Before people
crucify me for listing some of these books, I just want to remind everyone that
these are my opinions. I’d love to
hear which book(s) you think are overhyped and maybe we will, or won’t, agree on
them. Bookish debates can be fun…. right?
Also, I’m not
saying that these books aren’t good reads; I’m just saying that the amount of
hype they have doesn’t match up with my perceptions. Because I did read and enjoy most of these books.
5. The Shatter Me Series by Tahereh
Mafi
I used to
enjoy this series. Or at least, I enjoyed the first book. Then I kept hearing
about Team Warner and how amazing this book series was because of him. So I
didn’t finish the series. I’m not sure if I’ll ever read Ignite Me. Warner was a horrible person in the first book, and I
don’t think any amount of sob-inducing backstory will make up for the fact that
he had Juliette torture a little kid.
4. The Mara Dyer Series
by Michelle Hodkin
This is one series
that completely baffles me. I read the first book and had absolutely no idea
what was going on. Mara wasn’t that relatable and half of the time it sounded
like she was on some kind of hallucinogens. Also, people go on and on about how
sexy Noah is too. I don’t see it.
P.S. I’m also
not a huge fan of the covers. They look like dirty pond water.
3. The
Fault in Our Stars by John Green
I have a
feeling this one’s going to get me a lot of hate. And honestly, I might have
said that the hype was deserved with this book, if it hadn’t been for one
thing: the dialogue. What teenager talks like that?! I know that there are
highly intelligent teenagers out there, but this was ridiculous! Every. Single.
Person. In. That. Town. Talked like they were a literary, scientific,
mathematical, etc., genius. GAH!
2. The Divergent Series
by Veronica Roth
After what happened in Allegiant, I’m surprised anyone can still love these books. And it’s not the ending that bugs me. It’s the two points of view that were indistinguishable and the complete character changes that irked me. But even those could have been just minor annoyances if one other thing hadn’t happened.
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I’m just going
to say that books should not create a world and then proclaim that everything
in that world has been an experiment, basically that everything from the
previous books was fake and set up. That’s disappointing to the reader and is a
major taboo in children’s literature.
1. The Mortal
Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare
I’m sure there
are a lot of people out there who agree with me on this but who are afraid to
say it for fear of the potential of being shunned from the bookish community: This
series has a lot of hype. I think it’s a lot of undeserved hype. Don’t get me
wrong, it is a good series, I read the first three books in less than a month,
I believe. I simply don’t understand why everyone is so fascinated by these
books.
The characters
aren’t particularly exciting. They aren’t Celaena’s or Katniss’s. They don’t
have a lot of excitement going on. (EXCEPT for Magnus and Alec. Those two are
great.) Jace and Clary are just another YA paranormal romance addition to the
YA paranormal world. Now Tess and Will/Jem, that was a great ending romance
that does deserves some hype. Plus, the whole incest storyline was just plain
WEIRD. And storylines like Clary’s have been written by other authors in a more
detailed and fascinating manner.
So, those are
my top five most overhyped and overrated books. What’s some of yours? Sound off
in the comments!
HAHA best post I've seen today!! I agree with some of your choices such as the mortal instruments series and the Divergent series. I feel bad for the trees that had to die to support some of these books. I'm looking forward to more great posts from you and I hope to see you around my blog
ReplyDeleteKatelynn
www.literarychameleon.blogspot.com
Thanks, and I'm glad you agree. Sometimes it's hard to find anyone who doesn't feel like these books were sent down from heaven and a golden chariot. :)
DeleteI agree with all of these, except for Shatter Me, the reason why you don't like Warner. Let's just say, that that scene was like a minor version of the science mistake that was used for more plot for Across the Universe/A Million Suns. In Ignite Me, Juliette mentions that scene, and Warner has a surprising answer! I think at the very least, you won't hate him/totally dislike him anymore. But on the flipside, for me, is that Adam isn't as good in Ignite Me. You really should read Ignite Me!
ReplyDeleteI've been told that Warner gets redeemed for this in Ignite Me, I just don't want to see it. I really did love Adam's character and I've heard that things aren't good for him. I think my main problem is that I never even pictured Juliette ending up with anyone but Adam. And now that Warner is supposed to be the HEA, I just don't want to end the story that way. Who knows, someday I might read it (I just have to buy it first), but it probably won't be while the metaphorical wounds are so fresh.
DeleteI'm glad you agree with me about the other four though! It's nice to have bookish thoughts in common! XD Thanks for stopping by!