Am I the only person who HAS to finish a trilogy/series when I start on one? Like even if it's REALLY bad and I hate it, I feel the need to finish it... No matter what........
I only feel like that if all the books are already out. However if I read a new release and don't enjoy it and the next book doesn't come out for another year then I just get rid of the first one and don't continue haha
+Mariam Fae Yeah I do that too.I continued reading The Matches trilogy even If the first two books were awful, but It turned out the third book was great so I didn't really wasted my time. :D
+Thoughts on Tomes Not because of the rating but of all the things you didn't like. I completely understand that to each their own but it was still kinda painful to hear. I also saw some other negative reviews on Winter but, fortunately, nothing can change my wonderful experience reading the book :)
+thepagesofink i absolutely am loving champion, I've got 20 pages left and then its the end x ITS so good. I don't understand why so many people don't like it?
Ruin and Rising was the best book in the Grisha Trilogy (imo) but I think it was bc I agreed with who Alina chose at the end. Six of Crows though is so good, so much better than the Grisha trilogy.
aww the Lux series is my favorite. In my opinion, each book gets better than the last one, but I understand if you don't want to read it. I do recommend it though
I will never finish the House of Night series by PC Cast. I made it to the third one and gave up cause its 12 books long and it wasn't great. I didn't care for the characters and the story got a bit ridiculous. The main character had like 4 love interests.
I read the series when I was on the naïve side of life and really enjoyed it, i think that it was a good concept but bad execution. I really liked the whole idea behind it and the basis but it just got to the point where it was ridiculous. And obviously now that I matured, I see that and many other flaws. And I realized how much I dislike Zoey, like 3 boyfriends and keeping secrets from your bestfriends is just absolutely ridiculous
+Annah I relate to this sooo much it's painful. I've read the first ELEVEN BOOKS in the short period of TWO WEEKS. I was, to be frank, obsessed. When I had to wait for the last book I realised how bad they actually were and how dragged out the series was. Like more than half of the plot was random and there was no need for it. The series should've ended ALOT sooner than it did, in my opinion.
+Haleema Rafiq yes! some books were really unnecessary, like awakened (I think?) where she spent the whole book in that coma? not needed, they could had put it in with the one before it, dragged on too much
+Aideen G HoN is one of my favorite series.I don't know how I managed to read all 12 novels and find the other characters more interesting than the main one. I got to be honest though, it dragged on. :)
On a little more serious note Regan I don't know if you'll ever see this, but I just wanted to thank you for how you handled this video. it's so nice how you explicitly stated that you didn't care much for the books anymore, but you did it in a gracious manner in which you didn't make us, those who do care about them, feel bad. Thanks for that!! bc idk but when it comes to me I get really sensitive and defensive and angry when someone goes off about one of my favorite series, but this video didn't make me upset because you have completely understandable reasons as to why you weren't interested, and you didn't just throw the books down onto the dirt and stomp on them along with my heart. but to sum it all up, this video is awesome and I loved it and thank you!!!
omg not the legend trilogy regan :(( and i don't know what you heard about champion but i thought it was a great ending. i think the reason why some people might not like it is bc it isn't as "happy" as they would want it to be (this may not be true for everyone who dislikes it however). hope you'll revisit it in the future though!
I read the second book in the These Broken Stars series the end of last month, and it was quite good and I'm looking forward to reading the conclusion, it did take me a while to like and get to know these two new characters (Jubilee and Flynn)-however Lilac and Tarver do pop up in this book a bit-when things start to unravel and gets exciting. The third book I believe is about one character we meet in the This Shattered World and someone else, but the four previous characters are also in that I think! It's a good read, and I think you might enjoy it! There's no harm in trying the second book at least! I'm also glad someone else thought the Grisha trilogy was 'eehhh'.
I finished the These Broken Stars trilogy and honestly I love all of the books. I like the new characters for every book because they all have such different personalities, and I love each of them. You'll get more into the overarching plot as you read and more will be revealed. Plus, the older characters do make appearances in the later books since they tie together (: Personally, I think I've given up on the Half Bad trilogy. I gave book 1 3 stars, and I've been telling myself to read Half Wild, but it just isn't happening.
Actually the second book of These Broken Stars is really good. I went into it thinking that I'm going to hate it because I wanted more of Lilac and Trevor and did not want new characters but I ended up really enjoying it! I say give it a chance :)
+Ari Ahmed I was really bored by the first one, but the second was pretty fantastic imo. Haven't read the third one, but if it is good I would say it's a pretty solid trilogy to pick up.
+Malena Sol Winderbaum I actually have not read the third one yet. It just came out a few days ago. As for the first two, I personally really enjoyed them even though I'm not a big fan of Sci-Fi to begin with but they have some really good character arcs and and an interesting love story. They're also quite action packed and easy to get through so I would recommend them.
DEFINITELY CONTINUE AFTER THESE BROKEN STARS! I loved the first book and was really hesitant about carrying on with the series as I've never read companion novels before and I wanted more of the first characters but honestly, carry on! In the second book you meet a new male and female lead in a new situation on a new planet but it is in no way samey! I was amazed how they could create two sets of male/female leads and they be so distinct, their personalities never blend together and trying to work out the mystery of the conspiracy running through the whole universe was so interesting! I really want to read the third but I'm on a book buying ban so I hope my boyfriend got me the last for Christmas as he knows how much I loved the first two :)
I just finished the last book in the These Broken Stars series yesterday, and I really enjoyed the whole series. It does take a little while to get into the plot and familiarize yourself to the characters. There are points where the plot gets confusing but the books come together in the end.
Legend series was pretty decent. I struggled to get through Angelfall and had 0 connection with any of the characters. Don't plan on starting the rest. I approve of your list 👍
I've read the entirety of The Starbound Trilogy, and they're so, so worth it! The characters all make big appearances in all the other books, especially the last one, and the plot is incredible! I really think you'll enjoy them :) xo
I literally gasped when you held up the Grisha trilogy! I just recently read that and FLEW through all 3 and thought they were all amazing. But yes, please do read Six of Crows because that one is also fantastic!
I definitely agree with your thoughts on Lux. I binge read all five books in about a week, because the audiobooks were on youtube, but I don't ever see myself picking up the physical books to re-read. Those are books you just have to be in the mood for. :)
so basically the books in the These Broken Stars (Starbound) series are companion novels and technically separate, but in the second (and i presume, third) books they mention the characters from the previous novels. its really great and, though i havent read the third one, i really recommend you keep reading!
I'm so sad to hear you wont continue The Blood of Eden. Both The Eternity Cure and The Forever Song are really really amazing! I swear if you ever feel like picking up the 2nd book you'll definitely finish the series. That book has the most insane and heart wrenching cliffhanger I've ever read. Even thinking about it now makes my heart beat a little faster.
I've read the second one in the These Broken Stars companion novels, you still see the same characters, it focuses on two different ones (I kind of loved them more) but you do still see Tarver and Lila & I'm pretty sure that in the third one they all tie together with all the characters being important! give it a chance, I was a bit sceptical but I was pleasantly surprised :)
let's see....The City of Bones books, Daughter of Smoke and Bone Trilogy, The Reboot Duology.....I also have a list of other books I don't want to read at all, like the maze runner books
Why don't you want to read the maze runner books? I own The City of Bones and Daughter of smoke and bone but I don't know if I should read them or not? I've owned them for so long but still haven't picked them up.
+LunaWaffle I just have no interest in the maze runner. And I've read the first 3 books of city of bones...it's just not my cuppa tea. And I found Daughter of Smoke and Bone kinda boring. But then these are my opinions and other people love the books soo....give them a try
+Ring Pop I was about to give up on ever reading the series but I read the first one and now I think I'm going to continue. I've heard mixed reviews so hmm...
Yea I think you just have to give it a chance♡ also The Maze Runner movie was ok but The Scorch Trails movie was just so not like the book that it made it bad 😕 I think if you don't read the books you will like the movies a lot more . But yea I'd definitely try to give a chance♡
Even though some of the series that you mentioned I love, I understand why you wanted to end them, especially if it has been a couple years or you just didn't feel anything for the characters from the start. I love watching all of your book videos! I stopped reading the Lux series because I was spoiled on what happened to my two favorite characters in the last book Opposition.
I just finished the last book in the These Broken Stars series and its hands down one of the best sci fi series I've ever read. I think you would actually love the new characters and the turns the series takes.
Aw, The Immortal Rules is AWESOME! One of my favorite all-time series. It is NOT a 'typical' vampire or 'dystopian' series.... but you gotta do you, girl! You can always change your mind again :)
+Nell Fitts QoS was trash, she ruined the series with that book in my opinion. At the end i really only cared about Manon, Chaol and Dorian and they were barely in it at all...
+Quint Victrum I actually really liked Queen of Shadows, however I don't really care for Chaol anymore. I just feel like he wasn't in there a lot and because of that I couldn't feel an emotional connection. I feel bad that you didn't enjoy it as much as I did
I picked up the Sweet trilogy because of your reviews of it. You made it sound so interesting and you seemed to really like it so I gave it a go. And those books were absolutely ridiculous like you said to the point where they were almost laughable...well, they were laughable. I powered my way through the last one and you didn't miss anything.
Oh!! I wish more people talked about This Shattered World and Their Fractured Light, because those books are really great!! I definitely enjoyed the entire series.
I saw Winger on your book shelf in one of your videos and OMG I was freaking out when I saw it. I love that book and the second book was good too, but didn't quite beat the first book.
I like the personal honesty, it's important particularly when you're running out of room on your bookshelves. Most series I don't really bother with, my general feeling is that a truly good book can get it done in one go. Don't get me wrong, once I start a series, I'm usually in it to win it and there are some that I love but the following are just some I have absolutely no interest in...Game of Thrones, Outlander, the Grisha Trilogy, and possibly Divergent although I did pick up the first book. I do have some that have been on the back burner for a long time but I'm hoping that I can make a serious push on some series in 2016. There are a lot of unfinished stories on my bookshelves and I feel I need to right that wrong.
noah only appeared in the last few chapters but the 3rd book went haywire the plot was twisted and tbh it didnt leave a very good impression for the last book.
I'm really undecided on whether or not I continue on with throne of glass series. I really enjoyed the first 3 but Queens of Shadows went downhill for me :(
The second book in these broken stars was really, really good. I haven't gotten to the third yet, though. And I feel like a lot of people don't like the last Grisha book because of who Alina is with by the end.
THE SECOND BOOK IN THE THESE BROKEN STARS COMPANION TRILOGY IS GOOD, AND THE 3RD ONE IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!! YOU SHOULD CONTINUE IT I THINK YOULL ENJOY IT!
The starbound trilogy is amazing😍😍 The characters in the first book will make an appearance and are a big part of book three.The new characters in book two and three are so interesting to read about and their adventures lead back to book one.If you did like the first one I highly recommend finishing the series😊
Aw, you should totally finish Legend! They get better and better, I've honestly never heard anything bad about the last book. It's the best in the series, actually kind of made me emotional.
I actually never realized that the new Lux covers form a bigger picture. Neat! Shadow and Bone was okay, and recent enough to say I'm going to follow through with it, so probably? Same goes for Angelfall, but I liked that one a lot more. One series I need to get back to quickly or risk leaving behind is Rick Riordan's Kane Chronicles. They just weren't that gripping!
I'm also saddened that you werent able to finish the Sweet trilogy, I thought it was great! but then again, paranormal romances are a guilty pleasure of mine and you're right, it does end in the way you'd expect (mild spoiler) but not without some casualties...I actually teared up a bit. anywho, I cant say much about the others cause I havent read any of them but I hope your year is going well.
For These Broken Stars the characters do show up its all kinda one intertwined story like the Lunar Chronicles. I really liked the second one buuuuuuuut the first was much better so fingers crossed about the third!! I'm just excited to see how the overarching plot wraps up!
I'm that kind of peron, that if i start some kind of series - I'll finish, even if I don't like it, but I just CAN'T do that with twilight. Plain torture that is Bella Swan.
I was like WHAAAT when you said you're not gonna finish the Legends series *sobs* I think you should give them a second chance! but I respect your desicion :P great video!
this is actually the strangest thing but every time I watch booktube videos I always get motivation to work on homework so I can read more, it's pretty great actually
You have to give it a try to the These Broken Stars trilogy, because we are introduce to whole new characters. 1-- we have a strong and kick-ass heroine (military). 2- the hero is a criminal.... 3- we get to know a new world from the one in these broken stars. Totally give it a chance to THIS SHATTERED WORLD. I still need to read the final book but I know I will love it.
You really should continue with His Fair Assassin! The second book is PHENOMENAL. As is the third. Honestly, Grave Mercy is my least favorite so I can understand your hesitance. As for the Grisha, I hope you change you mind. Totally agree about the Lux series and the Legend trilogy, though.
Nooo you have to read the other books in the These Broken Stars/Starbound trilogy! I love it! I haven't read book 3 yet but I'm about 80% done with book 2 and it's really good! Tarver and Lilac are in it so I think you would enjoy the rest of the series.
You're not missing much, I read the trilogy and although I loved the first book, the second and third books were just eh. The companion novel "Extras" was really quite good though.
I really liked how the legend trilogy ended. I felt that it couldn't have gone any other way if we wanted the main characters to be together. Because of what June did.
Aghh the grisha! 😂 I can understand where you're coming from but definitely try out soc I think you'll really enjoy it in terms of plot and world building it really explores a different outlook on the grisha as opposed to the grisha trilogy ☺️ I'm giving up on the bloodlines series and the throne of glass series (which is like extremely controversial but w/e 😂😂😂)
YOU HAVE TO FINISH LEGEND TRILOGY, I LOVED IT, THE FINAL IS VERY GOOD AND ROMANTIC. The trilogy i wont finish is Northern Lights by Philiph Purllman , i read the first and i liked, but is too fantastic, is more middle grade
I haven't read the sequels to These Broken Stars, but I have heard that the characters show up in the other books. I don't know if it's like The Lunar Chronicles where it just adds on the protagonists. I think it's more like, in This Shattered World the couple from These Broken Stars show up as side characters. And then in This Fractured Light the previous two couples show up as side characters. Which is kinda interesting but I'm also hesitant to keep going with the Starbound books. I liked the first book well enough, but it was a very small story. It didn't exactly inspire a grand feeling of an overarching space opera to me, which I think is where the sequels are meant to be heading to. I might try them out sometime in the distant future.
OH MY GOD SAME! I really loved the Angelfall series(I still do)but after reading the second story, the it's book took FOREVER to come out and by the time it did, I didn't have any desire to read it. I do plan on reading it one day though, just not anytime soon
For "These Broken Stars," when I finished it I had a hard time going through Tarver/Lilac withdrawal so I had a hard time getting into the second one. I haven't actually read the second one, but I do know that Tarver makes an appearance in the second one more so than Lilac.... and Lilac and Tarver are a central point in the third novel. I did some skimming and I think there's a big showdown between the three couples and Mr. La Roux. For the sake of Tarver and Lilac, I'm going to try again.
I also dropped Legend, Lux, and Angelfall. I also never finished The Kane Chronicles, The Eye of Minds series, The Selection, the Splintered series, and a few more I can't think of
I'll never finish the divergent series, Camille, Perfected, or Red Queen. I liked the first book in each of these series but never felt compelled to finish reading the rest.
I had the same exact thing happen with the Immortal Rules trilogy - I read the first one and liked it but just never picked up the last two. And the same with the Grisha trilogy, I had to forced myself to finish it. I'm just glad its over haha
Lilac and Tarver pop up in the second book. Haven't read the third one yet but I'm pretty sure they show up in that one as well (probably more than in book 2)
I honestly never heard anything bad from anyone about champion, I personally thought all the legend books were amazing. I'd really love to know where you heard bad things about champion from. But not gonna finish Fallen. Read the first one 2 years ago and liked it and tried to start it again but my taste has changed so it was really boring to me. Also not a big fan of the winner's trilogy atm!
Sorry you didn't like Lux, it's one of my favorites, but I totally see where you're coming from about it! I don't think I'll ever finish the divergent series, or Grisha either...
I agree with you with your decision on the immortal rules. I read the first one and really liked it, but the next two books were awful, really. I could barely get through them.
Dang really knocking off some of my "favorites" here, actually the first three series. And then Under the never sky, yeah.... probably not going to finish that one
There are two series that jump out at me on this subject. 1. Daughter of Smoke and Bone - Don't get me wrong, I LOVED that book, but I was happy with how it ended. I don't really have any inclination to read any more in that world and I don't really understand why. I just don't have any yearning for more. 2. Anything by Amanda Hocking. I think I've been sucked into every single series she's written for some reason or another. The pitch would catch me, or a cover would appeal, and I kept forgetting how much I didn't gel with her style of writing. I haven't read anything from her latest series, but I've read at least four first books in the past and never completed a series.
WHYY? You included two of my favorite trilogies in your list. :( The Legend trilogy is really really great! The Grisha trilogy may have quite a difficult world building, but it was greatt!
Also so sad you're not finishing Legend and the lux series. Anyhow, I read the first book of Daughter of Smoke and Bone and it was ok (kind of confusing also that I read in spanish which is my native language) but yeah I'm not planning on continuing with the trilogy. it didn't blow me away so...
READ SIX OF CROWS IT'S SO GOOD. I totes don't blame you for not finishing the grisha trilogy had so many MEH feelings about it.
This is why I don't understand people that buy the whole series at once
Am I the only person who HAS to finish a trilogy/series when I start on one?
Like even if it's REALLY bad and I hate it, I feel the need to finish it... No matter what........
yes, it's annoying.
I only feel like that if all the books are already out. However if I read a new release and don't enjoy it and the next book doesn't come out for another year then I just get rid of the first one and don't continue haha
+Mariam Fae I used to be like that.. for the most part i do. I give the book several several tries. if i have to FORCE myself.. I just wont.
+Mariam Fae
Yeah I do that too.I continued reading The Matches trilogy even If the first two books were awful, but It turned out the third book was great so I didn't really wasted my time. :D
you are not alone.
I just can't leave a series unfinished. :)
*my horrible screaming heard from the distance when you mention The Grisha Trilogy*
+Thoughts on Tomes my internal screaming couldn't be heard when I watched your Winter review :D
Eridiana A. Why because I gave it 4 stars? lol
+Thoughts on Tomes Not because of the rating but of all the things you didn't like. I completely understand that to each their own but it was still kinda painful to hear. I also saw some other negative reviews on Winter but, fortunately, nothing can change my wonderful experience reading the book :)
My horrible screaming was heard when she mentioned The Blood of Eden series TTvTT
I didn't even pick it up, nothing stood put for me than the other ya's
Awww the Legend series was awesome! Champion was brilliant! :(
I'm currently reading Champion And finding it very hard to get through it :(
Awh... I guess it's not for everyone.
+thepagesofink i absolutely am loving champion, I've got 20 pages left and then its the end x ITS so good. I don't understand why so many people don't like it?
J Wilson Not sure!! Maybe it's just personal taste?? The end of Champion in great :)
+thepagesofink Hi! I've finished it two days ago... AND I LOVED THE ENDING! I couldn't believe it XD
Ruin and Rising was the best book in the Grisha Trilogy (imo) but I think it was bc I agreed with who Alina chose at the end. Six of Crows though is so good, so much better than the Grisha trilogy.
also forgot to mention that I am loving your vlogs!
Norwegian BookNerd do i need to read the grisha trilogy to understand the six of crows duology?
aww the Lux series is my favorite. In my opinion, each book gets better than the last one, but I understand if you don't want to read it. I do recommend it though
Yes!
I will never finish the House of Night series by PC Cast. I made it to the third one and gave up cause its 12 books long and it wasn't great. I didn't care for the characters and the story got a bit ridiculous. The main character had like 4 love interests.
I read the series when I was on the naïve side of life and really enjoyed it, i think that it was a good concept but bad execution. I really liked the whole idea behind it and the basis but it just got to the point where it was ridiculous. And obviously now that I matured, I see that and many other flaws. And I realized how much I dislike Zoey, like 3 boyfriends and keeping secrets from your bestfriends is just absolutely ridiculous
+Annah I relate to this sooo much it's painful. I've read the first ELEVEN BOOKS in the short period of TWO WEEKS. I was, to be frank, obsessed. When I had to wait for the last book I realised how bad they actually were and how dragged out the series was. Like more than half of the plot was random and there was no need for it. The series should've ended ALOT sooner than it did, in my opinion.
+Aideen G I also gave up on this series once I started noticing how obvious it was when the authors changed.
+Haleema Rafiq yes! some books were really unnecessary, like awakened (I think?) where she spent the whole book in that coma? not needed, they could had put it in with the one before it, dragged on too much
+Aideen G HoN is one of my favorite series.I don't know how I managed to read all 12 novels and find the other characters more interesting than the main one. I got to be honest though, it dragged on. :)
On a little more serious note Regan I don't know if you'll ever see this, but I just wanted to thank you for how you handled this video. it's so nice how you explicitly stated that you didn't care much for the books anymore, but you did it in a gracious manner in which you didn't make us, those who do care about them, feel bad. Thanks for that!! bc idk but when it comes to me I get really sensitive and defensive and angry when someone goes off about one of my favorite series, but this video didn't make me upset because you have completely understandable reasons as to why you weren't interested, and you didn't just throw the books down onto the dirt and stomp on them along with my heart.
but to sum it all up, this video is awesome and I loved it and thank you!!!
So true! Some booktubers really have the ability to make you feel bad for liking a book that they don't like.
omg not the legend trilogy regan :(( and i don't know what you heard about champion but i thought it was a great ending. i think the reason why some people might not like it is bc it isn't as "happy" as they would want it to be (this may not be true for everyone who dislikes it however). hope you'll revisit it in the future though!
I read the second book in the These Broken Stars series the end of last month, and it was quite good and I'm looking forward to reading the conclusion, it did take me a while to like and get to know these two new characters (Jubilee and Flynn)-however Lilac and Tarver do pop up in this book a bit-when things start to unravel and gets exciting. The third book I believe is about one character we meet in the This Shattered World and someone else, but the four previous characters are also in that I think!
It's a good read, and I think you might enjoy it! There's no harm in trying the second book at least!
I'm also glad someone else thought the Grisha trilogy was 'eehhh'.
I finished the These Broken Stars trilogy and honestly I love all of the books. I like the new characters for every book because they all have such different personalities, and I love each of them. You'll get more into the overarching plot as you read and more will be revealed. Plus, the older characters do make appearances in the later books since they tie together (:
Personally, I think I've given up on the Half Bad trilogy. I gave book 1 3 stars, and I've been telling myself to read Half Wild, but it just isn't happening.
+Lin good call with the Half Bad series. I liked the first one, but Half Wild was awful.
Actually the second book of These Broken Stars is really good. I went into it thinking that I'm going to hate it because I wanted more of Lilac and Trevor and did not want new characters but I ended up really enjoying it! I say give it a chance :)
+Ari Ahmed I agree! I actually liked the second book even more, there was so much action and the new characters were awesome!
+Ari Ahmed I was really bored by the first one, but the second was pretty fantastic imo. Haven't read the third one, but if it is good I would say it's a pretty solid trilogy to pick up.
+Malena Sol Winderbaum I actually have not read the third one yet. It just came out a few days ago. As for the first two, I personally really enjoyed them even though I'm not a big fan of Sci-Fi to begin with but they have some really good character arcs and and an interesting love story. They're also quite action packed and easy to get through so I would recommend them.
Daughter of Smoke & Bone Trilogy and the Generation Dead Series are the only ones that come to mind.
Really loving your vlog channel! (:
DEFINITELY CONTINUE AFTER THESE BROKEN STARS! I loved the first book and was really hesitant about carrying on with the series as I've never read companion novels before and I wanted more of the first characters but honestly, carry on! In the second book you meet a new male and female lead in a new situation on a new planet but it is in no way samey! I was amazed how they could create two sets of male/female leads and they be so distinct, their personalities never blend together and trying to work out the mystery of the conspiracy running through the whole universe was so interesting! I really want to read the third but I'm on a book buying ban so I hope my boyfriend got me the last for Christmas as he knows how much I loved the first two :)
I just finished the last book in the These Broken Stars series yesterday, and I really enjoyed the whole series. It does take a little while to get into the plot and familiarize yourself to the characters. There are points where the plot gets confusing but the books come together in the end.
Legend series was pretty decent.
I struggled to get through Angelfall and had 0 connection with any of the characters.
Don't plan on starting the rest. I approve of your list 👍
notification popped up as i was studying. you know i've gotta take a study break to watch!
I've read the entirety of The Starbound Trilogy, and they're so, so worth it! The characters all make big appearances in all the other books, especially the last one, and the plot is incredible! I really think you'll enjoy them :) xo
I literally gasped when you held up the Grisha trilogy! I just recently read that and FLEW through all 3 and thought they were all amazing. But yes, please do read Six of Crows because that one is also fantastic!
I definitely agree with your thoughts on Lux. I binge read all five books in about a week, because the audiobooks were on youtube, but I don't ever see myself picking up the physical books to re-read. Those are books you just have to be in the mood for. :)
so basically the books in the These Broken Stars (Starbound) series are companion novels and technically separate, but in the second (and i presume, third) books they mention the characters from the previous novels. its really great and, though i havent read the third one, i really recommend you keep reading!
I'm so sad to hear you wont continue The Blood of Eden. Both The Eternity Cure and The Forever Song are really really amazing! I swear if you ever feel like picking up the 2nd book you'll definitely finish the series. That book has the most insane and heart wrenching cliffhanger I've ever read. Even thinking about it now makes my heart beat a little faster.
I'm not going to finish The Darkest Minds trilogy. I really disliked the first book and don't have any urge to read the next book.
I know I’m super late but finally someone who agrees with me!
Thank you for reminding me why I buy the majority of my series one book at a time! Or at one hell of a discount.
I've read the second one in the These Broken Stars companion novels, you still see the same characters, it focuses on two different ones (I kind of loved them more) but you do still see Tarver and Lila & I'm pretty sure that in the third one they all tie together with all the characters being important! give it a chance, I was a bit sceptical but I was pleasantly surprised :)
let's see....The City of Bones books, Daughter of Smoke and Bone Trilogy, The Reboot Duology.....I also have a list of other books I don't want to read at all, like the maze runner books
Why don't you want to read the maze runner books? I own The City of Bones and Daughter of smoke and bone but I don't know if I should read them or not? I've owned them for so long but still haven't picked them up.
+LunaWaffle I just have no interest in the maze runner. And I've read the first 3 books of city of bones...it's just not my cuppa tea. And I found Daughter of Smoke and Bone kinda boring. But then these are my opinions and other people love the books soo....give them a try
the maze runner is life😍 the first book wasn't that good but the second book was great.
+Ring Pop
I was about to give up on ever reading the series but I read the first one and now I think I'm going to continue. I've heard mixed reviews so hmm...
Yea I think you just have to give it a chance♡ also The Maze Runner movie was ok but The Scorch Trails movie was just so not like the book that it made it bad 😕 I think if you don't read the books you will like the movies a lot more . But yea I'd definitely try to give a chance♡
Hey Regan, don't let the bad reviews get to you, just because they didn't like it doesn't mean you won't
Even though some of the series that you mentioned I love, I understand why you wanted to end them, especially if it has been a couple years or you just didn't feel anything for the characters from the start. I love watching all of your book videos!
I stopped reading the Lux series because I was spoiled on what happened to my two favorite characters in the last book Opposition.
I just finished the last book in the These Broken Stars series and its hands down one of the best sci fi series I've ever read. I think you would actually love the new characters and the turns the series takes.
Aw, The Immortal Rules is AWESOME! One of my favorite all-time series. It is NOT a 'typical' vampire or 'dystopian' series.... but you gotta do you, girl! You can always change your mind again :)
When you said the Legend, Angelfall and Grisha trilogy...I think my heart shattered into a billion pieces.
Don't hate me: I will not finish throne of glass
+Nell Fitts QoS was trash, she ruined the series with that book in my opinion. At the end i really only cared about Manon, Chaol and Dorian and they were barely in it at all...
+Quint Victrum I actually really liked Queen of Shadows, however I don't really care for Chaol anymore. I just feel like he wasn't in there a lot and because of that I couldn't feel an emotional connection. I feel bad that you didn't enjoy it as much as I did
I picked up the Sweet trilogy because of your reviews of it. You made it sound so interesting and you seemed to really like it so I gave it a go. And those books were absolutely ridiculous like you said to the point where they were almost laughable...well, they were laughable. I powered my way through the last one and you didn't miss anything.
I see my favorite series behind you. I LOVED The Seven Realms series! Cinda Williams Chima is such a good writer!
I have many books, that i won't finish or even try, Twilight is one of them, Fifty shade of Grey is another one.
Oh!! I wish more people talked about This Shattered World and Their Fractured Light, because those books are really great!! I definitely enjoyed the entire series.
I think you really should try again with the legend trilogy, its one of the best dystopians books nowadays and the conclusion is actually pretty great
I saw Winger on your book shelf in one of your videos and OMG I was freaking out when I saw it. I love that book and the second book was good too, but didn't quite beat the first book.
Throne of Glass, Illuminae Files, Red Queen, and Hush, Hush
I like the personal honesty, it's important particularly when you're running out of room on your bookshelves. Most series I don't really bother with, my general feeling is that a truly good book can get it done in one go. Don't get me wrong, once I start a series, I'm usually in it to win it and there are some that I love but the following are just some I have absolutely no interest in...Game of Thrones, Outlander, the Grisha Trilogy, and possibly Divergent although I did pick up the first book. I do have some that have been on the back burner for a long time but I'm hoping that I can make a serious push on some series in 2016. There are a lot of unfinished stories on my bookshelves and I feel I need to right that wrong.
Probably never going to finish Mara Dyer. Unless someone tells me Noah dies in the first chapter of the third book or something.
Umm.. Should I tell you?
Go ahead.
Third book is nothing like the other two. I wasn't a fan but made myself finish them and the third blew my mind. So crazy stuff went down
I've had the first one on my bookshelf for ages cause the cover caught my eye and I've never even cracked it open 🙈
noah only appeared in the last few chapters but the 3rd book went haywire the plot was twisted and tbh it didnt leave a very good impression for the last book.
I'm really undecided on whether or not I continue on with throne of glass series. I really enjoyed the first 3 but Queens of Shadows went downhill for me :(
The second book in these broken stars was really, really good. I haven't gotten to the third yet, though. And I feel like a lot of people don't like the last Grisha book because of who Alina is with by the end.
THE SECOND BOOK IN THE THESE BROKEN STARS COMPANION TRILOGY IS GOOD, AND THE 3RD ONE IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!! YOU SHOULD CONTINUE IT I THINK YOULL ENJOY IT!
You seriously wear the cutest clothes! I just need all your info on where you buy your clothes.
The starbound trilogy is amazing😍😍 The characters in the first book will make an appearance and are a big part of book three.The new characters in book two and three are so interesting to read about and their adventures lead back to book one.If you did like the first one I highly recommend finishing the series😊
That is why I dont buy the whole series..
Aw, you should totally finish Legend! They get better and better, I've honestly never heard anything bad about the last book. It's the best in the series, actually kind of made me emotional.
I'd totally recommend finishing These Broken Stars. You do get to see Tarver and Lilac in all the books by the way.
I actually never realized that the new Lux covers form a bigger picture. Neat! Shadow and Bone was okay, and recent enough to say I'm going to follow through with it, so probably? Same goes for Angelfall, but I liked that one a lot more. One series I need to get back to quickly or risk leaving behind is Rick Riordan's Kane Chronicles. They just weren't that gripping!
I'm also saddened that you werent able to finish the Sweet trilogy, I thought it was great! but then again, paranormal romances are a guilty pleasure of mine and you're right, it does end in the way you'd expect (mild spoiler) but not without some casualties...I actually teared up a bit. anywho, I cant say much about the others cause I havent read any of them but I hope your year is going well.
For These Broken Stars the characters do show up its all kinda one intertwined story like the Lunar Chronicles. I really liked the second one buuuuuuuut the first was much better so fingers crossed about the third!! I'm just excited to see how the overarching plot wraps up!
The 'These Broken Stars' companion series is very very awesome. You have to read it! It is totally worth it!
These Broken Stars - 2nd book is good, but not amazing. But the third book is FANTASTIC. Brings everything together in mind-boggling ways.
I'm that kind of peron, that if i start some kind of series - I'll finish, even if I don't like it, but I just CAN'T do that with twilight. Plain torture that is Bella Swan.
Legend's so good though! Grisha is okay, but I definitely recommend reading Six of Crows, it is actually the most amazing thing ever!
I was like WHAAAT when you said you're not gonna finish the Legends series *sobs* I think you should give them a second chance! but I respect your desicion :P great video!
this is actually the strangest thing but every time I watch booktube videos I always get motivation to work on homework so I can read more, it's pretty great actually
You have to give it a try to the These Broken Stars trilogy, because we are introduce to whole new characters. 1-- we have a strong and kick-ass heroine (military). 2- the hero is a criminal.... 3- we get to know a new world from the one in these broken stars. Totally give it a chance to THIS SHATTERED WORLD. I still need to read the final book but I know I will love it.
You really should continue with His Fair Assassin! The second book is PHENOMENAL. As is the third. Honestly, Grave Mercy is my least favorite so I can understand your hesitance. As for the Grisha, I hope you change you mind. Totally agree about the Lux series and the Legend trilogy, though.
I agree, Dark Triumph was PHENOMENAL.
Nooo you have to read the other books in the These Broken Stars/Starbound trilogy! I love it! I haven't read book 3 yet but I'm about 80% done with book 2 and it's really good! Tarver and Lilac are in it so I think you would enjoy the rest of the series.
I couldn't even get half way through the first Maze Runner book so I won't be finishing that series
I didn’t want this video to end
I don't think I'll ever finish the uglies trilogy... I just don't think they're that great :/
+OnceUponABooktube Ditto!
How far did you get?
You're not missing much, I read the trilogy and although I loved the first book, the second and third books were just eh. The companion novel "Extras" was really quite good though.
My least favorite book series EVER lol
+OnceUponABooktube SAME! I read the first one and was like "Eh, I don't really care to know what happens next" lmao
When Reagan posts a video you watch it! always!
I really liked how the legend trilogy ended. I felt that it couldn't have gone any other way if we wanted the main characters to be together. Because of what June did.
Thank you! I thought I was the only one that didn't really care for the Legend trilogy. Glad to know I'm not alone!
Aghh the grisha! 😂 I can understand where you're coming from but definitely try out soc I think you'll really enjoy it in terms of plot and world building it really explores a different outlook on the grisha as opposed to the grisha trilogy ☺️ I'm giving up on the bloodlines series and the throne of glass series (which is like extremely controversial but w/e 😂😂😂)
oh Regan, whenever you post a new video it makes me so happy***))) lots of love from Russia))
I liked Legend, but I really didn't end up liking the other 2 books. I'm so glad I borrowed them from my library instead of buying them!
YOU HAVE TO FINISH LEGEND TRILOGY, I LOVED IT, THE FINAL IS VERY GOOD AND ROMANTIC. The trilogy i wont finish is Northern Lights by Philiph Purllman , i read the first and i liked, but is too fantastic, is more middle grade
My jaw dropped at the Penryn and the end of Days mention, but I won't be finishing the Throne of Glass series so I'm not one to talk.
I haven't read the sequels to These Broken Stars, but I have heard that the characters show up in the other books. I don't know if it's like The Lunar Chronicles where it just adds on the protagonists. I think it's more like, in This Shattered World the couple from These Broken Stars show up as side characters. And then in This Fractured Light the previous two couples show up as side characters.
Which is kinda interesting but I'm also hesitant to keep going with the Starbound books. I liked the first book well enough, but it was a very small story. It didn't exactly inspire a grand feeling of an overarching space opera to me, which I think is where the sequels are meant to be heading to.
I might try them out sometime in the distant future.
NO the legend series is SOOO GOOD
I LOVED the angel fall series! and I loooooved the third one! It's so scary
YOU HAVE TO FINISH THE STARBOUND TRILOGY! its so worth it, the second and third books are definitely better than these broken stars
OH MY GOD SAME! I really loved the Angelfall series(I still do)but after reading the second story, the it's book took FOREVER to come out and by the time it did, I didn't have any desire to read it. I do plan on reading it one day though, just not anytime soon
It's so annoying how 3rd books suck in series a lot of the time!!!! D:
For the lux series you don't have to finish it but there's a book where it retells the first 3 books in daemon's pov and it's so worth it
For "These Broken Stars," when I finished it I had a hard time going through Tarver/Lilac withdrawal so I had a hard time getting into the second one. I haven't actually read the second one, but I do know that Tarver makes an appearance in the second one more so than Lilac.... and Lilac and Tarver are a central point in the third novel. I did some skimming and I think there's a big showdown between the three couples and Mr. La Roux. For the sake of Tarver and Lilac, I'm going to try again.
I also dropped Legend, Lux, and Angelfall. I also never finished The Kane Chronicles, The Eye of Minds series, The Selection, the Splintered series, and a few more I can't think of
I'll never finish the divergent series, Camille, Perfected, or Red Queen. I liked the first book in each of these series but never felt compelled to finish reading the rest.
I yelled out when you said The Grisha Trilogy, IT'S FANTASTIC!
I had the same exact thing happen with the Immortal Rules trilogy - I read the first one and liked it but just never picked up the last two. And the same with the Grisha trilogy, I had to forced myself to finish it. I'm just glad its over haha
The rest of the series to These Broken Stars is defiantly worth the read !!
Lilac and Tarver pop up in the second book. Haven't read the third one yet but I'm pretty sure they show up in that one as well (probably more than in book 2)
The last Angelfall book was awesome, you should definitely finish that series.
I had a similar thing with Julie Kagawa books - I read Talon and I didn't like the book, but the story is still hooked in my brain!
The Grisha Series is my absolute fave, I would do anything to unread it and then read it again
The Legend Trilogy is my favorite dystopian! I love it so much! But I agree, if you read the first one that long ago it's like meh
my heart broke when you said you aren't finished the His Fair Assassin series!
The Legend trilogy gets better and better as it passes! You should read it. Nice vid!
I honestly never heard anything bad from anyone about champion, I personally thought all the legend books were amazing. I'd really love to know where you heard bad things about champion from. But not gonna finish Fallen. Read the first one 2 years ago and liked it and tried to start it again but my taste has changed so it was really boring to me. Also not a big fan of the winner's trilogy atm!
Sorry you didn't like Lux, it's one of my favorites, but I totally see where you're coming from about it! I don't think I'll ever finish the divergent series, or Grisha either...
I agree with you with your decision on the immortal rules. I read the first one and really liked it, but the next two books were awful, really. I could barely get through them.
Dang really knocking off some of my "favorites" here, actually the first three series. And then Under the never sky, yeah.... probably not going to finish that one
There are two series that jump out at me on this subject.
1. Daughter of Smoke and Bone - Don't get me wrong, I LOVED that book, but I was happy with how it ended. I don't really have any inclination to read any more in that world and I don't really understand why. I just don't have any yearning for more.
2. Anything by Amanda Hocking. I think I've been sucked into every single series she's written for some reason or another. The pitch would catch me, or a cover would appeal, and I kept forgetting how much I didn't gel with her style of writing. I haven't read anything from her latest series, but I've read at least four first books in the past and never completed a series.
WHYY? You included two of my favorite trilogies in your list. :( The Legend trilogy is really really great! The Grisha trilogy may have quite a difficult world building, but it was greatt!
It's my birthday and you upload a video yeeeyy!!
+Eva Nieves Happy Birthday! ^_^
Happy birthday!
happy birthday!
Also so sad you're not finishing Legend and the lux series. Anyhow, I read the first book of Daughter of Smoke and Bone and it was ok (kind of confusing also that I read in spanish which is my native language) but yeah I'm not planning on continuing with the trilogy. it didn't blow me away so...
+Raquel Castillo thank you!! :)