But even series that strive to make an impact in book one can take time to find their footing.
In some cases, such novels lead tofantasy series where every book is a 10/10.
This is why so many series with great first books go on to become huge hits.
8The Lord Of The Rings By J.R.R.
7A Song Of Ice And Fire By George R.R.
Martin’s world, which is expansive and immersive from the beginning of book one.
Needless to say,ASOIAFhas a stronger start than many other popular series in the genre.
The firstMistborntrilogy maintains a high quality all the way through, but it never quite tops the first installment.
5The Poppy War Series By R.F.
Kuang
First Book: The Poppy War (2018)
R.F.
The book’s success is made even more impressive by it being Kuang’s debut.
WithThe Subtle KnifeandThe Amber Spyglassupping the stakes,The Golden Compassdoesn’t always get the recognition it rightfully deserves.
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2The Broken Earth Trilogy By N.K.
Jemisin
First Book: The Fifth Season (2015)
The Broken Earthtrilogy by N.K.
With all three books boasting above-average Goodreads scores, that probably goes without saying.
This makes it an emotional read, but that ensures the series leaves an impact from the very start.
Of course, the great character writing makes the emotional gut punches of Lynch’s book that much worse.
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