Tuesday 26 June 2018

Top Ten Tuesday | Series I'd like to finish


Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature hosted at That Artsy Reader Girl. Each week you compile a list of ten books which coincide with that week's theme. You can find everything you need to know about joining in here!


This week's theme is 'Series I’ve Given Up On/Don’t Plan to Finish', but I feel like I've talked about this fairly recently or at least recently enough that my answers won't be any different, so I decided to talk about the series I'd like to finish instead!

I'm a terrible finisher, but since devouring the Six of Crows duology earlier this year I've rediscovered my love for reading whole series so I'd like to finish some more series this year if I can.


The Broken Earth trilogy by N. K. Jemisin: I read and really enjoyed The Fifth Season and started reading The Obelisk Gate and then just got distracted by other things. I'd really like to return to this series, though, because it's one of the most original fantasy stories I've come across and I love the way it straddles fantasy and science fiction.

The Memoirs of Lady Trent by Marie Brennan: I tried reading A Natural History of Dragons a few years ago and couldn't get into it, but earlier this year I ended up listening to the audiobook during my commute to work and enjoyed it. I'm not desperate to continue this series, but I'd definitely like to try the other books via audiobook at some point.

The Parasol Protectorate series by Gail Carriger: So far I've read Soulless, Changeless and Blameless and this series is one I turn to when I'm in the mood for something quick and fun - I'm hoping to finish this series this year!

The Glamourist Histories series by Mary Robinette Kowal: Another series that's light, fun and easy to read. I've only read the first two books so far but I've liked them enough to want to finish the rest of the series.

The Mistress of the Art of Death series by Ariana Franklin: This series is unusual in that it never got to end properly because the author sadly passed away after completing only four books, and I've seen from reviews that the fourth book actually ends with a cliffhanger. I don't actually love this series, but like the above series I find it really easy to read and I like the characters enough to want to know what happens to them. I've read three books so far so, even though I know it doesn't have an ending, I'd like get to the fourth book at some point.


The His Fair Assassin trilogy by Robin LaFevers: I really enjoyed Grave Mercy and I loved Dark Triumph, and yet for some reason I still haven't read Mortal Heart. LaFevers is bringing out some more books following these characters next year, though, so I definitely need to get to it soon.

The Fruits Basket series by Natsuki Takaya: Fruits Basket is one of my favourite animes and I started reading the manga but still haven't finished reading the series - I'd like to, though!

The Newsflesh trilogy by Mira Grant: Feed is one of my favourite novels of all time and I loved Deadine, too, but I'm ashamed to say I still haven't read Blackout. Oops.

The Girl From Everywhere duology by Heidi Heilig: I thought The Girl From Everywhere was so fun with such a unique take on time travel, so I'd like to try and get to The Ship Beyond Time this summer.

The Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix: I adored The Old Kingdom series when I was younger, Sabriel remains one of my favourite books from my childhood/early teens, but I haven't read Clariel or Goldenhand yet and, to be honest, I think I might have to re-read the earlier books before I do.

Which books made your list this week?

19 comments:

  1. Oh I hadn't even thought about Grave Mercy. It's weird because I adored that book, it was sexy and action backed and full of intrigue, but I just never got round to the sequels - probably just because it worked so well as a standalone.

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    1. I definitely recommend reading Dark Triumph, I loved that one even more than Grave Mercy! I think what's great about it is that each novel focuses on a different girl, so they're part of the same overarching story but each novel is its own story in and of itself.

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  2. I so recommend continuing on with SABRIEL! It's one of my favorite "old-school" fantasy books ever and I think the rest of them are really worth reading. :)

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    1. I definitely need to get to Clariel and Goldenhand soon, I loved the original three books!

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  3. I read Grave Mercy and loved it, I'm not sure why I never read the sequels. I'm glad toknow more books are coming though! I need to jump back into that series.

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    1. I definitely recommend continuing, I loved Dark Triumph!

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  4. I need to read The Girl From Everywhere sequel as well!
    My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2018/06/26/top-ten-tuesday-165/

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  5. Nice take on this week's topic! I have several series I need to continue and even more that I need to start! I think I just need more time to read. :) Thanks for visiting my post!

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    1. Thanks! Haha yeah I know that feeling - so many books, so little time...

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  6. I love your blog and its name! <3 I haven't read any of these books myself, but I do own Grave Mercy! I've been meaning to read it for ages. Following you via Bloglovin' because I just adore everything about your blog, lol.

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    1. Thank you so much! ^_^ Grave Mercy's really fun, I definitely recommend checking it out.

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  7. Abandoned Sabriel as a kid after the first chapter (something to do with a dead rabbit?) but I've still got it somewhere. Heard only good things so maybe will go back one day!

    My TTT: https://basedonthebook.blogspot.com/2018/06/top-ten-tuesday-series-i-gave-up-on.html

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    1. Haha yeah I know which bit you mean! I definitely recommend giving the series a try, though, it's so good.

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  8. I need to read the Girl From Everywhere. It looks fab!

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    1. It'd be a great book to read while we're having all this hot weather!

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  9. Oh I so need to read the Sabriel series!! I should honestly start it this year...and also finish it?! It's handy when all the books are out. 😂And YES! The Girl From Everywhere duology is amazing and I hope you like it!!

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    1. Thanks, I hope do too! I definitely recommend the The Old Kingdom series.

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  10. Gail's books like look there are SO many fun adventures inside their pages. This is why I really must give them a chance. Someday. ;)

    Thanks for visiting Finding Wonderland, Jess - apologies it took me this long to circle back to your blog.

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