WORST BOOKS OF 2018!

[@ashleycordell2711]

Your content is terrific. I don’t understand how you summarize so well without spoiling.

[@ScatteredCollector]

I personally envy that aspect of him. Allow me to clarify, I can't summarize any piece of media to save my life

[@sugafreekookie8478]

Kulectur Vektour I can relate

[@ebnovels]

I normally like unlikable characters, but sometimes-when they’re REALLY unlikable, or there’s no real reason for their motives-it can be rough 😬

[@jessethereader]

Right? I need to know WHY they’re terrible. If things don’t add up then it’s a big ole NOPE from me.

[@imperatrice211]

I didn't like Vicious for that reason... Also, it had that trope that I hate when characters who act poorly have had a rough childhood so it feels like you should be sorry for them but I never do, it just doesn't justify anything for me x)

[@dreameylea9335]

@@imperatrice211 I hate that trope as well!

[@mayfia]

When you find a book's concept interesting but you realise its on a worst books of the year video

[@user-vq6zj1of3u]

Mayfia but you gotta remember someone else’s tastes may not reflect your own! Give it a try! (:

[@withcindy]

"the last leaves falling" more like the last wig dropping

[@firebow2810]

oof oof oof OOF

[@bridgettefiphaza]

legit just drenched my computer in coffee cause of this hahaha

[@filipatavares2196]

AHHHHHHHHHHH I'm so happy I found this channel this year. I love how dedicated and how passionate he is about this channel. And in the reviews he analyses it all so well and with so much detail you want to read it in that moment. I love your channel Jesse!

[@jessethereader]

Thanks so much!

[@lenap319]

I AM HERE FOR THE TEA

[@jessethereader]

*slurps tea*

[@theob5923]

i haven't read any of these books... i don't know whether i should be happy or disappointed with myself

[@alyssagoss9757]

I love that you're willing to talk about the books you don't like and give your hinest opinion while still being respectful instead of just talking about the books that you did like. I respect that very much.

[@Aleyderp]

I can't believe I've been following you for literally YEARS. Like When I got really into KZbin I started with the book tube community part of it and thanks to you, I don't think my love for books would have continued to flourish. So excited for the books in the new year and your videos ♡

[@fatoutheslytherin6652]

New year resolution: read 200 pages per day because a 100 isn't enough

[@andrejastankunaite1829]

Omg same

[@fatoutheslytherin6652]

@@andrejastankunaite1829 cool

[@AsdfAsdf-mi6ks]

Cool Dol lolol just try not to burn out XD

[@fatoutheslytherin6652]

@@AsdfAsdf-mi6ks v Ok XD

[@katerinam1020]

H O W ? It takes me 4 hours to read 200 pages...

[@disneyjunkie19]

I love how in-depth your descriptions are and how fair you were to these books, even if you didn’t like them. It’s been an awesome year Jesse, I can’t wait to see what 2019 brings!

[@alexislex112]

As soon as you brought up stand off I just said to myself, " Amen!" I loved the first book, but getting into stand off was such a struggle to get through!!

[@spaghetii5337]

Me: *sees title* when was Cursed Child released?

[@disneylover5007]

I’m 2 years late but 2016 I think

[@memesauce1663]

Well hello there my fellow bookish people

[@grey-vb7ox]

Helloooo

[@ktkennedy7421]

You're the same as me

[@victorialupton9304]

Omg I love your channel so much ,its so nice to feel like talking to people about books cause nobody I know like them😂

[@s.l.thecoffeeaddict1657]

Haven't read any of those. My loss?

[@kaidynharris216]

I was about to read "highly illogical behavior" thanks for the warning, it really prepared me.

[@hayleymarie630]

I love the way you talk about books even when your kindly roasting them 😂

[@TheWordN3rd]

Not necessarily a "meh", but I was disappointed that I didn't adore the Grisha books as much as I did Six of Crows.

[@annaliseiniguez2158]

I don’t know if you’ve read this book but *you don’t know my name* was amazing by Kristen Orlando I think 🤗

[@MichParker]

I love how you analyze and explain the negative aspects of why you didn’t like these books ❤️

[@rachelmills9964]

Love your videos! ❤️❤️ Also I love how you explain why you don’t like a book instead just saying you don’t. Are you going to do your favorite books of 2018?

[@jennyhehe]

Jesse, what do you think of A Court Of Wings And Ruin and what's the best to worst of the 3 Acotar books? And by the way I agree with you on most of these books

[@sk8tie]

Acomaf is objectively the best of the 3 for sure

[@ariyuh2175]

Katie B. Agreed 🙌🏽

[@miaelliful]

I’m reading Highly Illogical Behaviour at the moment and I completely agree with you! It is a little heartbreaking seeing how Lisa is using Solomon, especially when he relies on her so much, and I expect it can only end badly.

[@michelledavis8879]

I totally get the frustration with Stand Off, but personally I love the way Andrew Smith writes very flawed characters. Also, how mental illness or trauma can bring out bad personality traits and how you have to address and deal with them.

[@antigonekorniliou281]

Okay here is the deal people... I’ve been thinking about this a lot🧐 Jesse looks like.... Tomas Shelby from the Peaky Blinders👏🏼 I mean...(although Jesse is younger) Anyways I love your content and your personality!! you are such an inspiration❤️ keep being your silly little self you are 😘

[@oreobooks6162]

Aw, I really liked Highly Illogical Behaviour :( but I can appreciate that everyone has different views

[@waffle_fries9322]

Dude I haven't been able to watch your videos for AGES. And I gotta say you've just gotten more awesome btw.

[@chrisifray]

Jesse have you read Queen of air and Darkness?? I need to hear your thoughts

[@punitasci-chi3203]

I have it's cool

[@katyrubiola2317]

8:17-8:26 just remind me of Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindewald with the death of a sibling because of him and his best friend...

[@Aro_dynamic46]

Ok, there’s a pair of books near your right ear that look very familiar to me. One cover is greeny-blue with some kinda beige bits and the other is red with beige bits, what are they?

[@limeflavoredsoda]

I've read a huge number of great books that cancel out the effects of this one book, but a pretty mediocre read that stuck with me was Children of Blood and Bone. I really; _really_ wanted to like this book after hearing so many people praise it for the mythology, action, and diversity. The book actually had a really interesting world, but diversity can only take you so far. Children of Blood and Bone was actually really cliché and the characters were too immature and either didn't grow, their character growth came out of nowhere and too suddenly, or were super wishy washy.

[@lilanthia]

I agree, I wanted SO MUCH to love that book, but I found the plot to be something we've read a million times before. I could see the romance coming a mile away 🙄

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

dude how you edit these videos and upload it. god from morning ive been trying to film a book review it hella work and ive editing to be done and its already noon. hands off to you for uploading frequently

[@ceilidancr]

I was underwhelmed by Thornhill too, it was way more sad than scary. Not what I was looking for at the time. Anyway, I’m excited to see the new direction this channel takes in 2019, the trailer looks awesome!

[@lara8484]

I remember that you said you didn't like most books you read so far in 2018, I'm glad you had a good reading year after all... Sorry for my bad English 😇

[@fiona01k]

I learn english ten years and I think that your english is good. I don't see any mistake ;-)

[@khonzahanny]

Recently I always "argue" with my friend..we both goes to the same school and borrowing books from the campus library often. Whenever I post something about a book she says "oh I've read it.. dont like it!" And turns out a lot of books that she loves are the ones that I can't finish reading. Kinda heartbreak haha because we had a long list of books we both enjoyed before. Anyway, great explanation Jess!

[@anacpereira5]

It happens, not everyone has the same taste 😊 I dislike the favorite book of one of my closest friend's, and she dislikes some of my favorite books too, but we have a lot of books we both like

[@christina4157]

I'm just waiting for something about Kingdom of Ash and Map of Days.

[@mybirthwrite]

My first read of the year was also one that I didn't like too much. Hopefully your first book of this year is one you'll love!

[@unabashedlyanne4527]

1:18 the reason I hated Obliteration in the Reckoners Trilogy

[@priyaa___a.official24]

hey, Jesse, I subscribed and now I want you to do a review in the Spposville books. some of them include the secret path, the dark corner and the cold people. and can somebody tell me if they are good?

[@Im-eb3ot]

this is the channel i have been looking for

[@m.k6419]

I read Harry Potter for the first time this year and I loved it but... I felt "meh" about order of the Phoenix

[@madilynn_0660]

M.K I though I was the only one who thought that. Definitely my least favorite HP book.

[@g.chatterjee2296]

Right ?

[@naelie2288]

M.K yah same

[@claire5385]

My gosh, the order of the phoenix has the slowest start EVER. When are they going somewhere, when are they going to do something? Oh, like half way through this very thick book... that's okay. I loved the series, but that book is my least favourite as well!

[@miacopeland3267]

order of the phoenix was the one that really made me stuck

[@shanaloiseau2926]

One of the best bookish channel Merry X-Mas a little bit late 🌸💜

[@exotictaleigha2127]

I'm about to sleep but priority first. Amazing content. AS ALWAYS. Love yah Jesse! You never fail to amaze me. 💕

[@nilahrivera4870]

i dnfed the sun is also a star. super boring and way to much descriptions on things that were not needed

[@AcornRiot]

Low key expected zenith to be on the list

[@avb042]

Travis Hunt love your profile pic

[@CitraStitches]

Oof not again.

[@jocey1364]

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[@kayla68779]

Ellen Hopkins (aka one of my favorite authors) writes in verse. My favorite book of hers is impulse. It's about 3 characters who go to a psychiatric hospital called Aspen Springs. It's tells how each character's got to the point where the needed to go to Aspen and their days at Aspen from 3 different points of view. It is about suicide so fair warning to those who might be triggered by it.

[@kirtiaggarwal31]

I didn't see the books mentioned in this video in any of the previous videos. But the way you explained everything about the books tells so much about how sorted you are with your review processes for the books. And for the answer to your question, rest I don't know but the book I was disappointed by was 'Scythe' by Neil Schusteman. I know it's an extremely unpopular opinion but it is what it is, I didn't like that book and I can't change it.

[@veroagustine4310]

Highly Inexplicable Behavior is on my tbr and I would really like to read it, titles like that piques my interest 😅 now I'm disappointed lol

[@AliviaHaven]

Tuesday’s with Morie is definitely a book to check out if The Last Leaves Falling disappointed you

[@thesicaeffect5164]

this is the first video im watching today. nothing like a jesse video to kick off the morning.

[@rileydauber5699]

Watching videos about books makes me want to read as soon as possible haha😂

[@VerticalTV_]

I love it how you directly dive into what you wanna discuss. Saves a lot of time. Also my year had a lot of disappointment too. Don't know wether that's what all I can see but was 2018 was actually an year with no so good year for books because that's what I can see everyone talking about. A bad year in books

[@straykanade]

I'm doing a project on Phantom Limbs. I was slightly disappointed, and my project is on casting the movie version. It's hard to cast Dara, honestly.

[@enycha22]

The Cruel Prince was a big miss for me and I still have no idea why SO MANY people love it.

[@gabriellefortier8733]

In think my most disappointing read was "The summer of broken things". I felt like the character of Avery didn't change enough in an in depth way. Also I didn't like that Avery & Kayla didn't go exploring enough of Spain. My other disappointing read was "Turtles All The Way Down". I totally agree with you about this book Jesse.

[@RescuesandReads]

If you want to read a well written and beautiful book that really digs into ALS, I would recommend Lisa Genova's "Every Note Played"

[@ambermissfur]

just a question; have you read WAR: Wizards and Robots? came out in January 2018 i believe

[@Darrkness]

Merry Christmas Jesse!

[@orangeapple3339]

One book that confused me was the golden compass(the northern lights)as it gives the impression that it was quite middle agey(or before)however there was modern things such as cars and projectors and other electric things but don't get me wrong,I *LOVED* the book.

[@tommydoc2676]

orange Apple I have the same problem with red queen it's good but wow I get confused

[@orangeapple3339]

Tommy Docherty yeah, I think that authors should sort of stick to one genre or time

[@orangeapple3339]

Tommy Docherty yeah, I think that authors should sort of stick to one genre or time

[@everestneverlynn84]

I read a book recently called The Last Girl On Earth. I was always super interested with this idea of there only being one human left to hide among aliens but... I honestly had no idea where that book was trying to go. Like, it tried pitching itself as a romance book but the romance sucked. Then it had this dystopian, sci-fi feel that was put in there almost as an after thought. Then it tried to incorporate this idea of family and friendships and man, by the end of the book, I was done. I normally don't dislike books that badly, but there wasn't really anything redeeming about it. Even the main character was kind of boring.

[@valeriele7136]

Could you list all of the books in the discription ? Despite of that, I really enjoy ur channel :)

[@catcarstairs8179]

A series that I had problems with this year was Red Queen. I know a lot of people love it nonetheless but I thought that the main character was very annoying and selfish most of the time, and I saw WAY too many tropes from other YA books. I'm sorry for those out there who love the series...

[@sugafreekookie8478]

I loved Winger, but when I read Stand Off I was angry at Ryan Dean for being so mean to his roommate for no reason. :/

[@JohnBradford14]

OH BOY IT'S THE BEST TIME OF THE YEAR

[@grey-vb7ox]

You’re such a polite person. Even your critiques are kind and it seems like you really did want to like all of these books.

[@louisity]

I don't really mind about characters. I feel like the way they are is the way they are. I guess the author is coming from something in it. There are just people in life that are despicable which is translated at times in books. For me whether it is an irrational or rational dislike, as long as the character makes me angry or elicits any emotions, that is a plus. I prefer anger over indifference towards characters. I would hate the character and it can be a plus for the book! Plot/story is what affects my rating towards the book. Sometimes the world building as well. I have a "Disappointing books read in 2018?" video. I remember Thornhill from one of my favorite videos of yours in 2018. P.S. your video has ads, just saying coz I find it cool. Hurrah!!!

[@emmakrieger8792]

I love Winger. It's one of my favorite books but Standoff was okay. It was really disappointing, to be honest.

[@entropy5157]

You know why this is the best thing I ever saw..... He got books on his worst list... And he still talks about something he likes about the book... RESPECT!!! I've seen reviews where they rip the book right off .... but this I respect so much as a person... He really is such a fluffball !!!

[@faith_the_fangirl2944]

Have you read the skulduggery pleasant series? Those books are beautiful!🤩

[@AsdfAsdf-mi6ks]

Sorry if this is a dumb question! But are these books that were published in 2018 or just ones you’ve read in 2018?

[@hazelnoname7393]

Asdf Asdf both, some were published this year but most were from before.

[@LorisBookTrials]

Damsel, shadow of the fox by julie Kagawa, the wicked Kingdom by Holly black, the wicked deep. Just to name a few.

[@sawyerrials1688]

completely unrelated, but where did you get your sweatshirt??

[@nooneimportant361]

Lol I read the Last Leaves Falling in 7th grade ,XD I know, and I really enjoyed it although the ending just made me cry. And I did it for a book report ooooooof

[@angjelopici129]

Pls can you do reading vlog cuz they are perfekt

[@jessethereader]

i’m going to be doing weekly reading vlogs in the new year 🤗

[@angjelopici129]

@@jessethereader youre the best 😚

[@agmacdonald]

Yeah, I dont think I'll bother with any of those. I read The Comet Seekers by Helen Sedgwick. It was so boring I can't remember most of what it was about. Also, a book that I hated was In the Dark Spaces by Cally Black. I go into why this book was so awful in my review, but avoid it like the plague. It is painfully bad!

[@nooneimportant361]

Happy 2019 readings!

[@catcarstairs8179]

Thanks! You too! (And you ARE important, no matter what your username is lol)

[@amandaglover5641]

I agree with Stand Off. Glad I'm not the only one. Great video 💜

[@desiglowguide]

On 31st december at 11:59 *2018.exe has stopped working**

[@paansie9044]

The one book I read this yet that I didn’t enjoy was ‘Sometime After Midnight’ by L. Phillips. The concept was really interesting, but the characters fell flat and the writing was dull. I really struggled to finish it

[@meghananaag7282]

Title of the Video: WORST BOOKS OF 2018 The Video: Jesse focusing on the good things rather than the bad ones in books he didn't like. And that's why ladies and gentlemen I like his videos.

[@Jaaaannnneeee]

I read maybe four books this year? So I haven’t had the chance to dislike anything since I’ve barely been reading

[@samarkhoury2260]

Is the girl on the cover of Standoff Emma Watson?? I need to know.

[@mickeyganger7478]

You’ve got Jake Peralta vibe and I love it!

[@celia3275]

Can't wait for Best books of 2018

[@jessethereader]

Should be up tomorrow!

[@celia3275]

@@jessethereader Omg thanks for answering

[@ilsenleon2378]

I think your reasons for not liking the books are valid. I’ll probably still read it. Except for the ones with problematic content like Phantom Limbs, Highly Illogical Behavior, and The Last Leaves Falling. Here are my least favorite books although I’m glad to say I don’t have many: 1. Made You Up by Francesca Zappia (my first DNF) 2. Plague Land by Alex Scarrow 3. Symptoms of Being Human by Jeff Garvin 4. Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli (I’m so ashamed of saying this but yea it was a disappointment)

[@haniya2459]

I'm honestly just waiting for something about Kingdom of Ash!!!

[@christina4157]

Same, and Map of Day like I know he's reading them, or he already finished them. Or he's being Jesse and taking his time, so he can stay in those worlds a little longer.

[@haniya2459]

@@christina4157 I wish i stayed in those worlds longer 😭

[@illustratorsam]

I’m surprised Coldest Girl In Coldtown didn’t make it to your list, since it was DNF’d.

[@user-xm1nm3nn7u]

I always wondered what it would be like to be a writer, and having your book appear on a video like this. I think that's what worries me about writing.

[@janenightreadsandwrites223]

I had two books that really didnt work for me this year. Both are def unpopular opinions though. Book 1 was book of the unnamed midwife. I really didnt connect with the protagonist. Book 2 was the trauma cleaner. It is a biography about this woman who became a trauma cleaner. But i thought it would be more about her business but was more about her. She is unreliable according to writer and lots she says gets muddled. Also, i just felt like she made a lot of bad choices and it was hard for me to be on her side.

[@onotti7734]

There is a fourth miss peregrines home for peculiar children book that I got for Christmas it is called the map of days just in case you didn’t already pick it up which I’m not surprised if you have 😀

[@johannahall2143]

I'm currently reading multiple books again. But I'm somehow doing OK. I'm listening to gentleman's guide, reading shadowhunter academy, I'm halfway through strange the dreamer and I just started an Agatha Christie book XD. But I'm also really wanting to pick up the storm light archives by Brandon Sanderson. But I must finish these first cos it's a commitment XD

[@immyclara5572]

Johanna Hall *slides in* hello fellow gentlemans guide friend

[@johannahall2143]

Haha hello XD

[@emilyannn]

spill the tea Jesse

[@ana_spain_england6386]

I'm so intrigued now. Feel like I need to read them to see if I agree or not😧😓😓😆😆

[@Kirgaby]

I'm here for the tea

[@AnnaShikari]

oh i really liked thornhill! i think because it was aimed at like middle grade age, it had the right amount of ~creepiness and predictability but i enjoyed it nonetheless

[@Amyduckie]

My most disappointing books were The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood and Sushi For Beginners by Marian Keyes.

[@chroniclesoftae1280]

I thought From Twinkle With Love was very “meh.” So was Turtles All the Way Down. Unpopular opinion, I know.

[@cailinkainz8319]

I'm here hi jessi

[@proudbooklion2094]

I read highly illogical behaviour this year but I can't for the love of me remember the twist, asfgkhkgg I'm terrible lol