You’re so right though about Middle of the Night being a “filler” book and how even the author acknowledged how boring and vanilla it is at the end lmao 😂 ridiculous! It still makes me mad when I think about it
OMG, "I put on hemorrhoid cream that was more thrilling" has to be the ultimate put down for a book. I applaud you Gavin for creating an image that was definitely more accurate than seeping and dripping. What an excellent video. Can't wait for more of you in 2025.
I actually really liked some of the books on this list (The Familiar, Academy for Liars, and A Study in Drowning), but I’m not shocked to see them here. But I love the vanilla coffee analogy for Emily Henry’s books! I’ve read People We Meet on Vacation and Funny Story, and I finished both feeling severely underwhelmed by the characters, especially the love interests.
One thing that the Princess Diaries brought to you, in a good way, was my curiosity and the subscription to the channel 😂 (I tell this without being presumptuous of course, it was the actual honesty, fun and casualty that made me follow your channel) Keep going strong! And 2025 will be filled with better books...I hope😅
I had heard so much about Emily Henry books and I read Book Lovers- Worst romance I have read recently. Like you, I skipped to the end even though I truly did not care. Never again.
I loved every single minute of this video. I love me a petty Gavin 🤪 I also feel very validated with some of your worst books of the year... some might be on mine as well 👀
I totally agree. I like Emily Henry's writing style, but I tend to not care for her characters. However, if you haven't tried it yet, I would recommend trying Funny Story. It was the only one I truly enjoyed, both the story and the characters. She's definitely not a spice romance writer, more like a fluff romance writer. So, if that's not your jam, I wouldn't read her books. Also, I have Zodiak Academy, and I am terrified to read it after your review earlier in the month 😳😂 Noooo I just bought A Study in Drowning with the book looking sprayed edges 😭
As a writer and soon to be published author, it is my worst nightmare to end up on one of these videos... Although, you are hilarious so maybe roasting my book would be worth it 😂
Zodiac is terrible but for all the right reasons you have to get about 3/4 of the way through book one and then the writers actually get their style on and things get interesting. It’s kind of like the vampire diaries a train wreck you can’t get away from.
Here's my picks Taming 7 by chloe Walsh Memnoch the devil by Anne rice book 5 in the vampire chronicles A love song for ricki wilde by tia Williams Sex lies and sensibility by nikki Payne it's a modern take on sense and sensibility Flying solo by linda Holmes It happened one summer by tessa bailey Some desperate glory by Emily tesh Same time next summer by annabel Monaghan Steelstriker by marie lu
Hilarious as always, Gavin. Oh, and I literally have Academy of Liars teed up to start reading today. Oh well, at least it's just a library book (got both the ebook and audio on libby). Maybe I'll just return that sucker before I even start and save myself some time.
I think the biggest problem with your #1 book was that it was almost too sedate compared to his previous books, and the era and setting of the story would only appeal to those of us that lived during that time (90s suburbia in the states). However, I quite enjoyed the book and my only complaint was that it shouldn't have been a mystery.. but a general fiction book instead.
Yes yes yes about the Wicked Years books. I’ve never hated a progression of a series as much as this one and I literally read them as they were published. By the fourth it was a hate read, and once again Gregory McGuire couldn’t resolve anything!!!
I gasped out loud when A study in drowining appeared, I love that book so much 😭 that's ok though everyone has different opinions and I strongly believe that it was what I needed in that moment
Is this the wrong time to tell you that your #1 worst book actually made me cry? I found the book to be okay (never thought I'd say this but the author needs to go back to writing women) but the end was very sappy and it gave me the feels. Definitely not a mystery/thriller book though.
Adam Neville's books are so disappointing. I read The Ritual a few years ago, and WOW the movie is phenomenally better. I felt like that book peed on me for good measure.
I was so ready to laugh my ass off at this video! 😂 until you brought up Book Lovers… then I cried. Lmao jk I love your opinions and commentary even when I disagree!
I got this notification in front of my sister and I guess my face did something so she asked "ooo who's that?" "Gavin" "ooo who's Gavin?" "My gay book bae from the UK" like I'm queer and chronically online leave me and my parasocial friends alone. 😅
I didn't even make it to page 2 of Zodiac Academy so honestly, I'm impressed that you got to 200. I'm reading Middle of the Night right now and I have no idea why. I don't like Riley Sager, and this one sounds like his worst maybe? But... I'm still reading it so I can hate it, I guess.
Yessss!!! I feel vindicated!! I also hated Book Lovers! I was so damn confused, I wondered if I’d read the same book as everyone else. I loathed how whiny the main character was, and did no one else think she was awful to her sister?! It gave me such weird vibes.
I saw a Booktuber spoiler filled video Simone St James book (can't remember who it was, sadly) and I was mesmerized by how stupid the characters sounded. A pretty blond girl saying "people like us are marginalized". Yeah, right. The video was fun and I'm okay with you hating Book Lovers, although it's one of the rare romances I love.
Lmaooooo I can’t believe I’m responsible for your top two worst books of the year hahaha I’m deeply sorry 😂😭🫠
You’re so right though about Middle of the Night being a “filler” book and how even the author acknowledged how boring and vanilla it is at the end lmao 😂 ridiculous! It still makes me mad when I think about it
OMG, "I put on hemorrhoid cream that was more thrilling" has to be the ultimate put down for a book. I applaud you Gavin for creating an image that was definitely more accurate than seeping and dripping. What an excellent video. Can't wait for more of you in 2025.
The Emily Henry description had me cackling what a picture you painted
Thank you for not holding back. Everyone should be this ruthless when talking about books they hate. Even if I like the book, I love a good rant.
The way you get more annoyed with every passing second is killing😂😂😂
Hahahaha your Emily Henry Cafe story made me literally laugh out loud at work! 😂
I’m here for the tea! I can’t wait to see how messy this gets
I actually really liked some of the books on this list (The Familiar, Academy for Liars, and A Study in Drowning), but I’m not shocked to see them here. But I love the vanilla coffee analogy for Emily Henry’s books! I’ve read People We Meet on Vacation and Funny Story, and I finished both feeling severely underwhelmed by the characters, especially the love interests.
The PTSD from books #1 and #2 😵😵😵
I am screaming about the Emily Henry breakdown. It’s so accurate 😂😂
u crack me UP 😂🎉 loved this so much
I'm an Emily Henry apologist but your read???? Painfully accurate
A friend has recommended me try one more and I just might 😂
Worst Of Videos >>> Best Of Videos
I love me a good rant and you gave some good ones here 😍
Happily sipping my tea while Gavin spills his...
Love how passionate you rant about these books.❤
“I’m worried about you. Get some help.” Cracked me up hahaha now THAT is a glass of wine 🍷love your energy!
Not you giving gabbys pick worst book of the year 😂
She got my top 2 worst books since she made me read Murder Road too 😭
my problem with Middle of the Night was that it was just waste of time! he said heres your stupid book get me out of this contract asap
Exactly!!
One thing that the Princess Diaries brought to you, in a good way, was my curiosity and the subscription to the channel 😂 (I tell this without being presumptuous of course, it was the actual honesty, fun and casualty that made me follow your channel)
Keep going strong! And 2025 will be filled with better books...I hope😅
I think your 'worst books of the year' video was how I found your channel all the way back in 2020.
Proud to say I've been watching that long haha
I knew those were going to be your top 2 lol. I was just waiting to see which one got the #1 spot.
Haha I’m so predictable 😂
I had heard so much about Emily Henry books and I read Book Lovers- Worst romance I have read recently. Like you, I skipped to the end even though I truly did not care. Never again.
You’re so cool and beautiful and dramatic for that cold open. It’s giving Mike’s Mic but with books.
so cold and i ate it up!! that book lovers description was golden, think i might unhaul it just from that
I loved every single minute of this video. I love me a petty Gavin 🤪
I also feel very validated with some of your worst books of the year... some might be on mine as well 👀
This makes me so happy to know we continue to twin 🥰
Roadwork is one of the worst King books for me.
The middle of the night vlog was so funny 😅 even though I liked the book & rated it 4.5 ⭐️ watching Gavin solving it all was hilarious.
“Well Shakespeare wouldn’t want to”. IM GONE-
Study of Drowning and Academy of liars was on my list too. Valid reasons! Thank you for sharing
Your description of that one character being an architect is giving me George Costanza flashbacks. 😂😂
Your rant about A Study in Drowning made me laugh because I felt the exact same way about that book. That main character was so annoying!!
Sassy gavin is my favourite gavin
Not the intro 🤣🤣🤣 if you read this, it means I'm also dead... dead serious about loving your channel! 😏💚
I totally agree. I like Emily Henry's writing style, but I tend to not care for her characters. However, if you haven't tried it yet, I would recommend trying Funny Story. It was the only one I truly enjoyed, both the story and the characters. She's definitely not a spice romance writer, more like a fluff romance writer. So, if that's not your jam, I wouldn't read her books.
Also, I have Zodiak Academy, and I am terrified to read it after your review earlier in the month 😳😂
Noooo I just bought A Study in Drowning with the book looking sprayed edges 😭
As a writer and soon to be published author, it is my worst nightmare to end up on one of these videos... Although, you are hilarious so maybe roasting my book would be worth it 😂
I’m so deep in the lore of your channel, the “Who does she think she is… Florence?” line made me cackle.
I guess those books won’t be embossed… 😂
Haha definitely not 😂 toss toss toss
Here for the tea 🫖
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Nice hair cut Gavin! 😊
Zodiac is terrible but for all the right reasons you have to get about 3/4 of the way through book one and then the writers actually get their style on and things get interesting. It’s kind of like the vampire diaries a train wreck you can’t get away from.
the way i was clenching so hard through this whole video
Love a good clench
Here's my picks
Taming 7 by chloe Walsh
Memnoch the devil by Anne rice book 5 in the vampire chronicles
A love song for ricki wilde by tia Williams
Sex lies and sensibility by nikki Payne it's a modern take on sense and sensibility
Flying solo by linda Holmes
It happened one summer by tessa bailey
Some desperate glory by Emily tesh
Same time next summer by annabel Monaghan
Steelstriker by marie lu
Hilarious as always, Gavin. Oh, and I literally have Academy of Liars teed up to start reading today. Oh well, at least it's just a library book (got both the ebook and audio on libby). Maybe I'll just return that sucker before I even start and save myself some time.
I think the biggest problem with your #1 book was that it was almost too sedate compared to his previous books, and the era and setting of the story would only appeal to those of us that lived during that time (90s suburbia in the states). However, I quite enjoyed the book and my only complaint was that it shouldn't have been a mystery.. but a general fiction book instead.
Yes yes yes about the Wicked Years books. I’ve never hated a progression of a series as much as this one and I literally read them as they were published. By the fourth it was a hate read, and once again Gregory McGuire couldn’t resolve anything!!!
So glad it's not just me who thinks that Cass, so sorry we both had to endure to the very end
Yes!!!!!! So many of my worst books were in this video. I feel seen. 👁️👁️
0:43 Gavin keeps it REAL 😆
The Emily Henry description is so accurate and that's coming from a fan, haha.
Oooh I hated Nothing But Blackened Teeth, and I had so been looking forward to it. I couldn't believe how bad it was.
Well that description of Book Lovers just got you an instant follow 😂
Middle of the Night was one of my favourite books of this year 😬. I love Riley Sager 😭
I gasped out loud when A study in drowining appeared, I love that book so much 😭 that's ok though everyone has different opinions and I strongly believe that it was what I needed in that moment
Side note I love your hair cut Gavin!
You tore into Emily 😭
Great video Gavin.😂😂👏👏
I also did not like Magnolia Parks. But Book Lovers is one of my favorites. 😂
I love the petty ☕️😂
Yess A Lesson in Drowning was a disappointment! I know people really love the reveal but I called it and I didn't think it was that impressive tbh
I had several one star reads this year and even some half star 😝 - some books just don’t deserve the hype they get
The Book Lovers review has me dying laughing at work 💀🤣
I'm proud to say I never read any of these books 😂
What is that neon greenbook in the background? :D
Also loving the rants haha :P
Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater
Only one minute in, but already...genuis 😂
I gave up on Riley Sager a couple of years ago. I just don't like his books. I really don't get the hype around his books
Glad we are all on the same page about Murder Road😅🤣
An Academy for Liars was so enjoyable and refreshing. :D I rated 4.5 star.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it 😊
I think I’m not going back to Middle of the Night. I’ll watch your video about it so I know how it ends.
I was so bored with the study in drowning 😂 also haaaaated nothing but blackened teeth 😂
Gasp! I’m so offended 😜 I’ll be honest… I watch some of these to get ideas for books but ours usually line up lol
Although your two worst weren’t on my own worst list.. both just mid to me 😅
The only book I disagree with on his list was Book Lovers. Everything else matched up with what I thought lol
@ yeah none of these were my favorite, nothing more than a 3.5 at best (book lovers)
Cant wait to hear this rant
HAHA how you described EH’s characters 💀💀 I caaaaan’t. ‘Cause it’s true…?! Oh no
My two worst books were Lincoln in Bardo and The Old Man and The Sea. It's funny given how acclaimed both of these books are 😂
Edit: Lincoln in the Bardo*
Not one man one Jar 😅😅😅😂😂😂 I'm rolling!!! 😂
Is this the wrong time to tell you that your #1 worst book actually made me cry? I found the book to be okay (never thought I'd say this but the author needs to go back to writing women) but the end was very sappy and it gave me the feels. Definitely not a mystery/thriller book though.
"GET SOME HELP." 💀💀💀
Adam Neville's books are so disappointing. I read The Ritual a few years ago, and WOW the movie is phenomenally better. I felt like that book peed on me for good measure.
Has anyone else read Spectacular? (Caraval holiday novella) I loved it.
I read it this month and it was a fun little novella. I enjoyed it.
I can’t believe you still have cows😭
I have my reasons 👀
@ interestinggg👀👀
lol rip to Riley Sager 😮💨
I DNFed An Academy of Liars. Ugh, it just was not for me. 😴😒
OMG finally someone who didn't enjoy a Study in Drowning! I just don't get the hype.
NOT ONE MAN ONE JAR😂😂😂
A classic
I was so ready to laugh my ass off at this video! 😂 until you brought up Book Lovers… then I cried. Lmao jk I love your opinions and commentary even when I disagree!
Someone else who didn't like The Familiar. I feel vindicated.
Laughing so hard. The best worst book video
what an intro!
I got this notification in front of my sister and I guess my face did something so she asked "ooo who's that?" "Gavin" "ooo who's Gavin?" "My gay book bae from the UK" like I'm queer and chronically online leave me and my parasocial friends alone. 😅
I have never read Emily Henry, yet your description sounds accurate. If I want some entertainment I'll rather stare at the wall than read her book😂
I read so many duds this year. lol. xoxo
I'm proud to say I've only read one of these 😂
That is a relief haha
LOL, Gavin, GO OFF. hahahahahaha
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Hakuna Matada dude😎😎
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I didn't even make it to page 2 of Zodiac Academy so honestly, I'm impressed that you got to 200. I'm reading Middle of the Night right now and I have no idea why. I don't like Riley Sager, and this one sounds like his worst maybe? But... I'm still reading it so I can hate it, I guess.
Yessss!!! I feel vindicated!! I also hated Book Lovers! I was so damn confused, I wondered if I’d read the same book as everyone else. I loathed how whiny the main character was, and did no one else think she was awful to her sister?! It gave me such weird vibes.
I saw a Booktuber spoiler filled video Simone St James book (can't remember who it was, sadly) and I was mesmerized by how stupid the characters sounded. A pretty blond girl saying "people like us are marginalized". Yeah, right.
The video was fun and I'm okay with you hating Book Lovers, although it's one of the rare romances I love.
Loving the Emily Henry shade!!
She gets too much love and for why?
I’m crying at you putting fear street, literal books for children in your worst books of 2024
Fear street was actually for teens, it was Goosebumps that were for kids