Jesse try do a reading vlog for the series for you haven’t finish yet

[@jacforswear18]

The main reason to finish Caraval is so that you can read the spin-off series, because it is so good!

[@stasishuleva1149]

The only thing that I could advise on is to red the SJM books cause you know there are theories that the whole fandom is discussing constantly and we feel like she will make them intertwined in some way

[@maryk6000]

Everyone talking about caraval but I'm just still thinking about the way you pronounced "scarce" while talking about Defy the Night

[@DreamAmongStars]

I really believe all of Stephanie Garber's books just get better and better and better. I hope you enjoy them!

[@luluzecchin5009]

PLEASE YOU HAVE TO READ TGE CARAVAL SERIES SO THAT YOU CAN READ THE SPIN OFF WITH TGE BROKEN HEARTS SERIES PLEASE BROKEN HEART AND BALLAD ARE MY FAVORITES

[@tea.a9511]

i had to reread legendary, it just wasn’t the right time, but i ended up really enjoying it and finishing the series! definitely worth it imo :]

[@wordstowordlessthings]

me at my parents' house, watching my mom move piles of paper from one room to another, unearthing appliances that are older than I am, unopened notebooks and shit from my childhood: what if you went out one day and I yeeted ALL OF THIS

[@terroricedtea]

I think the best thing a book can be, is a dualogy. I love dualogies soo much. Because, with standalones, I feel like they don't give me enough. And while I do enjoy reading series, sometimes, more often than not, they are pointlessly long. Like a series that is 5 books long, could have easily been done in three(looking at you Witcher). But dualogies? Perfect. Everything I ever need.

[@jessethereader]

I definitely agree with you!

[@silviathelibrarian3884]

I'm studying library science at uni and I literally had to give an presentation on how to get rid of books😂 Kinda sad your video wasn't out then...

[@annikaringbooks]

Legendary was definitely my least favorite in the Caraval series 😬 but I LOVED Finale so honestly it’s up to you.

[@cmondya4919]

Nice video ! ^^

[@kitsune9797]

1:17 Jesse just be slapping us all -_- XD

[@hadliellehawkins1964]

i have only ever finished one book series bc i legit always get stuck on the third book in every series ive tried reading