Books series vs Standalone books

[lisalynn]

I know series are all the rage, but there's nothing wrong with a good stand-alone.

[srividyag1]

It depends on the book, really. Normally I read only standalone books. But recently I have started reading many series. one of my recent favorites is Sabaa Tahir's An Ember in the ashes...

[luz0928]

I think it depends on the story, there are stories that with one book is more than enough and making it longer would ruin it. For example mystery books. But on the other hand, there are series of books that area brilliant! because they have a lot of characters that need more time developing and the story line requires more detail.

[Jennz123]

I get emotionally attached to my books if I can relate to the characters, so series work best for me. Sometimes I feel lost when I finish a good book so I like to have the next one lined up

[Monet_va]

I prefer a series when there are grounds for one, but there are few things more annoying than a story that has been stretched out unnecessarily just to publish more. But a series does provide more time with the characters and world!

[Kister Bless]

I like both series books and standalone books. So long as the book has an intriguing plot, the characters are well-developed and relatable and its flow is great am good to go wether it's standalone book or a series. Any can do.

[Ekta Swarnkar]

My priorities are stand-alone books, it's like I can go for a quick read and have a satisfaction of knowing the ending of the story.

[WhiteLotus]

I prefer standalone books, I like knowing for sure that there is an ending to what I read.
I like series too, don't get me wrong, but a lot of times you're loving the series, the last book comes and... it's a disappointment. So I would rather not be that invested if I can help it.

[car-mbz]

I prefer standalone books. Sometimes in a series you may not be able to get all books in their order.

[Hiru1998+]

I prefer both. But the thing with series is they sometimes get boring when the series gets longer. Harry Potter is an exception. I real children of the lamp entire series and sadly it lost it's magic when it came to the end.

[Holly Fleming]

Series all the way! I love to see how characters grow throughout a series. I also appreciate a complex plot that takes a few books to see to fruition.

[Michelle Menezes]

I like both, but standalones should have enough character development and a good plot. And series for me should not have more than 4 books, otherwise it just feel like the story is getting dragged.

[jeanmtdb]

I like both. I like series when I can get all the books in a series before I start the first book. I'll read stand-alone books when I don't have a series. I really just love to read.

[Victor Kilyungi]

I love series more than standalone books. I like to feel that the journey was long and not short.

[Wesusa]

I prefer a standalone book. However I don't mind series. There a few that are well-known that I do like. For example Harry Potter. I think it works amazingly as a series, but if it's just a random book series I won't pay much attention to it. Even a series like Mortal Engines falters in a few places, most namely the second book. I still haven't finished the final book.