The 🔥 ROAST🔥 of the worst books I read in 2023

[@susanspisak65]

There’s nothing like waking up on snowy, cozy morning brewing a steamy cup of coffee, toasting Eggo waffles and finding out that Meg has posted a new video!!!!

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Awh yayyy! ☺️❤️

[@centy64]

"If I wanted to sit and suffer through a bunch of things that didn't make sense I would just sit and listen to my own thoughts" HA Amazing I feel this soo much sometimes.

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Hahaha me 24/7

[@srae1971]

I was recommended Fourth Wing by my cousin who, I feel compelled to point out, is a generally lovely, intelligent, interesting person for whom I have a great deal of respect. She raved about it. RAVED. So despite having heard enough to be wary, I gave it a shot. I lasted two chapters. I wanted to tell her that I'd rather set myself on fire than finish it but I managed to keep it to "Oh sorry I don't think it's for me." I am so baffled by the hype.

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Yessss exactly these highly intelligent trustworthy people are recommending it!!! I don’t understand lol

[@carahamelie]

I had the last world in my faves of the year... but I did have one complaint about it, and it was the cat and mouse chasing scenes. It got boring... and long winded.

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Yesss that’s exactly what I meant lol that’s what got corny to me and why I just could no longer be entertained by it

[@kimberleealford98]

I read conversations with friends in 2022 and i still have beef with that book

[@ReadingWithMeg]

THANK YOU

[@Sad.Purple.unicorn]

Oh honey sadly Romantasy isn’t going anywhere. The girlies love it too much 😐

[@ReadingWithMeg]

It’s the absolute worst 😂

[@justabookishreader]

I was about to rant about adenomyosis @15:13 and you beat me to it lol, I was very lucky and new how to self advocate to push for continued medical stuff after surgery "came back negative" for endometriosis because I was offered a hysterectomy at 20. I want kids so that was a no but I will later in life.

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Yesssss both have so many overlapping symptoms and you usually end up having both but not always. So frustrating doctors get them mixed up!!!!

[@justabookishreader]

@@ReadingWithMeg literally always scared that my specialist will be stolen by Mayo Clinic because he's amazing. A "good" temp solution for Adeno - in my experience is a Nexplanon + IUD combo. Not everyone needs both, but many do. My specialist also would prefer that I get repeat/further testing to make sure I really don't have Endo *and* PCOS with it because of genetics and the weird notes made when I had the endo surgery in 2020. Didn't mean to med dump I just love your channel so much

[@ReadingWithMeg]

@@justabookishreader yeah also it’s super important to have a great endometriosis excision specialist that does the surgery so they can accurately diagnose and remove endometriosis when they’re in there. So many doctors miss the endometriosis during surgery and tell people they’re fine or don’t remove it and allow it to continue to grow. My first surgery they told me nothing was there yet I was loaded with endo.

[@tamash.5291]

Roasting with Meg.

[@tamash.5291]

"Laws of the skies" is a similar title to "Lord of the flies"

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Yep I’m sure it was on purpose lol

[@tamash.5291]

must have been intentional

[@bookswithamymarie]

I hated The Last Word too! Everyone seems to love it too, and I DNFed it so early. It was driving me crazy.

[@ReadingWithMeg]

It was so poorly done I don’t understand the hype lol

[@kristinaparuolo379]

Girl I enjoy your rants on terrible books. My inner thoughts put into video form.

[@bekkahelle]

Waking up to a new video from you, to start the new year! I love it! 😁

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@edrozenrozen9600]

I'd like to see more book summaries. With full spoilers!Either with or without your personal review. I'm not going to read a lot of these books. So what I really enjoy is just a little story time by you, Meg. And I hope others agree.

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Some books just aren’t even worth my energy explaining but the really crazy ones I’d love to do spoilers lol

[@zobookish]

I also have NO memory of The Spite House. Not one bit.

[@Sad.Purple.unicorn]

You’re so funny 😂 I had a shitty day and watching this made me smile ☺️

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Thank you that makes me happy! ☺️

[@edrozenrozen9600]

​@@ReadingWithMeg You do give a good roasting. You remind me of a disappointed immigrant mother!

[@edrozenrozen9600]

Oh crap... Almost forget!!!! Meg, i wish you a wonderful New Year, full of better and continuing good health, peace and prosperity, and love and obedience from your doggo!

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Thank you so much!! My dog just ate her bed this morning so we will try again next year lol Happy new year and same to you!! ☺️

[@victoriaxbeck]

“This is my usual form” and that’s precisely why I’m subbed 😆

[@ReadingWithMeg]

You’re the best 😂

[@angylcantread]

lmaoo the way I read The Housemaid and also was like "hm i feel like i've read this book before" I don't get the hype!!!

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Exactly same here 😂

[@hannajameson4395]

Great and hilarious video as always. Have a happy New Year Meg and viewers.

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Thank you so much! Happy new year!!

[@amandalamb2347]

If my math is mathing, 40% of your worst 10 had HOUSE in the title. Needless Street was my 2nd fav of the year, but I love the passion in your hate of it, LOL. Also, had no idea that endometriosis diagnosis was such a shit show. I love that you shared that. Starting the year out entertained AND educated .

[@ReadingWithMeg]

I realized that too hahah People really have the audacity to sit here and tell me how stupid I am while I’m educating the masses on health conditions 😂

[@ozsaur6655]

Happy New Year!🎉🥳🎉

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Happy new year!

[@WestAussieDiamondArtReads]

Totally agree with everything you said about Fourth Wing. I thought the same. Also in the synopsis it said that the female MC was 20 years old.

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Oh I know and why did she read like she was 15? I swear it was written as a YA novel then she felt like writing a sex scene and then went back and was like jk she’s 20 lol

[@WestAussieDiamondArtReads]

@ReadingWithMeg totally agree. I dnf'd it with about an hour left. And the dragon bonding process in this book is so badly done. This process is done so, so, much better in Christopher Paolini's The Inheritance Cycle IMHO.

[@the_eerie_faerie_tales]

"random birds outside had POVs" 🎶🐦 😂🤣💀

[@ReadingWithMeg]

😂😂😂

[@toddbelanger1923]

You are deadly..in the best way possible ..love your honesty... thank God there was only one book on your list I own..lol..Needless street..lol..Which I haven't read yet and now won't haha..HAPPY NEW YEAR CHEERS FOREVER

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Happy new year!!! lol idk I seem to be the only person who hates that book so I don’t want to tell anyone not to read it….just know I was suffering 😂

[@toddbelanger1923]

@@ReadingWithMeg Listen..if you say that I totally believe you...and I have so many more books I want to get too..ala..Extreme horror... YAHOOOOO

[@brandonmccormack4070]

"I'm just a baby. I dont have any money" is that Broad City 😂

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Yes 😂

[@lear7297]

Awesome video! Thank you for affirming my thoughts on several books. I'm not defending Fourth Wing in any way shape or form. Ever since I heard about that book I was convinced it was hot garbage. But to provide context on what you said about the movie rights and celebrities having the book: Publishers will often send advanced copies to filmmakers and industry folk trying to drum up interest in making a movie or show. It increases profits exponentially. I was briefly married to the daughter of a film director and was even tasked with reading Stephen King's Joyland a few months before release because he got an advanced copy. I had to provide him with notes on whether it could work on screen. It was kinda cool, but I ultimately told him it wasn't gonna amount to much.

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Awesome thanks for the insight! Really unfortunate that people thought so highly of that book and then they blew up hot garbage though 😂

[@michellecgb]

A cat that reads the Bible? Okay, I’m taking it out of my tbr 😂

[@ReadingWithMeg]

😂😂😂

[@kathleenkemp1030]

You are dead on about "Fourth Wing".

[@XstickbuddyX]

The laws of the sky was a pretty big disappointment I guess after reading playground the shock value of kids getting killed lost it's punch it does not help that until the very end of laws of sky it felt very tame.

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Yeah it basically had zero shock value for me lol

[@lexa4160]

Your taste is so good! I know a few of the list and disliked them for the same reasons as you, so I think you make sense 100%! Thank you for your reviews, it makes me save my time :-)

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Good to know I’m not the only one who feels this way lol thank you!!

[@Wildcarde1]

Last House...I agree, Sarah J Maas... I agree, Fourth Wing....OMG sooo Bad youre almost too kind to it.... The rest I havent read and dont feel the need to so thanks for confirming my suspicions, except maybe Laws of the Skies since I already own it and it looks short. He chased her around with a Katana hah I feel like a 14 year old boy with bad social skills wrote that book as a way to strike out against the girl in school who ignored the love letter he put in her locker.

[@muriel6843]

The math ain’t mathin’ and the romance ain’t romancin’. I actually liked The Last Word, not because I thought it was a work of literary genius, but because it was just like the made for tv scary movies I used to watch with my sister when our dad wasn’t home 😂

[@ReadingWithMeg]

That’s fair enough I know so many people love that book and will defend it with their life lol thrillers just weren’t thrilling me this year 😂

[@victoriaxbeck]

THIS IS THE ONE WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR

[@ReadingWithMeg]

☺️❤️

[@javelin60]

I had to Google House on Needless Street to figure out what was happening. I quite enjoyed The Last Word, but I think the book was too long. Taylor Adams seems to struggle to actually finish a story off. And don't get me started on Ms McFadden.

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Hahaha I did the same too at one point. But turns out I already knew the twist thanks to other youtubers 🙄

[@melg4866]

“Why are these 6 year olds having philosophical thoughts?” “The bird’s had POV’s” I love your comments😂😂

[@ReadingWithMeg]

lol thank you 😂

[@theothercomicguy]

I'm canceling HULU because of Sally's book of lies!

[@amandalavery6282]

What a great start to the New Year with a video from u!! Pete Davidson is a fool if he doesnt notice u! I had to keep pausing ur video cuz i was lmfao!! Thank god i only have 2 of the books on this list just out of pure morbid curiosity. I will NOT be wasting my time on them and will be donating them! Thank u so much for ur honesty and ur gift for words!! U never ever disappoint! Looking forward to a great year of more videos from u - and wishing u an even better year!

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Thank you so so much!!! You’re the best! ❤️

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Also I hope you have a great year ❤️

[@abbywonder3825]

The only one on the list that I’ve read is a court of thorns and roses. I enjoyed it. But I agree about the word romantasy.

[@ReadingWithMeg]

It needs to stay in 2023 lol

[@TheWizardLibrary]

I love The Law of the Skies! It's designed to be a cautionary tale, like a fable designed to teach you a lesson that everything will kill you. I found myself laughing when I knew I shouldn't have been while reading it. No hate from me, we don't have to like the same books! Life would be so boring if that was the case!

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Totally agree life would be boring otherwise and there would be no purpose to me making videos then lol I’m glad you enjoyed it and made some sense of it!

[@tamash.5291]

For the new year, I recommend the movie "Black mountain side (2014)" for you. Excellent low-budget cosmic horror.

[@brandonmccormack4070]

Roastmaster Meg! Haha I love these type of videos. The one here I have interest in reading is The Last Word because I thought No Exit was dumb fun. Apparently the last word is "katana" 😂

[@ReadingWithMeg]

I liked No Exit but I have hated all his other books lol

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

lol I was just waiting for ACOTAR 😂

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Everyone knew it was coming 😂

[@the_eerie_faerie_tales]

Wait - explicit s3x scenes with minors?! uh.. nope. Unhauling A House at the Bottom of a Lake right now. Not even reading it. WHY does NOBODY tell us these things?? Thank You!!

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Exactly it’s a YA horror/romance with sex scenes in it why is no one else warning us lol

[@nonfictionfeminist]

Strong start with "I'm a human being" 😂 and then "I'm in rare form today" to let us really know it's only a skin suit I loved No Exit by Taylor Adams, but Hairpin Bridge was a big letdown, and The Last Word doesn't even sound that interesting.

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Literally just a skin suit 😂 Agree I enjoyed No Exit but everything else has been a flop

[@JMST8245]

I feel like you did not mention ''Katana'' enough in this video. Are you sure it was that word?

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Not sure I even read the book

[@professordekarios]

the giant eggplant emoji killed me

[@ReadingWithMeg]

🍆

[@chriscze6153]

just got to #6. lmfao two of our three buddy reads this year making this list, I feel honored

[@ReadingWithMeg]

😂😂😂

[@mynameIwantistaken]

My controversial book opinion from what I read in 2023 is after waiting months for it on the Libby app I thought The Troop was mid. It had some interesting body horror but idk with how much everyone raves about it I just had higher expectations and it was nothing special. Also, I have never read anything else by her but I recently read little Eve by Catriona Ward and I thought it was pretty interesting although it did have some moments where I picked up on the same vibe you had with the last house on needless street

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Yeah I have very quickly realized after 2 of her books that she is just not for me lol

[@cyleewelch5226]

Why you coming at ACOTAR like that....😂 I loved this series, but I definitely fought through the first one. The second book is my favorite. You have to like Smutt though😂😂

[@ReadingWithMeg]

I did buy the second one since that’s what everyone says but I am NOT a smut reader so this is something I will give up on if I don’t like the second book 😂

[@cyleewelch5226]

@ReadingWithMeg That's fair. Lol. I will say you can totally skim / skip the spicy stuff and just stick to the story. I ended up loving the Character development and world so much! Feyre from the first book to even the end of the second is a completely different character and I love it! I know some people just agree to disagree, but I hope you like it!

[@Sad.Purple.unicorn]

I HATED THE house at the Bottom of the Lake too😤 it was sooooo boring

[@ReadingWithMeg]

What was the purpose of that book 😂

[@Sad.Purple.unicorn]

NOTHING 😄

[@charliescozycorner]

I HATE THAT BOOK

[@TheJericho1123]

paragraphs of shit and depression potatoes, thanks for warning us.

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Depression potatoes 😂😂😂

[@gillian32]

"These two teenagers find a house at the bottom of the lake." 🏊🏠😆

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Sounds THRILLING

[@sarcasticstephaniereadswrites]

Great video! The Last Word also made my list of the worst reads of last year. I feel like Taylor Adams has such potential with his stories and then just takes a hard left and veers into the ridiculous. I honestly think had he written campy slasher movies in the late '80s or early '90s he would have been super successful.

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Yess completely agree with you! I enjoyed No Exit but his other books have been downhill for me. I’m always hooked in the beginning and they continue to get worse and worse

[@sarcasticstephaniereadswrites]

@@ReadingWithMeg I liked No Exit until the last 10%, and then it was tough to read with how much I was squinting my eyes at what was going on in the story! I debated trying Hairpin Bridge but saw it popping up on other readers' "worst of..." lists and gave up. If Adams can get his endings and creepy (and apparently immortal) villains under control, I'll give him another shot.

[@PowerAvocado]

Meg remember! Even in the darkest moments of your life I'm your friend.

[@ReadingWithMeg]

❤️❤️❤️

[@davis31099]

“Roast Master Meg” took me out. 😂😂 Edit: the roast of “TLHONS”…amen sister friend! Them: “No one could see that twist coming.” I saw “that” twist coming from a mile away and I can’t be the only one. 😂😂

[@ReadingWithMeg]

I knew that twist from basically page one but also people mentioned it on KZbin BUT ALSO isn’t it a little obvious anyways? Lol

[@forevermoodreading]

I read the Last Mrs. Parrish and the housemaid in one weekend... 😬😬😬🤥🤥🤥

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Yikes lol

[@kimbratton8629]

Thank you for these reviews. Have really lost faith in some of these booktubers that all hawk the same books and they are absolute trash when I read them. The Spite House one was so abysmal, and it’s not like books are cheap. I have, gave up on any of those popular fantasy ones, straight trash! However I have to hear about them because my sister still reads them 😂

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Yeah I’m basically just giving up on popular books in 2024 and not listening to anyone lol

[@maryskillerreads]

I ended up giving ACOTAR 3 stars, but you're quickly reminding me it should have really been given 2 stars LOL!

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Our buddy read was a flop lol I’m still hoping book 2 will be better am I delusional 😂

[@maryskillerreads]

@@ReadingWithMeg I really want to hope it'll get better, but I also don't trust anyone telling us it will 🤣

[@aleeka99]

I’m too dumb for fantasy books

[@williamchua7261]

Thank you calling out Frieda Mcfadden. I read The Housemaid before The Last Mrs. Parrish. It annoyed me when I realized she almost copied the book. From the story down to the twist and sudden change of perspective. I was like "what the heck!!!" I will never read a book from Frieda ever again. I can never support an author like her.

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Agree!!!! And like I said the book was okay BUT IT WASN’T ORIGINAL therefore I just cannot support that.

[@RonSMITH-lj6gi]

I haven't read anything by Frieda McFadden...but found it interesting that u said it's like a copy.....I felt the same way about 2 other books...Maeve Fly by Cj Leade...is very similar to a book called Sweat Pea by get this...CJ Skuse....yes even the authors have the same initials....however...for my money...Sweat Pea was a much better read....so fun to read...and supposedly a film has been made and coming out in October

[@bookburdy]

Lmao I read and really liked 6 of these books so now I’m considering reading the other ones on this list that I haven’t read 😂😂😂 maybe we just have opposite taste! great content!

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Well I HOPE you like them lol thank you!!

[@thaobui4201]

Watching your video is a great way to start the year🎉😂. I’ve only read Are you happy now? And I absolutely hated it. Love your reviews as always 😊

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Whewwwww at least I’m not the only one. People kept recommending that book to me 😂 thank you so much!!

[@bby.kaylamarie]

The fact that I haven’t read any of these makes me happy☺️ Also where’s your trophy for best roast? Come on!!👏🏽

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Idk Pete Davidson might give it to me at his show this month

[@Meganismynameohh]

Laws of the skies was such a let down!! I was so hyped for it, but I honestly didnt care a bit about any of the characters and it was just annoying to read. im actually so surprised House Of Leaves wasnt on here hahha I was waiting for it

[@ReadingWithMeg]

HOL was in last years! And it was a DNF too 😂 but ugh agree it was suchhhhh a let down!

[@VirginiaCorley]

Stephen kings cell people basically take on bird mentality

[@kristenchumley1421]

Always here for Meg's slander. And I'm so glad to see The Housemaid on this list. I too have seen the allegations and will NOT be partaking. Too many other thrillers out there that are at least original works. I'm not a fantasy girlie but I want to be so I have ACOTAR and Fourth Wing on my TBR...we'll see if the hype is legit but I have my reservations!

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Exactly!!! I just can no longer entertain the idea of even reading her books. Good luck I hope you liked them more than me!

[@MRGAUNTLET8891]

Reading with Meg superbly sensationally terrific spellbindingly exceptionally superlatively spectacular

[@winfieldwinfield5450]

Lol as an indie author...kinda glad I wasn't in this at all. XD

[@flywithty1]

I completely agree with everything that she has said! Happy my booktube and I have the same opinions!🤘🏼

[@XIIone]

What a great way to start the year! “Roasting with Meg” 100% agree about the fourth wing. I regret spending money on this teenage girl fantasy diary .

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Ugh right!? And the only reason I did was because people told me the romance wasn’t super prominent in the book….IT WAS THE ENTIRE BOOK lol

[@Harley24986]

Here for the Fourth Wing hate lol Really started to feel so alone in this.

[@ReadingWithMeg]

You’re not alone we are together!

[@smart5615]

no because how much did they pay stephen king to blurb the last house on needless street LOL

[@ReadingWithMeg]

I wonder this same thing because there’s no way he’s reading all these books with blurbs by him 😂

[@smart5615]

@@ReadingWithMeg Also facts! - the best KZbin comment since sliced bread - Stephen they are paying me a shit ton King

[@VirginiaCorley]

Love the sarcasam

[@chriscze6153]

look at me actually giving a proper response as opposed to a joke. so while I agree with a lot of your criticisms about Laws of the Skies, it is definitely pretentious and philosophical and the meaning isn't super obvious, I read that as being rather the point - we're brought into the world, the way we exit it, or the age at which it happens, does it have any meaning? Is there a point to survival when we're going to die some way or another? I thought highlighting these young kids being murdered or finding various ways to die when put in dangerous situations or surroundings was an interesting way to analyze the purpose of existence. but yeah, it's not extreme horror and I'd call this a survival/philosophical horror. that translation was a goddamn mess and the text deserves a better one. now let's see the rest of the video lol

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Yeah I think it’s safe to say I 100% hate philosophical books and that’s where you and I have different taste lol I’m just like….yeah I’m aware life has no point 😂 do agree maybe it would be better with a better translator because OOOOOFFF

[@lostwriter19]

Anyone else see that big eggplant or did I freak out for a second? Anyway hater Meg is the best ever

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Nope it was just you

[@trojansc]

You are hilarious....loved your roast!!!

[@JohnSaxon-vw5vi]

You are looking amazing in your outfit I hope you are doing well with your health as well and I have stopped this video at 1.30 in to say I am very excited for this video and can’t wait to see what celebrities 😂😂turn up and what books 📚 are on here prayers and blessings for you and your family love your Aussie family friend John ❤❤❤please take care

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Thank you so much!!! Happy new year!!

[@JohnSaxon-vw5vi]

@@ReadingWithMeg no problem 😉 you are welcome 🙏

[@alexanderwang_]

Why is this so funny 🤣

[@Taylorwintz]

I hated law of the skies it was ridiculous and the way the kids died i feel like they should shock you but they were so dumb they were funny. Im evil sorry not sorry.

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Yep same it was completely ridiculous!

[@karinscott4455]

Thanks for the advice. I hate wasting time on crap. On Veteran's Day weekend, all the libraries were closed and I had nothing. I actually bought The Housemaid at Walmart in desperation. My review: Better than housework. A low bar. All of the Amazon reviews I read afterwards screamed "Plagiarism!" The rest sounded boring or cringey, and there is no excuse for those. You know what one I DNF'd that other people love? The One. Oh for God's sake, how ridiculous.

[@susanburgess820]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@WillTBsVlogs]

Is Pete Davidson a celebrity? lol

[@ReadingWithMeg]

* blocked *

[@susanburgess820]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bikstokninja]

Love the vid 🤘 please roast me 🔥

[@ReadingWithMeg]

I would be honored

[@wadejohnston4305]

Being suuuper condescending about people leaving hate comments is only going to make them leave more lmfao. Never feed the trolls.

[@wahtusy3519]

I don't know if she really read The Last Word.. because the villain with the Katana is NOT the real killer... Like duh...

[@ReadingWithMeg]

Wow SPOILER ALERT

[@wahtusy3519]

@@ReadingWithMeg because I don't understand your logic man. you're saying that the killer with the katana is acting like "dumb".. like hell yeah, because he is not a Real Killer.. HE IS A WRITER . you are laughable.. made me question if you have really read the books you've mentioned here .

[@ReadingWithMeg]

@@wahtusy3519 because why would I mention actual spoilers in my video and what actually happened? Also oh yes I remember details about a book I read in March. Stfu lol

[@ReadingWithMeg]

@@wahtusy3519 I’m laughable yet you’re the one leaving hate comments on videos. That tells me all I need to know 😂

[@wahtusy3519]

@@ReadingWithMeg "that tells me all I need to know"... well yeah, except the book you supposedly have read.. dumdum..