Ranters and Reviewers discussion

Do you prefer to read standalones or series? Why?

I actually prefer standalones. You don't need to dedicate yourself to a long series. But I do like series sometimes if I feel very dedicated to them.

I think I also prefer standalones. They are easier to get to, you don't have to buy all of the books in a series and it is an experience in one sitting.

I hate it when I have to spend so much money on series smh

Sofia wrote: "I hate it when I have to spend so much money on series smh"

It is extremely annoying. Would you rather pay 15 dollars to be immersed in a world or 50? I feel like standalones are more worth the money, but I do enjoy some series (but it is really sad when a sequel ruins the whole series).

ATheReader wrote: "Sofia wrote: "I hate it when I have to spend so much money on series smh"

It is extremely annoying. Would you rather pay 15 dollars to be immersed in a world or 50? I feel like standalones are mor..."

YES
Some sequels just ruin the first book for me. Like Poison Study. Now I hate the series, even though I rated the first book five stars. It should have been a standalone.
Or Detergent. I didn't love the first book, but it was fun enough. Insurance and Allergies ruined it.

Sofia wrote: "ATheReader wrote: "Sofia wrote: "I hate it when I have to spend so much money on series smh"

It is extremely annoying. Would you rather pay 15 dollars to be immersed in a world or 50? I feel like ..."

Yeah, I've heard a lot about Detergent going down the drain (I just had to do it). And it is so frustrating because you love the first book (like you with Poison Study) so then you buy the rest of the books and they end up being terrible.

I actually prefer series. There's very few standalones among my favorites because I feel one book is not enough to get attached to the characters, get to know the world, etc.

I admit there are some books I wish were standalones, such as Scythe and SGE.

Even though I still enjoy series, I prefer getting all in one well-written novel. I am all for the “Keep it Short and Smart" formula. That’s another reason why I prefer short series. There are so many series that I love the first one but the sequels lost my respect for the series. Plus, it shows when an author writes sequels only for money and not for adding more substance to the story *ahem Blood and Honey*.

Elizabeth wrote: "I actually prefer series. There's very few standalones among my favorites because I feel one book is not enough to get attached to the characters, get to know the world, etc.

I admit there are som..."

YES Scythe should've been a standalone. It got worse as the series progressed.

Salma19 (High Lady of the Dawn Court) wrote: "Even though I still enjoy series, I prefer getting all in one well-written novel. I am all for the “Keep it Short and Smart" formula. That’s another reason why I prefer short series. There are so m..."
YES it is so clear that some authors write series solely because they want more money

Em J. wrote: "Standalones all the way 🙌

I just get stressed out when I know there are sequels lol


I don’t mind if a sequel comes out after I read it, but if a series is already in the making or finished, I ju..."

Yeah, it is stressful to keep up with a series especially if it is extremely long. This is why I haven't read any SJM or Cassandra Clare. It is easier to start trilogies/duologies so I tend to read shorter series.

ATheReader wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "I actually prefer series. There's very few standalones among my favorites because I feel one book is not enough to get attached to the characters, get to know the world, etc.

I a..."

Yes, definitely. People say Thunderhead is better but it's simply not.

Elizabeth wrote: "ATheReader wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "I actually prefer series. There's very few standalones among my favorites because I feel one book is not enough to get attached to the characters, get to know t..."

And don't get me started on The Toll. Scythe is MUCH better for multiple reasons.

oh no. I bought all the Scythe books *concerned*

I agree, though, a lot of times I need more than one book to really get attached to characters, so I guess I love series too.

Sofia wrote: "oh no. I bought all the Scythe books *concerned*"

I still enjoyed Scythe and Thunderhead! I think it is worth it reading the entire series, riding the plot out.

Sofia wrote: "I agree, though, a lot of times I need more than one book to really get attached to characters, so I guess I love series too."
I think it really depends on the story that the author wants to tell. Certain stories and plots are much better fitted for standalones while others are better fitted for series.

It depends on the book, example: The darkest minds books at most needed 2 books it did not need 4. (I haven’t finished them tho so plz don’t come at me) but I don’t have a preference really. I do find it annoying when authors write another book to a series when it doesn’t need the extra book and the book makes no sense in the plot line. (It’s different of its a novella of a different POV, coz it’s interesting to see other characters POV’s’