A meme by The Broke & The Bookish
I got excited about this topic, because I am planning a series challenge for this summer (Look for details soon). My goal is to tackle some of these series in mass, and also finish series I've started but have yet to complete.
Three of my favorite series from last year are The Lumatere Chronicles by Melina Marchetta, The Queen's Thief by Megan Whalen Turner and Sevenwaters by Juliet Marillier.
I've only included series below that are completed, or nearly.
1) Soul Screamers - My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent
2) The Chemical Garden - Wither by Lauren DeStefano
3) The Kingkiller Chronicle - The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
4) Jessica Darling - Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty
5) Kate Daniels - Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
6) Wicked Lovely by Marissa Marr
7) River of Time - Waterfall by Lisa Tawn Bergren
8) Hundred Oaks - Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally (This is a companion series)
9) Fire and Thorns - The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson
10) Books of Faerie - Lament by Maggie Stiefvater
11) The Caster Chronicles - Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl - I'm actually still undecided about this one.
Wicked Lovely was different, but I didn't finish it. I think I didn't connect with the characters enough, but I'm sure I'll give it a try again someday. Rachel Vincent's Soul Screamers first two books are not that good, but I'm at book three and so anxious to read the fourth one already, because they start to become their own. I think they're umm.. different, fast-paced and with great characters. A bit predictable, but still good. The Caster Chronicles - I've read them all and the last two are so, so good, the first one was okay and I didn't finish the second one. I finished the second one via spoilery reviews and wikipedia, but yup, the last two were really good. I hope you'll start all of these series on your list soon and I can't wait to see what you think of them:)
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I'm hoping that I can read Soul Screamers in one big chunk and get to the good parts quickly! There's so many books though. Glad you like the Caster Chronicles so much. I'll do hope to read those sometime.
DeleteI really need to pick up both the Kingkiller Chronicles and Books of Faerie myself, by Jessica Darling, Fire and Thorns, and Kate Daniels are among my favorites! :D I hope you get to start all of these soon, Lauren!(:
ReplyDeleteIt means so much that you love Kate Daniels so much! I cannot wait to jump on that train!! And I'm also more excited about Fire and Thorns since you've just read those too. Jessica Darling and I have a date this year.
DeleteI've got the Marchetta series and the Kingkiller Chronicles on my list as well. One of these days I am going to get to them, I swear!
ReplyDeleteGlad to have found you via TTT. Oh, and I love the name of your blog :)
LOVE LOVE LOVE everything by Melina Marchetta, hope you love her series too.
DeleteThe Chemical Garden trilogy and the River of Time series are so good! I've been meaning to read the Hundred Oaks series as well. I've heard a lot about those books.
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I'm a little worried about The Chemical Garden but I have 2 trustworthy friends that loved that series, I like hearing that you're a third person. I hope to read them this year some time.
DeleteA challenge? I need to know more about this challenge, as I need to finish some series as well. :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes! A Summer Series Challenge. To finish series you've started, or read some straight through. I'll be posting more info in the next month or so. Would love you to join!
DeleteI've got Kate Daniels on my list too. ;)
ReplyDeleteI read 'The Name of the Wind' it was not bad but I was not thrilled like some other people either. I guess I expected more because of all the hype.
Nice list. :)
Hmm. Well hope I will love The Name of the WInd. Maybe it gets better the further you go? I have another friend who felt mixed about that one. I cant wait for Kate Daniels this year!
DeleteGlad I'm not the only one who hasn't read some of these. I need to read the Jessica Darling series as well as the Fire and Thorns series. I can't wait to hear what you think of The River of Time series. I enjoyed that one a lot.
ReplyDeleteYes we will do Jessica Darling this summer! And hopefully I can get to The River of Time too. So happy you love those.
DeleteThere is something to be said for a good, well-written series, but like you, it's hard to find the time to read all the books. I'll definitely be waiting for your challenge and perhaps will need to carve out some time to dig in as well!
ReplyDeleteI'm super excited about The Lunar Chronicles as I hear nothing but good things. I'd also like to check out The Castor Chronicles since I just saw Beautiful Creatures on screen. I'm hoping the book will make the movie make more sense to me. And I ADORE Maggie Stiefvater, though, I'm not sure I can get into a fairy series. That still remains to be seen. Great picks!
I agree with that, and the longer they get the more daunting they seem! I hope to knock some of these out in a big chunk though. Love the Lunar Chronicles, especially book 2 Scarlet. Even the novellas are great. I hear that the Beautiful Creatures book is better, and a little different. Hope you enjoy it more. I know, I'm not certain about MS's fairy series. But I love her writing so much that I plan to take the plunge. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteLove your list! I need to get to literally every single one of these series! Also, love your blog! This is my first time here and I can't wait to read more!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I know there are so many series out there to read, it's overwhelming some time. Hope you get to them sometime soon. Hope to see you back here again.
DeleteHundred Oaks made my list too :) You've GOT to read the Jessica Darling series, it's so good!! Your blog is adorable BTW!
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EVERYONE raves about Jessica Darling so I cannot wait to meet her! And I have a friend who's been raving to me about Hundred Oaks. I'll be reading those soon as well. Thanks for coming by!
DeleteI just read Beautiful Creatures recently and really liked it - the book is much better than the film, there is so much more to it! Love the title of your blog btw :-) Good luck with your series reading challenge!
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Thank you! And glad to hear you liked BC. I've been debating about whether to just see the movie first, but I think I'll hold off.
DeleteHighly recommend Jessica Darling and Hundred Oaks!
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Eva @ All Books Considered
Thank you! That seems to be the consensus. Hope to read them both this year.
DeleteI would LOVE to hear what you think of Soul Screamers (per our epic Boundless discussions, hah) and Kate Daniels. :) I bet you'd enjoy them both.
ReplyDeleteI need to start the Jessica Darling series, too. And not just because we share a name, hee hee.
Wendy @ The Midnight Garden
Oh yes. I plan to get through all of Soul Screamers in a chunk, and I will for sure let you know my thoughts. I plan to love Kate Daniels and the mysterious Curran as well. Jessica Darling is a popular girl these days.
DeleteThere are so many on your list I cannot wait for you to read so we can discuss! Especially: Jessica D, Hundred Oaks and Fire and Thorns!! Great list! Let's read the Rachel Vincent and Patrick Rothfuss (he should of made my list too!) together sometime!
ReplyDeleteI know! I know! So many books for us to talk about. Yes and Yes to a readalong. So fun!
DeleteI wish you could see the anguished faces I'm making over Fire & Thorns. LOVE. THAT. SERIES. Augh.
ReplyDeleteMy TTT: http://shelversanon.blogspot.com/2013/03/top-10-tuesday-series-id-like-to-start.html
I keep hearing about Fire and Thorns. I will read in this year. YAY that the conclusion will also be out.
DeleteYou need to start Fire and Thorns and Jessica Darling - not done with either but they're both great so far! I definitely agree with you about The Kingkiller Chronicle and Kate Daniels and The Chemical Garden - they all made my list. I hope you get to some of these series soon, Lauren!
ReplyDeleteAHHHH. Those two keep getting raved about. I hope to get to these soon as well. Thanks for coming by, Amanda!
DeleteI also want to read the Jessica Darling series! Chemical Garden made my list, too! I read the first Kate Daniels book and wasn't overly impressed, but everyone tells me they get better, so I'm going to keep reading. I adored Soul Screamers. Probably one of my favorite YA series.
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I've been warned to stick with Kate Daniels as well, and that she gets better. I plan to read a few together and hopefully get to the good parts fast. Glad you like Soul Screamers so much! I hope I feel the same.
DeleteOoh yes, I need to read the Kingkiller Chronicles too! I loved the Jessica Darling and Hundred Oaks series. Can't wait to see what you think of them! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh everyone loves JD and the Hundred Oaks books! I feel so behind! And Kingkiller looks great, but so so looooonnnnngggggg!
DeleteI need to start every one of these series except for the last one, which I don't think I want to read. And I've read the Chemical Garden books but I'll reread them a hundred times. I've read the first Kingkiller book but I need to finish. I should've just copied and pasted your list. Also, I still need to email you mine. I have some I need to add to this. But you've started a pretty good list for me here. I see some readalongs in the future.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that you'll read Chemical Garden again and again, that really solidifies that I need to read it. YES, love readalongs! So fun. We can tackle these together.
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