GIVING MY LEAST FAVORITE AUTHOR A SECOND CHANCE 

Love it when an author compares being gay and being sent to prison for a heinous crime in the same passage 😩

you should've titled this disappointed but not surprised lol

We love a king who isn't striving for that toxic masculinity and acknowledges other's rights.

The fact that you said "Corbin Bleu from Jump In" and not "Corbin Bleu from HSM" made me laugh so hard for some reason.

"colleen hoover is a genious! just kidding, she can choke" i just died 😂😂😂

the fact that the book is called ‘ugly love’ is also a big 🚩 because no babe it’s not ugly love this is ugly manipulation and abuse!

As a librarian working in high school with 16-18 year olds this is a vey important video and I will pass it on to my partners at work. Awesome job. Respect. :)

“Oh sorry I fell asleep while I was waiting on you to make me sandwich!” “Go back to sleep AND STARVE!”

This book sounds like a Wattpad book

About a few months ago my younger cousin read this book and said it was so cute and i should read it (shes 11 so first how did she get her hands on this book) but i got maybe half way through the book and started crying. mY COUSIN THOUGHT THAT- I am so mad. I didn't finish the book and afterwards her and I had conversation, but I was actually sick to my stomach that my little cousin thought that THAT was LOVE? I told her shes not allowed to read anymore Colleen Hoover books, and handed her one of my Percy Jackson books, considering that was more age appropriate and not mentally scarring for me when she talked about it. Needless to say, I need therapy, and I'm glad someone is actually firing some shots at Colleen for this depiction of 'love'.

"We are going to the library to get LIT." Only a reader would understand.

Now that Colleen Hoover is very popular again and everyone on Tiktok loves her books, I just keep thinking about your vlogs where you rant about how terrible her books are. Brings me joy

“We both laughed at our sons big balls” THIS IS A LINE IN THE BOOK😂😂😂

I walked into Barnes & Noble the other day and under "Our Staff Recommends" was November 9. I almost screamed.

i could've let the "everyone wants sex" line go because not every character an author writes shares the author's viewpoints, but this lady clearly has some kind of issues with lgbt stuff based on the other jokes about being gay

"He's good lookin' so it's okay right." I WAS WEEZINGGGGGGG 😂😂😂

"Colleen Hoover and her dumb little book " lol that made me laugh so hard.

"Just kidding, she can choke" bless 😂

You're so underrated oh my god

the angles in this video are on point

"They do the nasty and she starts crying and he just runs away" i was drinking water and I actually choked

Wow according to Colleen Hoover I am simultaneously a joke and nonexistent I love some good representation

I basically choked watching this, especially at the “disappointed but not surprised” parts 😂😂

Drinking game: Take a shot every time there's 'DISAPPOINTED BUT NOT SURPRISED'.

thank u caleb for taking this sacrifice for all of us so we dont have to read colleen hoover books ourselves. you are the real MVP

the straights are wildin

I love how you’re able to make a serious video entertaining while still providing FACTS. It kinda sucked how you had to keep on giving disclaimers before saying something but unfortunately that’s just how the world is right now. Definitely don’t feel forced to read things you feel like you won’t like because of RU-vid (for a rant video or whatever)! I absolutely love the videos where you’re giving your live reaction to the book as you read it so keep it up! :)

I haven't read November 9th, an I'm not planning on it after you talked about how the love interest BURNS DOWN the main character's house.

TW: domestic abuse I think the problem with books like these are twofold: 1. the message that emotional abuse is wrong unless A. they are dealing with their own "issues" and B. they are attractive. If this is the case, then they are not "abusive" they are just "damaged" and that is somehow hot and romantic (which means they are in a roundabout way equating "abusive" to "sexy" which is not only gross, its dangerous especially to young girls). It seems to me that this idea of "damaged" being a "sexy" way of saying "abusive" is a common trend in erotica, and that especially problematic given - 2. The idea that if a person is merely "damaged" then you can "fix" them with enough love. These messages are not only problematic, as you pointed out, but can lead someone to stay in an abusive relationship in the hopes that their abuser will one day love them enough to "get over" their trauma and stop abusing them. And that's something that can literally get someone killed. These book are not only bad, they are dangerously irresponsible. Say it with me-- your abuser's trauma does not justify their abuse.

Her books aren't romances. They're horror novels where the scary shit is the relationships, lol.

needed to rewatch this video after how much she’s blowing up on tiktok lmao. a bit of me dies whenever i see some teenager gushing over her books.

This is my favorite video on RU-vid.

I walked into Barnes and Noble today, and the first thing I saw was a display with all of her books and a sign that read, "Just because they do bad things sometimes doesn't mean they're a bad person." I about died.

I felt a single tear of joy run down my face from laughter.

Everytime “Disappointed but not surprised.” Came on the screen I cackled LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL. I love your ability to recognise problematic issues in the book and make me laugh simultaneously

This video solidified the fact that I'm never going to read a Colleen Hoover book lmao 😂

Your sense of humor thooo "He killed someone but he won't goto jail cuz he's good looking" Lololol

and now, in the year of our lord 2022, booktok has popularised colleen hoover again... pls help

"We love a good incest plot line can I get a Hooyah." That kills me every single time 😂😂😂

Is that Corbin Blue from Jump In

i can't believe this book was shelved in the YA section of your library. eek. and maybe someday is shite. don't listen to anyone.

You were ahead of your time

now that colleen hoover is popular again , i feel so good coming here and satisfying my hater self

*is an asexual* *_disappears_*

i keep coming back 2 this video whenever the booktok colleen hype gets on my nerves a bit too much

I came back to this video because I remember this so vividly from years ago when the booktube community was pointing out the problematic writing of Colleen Hoover. Now, her books are undeniably trendy and popular like what….

it really feels like you're being gaslit by the whole world when you don't like colleen hoover's books and everyone else does. "all your perfects' literally traumatised me; apart from the cringey lines, the portrayal of love and infertility and mental illness in that book? horrifying. the couple's relationship is strained because of their fertility issues, she spirals into depression and gets no help for it, the mmc cheats on her (and claims he did it because he missed her and loved her so much), and everything is solved in the last few pages. i am still reeling from the horrid experience that was that book.

I read Slammed by Collen Hoover last year, and I utterly HATED it. I don't know, I just couldn't stand it. It was so juvenile, hypocritical & manipulative. Maybe I should give her books another shot too? NOT.

Yes!!! I haven't read this (and not planning on it) but how many woman have been through relationships like this and have come through the other end with scars, and then this chick is writing relationships like that and acting like its love and making them for young adults and teens to learn about love, and seeing this shit. No. Pls authors, write healthy relationships when writing for young adults and teens.

I love the fact you explicitly said don't recommend me anymore Colleen Hoover books and don't go buy them and half these comments are saying how they love the books and just bought some and are recommending you more😂👌

Caleb would really hate After by Anna Todd

i saw the thumbnail for this and am commenting before the video even starts just so i can comment nO

His channel is literally a digital book club, and I'm HERE for it!

After your review I cannot believe how many booktubers says it’s their favourite book and giving it 5 stars…

I tried the Ox line with my fiance, and now my next therapy appointment has been moved up to Friday.

you really were the og coho hater and i respect that

Here three years later after reading two Colleen Hoover books because of tiktok. I only read the second one because I thought they all couldn’t be that awful with such good reviews, right? I’m in full agreement, all her romances are toxic abusive relationships, based purely on lust being disguised as love, zero character development and a “twist” ending that is lame and predictable.

Also all those “disappointed but not surprised” keep killing me😂😂😂

The way I JUMPED when he said “You’re going to fall in love with me, Rachel.” I was really looking around like, “who said that?”

"we both laughed at our son's big balls" WTF I'm dying x'D

Boy: I make all the rules Girl: oh okay yeah I guess I’m okay with that. Low key Tamlin and Feyre.

the amount of times the disappointed but not surprised slide comes up kills. me.

What I think it is funny is that in 'this is how it ends', she writes about an abusive relationship even though her other relationships are just as bad 😬

I’ve never read a book from colleen hoover and I’m so glad I haven’t!! Honestly all the things you say are true! Thankyou I won’t ever read her books

Everyone on booktube and booktok recommends her books like they’re must reads and I REFUSE to read them because I watched this video 2 years ago LOL I’ve never read a single thing written by Colleen Hoover and I am proud of it thank you Caleb

Maybe this comment will get lost among all your other comments, but if you ever read this I’d like to tell you that as the mom of a teenager who likes to read I cannot tell you enough how much I appreciate your candid review and making me aware that this garbage glorifying abuse is out there and being recommended. Thanks for letting your viewers know that this is NOT cute. I will talk to my kid about it. Also, you’re hilarious, keep up the great work

*I AM HOWLING*

This book sounds awful. I don't have a problem if people like a book. that's there right. But ignoring the very obvious red flag behavior is an issue. Thanks for pointing out all the problems with the book.

I feel like the main guy being a walking red flag is a common theme in her books. It was the same with Ryle in It Ends With Us. Back then I wrote it off as CoHo making him creepy on purpose (as he ends up as an abuser), but then in her note at the end she was discussing how she had a hard time because even she kind of fell for him in the beginning? Um he was literally creepy as hell from the get go and idk what about him was EVER lovable??? That's when I decided I'll never read a book from her again lmao

It's sad that this is written by a WOMAN.

Just came over to rewatch this book review after seeing Caleb's newest video about Colleen Hoover and...I don't think he gave his teenaged self enough credit in the newest video. In this video he straight-up says that he would have had a higher opinion of this book if there was an epilogue that acknowledged that this was an abusive relationship. Which is exactly the case with the only Colleen Hoover book that he's had any positive thoughts about.

I feel like Colleen Hoover books are just over, like they are SUPER problematic and our society now just shouldn't stand for it. Don't we have enough sexism and abuse in EVERYDAY LIFE?!?!?! I'm glad you made this video to shut down the haters and verify your feelings, which I think is actually a very well-thought idea. Also shout-out to you for not giving her money and supporting your local library! :)

Dear Caleb, Please don't change. I absolutely adore you rofl! I feel sad that you have to use disclaimers because people refuse to just...click...x... Anywho, I am always entertained when you say how you feel about things. You're just the bee's knees. Sincerely, The Abominable Book Girl

LOL Colleen Hoover books sound like my life “She’s gonna have some insecurities and some drunk guy is gonna be like “You’re pretty!’ and she’s gonna be like ‘You’re right take advantage of me!!!’” DATS MY LYFE 😂😂😂

I hated this book so much I started doing push ups and hysterically laughing

“Can I get fiery chicken nuggets?” 😂I’m screaming

"caleb judging peoples driving for 10 minutes straight"

I wished you read "It Ends With Us" its the only book I ever read from her and it's really good and handles the abusive relationship the way it should be handled. I have never seen anyone mark a library book LOL. I love how much you look out for women characters!!!!!!!

I’ve seen her books around multiple book communities, and honestly, from what you’ve quoted, I’m disgusted 🤷🏼‍♀️

this book being popular on tiktok makes me think abt this video so much

"Say the word ox, cause that's my new favorite word from you~!" Uhhhhhhh...are you high, Main Character?

Everytime you showed that meme I died

I feel like you gave it an honest chance. And now I don't have to try to read her books. Thank you.

this is the best video i have ever watched. the fact that everyone loves this book is insanity. thank you for slandering this book & coho ur my fav person ever

It's so refreshing to see someone with a following this big who doesn't like her books either!

last comment, 50 shades was a POOR example of bdsm. it was just abuse guised as bdsm. subs make most of the choices for the doms, and its about trust and consent. In fact imo a video game portrayed it best -_-;;

your voice would be greatttt as an audio book, honestly that would be one audio book I'd pay to listen to *not an Audiobook for this book but just a book in general* seriously, consider it id pay money for that

Can I get a HOAEYAH? 😂 and I guess I'm not a human......I knew it.

I have seen this video an unhealthy amount of time, but it never gets old

i would like to personally thank Colleen Hoover for confirming i do not exist and that if i were gay (im still in the process of figuring out my sexuality) i should be in prison. thanks

omg He HaS tHe V!!!

Tysm for the honesty!! Everyone loves this book, like wtf, I get everyone has their own opinions but it honestly made me feel kinda crazy that I was the only person I know who doesn’t like this book. It isn’t romance its abuse and that ain’t cute. I’m not gunna be a hypocrite I probably would’ve enjoyed this book when I was 14, however I feel this is the kind of book you would like if your new to reading. Now I’m so much more mature and can see the red flags. To be fair if it was labelled as a toxic relationship then it wouldn’t be so bad but it’s promoted as a love story. My one big concern is that its targeted to young impressionable people who may then in return think it’s okay to be used instead of someone getting therapy.💀

I’m so glad that when I was in high school I somehow avoided these books. Instead my teachers pushed me toward great literature with healthy relationships.

I always wondered what you were talking about when you said people loved these books… flash forward to 2021 and she’s all ppl on tik tok talk about

"page 1, things seem to be going good so far so i'm feeling pretty confident--" _30 seconds later_ THIS IS ALREADY STARTING OUT IN A REALLY BAD WAY

On this episode of Are The Straights Okay?™️ There’s this freaking book. Holy hell.

I can't tell if she's write fucked up stories on purpose or if she is promoting these as good relationships?? like you said, the title is self aware, but also her parents did NOT have a healthy relationship, and she's aware of that, but it still has probably had a major effect on her. It Ends With Us makes me think that she's learning more and more.

On a more serious note. All what you say, the way you wrapped up this video is so right. I loved november 9 when I read it, I thought of it as romance and love and fun and would have give it a four star. But now that I think about it, and watch this video and other ones and reading reviews of how shady and wrong and sexist this type of plot line is, and seeing it marketed off as romance, I realize just how manipulated and threaded into this type of books I was. And I called myself a feminist. This brought light to some aspects I should've been more aware of. I realize this now, so thank you

I've never read any of her books, and now I'm traumatized by the quotes from this one 😂 how does this have a 4.3 on Goodreads?!

You are literally my favorite book tuber!! You’re so hilarious Can you do Vlogs they are so fun to watch