hi there!! i’m looking to get into a good book series in 2026. most of this past year i read standalones, which were nice, but i miss following characters through multiple installments. the last real series i read was heroes of olympus, which is my absolute favorite, and im hoping to reread soon (even though im in my twenties). i have the mistborn series, and it’s on my tbr for 2026 but im not sure i’ll love it. i tend to love fantasy/mythology as well as dystopian. should i start off with mistborn or do you have other suggestions? thank you in advance 🫶

EDIT: thank you all so much for these incredible suggestions!! my tbr has grown so much (in a good way). eternally grateful to the pagebound community for being so caring and sharing their expertise 🫶🫶🫶

I don't know why i easily get influenced by people's reviews about a book i'm reading or interested to read. Specifically negative reviews, they get to me. Even after i finish the book and say gave it 4-5 stars, come across a critical review after and my brain is like....ah well, that makes a lot of sense, let me change my rating. Or if i see a negative review about a book before reading it; i'd look for those points that made the person give it a lower rating.

Anyone else like that?

I feel as though I’ve been swept up into the circus. The writing is so atmospheric

so i WILL be picturing dr aslan as a whole ass lion for this entire book