When I thought of my series, I never thought of it as just one book. I pictured the entire series, maybe a bit loose but you get the idea.

When I created my plot points and story archs, I was thinking of the big picture and the long road.

What I didn't anticipate was the balance that exists in which a reader can be satisfied not knowing everything up front, and getting the missing information later down the road.

My series has an awkward relationship between the protagonist and his father. Which at the moment purposefully doesn't make a whole lot of sense. This also rubs into his relationship with his friends. This missing piece of information is purposeful yet hurting my reviews, it seems.

I think I'll adjust my writing in the future books accordingly. Lesson learned, If your a new writer like me, take note. Relationships need to make sense now, not later.