BookswithEmilyFox the library at mount chair I bought it because you recommend it and I couldn't go pass the first 100 pages but I think it was because I had so many other books I wanted to read and the beginning is so weird and slow that I replace it with another book but I would pick it up in another occasion !! Hope it gets better
BookswithEmilyFox I'm not going to finish the Lunar Chronicles series, Shatter Me series ( I actually loved the first book but I waited too long to purchase the second book so I forgot everything that happened), and I'm definitely not finishing Daughter of Smoke and Bones series. I was super into the first book but then when I got to the end I was super confused.
The Daughter of Smoke and Bone series. Holy shit was I disappointed. I bought this, super excited after hearing about that fantasy world etc. Through the whole book I just waited for things to start happening, for some action, anything. What I got was a really weird Instalove, and nothing like really happened 'till the end. I gave the second book a shot, but no. Daughter of Smoke and Bone remind me of why I have such a hard time getting into YA fantasy or hyped books.
I think it is so cool that a beauty guru also has a channel dedicated to books, Emily. That is so rare. Came here from your beauty channel but now a new subbie here too!
ASOIAF is worth it, at least through A Storm of Swords. The book and show plots really start diverging after a while, and in any case, there's SO much subtext to the books that never gets translated to the screen. I enjoy GoT, but it's a skin-deep adaptation of a much richer book series.
I would totally agree with you. Especially in GRRM's treatment of women vs. the show's treatment of women. Numerous times through the series, GRRM makes it apparent how damaging it is to treat women as less-than-equals. The Cersei/ Tywin relationship vs. Arya/ Ned is a good example of this, I think. Cersei has ambitions and wants to prove to her father that she is just as good as a man, but because he neglected to train her the way he trained Tyrion and Jaime, she fails miserably, but has NO IDEA she's failing, because she is getting her way (until it collapses on her in ADWD). With Ned, he listened to Arya, initially resisted, but then armed her with a teacher, and enabled her to survive.
I completely agree - I would say if you want to read the books after watching the show (and you are someone who doesn't like knowing what happens next) start with book four (maybe 3.5) since that is really the point where the show starts changing from the source material (I do think its worth looking at cliffnotes or something like that if you are going to start with book 4 just to get a little refresher)
I agree. The books are completely worth it! I enjoy the tv show (not as much as used to), but I LOVE the books: they have a lot more to offer and they don't have the plot holes we can see in the tv show. There are so many amazing details that would be impossible to translate to the screen. And the further you read the more differences you will find.
I can understand why she wouldn't want to finish though. Reading the series while the show is on its difficult to justify such a time investment when you are not enthralled all the way through. I will be continuing to read the series because it's been 20+ years for me. If it weren't that I would consider dropping it. Many friends of mine who have been there since the beginning have dropped the books.
I have to disagree, the show maker changed the plot starting from book 3 cuz it was a bit trash in the books, I really prefer the screen adaptation to the actual story
Game of thrones is one that I would continue. The books and show do separate and there are things in the books that never happen in the show. I recommend you finish the series. But again, I’ve been waiting for Winds of Winter for literally 6 years so...lol
The "I Am Number Four" series is one of my faves (no hard feelings) so here is some info: the movies are not continuing ;(, the books get a little better, and there are actually 8 books
BethB Little I love the Lorien legacies! My best friend recommended it to me and I thought that I wouldn’t like it because it didn’t sound good but it was instantly my favourite series. I would recommend it to anyone who likes sci fi or dystopian
As a huge TMI fan I definitely think you should keep going with it because it gets better and better as it goes. But my favorite is the Infernal Devices it's just such a special and wonderful series. And then after reading that you'll see little ways it's connected to TMI. Cassandra Clare does an excellent job of connecting her characters all throughout time.
The Infernal Devices is a million times better than the Mortal Instruments, so I definitely recommend reading that instead. And TMI actually spoils the ending of TID, just so you know! Also, for game of thrones, the show followed the first and second books really closely but started to diverge around Storm of Swords, and it left out some of the best plot points so I definitely recommend at least giving storm of swords a try! The books totally aren't for everyone though, so it's understandable if you don't ☺
About the TMI series, try not to worry too much about that plot twist. The third and the sixth book are the best ones in my opinion. There's so much more action coming (beyond all the love interests thingies) and even more OMGG plot twists. But it'll be alright, try to finish the third book and if you still feel the same, then the series might not be your thing but yeah, it's worth it trust me ;)
I read the Uglies series during high school and I remember liking it! If you don't like the beginning (I don't know where exactly in the story you stopped), I would try to finish it cause it does move on from the "woe is me, I'm ugly" part at some point :P
I love the Lunar Chronicles, I have to say Cinder and Scarlet were not the best. Scarlet has Insta-love and Cinder was predictable. Even though, Cress was the best. It was everything and so was Winter.
I would say the third GoT book is still like the series only with a few small changes but after that the books are 'completely' different to the show. Anyways I've read the ASOIAF series twice now and I love it it's my favourite fantasy! yeah they're big but sooo good! I'm really excited to read The Gunslinger to seeif I feel the same about it:D
For me ASOIAF books are sooo worth it, there is plenty of stuff going on directly or behind the scenes that never gets mentioned in the show. But I agree, they are such a commitment. Also I feel like I got much more out of them only on second reading because it's impossible to keep up with all plot points and characters at the same time but after watching the show at least you can visualize some characters and places so it's easier.
Definitely the raven boys, I felt too old for that 😄 I was initially shocked about your decision on game of thrones, but I have jumped over chapters in that series myself.
I loved The Gunslinger but I was the opposite of the opinion you've heard... I thought it was great as a stand alone. I got soooo confused in the second and third books and DNF'd the third. But LOVED the first. I also LOVED James Patterson. I have not read his books in years but I loved the Alex Cross series and still plan on continuing with them one day, especially since they are SUCH fast reads! You can fly through those books. I have not heard of the one that you mentioned though. I suggest trying Kiss the Girls or the first - Along Came a Spider (if you have not already seen the movies). It's worth a shot since they take a day to read! Good luck!
I agree on Gunslinger. I was so looking forward to reading it and now I'm not sure I'll continue with the series. I can see all the King elements I normally like in there, but it's clear it's an early attempt. I currently have a pile of books I'm "reading" but really, I need to just accept I'm not gonna finish most of them.
I couldn't finish the Uglies series too, I read the first two ones and said "never again! I just can't continue and adhere to that". I also remember when my mother read the Dark Tower series. She was like you, she didn't really enjoy the first book. But, luckyly, she had an edition with the first three books so she continued. And now it's part of her favorite book series ;)
For James Patterson if you wanted to check out more of his books I suggest the Maximum Ride series. It was the first of his work that I've ever read and I really enjoyed the first three books. Can't say I can recommend the Max Ride books after book three though...they started to get a little iffy from book four onward.
I adore Patterson's Alex Cross series...fantastic!!!!..however as much as I love that series I dislike books he's co-written...I would absolutely recommend the Cross series!
The Confession's series (the one by James Patterson that you were talking about) is a great series. The first one wasn't the best, because the main character was annoying, but it gets better. There are reasons she's like that and there's a whole extra story to it that gets explained later. As the story unfolds, she becomes more likeable.
The Dark Tower was confusing to me too and I just couldn't follow the plot. I actually felt bad for giving up on it because one of my friends really loved it. For me, I think there's something with King's writing that makes me put the book down. From the books i've read from him, this one was the hardest to finish.
I totally agree with you about James Patterson, I tried to finish his Wizards and Witches series (I don't remember if that's the exact title), but I just did not like his writing style very much. As for the Lorien Legacies, the movie doesn't do the book justice, and I do think overall it is worth reading the rest of the books. There is quite a bit of cheese, but there are a lot of new characters that get introduced that I think are better than John and Sarah, and I think the plot gets progressively better.
I have to say the Mortal Instruments, you should finish. The third book, about 60% through your plot twist gets resolved. It actually makes a lot of sense when you consider that there are 6 books total and the plot throughout the rest of the story. Just finished City of Glass but I've read the entire series before, so I already know what's going to happen. Good luck, either way!
omg I can't believe that you didn't like the Lorien legacies series!!! it's one of my all time favorite series!!! the first book definitely isn't one of my favorites but the climax of every book gets more and more exciting as you get through it!
If you are reading an older edition of The Gunslinger then it's highly unedited. I bought a very recent publication and any edition published before the last book came out is not completely in line with the story. King said that he was a young writer and there many inconsistencies and problems he found when rereading to write the final novel. That could be a problem if it's an older edition. I personally really enjoyed it, but I do see what you mean because it hops around a lot and there isn't a lot of explanation for a lot of the storyline.
sorry to hear that!! I am actually reading the Lorien legacies and I am really enjoying them!! But if you compare it to the movie... the book was better, no doubt, the characters depicted in the movie just weren't the characters from the books!!!
I liked Wizard of Earthsea, but I get where you're coming from. It is pretty slow-paced. My favorite Ursula Le Guin that I've read so far is The Lathe of Heaven. It totally blew me away.
I read City of Bones and don't plan on finishing the series. I'm weirded out by the romance between Clary and Jace and I don't like the writing or any of the characters--the plot bored me too. I do plan on giving The Infernal Devices a try at some point, though. I DNF'ed Uprooted too, but I want to give it a second chance before the movie comes out.
the mortal instruments get better in my opinion but if you just can't get yourself to read them, do read the infernal devices, that series is way better.
You should listen to the lunar chronicles on book on tape. Its much better to listen to vs. read. You should get the overdrive app if you dont have it. You can get ebooks and books on tape using your library card!
I HATED the Wizard of Earthsea, but I loved the next one The Tombs of Atuan, as well as liking a number of others in the series. I found the following books felt quite different from Earthsea, and I connected much more. But it was hard to continue from such a weak beginning.
I love a good dose of Emily ❤️ btw the Lunar Chronicles is my faaaaave. I personally read it when not everyone was raving about it though☺️ sometimes hype can ruin books unfortunately
you said that alot of people loved the gunslinger but I don't think it's true. actually ALOT of people hated it but I swear the second book is so good and it's really worth it. try 50 pages of the second book and if you can't get into it then don't even bother because it's not for you. the first book is weird but the second book is so different from the first one and better in alot of ways. I'm new to the series myself and I doubted the series but the second one was a pleasant surprise and do much easier to read. I recommend you read his short story " little sisters of Eluria" in his short stories creation. the short story is about Roland before the gunslinger book's events happen and it's so good and from it you can decide if the series is worth it or not.
Underline truth thanks for the recommendation. I will do as you say, try reading the fifty pages of the second book and then decide if the series is for me or not 😊
Berna Baradan I'm really happy to help. if you have time check out his short story " little sisters of Eluria" in his short story collection 'everything eventual '. the story is about one of Roland's adventures before the gunslinger book. it's one of his best short stories in my opinion and you get to know Roland as a character better.
Em please finish reading the Lunar Chronicles. I wasn't a huge fan of Cinder but I read the rest of the series and they are my all time faves. Love from Rhode Island ❤️
I loved the Game of Thrones books, even though they are quite a mission to read. Although, I do think if you didn’t get into them by that far into Clash of Kings, it’s quite possible they’re just not for you and it’s not worth picking up the rest of the series
Though I´m still trying to finish the SoIaF series (the last one has been on my shelves unread for almost a year), I completely understand why you wouldn't feel the need to finish it! It's definitely a big commitment you have to focus on and take the time for. I'm still not sure how I actually feel about the series and feel like I'm biased because of the TV show! I agree on the Uglies! I read the first two in that series and absolutely disliked the second book so didn't feel the need to continue. Now I'm sure I will unhaul them, when I next decide to clear out my shelves.
I started reading A Song of Ice and Fire right after finishing the first season of the show back in 2012... and I've read all 5 books in a month :D I know, now I can't even believe it myself but back then I didn't know about booktube or goodreads and didn't have a huge TBR so it was easy to focus on this one series. I really recomment you to read The Expanse series by James S.A. Corey, it's an amazing and badass adult space opera, I'm obsessed with it. Also the 2d season of the show is airing now and it's also very good, I even get goosebumps from it.
I got a Court of Thorns and Roses after you mentioned it on your books to read this year video and I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it!!! Also Girl with all the Gifts and Big Little Lies
I've heard that James Patterson's later books are not as good as his earlier works. I haven't read anything from him recently so I can't speak from personal experience in that regard but I really enjoyed books like Along Came A Spider and Cat and Mouse from the Alex Cross series. I'd recommend trying those or other books that he wrote awhile back before deciding whether he's for you or not. I also heard that he doesn't always write his books now (don't quote me on this though because I'm not sure) but I think he uses ghost writers or something of the sort.
I have the same with A Song of Ice and Fire! I started reading the books like 4 years ago and managed to read 3 books but I'm not sure whether I want to continue with the book series, because the TV show is so different and I actually prefer the tv show!
I'm almost exactly where you are in A Clash of Kings, and I think I've been in the same spot for around 3 years now! Every time I pick it up I read about 2 pages and then get bored and put it down. I'm too stubborn to give up, though. I want to be able to read the final two books once they come out so I can see how the ending differs from the show.
Meg lol that's currently me with a feast for crows. reading it for almost a year now but I don"t want to give up on reading that one causee the last one that is out has all of my favorite characters and I did really enjoy the previous ones
A wizard of Earthsea was adapted in an animated movie by Japanese studio Ghibli. I recommend watching it. It's not the best movie from the studio, but it's entertaining. The movie is called Tales of the Earthsea.
I completely understand the Game of Thrones (or rather, A Song of Ice and Fire) DNF situation - it's just so difficult to get into, and to actually commit to a series that is so massive! I did read the first book, but now I've been stuck in the middle of the second one for about a year and a half! It's a really intimidating series, haha. However, I am determined to finish the series, I don't care if it takes me ten years, I will finish it! :D
I couldn't finish Uglies either. A Song of Ice and Fire is definitely worth it. The show starts doing its own thing in 4 season, but the books have so much information about that world that's not in the series!!!
I love James Patterson, personally. Confessions was an odd read but it was different and I enjoyed it. There's more to the story if I'm not mistaken but I have yet to read it.
I feel the same way about GOT, I'm also on the second book and i'm skipping through chapters. And for books I recently DNFed were Cinder and the glass castle
I feel the same way about Uprooted. About 25% into it I realized I would forget what had just happened (which rarely happens to me) and I was getting worse. Also the main character is 2D in my opinion. The ideas in the story was cool but it wasn’t enough to carry the story.
My husband finally DNFed Games of Thrones too!! I had to convince him to stop reading it because he was dreading it every time lol! He loves the TV show (which I haven't watched - and yes I need to get on that lol) so I think he was expecting more from the books. It's weird, it's like sometimes we feel guilty or obliged to finish a book or series that we don't like! I'm trying to break that habit because I rather spend my time reading something I like and since we are reading for pleasure it should be pleasurable 😁
I read the first three books from the Pittacus Lore series ages ago because they were cheap e-books and good enough but yeah i don't know that i will ever be motivated enough to finish the series. I also got like 160 pages into GoT a few years ago but i think it's been long enough now since i watched season 1 that maybe i can go back to it. I liked the Uglies trilogy but probably because i read them when i was 14-16.
I LOVED Uprooted, but I understand your issue with the magical system. Personally, I enjoy Naomi Noviks fairy tale inspired novels (Spinning Silver is my favorite so far), so the only problem I have with the magic in Uprooted is the fact that - spoiler? - they just create food out of thin air. I know, it's only a tiny detail, irrelevant to the story itself, but I really get hung up on stuff like that ^^" That aside, I liked the book and I didn't feel like the heroine was surpassing her mentor. She just realized that she works magic by intuition instead of following a man-made path. I could try to explain in detail, but the fairy tale elements make it kind of difficult to grasp the magic in general. I like that though. Now to your question: I hardly ever DNF a book. Especially if it infuriates me, I feel obligated to finish it, because if I want to have such a strong hatred for something, at least I need to make sure that I hate it till the very end. When I DNF a book however, it's because it want to spend my energy on something else. Maybe I don't hate it, but it just doesn't do it for me. A series I definitely won't ever finish? The Iron Druid Chronicles. I got the first book, because I thought it sounded fun, but the execution just made me angry for so many reasons... Anyway, I enjoyed seeing your list and hearing your opinions on those books. Don't feel too bad about not finishing A Song of Ice and Fire. I read the books instead of watching the TV-series, because I want my stories as detailed as possible, but I'm currently taking a little break from all the devastation that happened so far. It's a masterpiece and all (I guess), but in the long run, I prefer my books with a bit more light-hearted humor. Keep up the good work :)
I am actually completely with you on many of the series. I enjoyed Cinder and Mortal instruments was okay but both of those where nothing that in my option was worth the huge amount of hype they got and i don't really understand how they got to the hyped up point because they are good, but not in any way great? So happy to hear another person not love those. About the Dark Tower series.... I think it is a very specific thing. If you love Stephen Kings writing i think you enjoy it and appreciate the Fantasy series for what it becomes from the second book on. BUT if you didn't like the first book, why bother continuing because while the writing gets less muddled, the overall "what the heck is happening" feeling kind of continues on -for me at least.... Great video!
I almost gave up on the Lunar Chronicles after the second book. I'm glad I didn't because I ended up really enjoying Cress! It has a totally different feel to it, mainly because Cress and the Captain are really cute and Scarlet and Wolf didn't have a lot of scenes in the third book (especially not together - I loathed every page I had to read about them in Scarlet lol)
LOL The Gunslinger is not a book series I would recommend to a first time Stephen King reader. If you really just want to get your feet wet before you commit he has several books of his short stories that are great to read. The oldies are 'Graveyard Shift' or Skeleton Crew. If you want just stand alone stories I can recommend 'The Long Walk', 'Cell' or one of my all time favorites 'The Mist.' They are some of his shorter works and are interesting without getting into the characters back stories too much. Mr. King LOVES to delve into his characters back stories and can be really excessive sometimes. I couldn't get into the Dark Tower series myself.
One series I don't plan on finishing book is the Tarzan series by Edgar Rice Burroughs. I love the first two and will probably reread them sometime in my life. That being said there are 24 books in the Tarzan series, and I've heard the series went down hill as Burroughs had to come up with more adventures. I don't want my enjoyment of the series to be tainted if I end up disliking the rest. I might read the 3rd book but I seriously doubt I'll read all 24.
You REALLY should continue reading The Mortal Instruments. It gets soo much better with City Of Glass you just have to read that and then it goes by really fast.
I actually loved uprooted! But I, for example, couldn't finish the slpintered series, I even DNF the first book, it was awful. I won't finish the mortal instruments, I hated the first four books! And I'm still not sure about the lunar chronicles. I loved her other book, heartless.. and I only need to read cress and winter but ugh.... it's such a weird series.
ASOIAF is a series I will not be finishing. I am definitely going to finish a Storm of Swords just to finish it. I find the writing to be so dense and little details are given as much emphasis as major events. It's definitely not as captivating as the first two or my attention span has withered.
I personally love The Lorien Legacies (no offence) and the books does get better. The first book was just the basics of the basics and the second and so on has so much more adventure.
I am 75 pages in Cinder by Marissa Meyer and I started it thinking 'prepared to be amazed and die of happiness because of this book' but when I first started reading it, my expectations were not met, I mean, it was an interesting story so far, I really liked it but because of all the hype surrounding it, it did not meet my expectations.
what a coincidence!!! I started reading uprooted in the middle of January and I got to 180 pages and I was like I don't like this because its boring and the magic words made no sense to me. I felt bad for not finishing it because its blurbbed on the back by so many great authors but honestly I just could not.
I REALLY enjoy James Pattersons books! (: I'd definitely recommend them. I just recently finished The Murder House by him and it was so intense! I also love the Maximum Ride series, however it's a little juvenile. Still great though! Love your videos!
I also DNF'd The Mortal Instruments series for the same reason. I got up to the fourth book but I don't like Clary and Jace's relationship. I also DNF'd The Infernal Devices series. I just don't think Cassandra Clare is for me lol.
I DNFed Eon by Alisson Goodman and I'm not sure if I'll be picking it up again. I also DNFed The Dwarves series by Markus Heitz because of a plottwist I didn't like in book 2. I also won't be picking up 'Always and Forever, Lara Jean. I read the first two books but I didn't enjoy them all that much, so no, won't be picking up the third one.
The lunar chronicle !!!! No my heart. Cinder is not the best. But like if you dont like romance I get it cause each book has a new couple. I remember thinking that cinder was overhyped imo.
Finish the GoT series!! The first season stuck to the books pretty religiously, but after that they pretty much said fuck the books and went their own way. The show did some weird things and made some odd choices, and left out some really great plots and important things. I LOVE the series and I am rereading it via audiobook. You might prefer just going with the audiobook on this one, and it's done well.
I have a terrible habit of trying to force myself to finish books and series even if it's downright painful. I'm trying to let go of that habit knowing there are way more excellent books than I'll ever get to in a lifetime. I totally skim A Song of Fire and Ice books. I watched the first few seasons of the series, but it diverged from the books too much for me to stick with it. I skipped the third book in the Divergent series. I enjoyed the first one, but the second one was a slog.
I finally just finished the first book in GOT... but I started reading it back in July.. I want to be able to read the whole series but they are really big books like you said and I love the show but it really is hard to get into the books at first!
I totally hear you about A Song of Ice and Fire series. I tried it over 15 years ago, hated it, put it down. Tv show came out so I tried it again, because I grew up and tastes change.... right? Well that's usually the case but...not so much with that one for me. But then I don't like the TV show either, at least not past the first season, I watch it if there is nothing else to see but I don't exactly go out of my way to find it. I have tried to get into Uprooted several times, I haven't DNF'd it yet but I might end up doing so. Considering it's sat without being touched for the last couple of years. I love Stephan King books but the Gunslinger is a horrible series. I believe I read up until about 3/4 through book 3 or 4 like 7 or 8 years ago, never did finish it.
I'm giving up on the Throne of Glass series and the Falling Kingdoms series.Both started off so strong and have gotten ridiculous. A Storm of Swords (ASOIAF) is worth reading, but I didn't like A Feast for Crows or A Dance with Dragons.
Amanda Ortiz hated tog from the beginning and never read the second book cause hated the first one sooo much. haha with falling kingdoms I felt kinda meh with the first book and liked the others a lot more (all though I haven't read crystal storm yet). and agree on the got/asoiaf one cause I'm currently reading a feast for crows and it is dragging sooo much and i struggle with finishing it but i will try my hardest because i really liked the others (but a game of thrones will always be my favorite)
Game of Thrones (or A Song of Ice and Fire) is so worth it. The tv series is amazing but the books are even better. 😭😭😭 it starts to change at book three and the characters and their development is just incredible.
IMO it is ok (like 3-3.5 stars ok. Personally I liked Cress best. And here comes the "confession": the ends of the books have cliffhangers that make you curious. This is what made me continue reading. Otherwise I would have quit after book one. Nice to meet like minded people on booktube. To discuss the boring plot of Cinder with ;P
Ariel i thought the second book was boring too but it does get better! I'm not saying this is my favourite series at all because its not but I am happy I continued the series
I read all of the books in the series, including fairest and stars above, but I agree with you. Second book was the worst. Especially Scarlet/Wolf scenes.
I personally love the I am number four book but I understand why you didn't. It's a different style than the movie definitely. Do you know where I could find a copy of it?
I'm going to disagree with a lot of the people who commented that you should continue Ice and Fire. I read all 5 books back in 2011 right after I watched season 1 since I wanted to know more. Book 3 is definitely the best book and it really goes down hill from there. Book 4 is definitely the worst and honestly I don't think Book 5 is that much better. It just has more interesting POV characters. I understand that many fans like the intricacies and multiple subplots that are explored in the books, but personally to me they show that GRRM has lost the ability to control his own story lines. As someone who's read several series that explore worlds bigger than Ice and Fire's, GRRM keeps waywardly expanding his world and has lost grasp of how to bring characters back together. I think the show is excellent (for the most part) in its ability to condense and keep the relevant story lines. Even though I've read all 5 books, when the show finishes (and it might end even before book 6 comes out), I will likely not continue with the books. I'm sure I'll be more than happy with what the show does as the ending will be the same as what GRRM envisions.
I totally agree with you on the Uglies point. I remember reading it in high school and really liking it, so I went back to it now and omg it's terrible. It's a very high school/middle school book I find. Not for someone looking for a mature read.
I also read Cinder and wasn't as amazed as everyone else... I really didn't like the beginning but it got better towards the end : should I read the second one ? should I not ? Idk yet ! I started Uglies a few years ago and I don't even think I finished the first one... Only remember not liking it :/ I bought The Mortal Instrument a few days ago and I really hope I'll like it haha
about Song of Ice and Fire.... I read the books before watching the series and Clash of Kings was slow to read for me too.... I think is that book that does that xD
I also got stuck when I was reading ASOIAF, although for me it was largely due to the uncertain future of the series (George R.R.Martin seems to be doing anything but working on the sequels xD), and I'm not willing to devote large chunks of my (limited) spare time to reading a series that might end up unfinished. Also, it does tend to drag - I need to go out and say it despite the fact that I love the worldbuilding & plot twists.And I find it a bit depressing that so many people weren't all that keen on Uprooted. xD I'd say that the majority of the reviews I've watched here on RUclips were negative! However, I'm still going to give it go, because it sounds just like my kind of thing! :)
okay so im not a big TMI fan BUT i am enjoying TID, which i am reading rn so def recommend. also i am so scared to read cinder now because people keep saying it was just meh
Beautiful Creatures by I don't remember the name of the authors 😂 I started that book last year and I'm still 50/60 pages in. I was pretty excited about that book but man, the writing style is not good, the characters are kind of annoying so no, I'm sorry but I just can't.
A series I finally gave up on after like 8 or more books is The House of Night series By Pc Cast & Kristin Cast. It's vampire school sort of situation which I was really into like ten years ago when Vampires were all the rage lol. I liked the first few books but then I was just reading them because I felt like I needed to finish the series or something but it's freakin never ending! I think they have 14-15 books now and I have no clue if it's wrapped up nor do I care... I stopped reading them years ago and finally gave them all away two years ago since it's safe to say I'm over it. :)
Which books did you DNF? Which book series you won't be finishing?
Do you do it often or is it very rare?
BookswithEmilyFox the library at mount chair I bought it because you recommend it and I couldn't go pass the first 100 pages but I think it was because I had so many other books I wanted to read and the beginning is so weird and slow that I replace it with another book but I would pick it up in another occasion !! Hope it gets better
The beginning is really strange but it definitely is worth pushing through the first 1/3!
BookswithEmilyFox I'm not going to finish the Lunar Chronicles series, Shatter Me series ( I actually loved the first book but I waited too long to purchase the second book so I forgot everything that happened), and I'm definitely not finishing Daughter of Smoke and Bones series. I was super into the first book but then when I got to the end I was super confused.
BookswithEmilyFox the mortal instruments. Hated the characters, hated the writing, and it was soooo predictable. Meh.
The Daughter of Smoke and Bone series. Holy shit was I disappointed. I bought this, super excited after hearing about that fantasy world etc. Through the whole book I just waited for things to start happening, for some action, anything. What I got was a really weird Instalove, and nothing like really happened 'till the end. I gave the second book a shot, but no. Daughter of Smoke and Bone remind me of why I have such a hard time getting into YA fantasy or hyped books.
I think it is so cool that a beauty guru also has a channel dedicated to books, Emily. That is so rare. Came here from your beauty channel but now a new subbie here too!
ASOIAF is worth it, at least through A Storm of Swords. The book and show plots really start diverging after a while, and in any case, there's SO much subtext to the books that never gets translated to the screen. I enjoy GoT, but it's a skin-deep adaptation of a much richer book series.
I would totally agree with you. Especially in GRRM's treatment of women vs. the show's treatment of women. Numerous times through the series, GRRM makes it apparent how damaging it is to treat women as less-than-equals. The Cersei/ Tywin relationship vs. Arya/ Ned is a good example of this, I think. Cersei has ambitions and wants to prove to her father that she is just as good as a man, but because he neglected to train her the way he trained Tyrion and Jaime, she fails miserably, but has NO IDEA she's failing, because she is getting her way (until it collapses on her in ADWD). With Ned, he listened to Arya, initially resisted, but then armed her with a teacher, and enabled her to survive.
I completely agree - I would say if you want to read the books after watching the show (and you are someone who doesn't like knowing what happens next) start with book four (maybe 3.5) since that is really the point where the show starts changing from the source material (I do think its worth looking at cliffnotes or something like that if you are going to start with book 4 just to get a little refresher)
I agree. The books are completely worth it! I enjoy the tv show (not as much as used to), but I LOVE the books: they have a lot more to offer and they don't have the plot holes we can see in the tv show. There are so many amazing details that would be impossible to translate to the screen. And the further you read the more differences you will find.
I can understand why she wouldn't want to finish though. Reading the series while the show is on its difficult to justify such a time investment when you are not enthralled all the way through. I will be continuing to read the series because it's been 20+ years for me. If it weren't that I would consider dropping it. Many friends of mine who have been there since the beginning have dropped the books.
I have to disagree, the show maker changed the plot starting from book 3 cuz it was a bit trash in the books, I really prefer the screen adaptation to the actual story
Game of thrones is one that I would continue. The books and show do separate and there are things in the books that never happen in the show. I recommend you finish the series. But again, I’ve been waiting for Winds of Winter for literally 6 years so...lol
The "I Am Number Four" series is one of my faves (no hard feelings) so here is some info: the movies are not continuing ;(, the books get a little better, and there are actually 8 books
BethB Little I love the Lorien legacies! My best friend recommended it to me and I thought that I wouldn’t like it because it didn’t sound good but it was instantly my favourite series. I would recommend it to anyone who likes sci fi or dystopian
As a huge TMI fan I definitely think you should keep going with it because it gets better and better as it goes. But my favorite is the Infernal Devices it's just such a special and wonderful series. And then after reading that you'll see little ways it's connected to TMI. Cassandra Clare does an excellent job of connecting her characters all throughout time.
The Infernal Devices is a million times better than the Mortal Instruments, so I definitely recommend reading that instead. And TMI actually spoils the ending of TID, just so you know!
Also, for game of thrones, the show followed the first and second books really closely but started to diverge around Storm of Swords, and it left out some of the best plot points so I definitely recommend at least giving storm of swords a try! The books totally aren't for everyone though, so it's understandable if you don't ☺
Matilda Härndahl I wanna say city of heavenly fire, but I'm not sure. I think you should be fine if you read them in publication order, though
Stick with Game of thrones the show starts to really differ from them I read all of the books even after seeing a couple of seasons its worth it
About the TMI series, try not to worry too much about that plot twist. The third and the sixth book are the best ones in my opinion. There's so much more action coming (beyond all the love interests thingies) and even more OMGG plot twists. But it'll be alright, try to finish the third book and if you still feel the same, then the series might not be your thing but yeah, it's worth it trust me ;)
I read the Uglies series during high school and I remember liking it! If you don't like the beginning (I don't know where exactly in the story you stopped), I would try to finish it cause it does move on from the "woe is me, I'm ugly" part at some point :P
Gabrielle Pilon it moves on in pretties! my favorite was specials though...that was one of the series I read three times in high school
I loved the uglies series when I was in middle school! It was really unique at the time!
I love the Lunar Chronicles, I have to say Cinder and Scarlet were not the best. Scarlet has Insta-love and Cinder was predictable. Even though, Cress was the best. It was everything and so was Winter.
I would say the third GoT book is still like the series only with a few small changes but after that the books are 'completely' different to the show. Anyways I've read the ASOIAF series twice now and I love it it's my favourite fantasy! yeah they're big but sooo good! I'm really excited to read The Gunslinger to seeif I feel the same about it:D
For me ASOIAF books are sooo worth it, there is plenty of stuff going on directly or behind the scenes that never gets mentioned in the show. But I agree, they are such a commitment. Also I feel like I got much more out of them only on second reading because it's impossible to keep up with all plot points and characters at the same time but after watching the show at least you can visualize some characters and places so it's easier.
Definitely the raven boys, I felt too old for that 😄 I was initially shocked about your decision on game of thrones, but I have jumped over chapters in that series myself.
I loved The Gunslinger but I was the opposite of the opinion you've heard... I thought it was great as a stand alone. I got soooo confused in the second and third books and DNF'd the third. But LOVED the first. I also LOVED James Patterson. I have not read his books in years but I loved the Alex Cross series and still plan on continuing with them one day, especially since they are SUCH fast reads! You can fly through those books. I have not heard of the one that you mentioned though. I suggest trying Kiss the Girls or the first - Along Came a Spider (if you have not already seen the movies). It's worth a shot since they take a day to read! Good luck!
I agree on Gunslinger. I was so looking forward to reading it and now I'm not sure I'll continue with the series. I can see all the King elements I normally like in there, but it's clear it's an early attempt.
I currently have a pile of books I'm "reading" but really, I need to just accept I'm not gonna finish most of them.
I couldn't finish the Uglies series too, I read the first two ones and said "never again! I just can't continue and adhere to that".
I also remember when my mother read the Dark Tower series. She was like you, she didn't really enjoy the first book. But, luckyly, she had an edition with the first three books so she continued. And now it's part of her favorite book series ;)
For James Patterson if you wanted to check out more of his books I suggest the Maximum Ride series. It was the first of his work that I've ever read and I really enjoyed the first three books. Can't say I can recommend the Max Ride books after book three though...they started to get a little iffy from book four onward.
I adore Patterson's Alex Cross series...fantastic!!!!..however as much as I love that series I dislike books he's co-written...I would absolutely recommend the Cross series!
The Confession's series (the one by James Patterson that you were talking about) is a great series. The first one wasn't the best, because the main character was annoying, but it gets better. There are reasons she's like that and there's a whole extra story to it that gets explained later. As the story unfolds, she becomes more likeable.
The Dark Tower was confusing to me too and I just couldn't follow the plot. I actually felt bad for giving up on it because one of my friends really loved it. For me, I think there's something with King's writing that makes me put the book down. From the books i've read from him, this one was the hardest to finish.
I totally agree with you about James Patterson, I tried to finish his Wizards and Witches series (I don't remember if that's the exact title), but I just did not like his writing style very much. As for the Lorien Legacies, the movie doesn't do the book justice, and I do think overall it is worth reading the rest of the books. There is quite a bit of cheese, but there are a lot of new characters that get introduced that I think are better than John and Sarah, and I think the plot gets progressively better.
I have to say the Mortal Instruments, you should finish. The third book, about 60% through your plot twist gets resolved. It actually makes a lot of sense when you consider that there are 6 books total and the plot throughout the rest of the story. Just finished City of Glass but I've read the entire series before, so I already know what's going to happen. Good luck, either way!
omg I can't believe that you didn't like the Lorien legacies series!!! it's one of my all time favorite series!!! the first book definitely isn't one of my favorites but the climax of every book gets more and more exciting as you get through it!
If you are reading an older edition of The Gunslinger then it's highly unedited. I bought a very recent publication and any edition published before the last book came out is not completely in line with the story. King said that he was a young writer and there many inconsistencies and problems he found when rereading to write the final novel. That could be a problem if it's an older edition. I personally really enjoyed it, but I do see what you mean because it hops around a lot and there isn't a lot of explanation for a lot of the storyline.
I didn't like the Uglies either. I would however recommend The midnighters series by the same author. I think you might like it.
Finally someone feels about Uprooted like I do. I 100% agree with everything you said about it. Also about Martin's ASOIF.
Agree on Lunar Chronicles. The premise was intriguing but the books were so lackluster. I quit the series.
sorry to hear that!! I am actually reading the Lorien legacies and I am really enjoying them!! But if you compare it to the movie... the book was better, no doubt, the characters depicted in the movie just weren't the characters from the books!!!
I liked Wizard of Earthsea, but I get where you're coming from. It is pretty slow-paced. My favorite Ursula Le Guin that I've read so far is The Lathe of Heaven. It totally blew me away.
I read City of Bones and don't plan on finishing the series. I'm weirded out by the romance between Clary and Jace and I don't like the writing or any of the characters--the plot bored me too. I do plan on giving The Infernal Devices a try at some point, though.
I DNF'ed Uprooted too, but I want to give it a second chance before the movie comes out.
the mortal instruments get better in my opinion but if you just can't get yourself to read them, do read the infernal devices, that series is way better.
Marifer Roldan I like both
the characters in TID are basically copy and pastes of the characters from TMI, if you didn't like one then you probably won't like the other
+Jasmine Stanley ı dont like tmı but i adore tdı . it just depends on the personal preferences
You should listen to the lunar chronicles on book on tape. Its much better to listen to vs. read. You should get the overdrive app if you dont have it. You can get ebooks and books on tape using your library card!
I HATED the Wizard of Earthsea, but I loved the next one The Tombs of Atuan, as well as liking a number of others in the series. I found the following books felt quite different from Earthsea, and I connected much more. But it was hard to continue from such a weak beginning.
I love a good dose of Emily ❤️ btw the Lunar Chronicles is my faaaaave. I personally read it when not everyone was raving about it though☺️ sometimes hype can ruin books unfortunately
you said that alot of people loved the gunslinger but I don't think it's true. actually ALOT of people hated it but I swear the second book is so good and it's really worth it. try 50 pages of the second book and if you can't get into it then don't even bother because it's not for you. the first book is weird but the second book is so different from the first one and better in alot of ways. I'm new to the series myself and I doubted the series but the second one was a pleasant surprise and do much easier to read. I recommend you read his short story " little sisters of Eluria" in his short stories creation. the short story is about Roland before the gunslinger book's events happen and it's so good and from it you can decide if the series is worth it or not.
Underline truth thanks for the recommendation. I will do as you say, try reading the fifty pages of the second book and then decide if the series is for me or not 😊
Berna Baradan I'm really happy to help. if you have time check out his short story " little sisters of Eluria" in his short story collection 'everything eventual '. the story is about one of Roland's adventures before the gunslinger book. it's one of his best short stories in my opinion and you get to know Roland as a character better.
Em please finish reading the Lunar Chronicles. I wasn't a huge fan of Cinder but I read the rest of the series and they are my all time faves. Love from Rhode Island ❤️
I loved the Game of Thrones books, even though they are quite a mission to read. Although, I do think if you didn’t get into them by that far into Clash of Kings, it’s quite possible they’re just not for you and it’s not worth picking up the rest of the series
Though I´m still trying to finish the SoIaF series (the last one has been on my shelves unread for almost a year), I completely understand why you wouldn't feel the need to finish it! It's definitely a big commitment you have to focus on and take the time for. I'm still not sure how I actually feel about the series and feel like I'm biased because of the TV show!
I agree on the Uglies! I read the first two in that series and absolutely disliked the second book so didn't feel the need to continue. Now I'm sure I will unhaul them, when I next decide to clear out my shelves.
Would you ever do a 'Books I Would Re-read' video? Or are you the type to reread favorite books? I'd love to see that!
I started reading A Song of Ice and Fire right after finishing the first season of the show back in 2012... and I've read all 5 books in a month :D I know, now I can't even believe it myself but back then I didn't know about booktube or goodreads and didn't have a huge TBR so it was easy to focus on this one series.
I really recomment you to read The Expanse series by James S.A. Corey, it's an amazing and badass adult space opera, I'm obsessed with it. Also the 2d season of the show is airing now and it's also very good, I even get goosebumps from it.
I got a Court of Thorns and Roses after you mentioned it on your books to read this year video and I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it!!! Also Girl with all the Gifts and Big Little Lies
I've heard that James Patterson's later books are not as good as his earlier works. I haven't read anything from him recently so I can't speak from personal experience in that regard but I really enjoyed books like Along Came A Spider and Cat and Mouse from the Alex Cross series. I'd recommend trying those or other books that he wrote awhile back before deciding whether he's for you or not. I also heard that he doesn't always write his books now (don't quote me on this though because I'm not sure) but I think he uses ghost writers or something of the sort.
I have the same with A Song of Ice and Fire! I started reading the books like 4 years ago and managed to read 3 books but I'm not sure whether I want to continue with the book series, because the TV show is so different and I actually prefer the tv show!
I'm almost exactly where you are in A Clash of Kings, and I think I've been in the same spot for around 3 years now! Every time I pick it up I read about 2 pages and then get bored and put it down. I'm too stubborn to give up, though. I want to be able to read the final two books once they come out so I can see how the ending differs from the show.
Meg lol that's currently me with a feast for crows. reading it for almost a year now but I don"t want to give up on reading that one causee the last one that is out has all of my favorite characters and I did really enjoy the previous ones
A wizard of Earthsea was adapted in an animated movie by Japanese studio Ghibli. I recommend watching it. It's not the best movie from the studio, but it's entertaining. The movie is called Tales of the Earthsea.
I completely understand the Game of Thrones (or rather, A Song of Ice and Fire) DNF situation - it's just so difficult to get into, and to actually commit to a series that is so massive! I did read the first book, but now I've been stuck in the middle of the second one for about a year and a half! It's a really intimidating series, haha.
However, I am determined to finish the series, I don't care if it takes me ten years, I will finish it! :D
You shouldn't stop on Gunslinger! I didn't care for it and loved Drawing of the Three. It's one of my favorite King books.
I love the Lunar Chronicles!
I couldn't finish Uglies either. A Song of Ice and Fire is definitely worth it. The show starts doing its own thing in 4 season, but the books have so much information about that world that's not in the series!!!
I love James Patterson, personally. Confessions was an odd read but it was different and I enjoyed it. There's more to the story if I'm not mistaken but I have yet to read it.
I feel the same way about GOT, I'm also on the second book and i'm skipping through chapters.
And for books I recently DNFed were Cinder and the glass castle
I feel the same way about Uprooted. About 25% into it I realized I would forget what had just happened (which rarely happens to me) and I was getting worse. Also the main character is 2D in my opinion. The ideas in the story was cool but it wasn’t enough to carry the story.
My husband finally DNFed Games of Thrones too!! I had to convince him to stop reading it because he was dreading it every time lol! He loves the TV show (which I haven't watched - and yes I need to get on that lol) so I think he was expecting more from the books. It's weird, it's like sometimes we feel guilty or obliged to finish a book or series that we don't like! I'm trying to break that habit because I rather spend my time reading something I like and since we are reading for pleasure it should be pleasurable 😁
I read the first three books from the Pittacus Lore series ages ago because they were cheap e-books and good enough but yeah i don't know that i will ever be motivated enough to finish the series.
I also got like 160 pages into GoT a few years ago but i think it's been long enough now since i watched season 1 that maybe i can go back to it.
I liked the Uglies trilogy but probably because i read them when i was 14-16.
I LOVED Uprooted, but I understand your issue with the magical system. Personally, I enjoy Naomi Noviks fairy tale inspired novels (Spinning Silver is my favorite so far), so the only problem I have with the magic in Uprooted is the fact that - spoiler? - they just create food out of thin air. I know, it's only a tiny detail, irrelevant to the story itself, but I really get hung up on stuff like that ^^" That aside, I liked the book and I didn't feel like the heroine was surpassing her mentor. She just realized that she works magic by intuition instead of following a man-made path. I could try to explain in detail, but the fairy tale elements make it kind of difficult to grasp the magic in general. I like that though.
Now to your question: I hardly ever DNF a book. Especially if it infuriates me, I feel obligated to finish it, because if I want to have such a strong hatred for something, at least I need to make sure that I hate it till the very end. When I DNF a book however, it's because it want to spend my energy on something else. Maybe I don't hate it, but it just doesn't do it for me.
A series I definitely won't ever finish? The Iron Druid Chronicles. I got the first book, because I thought it sounded fun, but the execution just made me angry for so many reasons...
Anyway, I enjoyed seeing your list and hearing your opinions on those books. Don't feel too bad about not finishing A Song of Ice and Fire. I read the books instead of watching the TV-series, because I want my stories as detailed as possible, but I'm currently taking a little break from all the devastation that happened so far. It's a masterpiece and all (I guess), but in the long run, I prefer my books with a bit more light-hearted humor.
Keep up the good work :)
I am actually completely with you on many of the series. I enjoyed Cinder and Mortal instruments was okay but both of those where nothing that in my option was worth the huge amount of hype they got and i don't really understand how they got to the hyped up point because they are good, but not in any way great?
So happy to hear another person not love those.
About the Dark Tower series.... I think it is a very specific thing. If you love Stephen Kings writing i think you enjoy it and appreciate the Fantasy series for what it becomes from the second book on.
BUT if you didn't like the first book, why bother continuing because while the writing gets less muddled, the overall "what the heck is happening" feeling kind of continues on -for me at least....
Great video!
I almost gave up on the Lunar Chronicles after the second book. I'm glad I didn't because I ended up really enjoying Cress! It has a totally different feel to it, mainly because Cress and the Captain are really cute and Scarlet and Wolf didn't have a lot of scenes in the third book (especially not together - I loathed every page I had to read about them in Scarlet lol)
I recommend reading The Infernal Devices. It's way better than TMI and it has only 3 books not 6 :)
i absolutely agree with you on Uprooted! it didnt make sense to me and i dnf-ed it right away!
I feel the same way about uprooted, just a really weird book that bored me to no end
LOL The Gunslinger is not a book series I would recommend to a first time Stephen King reader. If you really just want to get your feet wet before you commit he has several books of his short stories that are great to read. The oldies are 'Graveyard Shift' or Skeleton Crew. If you want just stand alone stories I can recommend 'The Long Walk', 'Cell' or one of my all time favorites 'The Mist.' They are some of his shorter works and are interesting without getting into the characters back stories too much. Mr. King LOVES to delve into his characters back stories and can be really excessive sometimes. I couldn't get into the Dark Tower series myself.
One series I don't plan on finishing book is the Tarzan series by Edgar Rice Burroughs. I love the first two and will probably reread them sometime in my life. That being said there are 24 books in the Tarzan series, and I've heard the series went down hill as Burroughs had to come up with more adventures. I don't want my enjoyment of the series to be tainted if I end up disliking the rest. I might read the 3rd book but I seriously doubt I'll read all 24.
You REALLY should continue reading The Mortal Instruments. It gets soo much better with City Of Glass you just have to read that and then it goes by really fast.
I actually loved uprooted! But I, for example, couldn't finish the slpintered series, I even DNF the first book, it was awful.
I won't finish the mortal instruments, I hated the first four books! And I'm still not sure about the lunar chronicles. I loved her other book, heartless.. and I only need to read cress and winter but ugh.... it's such a weird series.
I'm with you on Game of Thrones. I got *maybe* 60 pages in and I just couldn't do it. Too many storylines and none were interesting me.
ASOIAF is a series I will not be finishing. I am definitely going to finish a Storm of Swords just to finish it. I find the writing to be so dense and little details are given as much emphasis as major events. It's definitely not as captivating as the first two or my attention span has withered.
I swear the mortal instruments and the infernal devices are worth reading. City of bones is not the best in the series. But I promise it gets better!
I personally love The Lorien Legacies (no offence) and the books does get better. The first book was just the basics of the basics and the second and so on has so much more adventure.
I am 75 pages in Cinder by Marissa Meyer and I started it thinking 'prepared to be amazed and die of happiness because of this book' but when I first started reading it, my expectations were not met, I mean, it was an interesting story so far, I really liked it but because of all the hype surrounding it, it did not meet my expectations.
what a coincidence!!! I started reading uprooted in the middle of January and I got to 180 pages and I was like I don't like this because its boring and the magic words made no sense to me. I felt bad for not finishing it because its blurbbed on the back by so many great authors but honestly I just could not.
i hope you finish the Lunar Chronicles. for me i loved it since the 1st book but it took my friend the 3rd book to really love the series.
With James Patterson, try some of his older books like Along Came a Spider or Kiss the Girls!
I REALLY enjoy James Pattersons books! (: I'd definitely recommend them. I just recently finished The Murder House by him and it was so intense! I also love the Maximum Ride series, however it's a little juvenile. Still great though!
Love your videos!
I tried to read Uprooted and couldn't finish it, for the same reasons. Glad I'm not alone! It was written well, the story was too convoluted.
I also DNF'd The Mortal Instruments series for the same reason. I got up to the fourth book but I don't like Clary and Jace's relationship. I also DNF'd The Infernal Devices series. I just don't think Cassandra Clare is for me lol.
I DNFed Eon by Alisson Goodman and I'm not sure if I'll be picking it up again. I also DNFed The Dwarves series by Markus Heitz because of a plottwist I didn't like in book 2. I also won't be picking up 'Always and Forever, Lara Jean. I read the first two books but I didn't enjoy them all that much, so no, won't be picking up the third one.
The lunar chronicle !!!! No my heart. Cinder is not the best. But like if you dont like romance I get it cause each book has a new couple. I remember thinking that cinder was overhyped imo.
Finish the GoT series!! The first season stuck to the books pretty religiously, but after that they pretty much said fuck the books and went their own way. The show did some weird things and made some odd choices, and left out some really great plots and important things. I LOVE the series and I am rereading it via audiobook. You might prefer just going with the audiobook on this one, and it's done well.
I loved the "I Am Number Four" books. I couldn't put them down.
I have a terrible habit of trying to force myself to finish books and series even if it's downright painful. I'm trying to let go of that habit knowing there are way more excellent books than I'll ever get to in a lifetime.
I totally skim A Song of Fire and Ice books. I watched the first few seasons of the series, but it diverged from the books too much for me to stick with it.
I skipped the third book in the Divergent series. I enjoyed the first one, but the second one was a slog.
I finally just finished the first book in GOT... but I started reading it back in July.. I want to be able to read the whole series but they are really big books like you said and I love the show but it really is hard to get into the books at first!
I totally hear you about A Song of Ice and Fire series. I tried it over 15 years ago, hated it, put it down. Tv show came out so I tried it again, because I grew up and tastes change.... right? Well that's usually the case but...not so much with that one for me. But then I don't like the TV show either, at least not past the first season, I watch it if there is nothing else to see but I don't exactly go out of my way to find it.
I have tried to get into Uprooted several times, I haven't DNF'd it yet but I might end up doing so. Considering it's sat without being touched for the last couple of years.
I love Stephan King books but the Gunslinger is a horrible series. I believe I read up until about 3/4 through book 3 or 4 like 7 or 8 years ago, never did finish it.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who had a really hard time with "uprooted"
I'm giving up on the Throne of Glass series and the Falling Kingdoms series.Both started off so strong and have gotten ridiculous. A Storm of Swords (ASOIAF) is worth reading, but I didn't like A Feast for Crows or A Dance with Dragons.
Amanda Ortiz hated tog from the beginning and never read the second book cause hated the first one sooo much. haha with falling kingdoms I felt kinda meh with the first book and liked the others a lot more (all though I haven't read crystal storm yet). and agree on the got/asoiaf one cause I'm currently reading a feast for crows and it is dragging sooo much and i struggle with finishing it but i will try my hardest because i really liked the others (but a game of thrones will always be my favorite)
Hey Emily, do you keep your DNF books in your bookcase even though you won't finish them?
Game of Thrones (or A Song of Ice and Fire) is so worth it. The tv series is amazing but the books are even better. 😭😭😭 it starts to change at book three and the characters and their development is just incredible.
I have to disagree, the TV show in this case is way better, the books are OK, but not as captivating, and the writing style is a bit hard to read
ive given up on the Lunar chronicles too.. idk why everyone hyped them up so much! Im on the second book and honestly so bored im just giving up
Ariel It is painfully boring!
IMO it is ok (like 3-3.5 stars ok.
Personally I liked Cress best.
And here comes the "confession": the ends of the books have cliffhangers that make you curious. This is what made me continue reading. Otherwise I would have quit after book one.
Nice to meet like minded people on booktube. To discuss the boring plot of Cinder with ;P
Ariel i thought the second book was boring too but it does get better! I'm not saying this is my favourite series at all because its not but I am happy I continued the series
Ariel I like that book sires
I read all of the books in the series, including fairest and stars above, but I agree with you. Second book was the worst. Especially Scarlet/Wolf scenes.
I personally love the I am number four book but I understand why you didn't. It's a different style than the movie definitely. Do you know where I could find a copy of it?
I'm going to disagree with a lot of the people who commented that you should continue Ice and Fire. I read all 5 books back in 2011 right after I watched season 1 since I wanted to know more. Book 3 is definitely the best book and it really goes down hill from there. Book 4 is definitely the worst and honestly I don't think Book 5 is that much better. It just has more interesting POV characters. I understand that many fans like the intricacies and multiple subplots that are explored in the books, but personally to me they show that GRRM has lost the ability to control his own story lines. As someone who's read several series that explore worlds bigger than Ice and Fire's, GRRM keeps waywardly expanding his world and has lost grasp of how to bring characters back together. I think the show is excellent (for the most part) in its ability to condense and keep the relevant story lines. Even though I've read all 5 books, when the show finishes (and it might end even before book 6 comes out), I will likely not continue with the books. I'm sure I'll be more than happy with what the show does as the ending will be the same as what GRRM envisions.
I totally agree with you on the Uglies point. I remember reading it in high school and really liking it, so I went back to it now and omg it's terrible. It's a very high school/middle school book I find. Not for someone looking for a mature read.
I also read Cinder and wasn't as amazed as everyone else... I really didn't like the beginning but it got better towards the end : should I read the second one ? should I not ? Idk yet !
I started Uglies a few years ago and I don't even think I finished the first one... Only remember not liking it :/
I bought The Mortal Instrument a few days ago and I really hope I'll like it haha
Just watched this. Did you unhaul the books you talk about in your video? I donate dnf books right away, can't stand to look at them on my shelf!
you should read City of Glass because it really redeams things after that horrible plot twist
about Song of Ice and Fire.... I read the books before watching the series and Clash of Kings was slow to read for me too.... I think is that book that does that xD
You should listen to the Lunar Chronicles in audiobook, you'll like it way better. The last 2 books are better than the first two
I also got stuck when I was reading ASOIAF, although for me it was largely due to the uncertain future of the series (George R.R.Martin seems to be doing anything but working on the sequels xD), and I'm not willing to devote large chunks of my (limited) spare time to reading a series that might end up unfinished. Also, it does tend to drag - I need to go out and say it despite the fact that I love the worldbuilding & plot twists.And I find it a bit depressing that so many people weren't all that keen on Uprooted. xD I'd say that the majority of the reviews I've watched here on RUclips were negative! However, I'm still going to give it go, because it sounds just like my kind of thing! :)
okay so im not a big TMI fan BUT i am enjoying TID, which i am reading rn so def recommend. also i am so scared to read cinder now because people keep saying it was just meh
LoveAtTheBookShop cinder is pretty meh I admit but the books get better and better! give scarlet a shot!
Beautiful Creatures by I don't remember the name of the authors 😂 I started that book last year and I'm still 50/60 pages in. I was pretty excited about that book but man, the writing style is not good, the characters are kind of annoying so no, I'm sorry but I just can't.
I forced myself to finish the first book but then I gave it to a dollar book swap immediately, annoying characters can ruin a....decent plot idea
Claudia Verónica I saw the first movie and really liked it, so I bought the second book and it was sooo boring I only read like 30 pages
I’m there with you for annoying characters. Lena really just got on my nerves, I got to the second boom and didn’t read the other 2.
Noooo. pls continue to read TMI! It's really worth it (especially the infernal devices). I cried at the end of the infernal devices haha.
A series I finally gave up on after like 8 or more books is The House of Night series By Pc Cast & Kristin Cast. It's vampire school sort of situation which I was really into like ten years ago when Vampires were all the rage lol. I liked the first few books but then I was just reading them because I felt like I needed to finish the series or something but it's freakin never ending! I think they have 14-15 books now and I have no clue if it's wrapped up nor do I care... I stopped reading them years ago and finally gave them all away two years ago since it's safe to say I'm over it. :)
MokaTutu and the spin-off stories keep coming! once I asked the editor here how many books there were at the time and they had no idea lol