The Worst Books of 2024😅🫢

[@kc_1997]

I went to an event with Rebecca Thorne for the second in the series, Pirate's Life for Tea, and she said that she thinks Can't Spell Treason isn't that great. She wasn't expecting it to spread like it did. She expected to get maybe a couple hundred dollars off of it. She said she worked a lot harder on the next few books and that the world building and characterization is something she feels a lot more proud of!

[@kimberlyreads]

I’ve never clicked so fast in my life. Lets see how many we disagree on 😂😂😂

[@SydBookWorrom]

HAHAHAH - lmk I love our disagreements 💓

[@kimberlyreads]

@@SydBookWorromgood news! I haven’t read any of these (besides The Familiar and I won’t argue for that one 😂), BUT I did go ahead and add a bunch to my TBR 😇 much appreciated for this wonderful rec video

[@SydBookWorrom]

NOT A REC VIDEO💀😂😂

[@gabbyreads]

You Shouldn’t Have Come Here was on my worst books of last year when I read it too 😅😭 that book was ridiculous lol and not in a fun way

[@epapes730]

The way you described You Shouldn't Have Come Here is exactly how I feel about Verity. I read it in like two days because it was absolutely bananas, but wow....what a shit show

[@lifeworthreading]

I dnfed The Familiar at 120 pages and I was soooo mad at how awful and boring it was 😭I think it was my least favorite of the year actually, I had such high expectations but I literally didn’t like ANYTHING about it omg

[@CosimasNiehaus]

finlay donovan series is my ultimate comfort read - i love how outrageous and disbelieving it is, and tbh i really like how everything despite the chaos still manages to come together at the end, and as an audiobook it's really fun, too! i understand for a lot of people, its the suspension of disbelief they have issues with, but the premise itself should really be the cue for people to manage their expectations in the first place... with all due respect.

[@VeraFran]

I felt exactly the same about The Age of Magical Overthinking.

[@mandymahoney9993]

I agree with the familiar and the book of doors! I’m suppose to start book that wouldn’t burn tomorrow and now I’m scared haha

[@katorres00]

sammy was just looking for his next read 🐸☕️

[@gabbydiane98]

I could NOT with The Familiar. I was so unbelievably bored and CONFUSED from start to finish.

[@Bouh111]

Same, I gave up after 50 pages

[@the_lone_read7010]

🩵 I love the way you tore these books apart so politely.

[@SydBookWorrom]

🤭😂😂😂💓

[@melissaj8384]

I only made it to about chapter 4 before I DNF'd Book of Doors. I rarely DNF a book but I just couldn't.

[@racheldemain1940]

I want to read the Book that wouldn't burn ! Looks good

[@KatieColson]

Wow, you held the perfect balance of not holding back your genuine thoughts/ratings about these books while also remaining understanding toward those that love them. You kept some sort of impossible middle ground throughout this video and I applaud you! ☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕

[@hannahdaisy6905]

I really liked the Book that Wouldn't Burn. Read it all in 2 days. However, I had to DNF the second in the series. It just lost me and became way too convoluted

[@a.b.2405]

Someone should create a list of thriller/mystery books that don’t involve a cheating spouse. 😵‍💫 Its getting stale now.

[@GoldenHourWhimsy]

Never lie by Frieda McFadden - it was a book club pick and I had to rate it 1 star. The characters were so infuriating and the twists at the end were just for shock factor. Would definitely recommend for a “Worst book of 2024 video” 😂

[@BarbieandKensWorldReads]

Oh no I just got the book that wouldn’t burn to put in my TBR for next year. Your cat is so adorable by the way 😊

[@wolfme4030]

Just because Syd didn’t like it doesn’t mean you won’t. I would always recommend books that I personally don’t like because I might be stopping them from finding a personal favourite for them.

[@BarbieandKensWorldReads]

@ very true you have a point there I was just a little shocked that was all only because I just got the book lol but I am still glad to here her opinions on it though 😊

[@readiculousreads4164]

So glad I wasn't the only one who felt a little let down by Can't Spell Treason Without Tea! 😅

[@AWalleye]

I am stoked to hopefully read my first John Gwynne in 2025 😊 I can't wait!

[@cdh111868]

Have you read the bloodsworn saga by John Gwynne? Curious about your thoughts. It’s my first series by him and I’m already sold on the faithful and the fallen and am starting it next!

[@ayragon]

0:22 lol, I love that for you 👏 👏 👏

[@juliacash8135]

🐸 ☕️ My least favorite book of 2024 was: the lost apothecary by Sarah Penner. I didn’t like it much at all and rated it 2 stars. I also submitted mine.

[@shelbyporter9023]

I feel the same! It was so so so very boring and so much potential was wasted. The premise was so cool but honestly I wished it was just written in the time of the “flashbacks” and we could have seen more of the business when it was running.

[@juliacash8135]

@ yes same!

[@olam1234]

🦈💙 was one star and Remarkably Bright Creatures DNF

[@cat.book.nook.]

Oh nooo, The Book That Wouldn't Burn was one of my absolute favorites 🫣 But I get your arguments. I'm just a huge fan of reveals in this book, it reminded me of the TV show Dark.

[@Leigh_orange]

I soft DNFed The Familiar at about 50 pages. I really like Leigh Bardugo so I am not ready to give it up yet, but I was having such a hard time connecting to the story. I’m really hoping I can love it as much as Jan, but feeling worried. My biggest disappointment, which is also my least favorite of the year was A Tempest of Tea. A heist, vampires, Peaky Blinders vibes - it was set as the perfect book for me. Honestly, it’s was just boring. I ended up giving it 2 stars.

[@giveandtake8428]

Same about a Tempest of Tea. It was so boring and trying too hard to copy Six of Crows.

[@sashamoons868]

🐸☕ My least fave books of the year are The Teacher, The Silent Patient and The Lost Daughter.

[@UtterlyReading]

My husband and I loved the Faithful and the Fallen series as well and he read the Of Blood and Bone and had similar thoughts to yours. He said it was ok, but it should have been set further in the future or something because it just wasn't nearly as good as the Faithful and the Fallen series. I read a Time of Dread and thought it was ok, but had a really hard time getting into the second one and had to put it down for a bit. I'll still finish it at some point, because it's John Gwynne, but I will say the Bloodsworn books (Shadow/Hunger of the Gods) are right on the same level as the Faithful and the Fallen if not exceeding it!!

[@jessicahope1180]

☕️ 🐸 love your honesty. I was a little lost with the familiar as well. Another book by Jeneva Rose, home is where the bodies are.. I think at this point I'm just DNFing this author. Sorry!! 3 books all 3 and under. We have similar taste for the most part but im going to try a few of these for fun to see if I like them. Happy reading in 2025!

[@leoniesliberi]

15 seconds ago 😮 Perfect accompaniment to my gym session right now

[@nunyabiz1266]

I thought I was the only one who hated The Perfect Marriage. I've been tempted to try another title to see if this was a one off but everytime I see her name this book comes to mind and I'm immediately turned off. I think she's a one and done author for me.

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

The familiar is on my TBR 🥲

[@SamuelMcAuliff]

If I had a motto it would be: Life if too short to read bad books or drink bad coffee.

[@meljstephan]

Home Is Where The Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose was alright. Not great. Not terrible. I don’t actually remember it…

[@bookinhand_]

I have no idea how Jeneva rose keeps getting book deals 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ so so bad

[@OddNiffer]

My least favourite book of the year was The Midnight Library by Matt Heig. As subtle as a brick to the face with writing as dry as sandpaper. I wish I had DNFed it.

[@kasjo78]

Least favorite and DNF at 50% (which is 300 pages!) was All the Colors of the Dark. It was SO hyped! I’m definitely in the minority on this one. It wasn’t slow, it was slooooowwww. The characters were so unlikable and cringy. The writing style was odd. Just did NOT get it lol.

[@kristindelo6061]

My worst books of the year were 1. Little Women..I know, but it wasn't for me. It put me in the worst book slump. 2. Forget me not by Julie Soto. So many people loved it, the characters infuriated me.

[@Katiedora122]

My worst book is tied between Interesting Facts About Space by Emily R. Austin and A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross, both of which I question if I was reading the same thing as everyone else, lol. I saw so many people raving about the plots and the characters and the writing but...where was it??

[@heatherbocks]

Omg I just finished A River Enchanted, and while I liked the writing I found it extremely hard to get through. I was just SO BORED. And Jack felt like the human equivalent of watching paint dry, ya know?

[@Katiedora122]

@@heatherbocks Yeah, at the time I gave it 2 stars, one each for Torin and Sidra for having to deal with everyone else, LOL

[@julielocktree]

Oh no you have a couple of books on your worst list that are on my TBR for 2025. I really hope I will enjoy them more🙈

[@heatherbocks]

Worst book of the year was Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman. On paper it had so many things I love, but in practice it was just painful and cringy. A close second is An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson. I thought it was honestly just a mess.

[@juliacash8135]

I’m so sad you didn’t like the book that wouldn’t burn. I loved it and rated it five stars. I understand why you wouldn’t like it though.

[@nisei.reader]

the ex hex and say it again in a nice voice were two of my most disappointing books this year! 🐸 ☕️

[@autumnfolkringa4313]

Literally same for the Age of Magical Overthinking. Love Montell's books and podcast, but this just really felt like she used whatever was cut from Cultish and spun it into a new book and shoe-horned them into these theories. I really struggled to see how some examples demonstrated the theory she was trying to explain.

[@abrareads]

That book that wouldnt burn was a rough one.

[@abbywonder3825]

Awww. Both of Jeneva’s were ones I read this year (I think) and enjoyed. Home is Where the Bodies Are….no.

[@katemurphy4985]

Worst books with Wine ...yes

[@eri_lol2002]

I totally agree with Book of Doors! I really liked the premise and was quite excited but you are so right, the writing was rough. I DNF'd around halfway after I kept trying to pick it up again but just couldn't do it lol. It didn't get any better throughout and I honestly I realized I didn't care about the characters that much

[@Elle_is_in_Wonderland]

The Familiar 1 ⭐️

[@laurahailstone5835]

I thought Book of Doors would be my favourite of the year, it was the most disappointing, more so than Murder Road (Simone St James) which I initially thought would be my most disappointing.

[@carlienglish3941]

This video just made me enjoy you more lol. Can we be besties? 😂

[@Charlotte_cfr]

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[@naghamhossam556]

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[@katezack6145]

Yuck Geneva Rose books

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[@armyblink852]

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[@ced311]

Lady, The Perfect Marriage made me irrationally upset. I've never felt that way with a book, but I just couldn't deal with the ending omg. Anyways I dig your vibe, 👍.

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