ROASTING HORRIBLE & BEAUTIFUL BOOK COVERS (INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS)

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[@jessethereader]

hi pals! i'm still on a bit of a hiatus here, but i've got a few videos coming out before the end of the year & will hopefully have more of a set video upload schedule going into the new year. thank you for being patient with me through my creative burn out, but i know i'm reaching the end of it & am excited to keep making content moving into the new year. i'm sorry for not being around as much these days, but i appreciate those of you who continue to show up more than you'll ever know.

[@avapaull3814]

love you jesse!! you will always be my favorite youtube creator whether you make one video a year or fifty. follow where your creativity calls you even if it calls you to rest. i will keep showing up❤

[@readernac13]

I know what u mean about the book covers. It's just sad that I cant get matching covers to series I'm in the middle of reading. Buying a book at a time and then suddenly newer covers come out and many of them are just hideous. Book collectors nightmare!!! Ugh!!!📚

[@catcarstairs8179]

Love you Jesse!! Take as much time as you need, we all need a break from social media and its pressures. Just know that your true fans will still be here for you when you come back. Praying for you and wishing you the best! ❤💜

[@alyssacascos8665]

No worries Jesse! ❤❤❤we love you no matter what!

[@insanebutterfly3439]

No worries Jesse. We will still be here. Sending good vibes your way.

[@Impala-ui8nl]

I've never been happier to be German, simply for the fact that I own all those beautiful editions of The Mortal Instruments

[@morganmeadowes6861]

Okay, fair enough, aber wo kam Chroniken der Unterwelt her!? XD Deutsche Buchtitel haben einfach nichts mit den originalen Titeln zu tun. Ich hab nen Lachflash jedes Mal, wenn ich "Mr. Parnassus' Heim für magisch Begabte" sehe, what happened to The House In The Cerulean Sea?? Das gleiche gilt für Under The Whispering Door und hast du die Übersetzung von Shatter Me gesehen? XD

[@Cosmos0000]

@Morgan Meadowes German translations are awful. 🙈

[@morganmeadowes6861]

They definitely are! XD

[@ArtisticButterfly93]

@@morganmeadowes6861 Tiger's Curse is KUSS DES TIGERS in German... cuz... WHY?! And let's talk about the original German Harry Potter Covers. brrr

[@morganmeadowes6861]

Oh no, that’s horrible! What is wrong with just translating the title!? Der Fluch des Tigers gab es schon, or what? XD

[@so_big_hope8694]

Pt 2 please! It is so fun to see your opinions on these different edditions!

[@catcarstairs8179]

I second this! 💜❤

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

Honestly, it is kind of just _sending me_ that I'm not the only one who nerd out over various cover editions like this!!🤭🤭😁👏💜🤣🤍

[@bryanlmurillo]

the second Spanish shatter me was a real embarrassment for us lol (the 1st one was from Spain and the second from Latin America), now we’re getting the original covers!

[@jackie-fitz]

do you at all know why the second cover is translated to "juliette's skin" ??? it is absolutely sending me 😭😭

[@bryanlmurillo]

@@jackie-fitz ikr! I guess it’s because of the publishers and the book rights in Spain and Latam. The latam ones look cheaper and almost all of us didn’t like them lol

[@bookswithtee]

“Juliette heard a rock song and this is what happened” I’M CRYING 😂

[@annikaringbooks]

If you do another one you should do Lunar Chronicles because there are so many different amazing covers.

[@miraculouslyscatterbrained]

Yes!

[@allie9855]

it's surprising to me how many covers have Percy almost controlling the lightning. Wrong godly parent! 😂

[@lunarwiitch2287]

I'm with you Jesse, I hate when there's real people on book covers! Amazing video as always 🥰

[@kittynorville9125]

If done right I don’t mind them

[@lunarwiitch2287]

@@kittynorville9125 I agree! Some of them works well on a cover!

[@alexishurtado6183]

First the Shadow & Bone pictures and now a new Jesse the Reader video?! HECK YES!!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@halfmoons9439]

THE BACK OF LOGAN LERMAN’S HEAD BIT KILLED ME

[@frannook]

Every time you say "it's giving me" I picture JVN and I can't unsee it and I absolutely love it and love the energy!!! 😍

[@anotheroneofthecrowd9379]

16:11 ok no joke I felt the same lol. A work friend of my mom’s recommended City of Bones to me and I remember looking it up and seeing a ripped shirtless man on the cover and thinking “is this the right book?” 😂

[@darasapundzhieva2189]

As a fellow Bulgarian, I didn't expect you to say "Bulgarian edition", so I just flew through the room with shock 😅😅

[@jessethereader]

🖤

[@katyakostadinova4645]

Same here. I didn't even know that they have made a cover for the Bulgarian translation and to be fair it is no wonder that I haven't seen or heard about it. *shudder * Why? Just why? If the cover is like this I bet that the translation for this one will be like all the goggle translator quality ones. Me and my family have come across one too many like these. And I know that we shouldn't judge a book by its cover literally and figuratively but this doesn't exactly give me good text quality vibe, just minimal effort one.

[@gabriellabatel]

So glad to see you again! Thanks so much for the laughs and your kindness! So rare on KZbin, but so appreciated! Great work, and thanks again! My bestie and I were laughing so hard!

[@mariepotter8921]

Thank you for posting!!! Hope you’re doing well!!! Merry Christmas ❤️❤️❤️

[@maremalvine13]

Ive been in a huge reading slump and ive not watched your videos in a while. Feels so good to be back haha

[@chronosunflower129]

Romanian here! The cover you showed is the original design for the first two volumes but they actually redesigned the covers for the series starting with the third one (and they eventually reprinted the first two ones). I loved the second design though! It has the type of illustrations you'd find on Ancient Greek ceramic work. I think it suits the concept more :) The first one is more nostalgic, as it was the first translation of Percy Jackson in Romanian, wayyy back when I was in early Middle School. I'm now twenty-two and PJO has remained one of my favourite series ever :)

[@ximenaallessandrij.5972]

This video came like in a perfect timing, honestly, ‘cause I was actually searching what to watch next and then the notification appeared Jesse always on time even in his hiatus 🥰✨

[@Sba_w]

You including the Persian edition was so refreshing and I was so glad to see it, thank you 😍

[@BrebearMckae]

I would love to see this series continued!! Some of these had me drooling and some had me laughing out loud🤣

[@immortalazure]

Jesse losing it over gold foil is a mood. And what do mean embarrassing covers, Vampire Academy I had to cover in paper, looked so much like cheap romance books.

[@Darrkness]

One thing I always loved was seeing the full version of covers too, not just what was clipped for the book. A great example would be the full art of The Sun Is Also A Star (string art version).

[@mimirudollfie3532]

You’re back! I’m a newer subscriber so I hope to watch more of your content. 😊 I really enjoy your recommendations and definitely your personality!

[@alyssacascos8665]

“You are not allowed to step out of line” Exactly! 😂😂😂❤️

[@samthebest48]

This was really fun! If you do another, you should check out the different editions of The Hunger Games!

[@its_just_seb]

would love to see this become a series! you could do themed episodes, too, with certain genres

[@mariafatma6656]

This video was so funny! I was laughing throughout. Thank you for putting me in a good mood Jesse!

[@too.many.games_]

For the Mortal Instruments, I really love the covers that came out with just each book being a different color with runes on the front. I wish I could attach a picture here, but it's there on Goodreads if you see. They are paperback editions. Published July 2nd 2015 by Walker Books.

[@kitsune9797]

Why'd you have to dig that "U.G.L.Y you ain't got to alibi" thing out of my long lost memories XD

[@leflusz]

I'm from Poland and yes... Mortal Instruments in our first cover edition are SOMETHING... I'm not gonna lie - I still consider them the UGLIEST COVERS EVEEEEEEEEEEER.... (and they just looks like early The Sims promo photos...)

[@ryenmarsh8290]

I personally think that fashion is a big part of shatter me. At least to me I feel like I can remember so many of the outfits Juliette wore throughout the books. Also Juliette mentions in I think book three that Warner has a soft spot for fashion as his closet is what shows off his personality not his room. Also Warner is obviously also slaying with every outfit he wears.

[@butzichen]

Amazing video! Please keep doing this, I had the best time watching this

[@sawush]

I checked out The City of Bones regularly in Czech bookstores, and I haven´t, not even once, seen the cover you used in your video. I didn´t even know it existed! And now that I know, I´m just gonna help myself unsee things with nails and sunglasses...

[@reysterlightwood4127]

ISTG I think they have a vendetta against the YA books who reigned supreme during the dystopian/fantasy era and I'm here for it. .

[@lizbradley7489]

I really like the Thorne of glass uk addition it very interesting to look at others cover for all over some book but different cover for which countries

[@lexie_winner]

those ugly polish covers of mortal instruments prevented me from reading Cassandra Clare books for years lol :D luckily they changed the covers later on to US ones.

[@karolinac1184]

Speaking of Slovak covers, the one for Steelheart is beautiful. Even more in person. Also the one for Clockwork angel.

[@Bear_the_shepherd]

Good evening everyone, I hope you've had a wonderful day x

[@AspienPadda]

The last throne of glass is for the throne of glass 😹😹😹😹

[@Mauvelipstick]

I'm glad to see a new video from you! My favorite was the Persian Percy Jackson cover.

[@DesAnanieva]

Lol I didn't expect to see a Bulgarian edition. I hope but didn't expect and was waiting to the end of the video so I can recommend Bulgarian covers 🤣😅 You have to check Shades of Magic and Scythe, maybe Addie la Rue, every heart a dooraway and the rest of the series. On the ugly side of the story Red rising is breaking my heart

[@Miss_Witch13]

I clicked so fast when I saw this video cause my guilty pleasure is hating on bad book covers 😂 great video!

[@adelect447]

bestie you did us dirty with the czech edition of the mortal instrument, this is the old one we don't talk about. we have new ones (actually i think it's already two new editions) and i swear those are so much better!!! also you should see the czech edition of percy jackson...

[@DolphinGirl826]

skater boy jace is ABSOLUTELY sending me ansakjakndkfn

[@bookishnewt8468]

The last Romanian cover for Percy Jackson reminds me of the covers for Good Omens

[@MichaelaPriddy]

That was my first thought too!

[@Momin_Azam]

I have never clicked so fast; so good to see you again, Jesse!

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

Those O.G. Mortal Instruments covers are _beautiful_ - and I have zero shame that I would read them in public, but your squeamishness is mildly adorable, which *almost* saves you from me being kind of offended by your inability to appreciate the artistry of those covers. Lolll

[@daniellewilliams1459]

Jesse, I will continue to watch your videos because you are my favorite book tuber and I’m excited for more of your awesome videos next year ❤ also I’m currently reading The You I’ve Never Known by Ellen Hopkins it’s okay I’m kind of in the middle I still love her though she’s one of my favorite authors but it’s okay I know the next book will be better ❤

[@MovieMasterMike]

I see what you did there, with the lyrics to a whole new world.

[@teresaneves8839]

the second shatter me was spanish! so no need to correct it to portuguese, in portuguese I think it’s called “intocável” ❤

[@jessethereader]

ahh! I just went based off what goodreads had down, but noted! ty!!

[@roseappleberry]

17:04 i immediatelly fell into giggles when i saw that cover and then he looks at you like that lmaoo

[@mariepotter8921]

also, anyone else agree with me on this, does the shatter me "spy" version give you MAJOR carmen vibes from spy kids???

[@erinmariecece]

Those Polish and Czech City of Bones covers had me rolling, what were they thinking 😭

[@Blackbirddaisy]

that dutch throne of glass isnt sold here anymore. (god bless us fort that) now we have different covers, they're boring on their own but have spines that connect

[@artbyamyk1000]

This was a fon video! I would love to see more!

[@candacecelestine2662]

I enjoyed this video! Looking back at these books brings me back to a time when reading was fun. Most of the books out now are meh with a capital M. Please do another video like this..for the nostalgia!

[@zeynabhoseiny279]

I got so excited when you showed the persian edition even though I haven't read the persian version myself (I read the original English text due to censorship in my country) I know its dumb.

[@Escuriio]

I just love that the Swedish name for the Book is is ”Do not touch me” 😂

[@sarahscally3149]

My problem with a lot of the Lightning Thief covers is it looks like he’s about to throw a spear and… since when. Percy has riptide give him a sword on the cover!

[@BuntinCozymysterylover]

This video is so fun!! Interesting to compare editions from different countries! Tbh, some books' Japanese edition covers make me exclaim, "Why?😱" lol

[@lupita794]

I'm from Peru so I own the Spanish editions and they are waaaay better in person. The books have a double cover. The pink area on the black cover it's actually the second cover. The back cover is cut in a rune shape and the second it's all pink with different pictures of important moments in each book. I love them so much

[@lupita794]

The second covers are like the UK editions

[@saschapackard2759]

These title translations are killing me! "The Skin of Juliette" lol

[@rebekahvicknair2922]

I love the new covers for the US mortal Instruments the paperback spines alone 😍😍😍😍😍

[@hamiltonwickedfan8649]

Yes fashion was a big part of Shatter Me mainly with Warner (Juliette a little bit)

[@givemeprimelaughter]

I have yet to read Throne of Glass (I know! I know!) but that UK edition is stunning!!

[@mariapazgonzalezlesme]

3:47 - Why do I have the gut felling that you do stare at the back of his head anyway?

[@zb1302]

The only fashion moment I can remember is Warner dolling Juliette up with his impeccable taste *chefs kiss* And his obsession over his own wardrobe/closet-room lol

[@carriem2655]

That was really fun!

[@vwolfuart]

When you showed the bulgarian edition of City of bones I died, I have never seen this edition in my life until this moment, we have the USA one now

[@jayversteev487]

11:11 That edition is in Spanish, but from Spain. "La piel de Juliette" was launched in Latin America, although today there are no copies left for sale, due to its failure. Shatter had me two editions translated into Spanish. One for Spain and one for Latin America.

[@ximenaallessandrij.5972]

Ngl we fukd up with the Shatter me spanish edition, but we redeem ourselves with City of bones 🤣

[@paginator]

I come from a family of cowboys & cowgirls. We’d love to have you, but don’t worry…a plaid shirt doesn’t automatically make you a cowboy. You’d need Wranglers, boots, a proper cowboy hat, and a belt with a silver buckle at the very least. 😀😂🤠

[@jessethereader]

LOL

[@woolgatheringjane2793]

I'm Czech, I've never seen the 2 covers and I was DYING what was that 😭 no wonder I never picked up Shatter me or Mortal instruments lmao (and I swear our covers are much better now haha)

[@cheri1567]

Body ody ody hahahh you are hilarious Jessie

[@shazmatazz6769]

JESSE THE COWBOY HAS A GREAT RING TO IT I MUST SAY

[@katsch_0724]

I wish you would have taken a look at the German Percy Jackson covers. I really love them!

[@bab3.3d]

The biggest issue of the UK Thron of Glass is the text. It runs off so much. My Crown of midnight is missing letters at this point 😂

[@jessicazmuda7557]

lmao, not Jace wearing Hot Topic merch in the Polish edition

[@johannalehto9154]

Love how the Swedish edition says "Don't touch me" 😅🙈

[@thelittleprince7072]

I would love to see your reaction to the persian edition of the "school for good and evil" books

[@Darrkness]

9:00 that cover reminds me of The Greatcoats books. Also, how about the awesome UK cover and sprayed pages for Strange The Dreamer Vs our kinda lackluster US version...

[@thewitchyreader6131]

Great video!

[@mariastracciatella3522]

I just looked at all the Chinese editions of Throne of glass and I want to own them all now❤❤❤

[@valeryzxxv]

You just give me the most gen z vibe possible, and I even don’t know why 💀

[@signebrummerstedt9205]

No but the spanish edition of shatter me literally has the exact same Girl on front as the danish edition of Ruby Red, just a different dress (it might be Sapphire Blue that has that girl on the cover, but I’ve definitely seen her on one of the Danish covers for that series lol)

[@sayismartinez7615]

Spain slayed

[@kitsune9797]

If part two ever happens, I think it'd be neet to mention the Hunger games. The Japanese edition is really, interesting lol but I kinda like it I think

[@mckennaraulston6173]

Shatter Me Spanish version... the yellow & red cover... gives me Kill Bill vibes

[@xCeLLeR]

I cant believe that some of these editions even exist

[@melissawritesalot1270]

I don't remember fashion or dresses at all in the Shatter Me books either.

[@thegirlonfiredolls]

for the mortal instruments ive them in portuguese (portugal editions they are paperbacks and the covers are similar to usa. the lunar chronicles tho wish they hadnt changed the design. also have the red rising first 2 books in portuguese covers are different from usa but simple.

[@Dragondarkness30]

I really enjoyed this there are some book covers that were so cringe. Jace in the edition with the stele looks like Percy Jackson cosplay.

[@jalynnknight2610]

Have you ever seen the US first edition of the lightning theif? I didn't know it had an entirely different cover until about a month ago! Totally different from the og green one

[@adilrehman7346]

Finally you posted a video after a month......❤

[@cathyenfield]

Actually the first City of Bones Spanish cover that came out is the original cover for City of Ashes I think? The one that has Clary on it, and I remember being so confused by that 😅

[@bluewheels3980]

If you're a Logan Lerman fan please check out his short-lived 2004 television series Jack and Bobby. I don't know if it's streaming anywhere. I had to buy bootleg DVDs from eBay. But in my opinion it was a wonderfully and criminally overlooked television series.

[@xoloveyg9900]

Oh you talked about TOG covers, but you have to see the persian translation covers, they are gorgeous, highly recommemd to check, even tho ACOTAR ones.

[@CuriosityRocks]

Really fun video 🥰🥰

[@jessethereader]

Thank you 🤗

[@sunshepherdnow]

6:23 awh I wish you react to the newest cover version, because they are beautiful!!

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

“It’s giving bad clip art” 😂