We’ve all been in this spot before: read an amazing book, finish it, and then not know what to do with yourself. I don’t know who came up with the term book hangover, but it really is accurate. I find it’s especially accurate if applied to waiting a year for the sequel or if there’s a cliffhanger and the next book isn’t immediately accessible.
Anyway, hi guys! I’ve been wanting to do a post like this for a while, but haven’t because I didn’t want to spoil any books on my list. To avoid that, I’ll be making a list but not providing explanation. In place of that, this post will be divided into three parts: waiting for the sequel, not owning the next book, and the end of a series. 😉
I’m sure I have more books that gave me a book hangover, but these are just the ones that came to mind first. If you’d like a part two, let me know! 🙂
waiting for the sequel
- A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
- Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
- Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare
- A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab
- Crystal Storm by Morgan Rhodes
not owning the next book
- Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead
- The Fiery Heart by Richelle Mead
- The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
- Until I Die by Amy Plum
- Opal by Jennifer L. Armentrout
the end of a series
- Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare
- Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead
- The Ruby Circle by Richelle Mead
- The Retribution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
- If I Should Die by Amy Plum
- A Conjuring of Light by V.E. Schwab
- Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
- Library of Souls by Ransom Riggs
- Opposition by Jennifer L. Armentrout
- Stars Above by Marissa Meyer
I know this post is short, but hopefully you enjoyed it! Let’s discuss!
What books have given you a book hangover? What was the most recent book to give you one? Are any of yours on my list? I’d love to know! Tell me in the comments! 🙂
I’m off to continue reading Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld and try to find room on my bookshelf for all the books I got yesterday. 😛 I hope you all have a fabulous day/night! ❤
Until next time…
UGH, books like these just make me wonder. I don’t like being “nowhere” right after I finish reading a book. It’s just so weird, because in that time period I can’t really find a good book that will hook me into it.
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I agree! If I’ve just finished a really amazing book, it’s hard for me to give another book proper time and appreciation. And while I wouldn’t say I’m nowhere when I finish, I definitely think about that book for days after! 😉
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Yeah, especially if the book is somewhat sad, it would be so hard for me to place focus on another book straight away after finishing up the first one.
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For sure!
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Lol I knew ACOL would be on the list!
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Hahaha yeah, I had to include it! I read the series in a month and now I don’t know what to obsess over. 😂
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Ah, I absolutely love and can relate to this post! So many of these gave me book hangovers (and almost made me fall into reading slumps). Shadow Kiss and The Clockwork Princess were the worst; and I’m still feeling the feels from ACoMaF as you know. Lastly, I’m currently reading A Conjuring of Light (I don’t want it to end!) and I’m already anticipating the worst hangover from the conclusion of that epic trilogy.
– Summer
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I’m glad! Book hangovers are amazing and horrible, in my opinion, because they show a book is epic but also leave you unsure what to do with your life. 😅 So many of Richelle Mead’s and Cassandra Clare’s books have that effect on me, and I think every single one of Sarah’s has. They’re just so good! 😍 ACOL is too, but also just full of all the feels. Prepare yourself! I hope you enjoy it! 😊
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I finished ACoL this morning and you were right! What a perfect conclusion to a fantastic series. ❤
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😄😄
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