tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post7267212434091098136..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: Top Ten Tuesday: Series I Started but Didn't FinishMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-11077500063624387832014-06-01T10:44:20.137-04:002014-06-01T10:44:20.137-04:00For Mortal Instruments and Clockwork Angels I read...For Mortal Instruments and Clockwork Angels I read the first one, and they were good, but not good enough for me to hunt out the next books and read those, when there are so many new stories I haven't read! Blogging has definitely caused me to follow less series, because I want to read so many books, and I feel like I don't have time for series that I only kind of liked!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-12476036279307742122014-05-31T06:22:29.736-04:002014-05-31T06:22:29.736-04:00Must finish Iron Fey series!!!! Favourite book is ...Must finish Iron Fey series!!!! Favourite book is The Iron Queen! <3Sue Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792199295815100796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-52377145205145034362014-05-28T17:14:33.862-04:002014-05-28T17:14:33.862-04:00I've started and read most of these series exc...I've started and read most of these series except the last book. I did finish The Infernal Devices and I absolutely loved it. It killed me, but I loved it. But you are not alone in not loving the Shiver series:)BURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-68454906711828584912014-05-28T16:53:41.501-04:002014-05-28T16:53:41.501-04:00I know exactly what you mean! I just can't see...I know exactly what you mean! I just can't seem to finish half the series I start. I just don't have the patience. Or I don't like the first book. I started many of the series on your list, like Fallen, Shiver, Need and Hush, Hush, and I just did not like them. Oh well. You're going to have some books you don't like, I suppose. Great list! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-72665125161933507442014-05-28T07:35:11.787-04:002014-05-28T07:35:11.787-04:00I've actually started City of Bones, Fallen an...I've actually started City of Bones, Fallen and Hush Hush (which was terrible, let's be honest) and haven't finished or felt inclined to read them either. Seems like a common thing with some of these books!Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-48742070463231378372014-05-27T23:11:31.699-04:002014-05-27T23:11:31.699-04:00I finished The Infernal Devices series but wish I ...I finished The Infernal Devices series but wish I didn't. So disappointing. I also finished Wicked Lovely and I can't say that I like how that turned out either. I finished the Shiver series and loved it. I only read books 1-3 of the Mortal Instruments and I think that's were I'll stop. It ended perfectly, IMO and I don't want any drama to ruin Jace and Clary for me. I also finished Hex Hall. There are so many other series that I've lost interest in, though that I haven't finished and I probably won't ever. Great list here, Melissa. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-34324874710895057152014-05-27T22:27:40.600-04:002014-05-27T22:27:40.600-04:00Ehh yeah, I feel like there are quite a few series...Ehh yeah, I feel like there are quite a few series these days that I start and decide not to finish because I wasn't wowed. I did very much enjoy The Infernal Devices series so I would still recommend finishing up that one if you ever find the time (and only if you enjoyed the first book). But yeah, I have also given up on a few of these series too.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-63941500674567909562014-05-27T20:37:39.709-04:002014-05-27T20:37:39.709-04:00I feel similarly about series, I just want to read...I feel similarly about series, I just want to read them all at once, so sometimes it's nice to wait (if you can avoid spoilers) and read them when all the books have been released! And it seems like so many books get pushed into being a series when really there was no need or not enough of a story to flesh out 2 more books!<br /><br /><a href="http://thebookishmanicurist.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mands @ The Bookish Manicurist </a>The Bookish Manicuristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12306340951256242816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-84698374543015055872014-05-27T17:53:39.290-04:002014-05-27T17:53:39.290-04:00I love reading series! You know...the cliffhangers...I love reading series! You know...the cliffhangers, the anticipation, etc. At the same though it seems EVERYTHING is a series. Plus you have novellas that are becoming more popular, which adds even more to your growing list. Sometimes a standalone is great too. You read the book everything is wrapped up and your good to go lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-30464635487116450262014-05-27T17:26:24.440-04:002014-05-27T17:26:24.440-04:00I'm becoming notorious for this since I simply...I'm becoming notorious for this since I simply can't remember enough and don't care anymore about series to finish them. I didn't finish Divergent, Blood Red Road, City of Bones, and wish I hadn't finished the Clockwork Angel trilogy. I did really enjoy the Shiver trilogy, but I read the books back-to-back without needing to wait. I didn't finish Hush, Hush either, or Unearthly for that matter. And those are the series I can think of off the top of my head. *sigh* They really are both the biggest curse and the biggest blessing to us bloggers, aren't they? Lovely post, Melissa -- I feel you!Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-22429823610786290152014-05-27T16:25:37.820-04:002014-05-27T16:25:37.820-04:00I am the same way. I am behind with Mortal Instrum...I am the same way. I am behind with Mortal Instruments, Fallen, Iron King, and Shiver. Sadly, I may only finish Mortal Instruments. I finished the Clockwork Angel series and LOVED it, so you should definitely check that out. I feel the same way though…it's hard with review books and new books coming out…sometimes series with too many books get caught in the shuffle!Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-81978160298544225142014-05-27T16:14:48.241-04:002014-05-27T16:14:48.241-04:00I recently did a post about series and the fact I ...I recently did a post about series and the fact I start so many and never finish them. In the last four years I have started 106 series and only completed 25 of them. I am really impatient and like to be able to read the series all the way through. I haven't completed any of these series either but do hope to get to The One quite soon. Charnell @ Reviews from a Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694156080937232949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-24168207068440298452014-05-27T15:54:06.388-04:002014-05-27T15:54:06.388-04:00Yes I got many of those ;)Yes I got many of those ;)Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-20633974419553485022014-05-27T12:11:33.565-04:002014-05-27T12:11:33.565-04:00Some of those I never started and others I never f...Some of those I never started and others I never finished either. :)Stormihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157799090129414984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-70420580741235071432014-05-27T12:07:17.664-04:002014-05-27T12:07:17.664-04:00I quit the Wicked Lovely series. I didn't like...I quit the Wicked Lovely series. I didn't like the direction it was headed but I asked around to find out everything that happened so I know how it all ended.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net/" rel="nofollow">Karen @ For What It's Worth</a> Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-79911616053975866392014-05-27T11:43:15.777-04:002014-05-27T11:43:15.777-04:00I think my only real issue with Clockwork Angel is...I think my only real issue with Clockwork Angel is that it felt like the exact same novel as City of Bones - just with different characters. One of these days though, I will! :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-72821478944294924142014-05-27T11:35:50.991-04:002014-05-27T11:35:50.991-04:00I'd totally recommend you give a chance to The...I'd totally recommend you give a chance to The Infernal Devices and The Iron King series, those are two that I highly enjoyed, even if the beginning of Clockwork Angel was a bit eeeek for me, I continued and loved the series!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-20280072155558257832014-05-27T11:29:11.136-04:002014-05-27T11:29:11.136-04:00I've loved some of these books, too, but some ...I've loved some of these books, too, but some just didn't catch me enough to continue! And, unfortunately, I'm one of the lone few bloggers that just didn't like the Shiver series ;)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-84365785498358911302014-05-27T11:23:51.898-04:002014-05-27T11:23:51.898-04:00Great topic! It's funny, you've listed som...Great topic! It's funny, you've listed some of my favorite series. I love the Hex Hall series, The Iron King series and the Shiver trilogy. Lol! I'm kind of obsessive about finishing a series once I start, unless I absolutely hate it of course. Thanks for stopping by Reading on the Farm, new follower on Bloglovin!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09263416664752199115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-14048353746982200502014-05-27T11:05:07.730-04:002014-05-27T11:05:07.730-04:00Yeah, it started off great for me, but I felt it b...Yeah, it started off great for me, but I felt it because a bit too formulaic after book two. I figured there are a million other books for me to read, so I should spend my time on something else anyway :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-71730607258626994982014-05-27T11:04:28.883-04:002014-05-27T11:04:28.883-04:00I think I started Ink Exchange, and I just got too...I think I started Ink Exchange, and I just got too bored to continue on. I loved Wicked Lovely though!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-5782778026430084972014-05-27T10:48:36.392-04:002014-05-27T10:48:36.392-04:00I've been trying to finish the Wicked Lovely s...I've been trying to finish the Wicked Lovely series, but for some reason I haven't gotten past the second book.Kris @Imaginary Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550965344184687023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-31615741763805706702014-05-27T10:36:58.790-04:002014-05-27T10:36:58.790-04:00I was the same way with The Mortal Instruments ser...I was the same way with The Mortal Instruments series. I read the first one and really enjoyed it, tried the second book, City of Ashes, but could not get into it.<br /> Come by and check out my Top Ten Freebie @ <a href="http://www.bookhangoversbb.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Book Hangovers </a> <br />xoxo Michelle Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14430439160444173950noreply@blogger.com