Top 5 Disappointing Books of 2023

TLDRIn this video, I discuss the worst books I read in 2023, including disappointing thrillers and romance dramas. These books did not live up to my expectations and left me unimpressed. Disclaimer: This video is not intended to make fun of anyone who enjoyed these books.

Key insights

😞The books on this list did not meet my expectations and left me feeling disappointed.

📚I read over 200 books in 2023, and out of those, these were the worst.

🕵️‍♀️The thrillers I read had weak plots and unsatisfying endings.

💔The romance dramas I read were overly dramatic and lacked depth.

📖Reading from the perspective of unlikable characters made the books unbearable to me.

Q&A

Did any of the books on this list have redeeming qualities?

Unfortunately, none of the books on this list had redeeming qualities for me. They did not meet my expectations in terms of plot, characterization, or writing style.

Are these books universally disliked?

No, everyone has different reading preferences, and what didn't work for me might resonate with others. These books have their own fan base, and I respect that.

Did any of the books surprise you by being disappointing?

Yes, there were a few books that I had high hopes for but ended up being major disappointments. It was especially disappointing when authors I previously enjoyed didn't meet my expectations with their latest works.

Do you regret reading these books?

I don't regret reading these books because every reading experience teaches me something, even if it's what I don't enjoy in a book. It's all part of the journey as a reader.

Will you give these authors another chance in the future?

Absolutely! Just because I didn't enjoy these particular books doesn't mean I won't give these authors another chance. I believe in giving authors the opportunity to surprise and impress me with their future works.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the video and disclaimer.

02:30Discussion of the first book, 'Midnight is The Darkest Hour' by Ashley W instead.

06:45Discussion of the second book, 'A Twisted Love Story' by Samantha Downing.

10:20Discussion of the third book, 'The Nighthouse' by Joe Nesbo.

14:05Discussion of the fourth book, 'The Chateau' by [Author].

18:00Conclusion and final thoughts on the worst books of 2023.