Greetings readers!
I’ve been staring at my shelves as of late and have noticed that I have left many series unfinished. In some cases I own the whole series and I haven’t gotten around to continue and others I simply never even thought of truly completing.
Of course I always say: “Oh I’ll get to them one day.” But lets be honest…I won’t.
So why not call myself out in another post?
Sounds like fun to me!
The Series I have Pushed too Far But Will Eventually Happen
Kingdom of Gods by N.K. Jemisin
I loved the first two books in this adult fantasy series when I read it a couple of years ago. I think I would need to reread the first two to refresh, but yeah, this one is gonna happen.
The Star-Touched Queen series by Roshani Chokshi
I LOVED TSTQ I just suck at keeping up with release dates and such. I own A Crown of Wishes and Star-Touched Stories so I definitely want to get to these this summer!
The Maybe Might Happen Again
The Reader series by Traci Chee
It could still happen. I really liked the pirate character and would love to hear more of his story! But then again, I do not remember much about book one so I would either need a recap or a reread.
Illuminae by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman
I thought the first one was okay. #unpopularopinion, I know. But I would consider reading the sequels…maybe. I don’t know. I mean I thought the format was cool but the overall story was pretty…meh. Who knows, we shall see.
Nameless by Jennifer Jenkins
I really liked the first one and my library officially bought the whole trilogy so maybe it will happen this summer! *emphasis on the maybe*
The Absolute Never Gonna Continue
The Red Queen series by Victoria Aveyard
I didn’t like Glass Sword and Red Queen was meh at best. It wasn’t that great TBH XD And I really have no inclination of moving forward.
Kingdom on Fire series by Jessica Cluess
I only read the first one…but it has been so long and I don’t remember much other than that it was like a love quadrangle(??) It was confusing too…mmm…nope.
Circle of Shadows duology by Evelyn Skye
I really disliked the first one and don’t think reading the second one will do me any good.
Defy series by Sarah B. Larson
I’m on the wrong side of the love triangle. And I really don’t like the MC.
Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian
I liked the first one. It was fine. It wasn’t amazing, but I’m not really interested in continuing. So I think I’ll save myself the time.
Poison’s Kiss by Breeana Shields
I don’t think this book needed a sequel at all and I really have zero interest in continuing.
Let me know what you think! What series have you completely DNF’d? What made you put it down? Do you think I should give these books a second shot?
Happy reading!
~ Rendz
Reading with Rendz 
Hmmm … I had similar thoughts about Ash Princess. It wasn’t amazing. Haven’t decided yet whether I’m going to read Lady Smoke – because it’s like 500 pages…
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Yeah, I had the chance to get the ARC of Lady Smoke but when I saw its thickness and remembered my mixed feelings about Ash princess I decided its best for me to not continue.
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I’ve onlyr ead Red Queen and I was so unimpressed probably never gonna continue the series
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Good decision 😉
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I have physical copies of Ash Princess and Red Queen so I will at least read them. I dont like DNFing series so I hope that I will like them enough to finish the series even if they aren’t favorites.
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I hope so for your sake too!
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Great post! I was actually working on a post just like this, except it was series that I said I would finish and never actually did lol. I was gonna publish it on Friday maybe if I actually finished writing it. Great minds definitely do think alike it seems. As for Red Queen, I absolutely hated book one. Glass Sword was ok, at best. But I really did enjoy King’s Cage and War Storm. And I had really wanted to read A Shadow Bright and Burning but I saw a lot of negative and mixed reviews, also ain’t nobody got time for love quadrangle lol
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Ohhh I want to read that post! I hope you find the time to finish writing it! I think I’m done with Red Queen though. The size of the last two books really discourage me plus she came out with that novella book. I think I can live on without them.
Yeah ASBAB is def mixed in my eyes **see the love quadrangle that no one has time for**
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I haven’t read any of these. The only one that is one my list to maybe read is The Illuminae Files because everyone either is in love with Jay Kristoff or in love with book or both. But you’re the first person I actually know who is not a big fan!
This is good. I will have a safe place to hide in case I do not enjoy. *is reassured*
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I know ppl find the Illuminae series mind-boggoling amazing….but I was kind of just there.
Like the format was cool but…………………………the story was fine. Like not bad but not mind-blowing AHHHHH
You can always come to me with your unpop opinions 🙂
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I kept wondering if you would continue with The Poison’s Kiss second book since the first was, um, intriguing? XD I totally agree with you about Red Queen. First book was enough for me. And I will say that the second book for the Illuminae Files and a Crown of Wishes are SO good. I liked them far better than the first. Both have some epic leading ladies and the male characters/love interests are totalllllllllllll heart eyes. They do get better than the first for sure. Wonderful post, Rendz! 🙂
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I have them noted at the top of my list! I really want to jump into Roshani’s writng again because it is just so beautiful and I’m willing to give Illuminae a second chance hehehe
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