clicking this video thinking "hm i don't have any book crushes, makes sense since I don't really read a lot of romance" and then immediately seeing Pennywise absolutely killed me. I guess I should just be more imaginative, anyone can be a book boyfriend if you're not a coward

We're all just lab rats in Emma's literary experiments, aren't we? lol

@emmiereads

3 ай бұрын

And I appreciate it very much!😂

@pendragon2012

3 ай бұрын

@@emmiereads LOL, we needs to get you some more dude followers though so we can have a fair representation of crushes. 🙂Anyway, off to buy a ruffled shirt.

@camille-ru1xb

3 ай бұрын

I hope so!

He's a murderer but he's a gentleman 😂

@FranFellow731

3 ай бұрын

I hadn’t gotten to this part in the video when I read this and the fact that it applies to multiple people on this list 😂😂😂

@Ludiez

3 ай бұрын

My man my man my mannnnnn

'George Washington? No, it's mr. Darcy' KILLED me

the thing with Sirius and Remus is that the fandom does A LOT of the heavy lifting

Aragorn being that low on the list is just the worst crime ever committed in booktube history. That man is flawless. He will cut an orc's head off and write you poetry in a matter of seconds. Also, Viggo Mortensen, hello???? How can you possibly resist THAT?? (sorry, I don't know if you can notice, but I love Aragorn ❤😂)

@swdragonmntn7848

3 ай бұрын

Really good call. The pinnacle of nobility and masculinity.

@SammieMousie

2 ай бұрын

I'm with you and completely agree. I adore Aragorn.

@jessicalukram74

2 ай бұрын

Agreed

@littledancingbear6982

2 ай бұрын

YEAH. I am so disappointed in humanity right now. He deserves so much more

I genuinely expected Aragorn to be in the 80+ tier 🤣

@littledancingbear6982

2 ай бұрын

right????? Im disappointed and upset

hans christian anderson lmaoo

@spaceontheceiling

3 ай бұрын

Lmao I lost it when she said that

Mr. D'arcy being no. 1 in top book crushes list just restored all my faith at women's choice in man. Like I get it we are attracted to toxic or weird man in books but I love that at the end of the day it's Mr. Darcy and a life of peace and joy at pemberly. I think why he is no. 1 is not precisely because of his character being witty but because his persona is entirely out of female gaze. It's the fact that he is rich tall and handsome who is broody at the beginning with people being a little afraid to talk with him but then he falls in love with a girl in 18th century purely because of her wit even when everyone is telling him that she is plain and poor (not of his social ranking). He confesses it to her and understands why he got rejected rather than taking it as a hurt to his ego (which is so rare like he did not even think in his wildest dream that a poor girl will reject him and that will make him want her more) he revaluates his entire perception and the actions that got born out of it and silently redempts himself without anything in return just for HER. I mean he says things like 'I will not return the sentiments that were so disgusting to you', 'One word from you will silence me forever', 'I love you most ardently' and the QUOTE of all quotes 'You have bewitched me body and soul and I love, I love , I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on' (I know it's just in the movie and idc). The hand flex scene, Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen are the added charm to this already soul devastating character. I can write a whole essay on why he is the ideal man.

@camillereadss

3 ай бұрын

this is so true

@namira24242

3 ай бұрын

I opened the video and instantly thought of Mr. Darcy as my long standing crush. I guess my reasons also added that he accepted her AND her family. Her whole package and was willing to do things just to make her happy. I definitely think him being super rich had a lot to do with it too because you know he had lots of options. Plus he seems super loyal.

They way I called it to be Captain Hook. Gurl. I screeched. I literally had a crush on Captain Hook from the 2003 movie. Has it all. Dark hair, ruffles, money, crime. sad boy vibes. scars. Pirate. Swords. unhinged bad boy with a sould. Needs therapy. snazy clothes. What else does a girl want

Accurate Darcy is my sleep paralysis demon.

The fact that Jane Austin does not describe her characters is what makes them likable because readers can create the physical appearance that they want for each character.

Mr. Darcy is wonderful because everything he did to change himself wasn’t to win over Elizabeth, it was purely cuz he realized she was right and wanted to change. He was like I’m cool if you never wanna speak to me again, I’m still gonna fix what I did. That’s what makes him god tier!

Team Aragorn!! We all know the King!

Came here for Gilbert Blythe, was not disappointed 😄

I lost it at "period piece papas." 😂 OUAT Captain Hook...yes. My top book crushes are probably Darcy and Aragorn.

Emma I am 75 years old and you had me laughing out loud several times! This was so fun. I’ve enjoyed watching you for along time. My wish is that you would read Robin Hobb. Keep up the good work. You are very creative. Patricia

@verosnotebook

3 ай бұрын

😊 Reas Farseer and now starting Liveship. Who’s your crush in RotE?

@nurah_qu8338

3 ай бұрын

yesss emma but read the farseer trilogy first!!

@strawberryorange3755

3 ай бұрын

I love fool, fitz, and nighteyes

@verosnotebook

3 ай бұрын

@@strawberryorange3755 I thought it might be 😊

@withywoods

3 ай бұрын

Speaking of Hobb, is Fitz probably my one true book love? Most likely.

I think it speaks to the accuracy of your data, that when you showed captain hook I immediately went 'yeah I would' 😅

@emmiereads

3 ай бұрын

Amazing😂

Someone voting for Moby Dick, the actual whale, is wild. Thanks for the good laugh, I needed that. 😂

Will and Jem are actually from The Infernal Devices which in my opinion is much better than The Mortal Instruments. You should definitely do a reading vlog for this series, it's great!

@amyreadsetc

3 ай бұрын

Seconded!!!!! The series are so different and where I couldn't tolerate TMI I adored The Infernal Devices. Set in Victorian England, some of the most intense yearning you'll ever experience - adoreeeee

@irisadi7002

3 ай бұрын

I LOVE THE INFERNAL DEVICES!!! That said I feel like I need to defend tmi!!! Yes, CC did some questionable things with the first 3 books but the series its actually so good, so funny, the characters are all so well-developed and interesting and change and evolve. Honestly I could write an essay defending this series but I'm not going to do that here cause that would be weird and nobody asked for it anyway 🙃

@jennelletaylor9622

3 ай бұрын

Yessss. I sobbed through the end of TID in the best way possible

@khadiisam26

3 ай бұрын

Yess!!

@ZelindaChamberlain

3 ай бұрын

Yesss Exactly!!

I think all of them have a very special personality trait , which is (extreme) devotion that makes these characters feel very attractive.

@piramar1211

3 ай бұрын

EXACTLY.

Not me dancing in front of my mirror when Mr. Darcy shows up as if I didn’t expected it

I actually had a crush on Hook from Once Upon a Time so I was laughing out loud at the end P.S. please read The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare the books which Will and Jem Carstairs are from. It's far better than The Mortal Instruments and it is set in the 1870s!

the silence after the shift to the canonically accurate pic of Darcy 😭

I thought the one woman would be Elizabeth Bennett because HELLO Kiera Knightley

Atticus Finch and Sirius Black… can’t explain it but they are my top 2

Yes! Faramir! My one true love since I was 14, my amazing, beautiful prince! The kindest, the fairest, the most honorable and honest, the purest soul in Middle-Earth! Sooooo happy he made this list. Also your annoyance on behalf of Pippin and Tumnus is legit, I'm with you. And why the heck no one voted for Eowyn?! She's my girl! PS your stats are hilarious!

The way I screamed when I saw Phantom- thought I was the only one 😂 Also whoever put young Moses and Aslan had a point and it was a valid point

Emma! You have a way of wording your thoughts that makes me laugh out loud 😂 “unfortunately, in the show he opened his mouth and acted” had me in tears hahaha Loved this video!! 💖

Mr.darcy was my first crush i still remember blushing while reading the novel , also the adaptation (2005)did justice to the novel and made many people love the character more. Felt so good to see edmond dantes and inej in the list

Well, I dont think anyone could deny Captain Hook's charm, he's the man we've all been looking for

I was having an awful day and this video made my day! I would certainly add Captain Wentworth from Persuasion. Thank you for this video!!

@emmiereads

3 ай бұрын

He did get a far few votes on the long list! You’re so welcome😊

tall, dark haired and a scar?! sandor clegane it is! I honestly loved this so much, you are a joy to watch emma💛

As a male viewer, let me add a few female crushes to this list. Not sure I like the term crushes but we’ll go with it. Anna (Anna Karenina) Madea (Euripides) Jo March (Little Women) Rose (Eight Cousins/Rose in Bloom) Kristin (Kristin Lavransdattar) Midori (Norwegian Wood) - I know, I know, this is terrible Dorothea (Middlemarch) Agnes (Agnes Grey) Mixed reaction but overall I think not to Jane (Jane Eyre) Elizabeth Bennett (pride and prejudice) A couple reactions to this list. Lucy from Dracula - big time yes. Edmund Dantes- No No NO. Toxic. And no to Mercedes though she is admirable. But given more pages in the text, I might crush on Eugenie.

@grady_young

3 ай бұрын

Also as a man, Jo 100% 🤝 Arwen - lotr 😤 Yuki (the girl) - Wild sheep chase (i know im toxic for this one) Alaska - looking for Alaska Hermione - I have no choice

@madi32

3 ай бұрын

Jo March... I'd be bi for her (as a girl)

@Shysnapping

3 ай бұрын

@@madi32 Jo is very popular. If you’re a fan of Louisa May Alcott, do give her Eight Cousins and it’s sequel Rose In Bloom a read, Rose and Phebe are a joy to read.

@gabrielkaterle5949

3 ай бұрын

As a man, I've got to add -Antigone (Sophocles) -Luna Lovegood -Camilla Macaulay (Secret History)

@CrowsofAcheron

3 ай бұрын

Madea, you mean the one who will steal your blood and try to live forever?

I really recommend reading the *Caraval* series before starting Once Upon a Broken Heart! Jacks is in the last 2 books of Caraval and everything just makes so much more sense. He really shines there.

With the absolute lack of women on this list, I figured I should add my votes: Viv from Legends and Lattes/Bookshops and Bonedust Luna Lovegood from HP Evelyn Hugo from the Seven Husbands of (even though she absolutely is in love with someone else) Elphaba from Wicked Iggie Threadgood from Fried Green Tomatoes Jo March from Little Women This one is more the movie but Galadriel from LOTR are you kidding?

@spaceontheceiling

3 ай бұрын

“Even though she absolutely is in love with someone else” omg 😂 but honestly I loved her

As a very much lesbian this was actually very fascinating! Interesting to see the golden retrievers score highly, that was not expected given what the internet is like. Thank you for this very insightful data analysis! Here are my votes for women: - Yes to Inej, glad it was her that made it. Plus Nina from SoC too! - Wu Zetian from Iron Widow (loved the actual love triangle in that book too) - Juliette Cai from These Violent Delights - Biyu (Jane) Su from One Last Stop - Lila Bard from the Darker Shades series In summary, ✨women with knives✨

I agree with you on Finnick. I loved him and was crushed when he died. A lot of the books these guys are from I haven’t read.

Definitely do a separate reading vlog for the Cassandra Clare books! And The Infernal Devices * chef's kiss * that's where Jem and Will enter. Please do a separate reading vlog for the Shadowhunters universe!

Amazing data collection and interpretation ♡ Thank you for doing this, it's especially fun to see the end results!

sirius is for sure on the list because of all the young dudes and other fanfics and honestly same

Of the characters I know, the only big surprise was Mr. Thornton from *North and South* . He's a factory/mill owner in a Victorian Industrial Novel (arguably the best novel of that genre), who has a lot of fine qualities, loves Margaret Hale (who is immanently lovable) and is guided by her influence and thereby eventually able to see beyond his own myopic interests to act for the good of the mill workers. Lots of positive fiber in this guy, but, let's just say, his mother is a pretty serious drawback and she is a part of the package. Elizabeth Gaskell is a pretty great Victorian novelist, whether she is handling Industrial or Domestic subject matter. *Wives and Daughters* is my favorite and Molly Gibson is a very lovable character (though Roger Hamley has his charms), but I have only read *Cranford* besides the other two mentioned. She handles class issues very well, even if she shies a little more to the conservative yet compassionate side. Unfortunately, though it has been a long time since I read it, her *Life of Charlotte Bronte* has some serious problems that are partly due to the fact that she had a strong bias towards her friend in life, Charlotte, to the diminishment of Emily and Anne (and she sweeps Branwell under the rug as far as possible, which is somewhat understandable given her direct affinity for her by then deceased friend)..... Mr. Rochester atones for all of his sins by a literal expiation through fire to the point of blindness and disfigurement. If that isn't a good enough redemption arc...... and hurray for Gilbert Blythe!

the way I delightedly slow clapped when Mr Knightley and then of course MR. DARCY!!!! showed up on the list

Mr Rochester is also my crush. But it's mostly because of the BBC adaptation from 2005. He's played by Toby Stephens. And I was so in love with that character.

agreed on you opinion of mr. Rochester, i thought he was a red flag too and then saw how many women like him...

I absolutely love these types of videos. Nobody grabbed my heart and did so many things with it than Edmond Dantes. The best character in all of literature imo.❤️

pippin took me by surprise 😂 i see myself too much in him to have a crush on him, okay? also NO WAY aragorn got fifteen votes WHAT????? i literally only have like 2 book crushes and HE IS ONE OF THEM 😭😭😭

We need the Christian Bale version of Laurie from the 1994 Little Women 😍

I mean... Razumikhin's love language is: going clothes shopping for his narcoleptic best friend (despite him acting weird, suspicious and ungrateful) and making sure to steal one of his nasty shoes in order to buy a new pair in the right size.

For me it's Mr Darcy (Colin Firth version), Aragorn and Nick Nelson. Also, you went really deep in the analysis at the end, there. Thank you for the laughs! 🪙

This has become my favourite video Emma has put out 🤣 also yes, Edmond Dantes ❤️

I would really love a reading vlog on the Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare, it‘s one of my favourite book series🙏💕

⚜️lol I’m dying at Edmond Dante. I honestly thought I’d be the only one to vote for him. He is 100000% my type and I’m soooo thrilled you love him too. I am honored to share that book crush with you. ❤😂. I’m sure it’s because you’re reading it for GoT that so many people even know him but I’m falling in love with him even more this second time through.

GILBERT BLYTHE MADE IT!!😭😭 Although I always imagine Gilbert from Anne with an E (saying it with fluttery eyes)💌.... Watch it Emma you will love it!! Also, Nick Nelson OMG He is THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER!! Glad both of my crushes made it to the list💞.... I can do anything to have Gilbert in my life!!!! Also Darcy... We all know why he is the OG Crush🤭

I love your sense of humor, Emma. Thanks for making me smile today!

Love the data analysis part, why is Captain Hook so accurate 😂

Dude you are brilliant! I am impressed. Could tell you put a lot of work into analyzing the data 👏

Emma you have to read The Infernal Devices, which is the series that Jem is from. It gets lumped in with the Mortal Instruments because they take place in the same universe, but it is leagues better than the original IMO (my evidence is: Edwardian London, best version of a love triangle). The love interests are just *peak*, and the story is incredible. Edit after watching more of the video: Will Herondale is also from this series. He’s *chef’s kiss* Please do a reading vlog!!

@emmiereads

3 ай бұрын

I will definitely make a reading vlog with them!!👀

@bookswithike3256

2 ай бұрын

TID is Victorian. TLH is Edwardian.

This must be universe listening because I was craving a video from emma and this popped up at the right time. This us gonna be a fun video. Sending lots of love

absolutely loved this video, I love all your videos but I especially love the ones where we get to see your personality come out more :) 🪙🪙

This was such a fun watch!! Loved it

I was literally CACKLING at Emma's commentary. This video made my day.

yaaaas i've been waiting for this video😂💖 but i'd love to add Anthoney Bridgerton because i read the book after your question 🌚

I love whoever chose jacks. Mans needs more recognition

I just love that Dantes is taking everyone by the throat, because same. I read the Count of Monte Cristo last year and it was my favorite book of the year. That man...

Aragorn, Jacks, and the Phantom are my top-tiers i got emotional when i saw their places whaaaaaaat

Rhett Butler from Gone with the Wind only. And the funny thing is I thought of it only this week and here is your video where you ask about it! :D

emma, i love your chaotic-calm energy - very dakota johnson coded (in the best way possible!)

Your analysis at the end is one of the funniest things I have ever seen. Thank you 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Faramir and Eowyn have been my book crushes for literally most of my life which, in hindsight, could've clues me in to some things 😂

I didn’t vote but I would have voted for either Kaz or Percy. Percy has had my heart since I was a kid so, yeah nostalgia. But also he is sweet and sassy and SO LOYAL. Anayways. Kaz... is a criminal yes. But he is a good man I tell you. Helps his friends, doesn’t harm the weak, 10/10. It was refreshing to see a dude just kicking ass in a world were people can bend bones and stuff. Did it kinda crush me you didn’t relate to my crushes, yes, but hey, I didn’t crush on most of these dudes so I can’t judge.

I loved this video, thank you so much, made my day! 😊😊😊

🪙 this was brilliant 😅 When you out it like that Captain Hook.... not so bad 😂

Ahhh I love this video idea so muchhhh. So entertaining 😂🍿

The Edmond Dantes crush is SO REAL

Loved the stat breakdown at the end--so funny! Also, I was surprised at the mix of modern and classic men. Such a fun video!

As a data person, I think you did an amazing job :,) Gathering all these data must have taken a lot of work

absolutely loved this video !

Lovethis so much 😂😂😂😂 and yes! Valid proposition at the end

this video gives me life, emma. it's absolutely amazing! hilarious 😂

Jacks is my n°1 book crush, I also somewhat picture him as a younger Astarion from Baldur's Gate 3

Hans Christian Andersen sent me into orbit LMFAO

Wow I was not expecting this video 🤣 Some of these choices are very…. questionable, although I have to say, this data analysis is far more interesting than my uni work at the moment 😅

This made me laugh so so much, thank you Emma for brightening my day💛

@maite.figueroa7291

3 ай бұрын

Came back to leave the golden coin 🪙

edmond dantes 💖 he's literally my favorite book boyfriend ever, a man who is dedicated, understands the value of not being abused by those who have wronged him, rich and intelligent, excellent planner, follows through with plans and isn't wishy-washy. honestly the ideal

I'm disappointed in all of you for not voting for more women. I mean, have you SEEN women? Have you read their characters? Both Arwen and Eowyn from LOTR. Both Min and Aviendha from Wheel of Time.

My top 5 from this list are hands down, easily... 1. Sirius Black 2. Remus Lupin 3. Finnick Odair 4. Laurie 5. Howl 🤭💅🏽 Lololol

Thank you for making us laugh emma this was wonderful 😂❤️

Captain Hook has always been my biggest crush, I knew I was not crazy

This is brilliant. Especially the last part with all the graphics and analytics 😂

We love Harry 💓💓 thank God he's here

The count of Monte Cristo was my first crush and Richard lll.

Yess please do a reading vlog on the infernal devices! It's one of my favourite series ever! I personally love jem more than will, which is not a popular opinion unfortunately 😢❤

That was great Emma! 😂🪙

This video was amazing! Thank you Emma. All for Captain Hook!!! 🪙

10:12 I’m actually super surprised that u don’t like Freddy’s acting, like the majority of book fans absolutely love Freddy as kaz, especially in season two. I will say the writing in shadow and bone is less than stellar (along with whatever the fuck they did with adding BOTH book series together), but the actors really r what sold the show for me as an avid six of crows fan and I do rly love Freddy as kaz

@strawberryorange3755

3 ай бұрын

I hate that show, ruined the crows for me

@seochangbinsarms

3 ай бұрын

@@strawberryorange3755 I’m confused as to how the show can make u hate the original book characters 💀

@ABookNook

3 ай бұрын

I actually loved the show and the crows kept me from hating it

@hcoffeegirl

2 ай бұрын

i totally agree with her on kaz - i have nothing against freddy but he sounds so whiney he definitely made me cringe - also someone who adores book nikolai i will never forgive what they did to him in the show like yuck 🤢same goes for sirius for the movies

@strawberryorange3755

2 ай бұрын

@seochangbinsarms they should have never combined six of crows and shadow and bone plotline. It ended up being a mess, no wonder it got cancelled 🙃. Now, every time I read the books, I will think about the horrible mess that show was. They should have remained faithful to the books, I was robbed of a good show with only the crows.

Currently rereading little woman for the third time probably and early Laurie is crushable but not at the end of the novel, I get y’all but there’s better (ALSO EMMA READ THE BOOK NOW 🔪)

@ErikaLM10

3 ай бұрын

he was definitely more crushable with Jo than with Amy 😂

@ha_limabeanz

3 ай бұрын

@@ErikaLM10 OMG YES like wth was that end couple 😭😭

This video was an absolute masterpiece

@emmiereads

3 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you liked it😂

That was so much fun 😊 Thank you 💕💐

This just got funnier the further it went. The final crush reveal was strikingly accurate to the data, too. Always loved me a swashbuckler. 🏴‍☠❤