🛑 Stop writing fat people as villains! + 1 dnf, 2 let downs, and 2 new favs 🎀 August Wrap Up [CC]

TL;DR

In this video, Jessie shares her book wrap-up for August, discussing a range of books from twisted thrillers to emotional family dramas.

Transcript

what the hell was going on in this book. i have  never been so angry over a [ __ ] suitcase in my   entire life. this is one of the most disturbed  twisted [ __ ] up books i have read in a very   long time and i was very delighted. this book  wasted so much of my goddamn time and you all know   that i'm already black and gay so i don't  have much t... Read More

Key Insights

• 🧑‍⚕️ Jessie prioritizes her mental health and takes a break from YouTube in August to re-center herself.
• 🔬 Audiobooks help Jessie cope during depressive episodes, providing an escape and focus.
• 😮 "The Butterfly Garden" surprises Jessie with its disturbing and well-crafted horror elements.
• 👪 "Black Cake" explores complex family relationships and tackles issues of immigration and identity.
• 😑 Jessie expresses disappointment with "The Spanish Love Deception," finding it boring and a waste of time.
• 😱 Jessie shares her passion for thrillers and horror books, recommending "After Dark with Roxy Clark" and "The Butterfly Garden" for fans of the genre.
• 🧑‍⚕️ Jessie emphasizes the importance of prioritizing mental health and normalizing struggles in her videos.

Questions & Answers

Q: What books did Jessie read in August?

In August, Jessie read a total of 10 books, including "The Butterfly Garden," "Black Cake," "Healer of the Water Monster," "Social Creature," "The Spanish Love Deception," "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine," and more.

Q: What was Jessie's favorite book from August?

Jessie's favorite book was "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young. She describes it as a charming middle-grade story with strong themes of culture, spirituality, and mental health.

Q: Which book disappointed Jessie the most?

Jessie was highly disappointed with "The Spanish Love Deception" by Elena Armas. She found it boring and a waste of time, expressing her frustrations with the story and characters.

Q: Did Jessie enjoy any thriller or horror books in August?

Yes, Jessie enjoyed several thrillers and horror books in August, including "The Butterfly Garden" by Dot Hutchison and "After Dark with Roxy Clark" by multiple authors. She found these books to be suspenseful and captivating.

Q: Did Jessie read any non-fiction books in August?

No, Jessie did not read any non-fiction books in August. Her reading focused mainly on fiction, thrillers, and middle-grade novels.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Jessie takes a break from YouTube in August to focus on her mental health and re-center herself.

• She reads a total of 10 books, including thrillers, horror, and middle-grade novels.

• Jessie discusses her thoughts on each book, including highlights such as "The Butterfly Garden" and "Black Cake," as well as disappointments like "The Spanish Love Deception" and "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine."