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TL;DR

The content discusses several book series that the creator does not plan on finishing for various reasons, including issues with consent, lack of interest in characters, and personal preferences.

Transcript

hi everyone welcome back to my channel for a video all about the book series i just don't plan on finishing so there are book series on here for a variety of reasons from i straight up hated the last book i read in them two they just haven't captured my imagination and i think it's really positive to sort of admit to yourself that you aren't going ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥺 Consent issues can lead to a loss of interest in a book series, as seen in the Thorn Chapel and Winter King series.
• 📕 Repetition and lack of potential can cause a series to lose its appeal, which was the case with the I Hate Fairyland comic book series.
• 🔬 Game of Thrones' multiple perspectives and potential character deaths made it challenging for the creator to continue investing in the series.
• 🫠 Personal preferences and values play a significant role in deciding whether to continue reading a book series.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why did the creator choose not to finish the Thorn Chapel series by Sierra Simone?

The creator was initially invested in the series but felt betrayed by an undermining of consent in the second book, leading to discomfort and disappointment. They attempted to continue with book three but found it going in a direction they were uncomfortable with.

Q: What issues did the creator have with The Winter King by C.L. Wilson?

The creator found the lack of consent in the romantic relationship disturbing, as the female protagonist's decisions seemed to be driven by fear rather than genuine consent. They felt that the relationship was toxic and abusive, overshadowing the beautifully written world building.

Q: Why does the creator not plan on continuing with the I Hate Fairyland comic book series?

While the creator highly recommends volume one of the series, they found that subsequent volumes felt repetitive and lacked forward momentum in the story. They still appreciate the unique concept but believe it could have ended at volume one.

Q: What led the creator to stop reading the Game of Thrones series?

The sheer number of characters and the likelihood of characters the creator cared about dying made it difficult for them to invest in the series. They found themselves less interested in the storyline and characters as the series progressed, preferring to read books with characters they genuinely liked.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The creator discusses two book series that they actively disliked and will not continue reading due to issues with consent and a lack of interest in the direction of the story.

• They also mention a comic book series that they enjoyed but felt that subsequent volumes lacked forward momentum and potential.

• The creator shares their decision to not continue with the Game of Thrones series due to a large number of characters and lack of interest in investing in them.