tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post7738077994916713030..comments2024-03-20T08:13:24.605+01:00Comments on Bingeing On Books: Top Ten Tuesday - Top Book Series I Quit!Cynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-54600469284126773792015-10-12T08:17:28.562+02:002015-10-12T08:17:28.562+02:00Nicole, I am glad you enjoyed that one! It was jus...Nicole, I am glad you enjoyed that one! It was just only okay for me, which is probably why I decided not to read any more. :)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-48759025006114697632015-10-12T08:16:33.351+02:002015-10-12T08:16:33.351+02:00Lyn, okay I was scared you were going to say it ru...Lyn, okay I was scared you were going to say it ruined you in a good way and then I would feel bad for DNF'ing it. I am glad to know I didn't miss anything!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-15557536313463844712015-10-12T06:02:16.353+02:002015-10-12T06:02:16.353+02:00The only one of these I've read is Poison Stud...The only one of these I've read is Poison Study, which I enjoyed. I still haven't finished the series, though. Add it to my list ...<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a>Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-54490264108177943952015-10-11T04:59:57.592+02:002015-10-11T04:59:57.592+02:00"Hunter by Mercedes Lackey"
That book r..."Hunter by Mercedes Lackey"<br /><br />That book ruined me for a while. I was so blown away by the immaturity of the book. Lyn Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10471867801089862828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-19569007234308745752015-10-08T19:10:20.323+02:002015-10-08T19:10:20.323+02:00Shannon, OMG yes, I think I need to seek out spoil...Shannon, OMG yes, I think I need to seek out spoilers about the Seeker series (see what I did there. ha). And I actually saw ONE good review of A Whole New World from a blogger. Every other review was a negative one. So sad, but I am glad you were spared. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-22502790585576963712015-10-08T19:08:41.514+02:002015-10-08T19:08:41.514+02:00LH27, haha. I understand that. Most of the time, I...LH27, haha. I understand that. Most of the time, I do that as well. But sometimes, I just don't care enough about the characters to find out what happens.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-18922765882878651802015-10-08T19:07:13.802+02:002015-10-08T19:07:13.802+02:00Cait, I am so glad someone else doesn't like M...Cait, I am so glad someone else doesn't like Maria V. Snyder books. It seems that so many people love everything she's done. I didn't hate this one, but I certainly don't feel the urge to pick up any more of her stuff. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-21029969817497782452015-10-08T19:06:00.655+02:002015-10-08T19:06:00.655+02:00So true Carrie!So true Carrie!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-85118439358215210242015-10-08T19:05:37.609+02:002015-10-08T19:05:37.609+02:00So true Lily. Some people may love these series. T...So true Lily. Some people may love these series. They just weren't for me.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-55919004325629212502015-10-08T19:04:56.323+02:002015-10-08T19:04:56.323+02:00bargainbookbliss, oh I know I am in the minority w...bargainbookbliss, oh I know I am in the minority with the Study series. It wasn't bad, I just didn't connect with any of the characters. I certainly hope you enjoy it more than I did.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-54194120740687028222015-10-08T19:00:32.061+02:002015-10-08T19:00:32.061+02:00Definitely not missing anything Chrissi!Definitely not missing anything Chrissi!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-71412441954131708502015-10-08T18:59:43.415+02:002015-10-08T18:59:43.415+02:00Mariela, yeah I know a lot of people liked the Stu...Mariela, yeah I know a lot of people liked the Study series, but I just couldn't get into it.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-90101044502275307382015-10-08T18:56:52.895+02:002015-10-08T18:56:52.895+02:00Thanks Ramona!Thanks Ramona!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-88435525494977698642015-10-08T18:56:11.171+02:002015-10-08T18:56:11.171+02:00Julie, oh yeah that is such a problem. If the plot...Julie, oh yeah that is such a problem. If the plot or characters are dull, then what is the point??Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-59800243464743762282015-10-08T18:55:30.162+02:002015-10-08T18:55:30.162+02:00Lisa, yeah it isn't too often that I just don&...Lisa, yeah it isn't too often that I just don't care about what happens next. I would rush to read the Study series, but then again, some people liked it.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-35496271036028069832015-10-08T18:54:39.038+02:002015-10-08T18:54:39.038+02:00Lizzie, yeah I had to go to Goodreads for the name...Lizzie, yeah I had to go to Goodreads for the names of the series I quit. If the first ones weren't very memorable, that doesn't bode well for the rest of the series, right?Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-35128091630214523062015-10-08T07:04:02.040+02:002015-10-08T07:04:02.040+02:00Oooh I am sad about Hunter. I have that one, and w...Oooh I am sad about Hunter. I have that one, and was really excited for it. But I doubt I will like it because... well we're twinsies. I feel you with Seeker. I hope someone else will read it and tell me what happens! Same with Hold Me Like a Breath (man, that was one craptastic book). And I am SO glad that the blogosphere saved me from A Whole New World. Soooo glad. <br />Shannon @ <a href="http://itstartsatmidnight.com" rel="nofollow"> It Starts At Midnight </a>Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-84333781627433004582015-10-07T14:40:19.787+02:002015-10-07T14:40:19.787+02:00Hi! Unfortunately, I always finish a series. I'...Hi! Unfortunately, I always finish a series. I'm too worried about what I might miss. haha. <br /><a href="http://lesliehauser.com/2015/10/06/top-ten-tuesday-things-to-quit/" rel="nofollow">My TTT</a><br />LeslieLH27https://www.blogger.com/profile/17721514278620620201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-2383628250889751852015-10-07T07:50:02.392+02:002015-10-07T07:50:02.392+02:00The only one I've even READ on this list is Ma...The only one I've even READ on this list is Maria V Snyder and I read her other book (omg what is it even called?! The one about the healer...) and I did NOT like it at all. I mean, I should've. It was a bit funny and fantastical and stuff but GAH. NOPE. I feel no interest in picking up more of her books sadly.CG @ Paper Furyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954615708675952085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-60444525438168626352015-10-07T01:37:36.574+02:002015-10-07T01:37:36.574+02:00we should always give ourselves the freedom to qui...we should always give ourselves the freedom to quit books we aren't enjoying :) <a href="https://readingismysuperpower.wordpress.com/2015/10/06/top-ten-tuesday-i-just-cant-quit-you/" rel="nofollow">My TTT</a>MeezCarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09082724442387837601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-3916885108837680202015-10-06T22:33:17.824+02:002015-10-06T22:33:17.824+02:00I have not read any of these myself, oh well it ha...I have not read any of these myself, oh well it happens...some will love em, others not so much. Everyones taste is different.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209774851625668155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-67843166789645292012015-10-06T20:00:23.203+02:002015-10-06T20:00:23.203+02:00I am so bad at DNFing books. You're so right t...I am so bad at DNFing books. You're so right though - there's not enough time for crappy books! I am actually very surprised that you didn't like the Study series by Snyder! Everyone seems to love it. I haven't read it yet, but I'm glad I've got another perspective in case I don't like it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-14154983303824690732015-10-06T19:24:06.421+02:002015-10-06T19:24:06.421+02:00I haven't read any of these books Cynthia! The...I haven't read any of these books Cynthia! They don't particularly intrigue me though, so I don't think I'm missing much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-17777737045688587292015-10-06T18:55:43.240+02:002015-10-06T18:55:43.240+02:00So sad you could not get into the Study series! B...So sad you could not get into the Study series! But I get your feeling I had quit a lot of books because of the characters.<br /><a href="http://justusbookblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/top-ten-tuesday-quit-list.html" rel="nofollow">My TTT</a><br />Marielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09593998410685250453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-31837570585394218482015-10-06T18:54:20.355+02:002015-10-06T18:54:20.355+02:00Happy to report I only contemplated reading three ...Happy to report I only contemplated reading three of these, and in the end I didn't even bother with those. The good news is ... plenty of other fish in the sea, right? :) Love your list, Cynthia!Piecraft Bucharesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033299926919228774noreply@blogger.com