The Worst & Disappointing Books of 2021 📚💔 These Books BETRAYED Me!

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✨ Timestamps ✨
0:00 Introduction
2:15 The Disappointing Books of 2021
17:21 The Worst Books of 2021
40:11 End
✨ Videos Mentioned ✨
Worst Books of 2020 Video: • The Worst & Disappoint...
Reading Buzzfeed's Books That Traumatised Readers Video: • Reading Buzzfeed's Mos...
Fear Street Vlog: • The FEAR STREET Movies...
Reading All 62 Original Goosebumps Books Vlog: • Reading All 62 Origina...
Sex and the City Vlog: • I Couldn't Help But Wo...
I Know What You Did Last Summer Book vs. Movie Video: • I Know What You Did La...
Den of Vipers Vlog: • Den of Vipers is The M...
The Demonata Saga Vlog: • Can I Read the Entire ...
✨ Books Mentioned ✨
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
Melmoth the Wanderer by Charles Maturin
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
The Revenant by Michael Punke
I’m Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid
Camp by L. C. Rosen
Fear Street books 1-4 by R L Stine
Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Say Cheese and Die - Again by R. L. Stine
Sex and the City by Candace Bushnell
I Know What You Did Last Summer by Lois Duncan
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Den of Vipers by K. A. Knight
The Demonata Saga by Darren Shan
Hot Head by Damon Suede
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#WorstBooksof2021

[@BooksWithBonnie]

When you said "I can't force myself to like it. just because it was written 100 years ago". I felt that to my core!

[@KatieColson]

Now I’m worried cause I’m all of these videos I’m seeing everyone is like “don’t hate me. It’s okay if you love this book” and proceeding to be super nice and polite. Meanwhile I’m looking at the footage I filmed for Worst Books of 2021 and I’m screaming at the camera “this book is trash. Literal garbage. Worst book I’ve ever read in my entire life” I’m about to get cancelled for real for real

[@gracefg7683]

Ok, now I need to watch your video. 🤣🤣 Runs to your channel! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[@lazyhomebody1356]

Plenty of people appreciate your attitude! I'm much meaner than that,lol

[@renee_3364]

People need to calm down on hating others for making "negative lists". Honestly, making and watching these list help me a lot in figuring out what kind of things I like and dislike in books, which is important and helps improve my experience for the next year. Oh and I'm also just here for the tea and gradually building frustrations in this video. Are you okay Gav?! 🙃

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Haha I am okay now, thanks for checking in 😂

[@renee_3364]

@@GavinReadsItAll Good to know!! Happy holidays in advance!

[@phillipstroll7385]

No offense but why do you need to hear what others like or dislike in order to know what you like and dislike in a book? Firm your own opinions girl. Be an individual. If you can't even think for yourself what other dysfunctions must you experience.

[@renee_3364]

@@phillipstroll7385 Thanks for your concern about my daily "dysfunctions", but don't worry: I'm perfectly capable of forming my own opinions. I don't use these lists to let others tell me what to like or dislike, but I do enjoy hearing other people's thoughts about the things I liked or dislike. Disagreeing and hearing the *why* behind other people's opinions is part of the joy in consuming any type of media for me. The goal isn't to "form my own opinion", it's more so to do with understanding why I feel that way, and why others might feel differently.

[@phillipstroll7385]

@@renee_3364 but you said watching helps you decide what you like and don't like. Hence why I mentioned it. Now you're saying you don't. So in that case, goodbye. If one can't defend their own thoughts I really don't care what they have to say. Thank you and Good luck to you.

[@blueberryxz6919]

I don't get how some people just don't know how opinions work. It's not like people are coming out saying 'this is the worst book ever and that's a FACT'. So silly XD

[@Paikiej]

As a teacher, this year hasn't been all that enjoyable. I haven't laughed this hard in weeks, thank you😂😂😂😂❤

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Aw sorry to hear about your struggles this year, but glad I can make you laugh, even for a moment ❤

[@rorilee9791]

Also a teacher. 100% agree.

[@Paikiej]

@@GavinReadsItAll We watch your videos on the TV here, and they're really happy moments in the week❤ You are amazing

[@sofabedtry]

Another teacher. Thirding this comment ☺️

[@theneverlandreader9932]

The Night Circus is my favorite book of all time but I’m always so hesitant to recommend it to people because of how polarizing it is. If you’re looking for a really plot heavy book it’s not for you

[@mariakalliokoski2758]

Same 😅

[@oddeyes9413]

See, I liked Night Circus, but I detested Starless Sea. Something about it just didn't click for me.

[@nikkih9534]

I completely understand your feelings about Peter Pan. The same thing happened to me last year when I read it. I had Peter on my baby name list since I was a child and I got rid of it as soon as I finished the book. The rant my poor mother had to sit through! :/

[@noelle7pages]

that den of vipers rant watered my crops, cleared my skin, cured my depression

[@thesicaeffect5164]

I'm really glad I found your channel this year, you're a gift that keeps on gavin 💙

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Aww thank you 🥰

[@lazyhomebody1356]

lol?

[@cakt1991]

I found you through the blowup from the 2020 list, and I’m glad you weren’t intimidated into giving this BookTube tradition up!

[@GavinReadsItAll]

I did feel very nervous about putting this up but glad I could rip off the band-aid and just do it. Thanks for sticking with me 😊

[@kaylaricks8734]

"if its wine it goes in" yessssss hahahah same!!! Also my Christmas to myself came today 4 books based on your 2021 faves. So excited to start reading them! Love and holiday wishes from NC USA!!!

[@speaking_bookish]

Omg your description of Den of Vipers (which I’ve also read) made me cry laughing.. thank you for that!

[@damekkoDark]

hey, thanks to last year video and other booktubers support I found your channel! Thanks for being yourself and bringin a bit more book fun in my life

[@amybooksit7818]

The Secret Garden and Peter Pan are two of my all-time favorites. I actually own 25+ copies of SG and a few different editions of PP. 😆

[@kourtneyD84]

I appreciate your honest opinions. I love me some classic books and some of them are just not written for todays reader. when reading grimms or other well know classic authors i just have to tell myself they were written in a different time for a different audience.

[@apostatepostbox2821]

How have I not found your channel before now?! KZbin's recommendations FAILED me because you are FANTASTIC! I love your takes and honesty and it's so refreshing.

[@jaxrox4ever]

Yes! The Night Circus! I wanted to love it so much as it’s my sister-in-laws all time favorite book. But I just can’t get with it! I joke that it’s too “big brained” for me because I feel like I’m missing something lol but it’s nice to see someone actually say “naw not for me” because everyone is so obsessed with it. Thank you, honestly made me feel less alone in my feelings about it.

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Haha maybe it's too big brained for both of us and I don't even mind, we're in this together 😂

[@danaslitlist1]

These videos are genuinely one of my favorite you do😂💖 (Also Final Girl Support Group was so boring I DNF-Ed it in chapter 3)

[@lazyhomebody1356]

It was boring AND weird, a bad combo. I paid good money for that book :(

[@sasmills7860]

This was fantastic! A glass of wine and having a whine! Nothing better!! Thank you for your increadibly entertaining thoughts! SUBSCIBED! X

[@LaurensNerdyFunStuff]

Yay, I'm glad you're still doing these! I vaguely remember one year (maybe last year? Brain not working well atm lol) where you were getting a bunch of shit for it which was super dumb. You're extremely reasonable with these videos and I really enjoy them! Negative opinions are really helpful for me anyway, and sometimes I even pick up books because of them. Haven't read any of these myself, but your worst book of the year is definitely going in my list of "books that I am going to avoid at all costs". Sounds like not my thing at all! Especially the clenching bits lol.

[@aliterarylady609]

I watched this video and laughed the entire time!!! You are AMAZING!!!!!!! Thank you for your honesty and keep on rockin' in 2022!

[@ponfomiran7930]

ok for gay romance you might enjoy maybe check out cat sebastian! they're historical romance for the most part but the seducing the sedgwicks trilogy is my fave 🤭 the characters are good, the relationships are good, the vibes are good and the covers are the worst things youve ever seen but they're worth a shot

[@miyuu1317]

I'll check them out because I love gay romance and historical fiction ❤️

[@jimsbooksreadingandstuff]

I like what you've done with your bookshelves. The Night Circus has a gorgeous cover. Drunken fairy orgies in a children's book, oh myy!

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Mmhmm never thought I'd see the day 😂

[@Cozyandra]

This has been my favorite video of yours, Gavin! I laughed so hard. You have such an amazing personality and it really came through in this one! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Aw yay I am so glad you enjoyed and thanks for the kind words, feeling all the love, thank you 🥰

[@michaelsbooinbooks]

When it comes to Fear Street, I remember really loving Silent Night and the Cheerleaders trilogy, but I haven’t read them since I was a teenager. Really disappointing to hear about Sex and the City. I love the show so I still might read the book at some point just to see. I’m also planning to read Camp and The Final Girl Support Group so hopefully I enjoy them. Have a great new year!

[@KatieColson]

You sh*t talking books while drinking wine is my new favorite thing. The Den of Vipers review had me rolling

[@jcoff85]

"honestly I'm so generous" 🤣 I don't know how you give second chances, if I don't like a book I CANNOT read it again!

[@francescathomas3502]

Me too!!!

[@lazyhomebody1356]

I don't know how old you are, but if I read a book and disliked it ten years ago, I might like it today. If it is the "voice" of the author that you find irritating, that won't change though

[@jcoff85]

@@lazyhomebody1356 you're so right, it's mostly that my "to read" pile isn't getting any smaller, and I'd rather try new books than go back just to see if I'd like something now, you know?

[@lazyhomebody1356]

@@jcoff85 Got it!

[@lisajackling6920]

🎄Hope you have a fantastic christmas Gav🎄. I so look forward to all your videos❤xx

[@sublimesagas8599]

I feel the same way about Night Circus! Really wish I had read it via audiobook to speed up the pace, the ebook took AGES & nearly put me in a reading slump

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Oof it's definitely bad when a book nearly puts you in a slump, better to DNF right there and then

[@BobbiReads]

Just Gavin casually dropping a G spot joke in the middle of an inane discussion about a boring book. 🤣🤣

[@LadyCroft86]

I'm so glad you're still doing these videos! I love them and your opinions ;)

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Thanks very much 😊

[@twistedgoddess88]

OMG I adore your rants. I also read a few Lois Duncan books this year and they were very meh, definitely didn't translate well to 2021.

[@lazyhomebody1356]

Those books are literally for 12 year olds

[@rochellebrunot2887]

I loved this video so much but especially you’re Den of Vipers rant lol

[@katiefowler5170]

This might just be my favorite vlog on your channel. I'm still smiling.

[@hannahblackwellbooks]

Also I lovvve your videos. Red for me. Though I like white or rose in certain circumstances, like rose on a warm spring day, or white with fish.

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Ahhhh same, I love those with those circumstances too! Twins 👯‍♀

[@megs_bookrack]

As an aside, I thought the audio of I'm Thinking of Ending Things was really well done. I am so glad I listened to the audio versus reading a hard copy. I don't think I would have enjoyed it had I read a hard copy, but the audio did some cool things around the reveals, etc.

[@GavinReadsItAll]

If I ever re-read I'll definitely check out the audiobook version of it

[@ataglance200791]

I was really excited for Camp but found myself underwhelmed. It was hard for me to like the main character. I agree with you. I felt the moral could have been taught differently. I will check out the authors other book though based on your high praise

[@Strannik01]

19:10 The word "orgy" meant a slightly different thing back then. It meant any kind of indulgence, whether it's carnal or, say, eating a whole bunch of food or getting very drunk.

[@lostinmyimagination7485]

Thanks for clarifying cause i was traumatized at the mere thought after he said it. I already dont like fairies and that made it worse. So thanks.

[@shreyabooked9309]

Cannot tell you how much I appreciate the way you're calling out Secret Garden, you're one of the few big Booktubers who has said this. (As an Indian kid it was such a shock to read how much the protagonist hates India.)

[@allgirlreview433]

The year I read The Night Circus it was one of my two favorite books, but I said at the time it isn't for everyone. Thanks for an enjoyable vlog.

[@LG-to6gm]

I agree with The Night Circus! It is beautifully written, but quite boring if your investment is dependent on stories that are plot-driven.

[@Nina_chitchat]

i found you last year bc of your worst books video - and never looked back. becoming your patreon and a regular viewer has been one of the best things in 2021 🎄😘 (the video wouldn't be complete wo/ Den of Vipers, right?! 🤣)

[@marigabyteyssier2279]

I read I'm Thinking of Ending Things a couple years ago and was unbelievably disappointed. I also didn't like Peter Pan, that whole thing about Wendy being the "mom" of the group was super weird and couldn't get pass it.

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Oh yes, the Wendy stuff in general in that book was so uncomfortable too.

[@lazyhomebody1356]

Lol. I guess you DO need to be okay with how weird JM Barrie was!

[@bookborrower]

The Night Circus is one of my favorite books but I didn't have a clue what happened in The Starless Sea. I read Fear Street when I was in high school. I wish I had kept my copies because I would love to reread them to see if I still like them.

[@oddeyes9413]

Den of Vipers somehow reminds me of a scene from I think Kris Krisopherson's Nightfall where the MC gets a tattoo that says: *"I am become a blade."* and that hit the wrong button in my brain and I dropped the book completely 🙃 The Starless Sea also annoyed the hell out of me. *"There is a pirate in the basement, but the pirate is also a metaphor."* and I just couldn't enjoy them. I rarely DNF but those two were frustrating af.

[@StormReads]

I DNFed The Final Girl's Support Group at about 40ish percent...lol. When I tried the Night Circus years ago I DNFed it...lol. Great video!

[@mycolouringquest5663]

I've been on a book slump for 6 months and i'm depressed so come on booktube to respark my love and yes i found you 😍 even though its your worst books vid the passion reading evokes even bad. Love this vid i was pissing myself laughting and now want to read peterpan as i had no idea it was like that x

[@PopTheButterfly]

I loved your comments on these books even if I liked some of them. That's what I really like about reading though to be honest: we can read the same book and interpret it in 10 million different ways.

[@PunkyDory80]

If you haven't done this, I'd love a video with gothic literature recommendations. I've read some contemporary authors, but never any classics. And, white of rosé wine for me

[@theverytiredbookmama]

You need to read Eden Finley and/or Saxon James. And the Vino & Veritas series (by multiple authors) - most are great, some are meh, but definitely worth the read!

[@VictoriaMurray7490]

I only DNF'd one book this year - Lorenzo from Kindle Unlimited lmao. weird mafia thing hahahaha.

[@Nmbr1fan]

I really didn't like I'm thinking of ending things when I read it, but I did enjoy it a lot as an audiobook. So if you do decide to revisit it, maybe try that format instead.

[@Jogilusz]

For your 5 star romance, perhaps try Sarina Bowen - Roommate. Doesn't fade to black

[@Cat-fz1uu]

Oh man this makes me feel so much better about dropping Hot Head. I thought I was being unfair. I also hated Girl on the Train. And man I love your rant videos especially when you drink 🤣

[@KristinKravesBooks]

I'm with you on The Night Circus. I thought it would be mot whimsical than it was! Peter Pan is truly one of the worst characters. I definitely prefer the retellings over the original story! Peter Darling is one of my faves!

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Yep every single retelling of Peter Pan is superior to the original, fact.

[@melanieheath9829]

@@GavinReadsItAll I read "Unhooked" by Lisa Maxwell (YA book) which is a PP retelling and it seriously lives rent free in my head, months later. So good!

[@justineslibrary5853]

Why does your hatred for Den of Vipers make me want to read it 😩😂

[@xamandalaurenx]

Right 😂 sounds like a train wreck

[@meganshultz8909]

I'm going to go off a romance series I absolutely love and maybe it has the potential for you to love too. It's paranormal romance(Vampires I'm a different way) so I'm not sure it's your thing or not. The Black Dagger Brotherhood by J.R. Ward. There's a great M/M romance in my opinion in the middle of the series. And by the way I love your rants and thoughts. You made me laugh a lot.

[@derekdavis5310]

I'd give Melmoth the Wanderer a second chance - and I've probably said this hundreds of times already but you have to check out Sarah Perry's take on the novel (simply called Melmoth). I thought Maturin's was excellent, but it could be confusing sometimes.

[@theyoutubeguide1109]

I’m so happy I’m not the only one who was extremely dissapointed with “I’m Thinking of Ending Things”. What was the point of all of it? To me, nothing was explained except for the ending. All that build up to the ending was literally revealed to be pointless and turned out to literally mean nothing.

[@amandao6892]

Try the movie for “I’m Thinking of Ending Things.” Superbly acted and atmospheric and suspenseful. My sister felt the same way about the book - it just works better as a movie🤷🏼‍♀️

[@cleg78]

Totally stand with you that it is your right and opinion to do this list. No one be nasty as everyone is entitled to an opinion

[@cleg78]

😂 I have the joy of reading Den of Vipers next year for the first time as I just could not get round to it this year. I have a huge selection of reverse harem books so this has a lot to live up to and christ if it doesn’t then brace yourself Goodreads for my review 🤗 I remember you reading your worst book of 2021 and the big reveal about the author being an arse. You were gutted at that one. I will have to look out for some decent MM romance with proper smut in it for you xx Much love to you. Be kind over this video peeps. It’s Gav’s opinion and he has that right.

[@GavinReadsItAll]

@@cleg78 Oop I hope you at least enjoy Den of Vipers somewhat haha can't wait to see what you think of it!

[@cleg78]

@@GavinReadsItAll I won’t hold back on my thoughts for it. Looking forward to it in a strange way and a little bit of spice to start the new year

[@angelawesneski5029]

If it's any consolation, the only reason I found your channel was because of everything that happened last year. Without that drama I wouldn't know about you and I wouldn't be here this year to laugh along. I'm sure I'm not the only one. Thanks for being you!

[@NakiasHideaway]

Oh my goodness I DNF'D I'm Thinking of Ending Things! The boring car scenes were just too much and I didn't care about the two main characters. Just no. And this was so entertaining! New subscriber btw! 🍷👋🏽

[@corrinadunn436]

I personally love the night circus but I love you more! Honestly you are like medicine! I could watch you forever 😍

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Awww Corrina thank you 😭love that through all my faults (like not liking the Night Circus), you still stand by me ❤

[@asmrdreamland200]

Gavin, I just love your videos!!!! …and your comments are hilarious !! I laughed my ass off 🤣🤣🥰🤓

[@hannahblackwellbooks]

I would suggest 💯 to listen to the audiobook for The Night Circus. People say it doesn’t have a plot, but I think the plot actually comes off a lot more clearly via audio. I get that it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but I listened to it this year and it was my favorite book of the year.

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Oooo maybe I shall 👀

[@Dhor16]

I usually watch videos before liking them, but in light of last year's events I hit that like button as soon as it started playing

[@glendaw5221]

Red. Could not get through the first chapter of the Night Circus. I need characters and plot. I could not agree more about the books you described.

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Lol I was waiting for den of vipers 😂😂

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Glad I didn't disappoint hehe

[@jessicagolden1631]

You should read Priest by Sierra Simone! Or you could read Saint (follows the brother from priest) it’s m/m and so gut wrenching and sexy and one of my fav romances of the year!

[@charolettewittner5061]

I didn’t like The Starless Sea either!! I was so confused and I felt like I was missing something. I have The Night Circus and I’m hesitant on reading it because I DNF’d The Starless Sea and I feel like I might do the same thing with The Night Circus…

[@Flavershum]

I read somewhere that the character of Peter Pan in the original books was never really meant to be "the good guy"? I guess? Like he was supposed to be an example of cruel innocence and what happens when you refuse to "grow up" (grow up in the sense that you start to take responsibility for your actions and grow as a person.) However, if you want a really good book about a nice Peter Pan with lots of adventure and magic, I reccomend "Peter and the Starcatchers," which I read instead of the original Peter Pan!

[@Liamcb93]

Demonata - this was my favourite book series as a kid and until recently I'd often say Lord Loss was my favourite book, though I will concede that as I've got older I remember them less fondly. I think there's middle grades that are accessible to both kids and adults (Percy Jackson, for example) and other ones that are only really entertaining when you're younger, I think most of Shan's books are the latter - though he's a top bloke, I've met him 3 times 😁 Fear Street - I like these because they're simple and quick, sometimes in between a long arduous fantasy you just want something you can tune out to read in between your next big book - that's what the Fear Streets are to me, though I definitely recognise most of them aren't that good, I just usually keep my expectations low whenever I pick one up. Most of them are 3 stars at best but my favourites, out of the ones I've read, are College Weekend and Halloween Party - because they both had really unsettling atmospheres and had twists I was genuinely surprised at so I'd definitely recommend those two at least! Just goes to show that most of them are forgettable because the films were based on the location as opposed to the stories 😂 Girl on the Train - I mean, I thought the film was alright 🤷🏼

[@GavinReadsItAll]

I will definitely have to check out those Fear Street books as I would absolutely love to read some of the best ones the series has to offer, but also lowkey tempted to read every single Fear Street book out there for completionism sake haha

[@marshmallow864]

You featured a fecal romance in your best and most surprising video so I truly don't think a disclaimer is needed for this video. 🤣🤣

[@GavinReadsItAll]

If anything this whole affair has just made everyone question what my tastes actually are 😂and if I have any tbh

[@pitricander]

Oh my God I laughed so much watching this, you didn't deserve to be betrayed by all those books man...

[@AlixandraBishop]

Omg! Im so happy someone else hated Peter Pan! I just read it a couple weeks ago and I was completely disappointed due to Peter Pan (2003 version) being one of my favorite movies. It really did take the magic out of it for me just like Mary Poppins.

[@speaking_bookish]

A five star queer romance I read was called The Silver Cage by Anonymous. I loved it- it’s dark and hard hitting but so so good and I really hope you see this comment and give it a read!

[@andreavillegas2196]

Gavin, since you’re looking for a hot LGBTQ+ romance I would suggest giving “Five Dares” by Eli Easton a chance. The premise sounded ridiculous to me at first and don’t even get me started on the cover. But I thought, why not? I ended up loving it. I would suggest getting the physical/e-book version rather than the audiobook because that one has an unnecessary comment that was deleted from the written version (thankfully). I had so much fun reading it. I look forward to finding out what you think 😉 Happy Holidays! 🎄🎅🏼

[@AwkardBookShenanigans]

I haven't seen your stuff before, I was just looking for negative reviews to boost my mood lol. But I'll be back, I had a good time 😂

[@ChattieTheMadChatter]

Whoop really fun video - moaning is very clensing and made an excellent video. Thanks Gav - hope you find all the books you are looking for next year👍

[@carrieorsel1340]

If it helps....the television version of Goosebumps' Say Cheese starred a very young and adorable Ryan Gosling.

[@nerdyshitwithjess6893]

Not my main man Peter Pan getting dissed lol. I get it's not for everyone though I love characters that are just out there for themselves so I adore him. You might enjoy some Peter Pan retelling that focus on the magic and Peter is more of a likeable character. Like Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas presents Peter in a completely different light.

[@cindywingetbooks]

I feel bad that you feel the need to apologize for not loving every book you read, but I get it. I can rant all day to my husband about a book but then go to my book club and not say a word. It's so uncomfortable thinking that you might offend someone! Anyway, I was also disappointed by Final Girls Support Group. I have not read the book The Secret Garden but I do like the movie. The stuff about Peter Pan blew my mind! So horrible! I also felt that the Night Circus was just okay. I am planning on reading I'm Thinking of Ending Things in January and now I am nervous lol

[@mbecca7222]

Well, now I think I need to read Peter Pan again. I vaguely remember these elements but want to analyze it.

[@aerikaj]

I prefer red wine, although I’m currently drinking egg nog. I’m also reconsidering reading I’m Thinking if Ending Things before the end of the year. Don’t need a dud.

[@dwoodw6990]

Probably not a popular opinion, but I DNF'ed Strange the Dreamer - just couldn't get into the book at all. Another one on my worst list would be The War of the Worlds (thought it was boring).

[@cakt1991]

I read that a few years ago and didn’t get into it either. I had to finish it, because it was for a class on YA books, otherwise I would have put it down. But I’m glad to know I’m not the only one, especially since I’ve heard a lot of praise for Laini Taylor.

[@saratriplett2444]

ME TOO! I just didn’t care at all about what happened to any of the characters!

[@Paikiej]

I was waiting for this❤❤❤

[@MichieBatFandoms]

You should try the Fear Street Saga,they are about the Fier family and are actually were the movies based off of,loosely. They are much better than the others. Though I really like the Silent Night trilogy.

[@512dancergrl]

Ive been meaning to go back and read the reimagining of peter pan series, Peter and the Starcatchers..Ive never seen anyone talk about it on booktube, has anyone else read it? Or even heard of it?

[@rockyj885]

Awesome video! I do apologize on behalf of a character who shares a name with me (honestly, I also feel a bit betrayed, wasn't planning on reading Den of Vipers anyway, but now I definitely won't). As for a good LGBTQ+ romance, idk if you read it, but Red White & Royal Blue is excellent. I read it in September and still can't stop thinking about it!

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Haha no need to apologise for the character, you wear the name much better 😉and ah yes I read Red White and Royal Blue a couple years back and really enjoyed! Maybe I'm due a re-read.

[@emiliejenkins9225]

I am in love with that version (cover) of night circus ♥️♥️♥️

[@GavinReadsItAll]

It is too beautiful to unhaul

[@emiliejenkins9225]

@@GavinReadsItAll hahaha sadly i totally agree 😊

[@ashleyreynolds8961]

i told you the book i know what you did last summer sucked lol... but it might be because it was so different than the movie and i was comparing... and i am a huge Sarah Michelle Gellar-Prinze fan!!!! i have all of the movies and tv shows that she has ever been in!!! (yes, that includes all my children!) but some of the interactions, the characters they weren't very good people! some of things they said... it was like omg what?!

[@GavinReadsItAll]

The characters really were god awful in the book, so you were soooo correct!

[@lazyhomebody1356]

People were meaner back then. The Me Decade and all

[@samreadsbooks_13]

I recently listened to the Audible production of Peter Pan and it was really well done. Like the actual production. I also feel like they removed some of the really horrible parts. Also totally unpopular opinion. I really enjoyed DoV. I think that book was the one that made me realize my love of dark romance and psycho men. Not saying it was good, but ya

[@eloisereads4952]

Your videos and honesty make my day 😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Haha glad to hear it

[@SuperStrangSshadow]

Yes. Been waiting for this one. Sad you didn't like I am Thinking of Ending Things. I think people don't like it because they don't get the meaning of it. The way the book is written and the ending, it describes loneliness really well. That's why I loved it. =)

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Yeah I do think there's something I missed, which is why I wouldn't mind re-reading it at some point with that in mind and hopefully I'll like it better

[@Chezarcat]

For gay romance you might want to check out the works of Annabeth Albert, maybe something strikes your fancy. They are rather steamy and more romantic than dark. BUT some have the time jump at the end and I know you hate those 😆

[@nathiyafaith3443]

You're not alone, I was disappointed by both The Night Circus and The Reverent too! I really wanted to love it though but no :(

[@macabre9484]

I fell asleep watching this video this morning and I heard your voice saying “my pussy clenches” at least 4 times in my dream. I woke up laughing my ass off 🤣

[@livreads9466]

I’m a white wine drinker but I’ve got to have a bit of lemonade with it! Great video ☺️

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Ooooo white wine with lemonade, I must try it some time!

[@livreads9466]

@@GavinReadsItAll yes definitely it’s lush but can be very dangerous because before you know it you’ve had 5 and your on the floor 😂

[@crazybiogeek]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who hated the ending of the Darren Shan series. I wanted to throw the book across the room.