📚 Unfinished Book Series 📚

2025/6/22 Edited to

... Read moreMany readers find themselves starting captivating book series but leaving them unfinished. Common reasons include the overwhelming number of new releases, changing reading preferences, or simply life getting in the way. For instance, series like 'Throne of Glass' by Sarah J. Maas and 'Legacy of Gods' by Rina Kent draw readers in with intriguing plots and characters, making it all too easy to fall behind. Finding motivation to return to an unfinished series can be challenging. Readers may struggle to recall previous plot points, which can make diving back in feel daunting. To overcome this, consider re-reading the first book or checking summaries online to refresh your memory before jumping back into the next installment. It can also help to set reading goals, such as dedicating specific time slots in your week for reading. Joining a book club or participating in reading challenges can provide the encouragement and accountability needed to tackle those unfinished series. Engaging with online communities focused on book discussions, like the #lemon8bookclub or #bookwormsoflemon8, can inspire you to continue or revisit series you once loved. Ultimately, embracing that you don’t need to finish every series can also be liberating. It's perfectly okay to put down a series that doesn't hold your interest anymore. Celebrate the completed books in your collection, and remember that reading should be a pleasure, not a chore!

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Ooh I’ve got Kingdom of ash left and half of the Rina Kent series down. I can’t wait to check them off

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Jenny 📚

I’ve only read Assassin’s Blade from TOG 🙃 so unmotivated to continue but maybe I’ll try again someday

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