10 Book Series I've Most Recently Abandoned
Tuesday, May 12, 2020While in quarantine, it seems I’ve been more likely to abandon books (to hopefully pick up later). I usually push my way through anything, even when I’m not liking a book. However, since I’m stuck in the house, it’s difficult to say when a reading slump may be coming on. In hopes of avoiding a slump, I’ve been very picky with my books. That’s exactly the case with these books since I’ve decided once and for all that I will not be continuing in the following series.
The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken: I finished the first book in the series when the movie released. However, the dystopian genre with a rebellion/revolution plot is a bit overplayed. It’s not something I gravitate towards anymore. However, Alexandra Bracken’s time traveling duology series, Passenger, was fantastic!
Eve by Anna Carey: I read Eve back when I was in high school. It’s a dystopian novel, and that’s all I can remember about it. It’s just not a series for me.
Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake: I don’t have a good reason why I’m abandoning this one. I enjoyed the first one and thought it was dark and creepy at times. I just never picked up the sequel and now that I’ve waited too long, I’d have to reread the first. Maybe I’ll return to it someday.
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi: No, no, don’t get me wrong. I continue to finish out the original trilogy. I’ve already read the first two in the series and intend to read the third sometime this year. However, the newer books just don’t appeal to me.
The Conqueror's Saga by Kiersten White: While I adored White’s writing
in And I Darken, as well as in her other books like the Paranormalcy series, I thought
the pacing of this one was way too slow. I will not be continuing in this series.
Chronicles of Nick by Sherrilyn Kenyon: My brother read and
enjoyed this series so I thought I’d give it a try. Maybe readers have to be familiar
with her adult fantasy series which this young adult series is a spin off of. However,
I felt a little lost reading the first book, Infinity, and it just wasn’t for
me.
The Illuminae Files by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman: I know,
blasphemy! Especially now that Illuminae is as hyped as the first day it came
out. I thought it was just okay. Mind you, I don’t really like science fiction.
I loved the mixed media approach and was happy to find other books in other genres
that experiment that way too, like The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich.
The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead: I adored Mead’s
Vampire Academy books and Soundless, a superb standalone fantasy. The Glittering
Court turned out to be unexpected, as the synopsis didn’t really prepare me for
what was in store. Seeing, also, as each book in the series follows a different
character, I don’t see the point in continuing when I didn’t much care for the
first book.
Beautiful Idols by Alyson Noel: Back in high school, I was obsessed with reading anything by Noel but most of her plots involve high school and drama, which is not something I pick up anymore. Her most recent series has way too much drama. While I tried reading the first book, I just don’t think I could force myself to continue on in the series.
The Vampire Diaries by L. J. Smith: I was a hardcore Vampire Diaries fan back in the day. Yet, when L.J. Smith stopped writing the books and the publisher continued the series under ghost writers, I just didn’t want to continue.
What series have you abandoned recently?
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