2-3-4 Challenge discussion

Voting is now open to select our next Fantasy/UF series to read as a group. This is round one as we had close to 30 series nominated and it will close at midnight EST on November 30. We may need a third round depending on the results.

Use the link below to access the poll:

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

Only one vote, this is not an easy choice...
I picked one, but might change it later, because I’m not sure yet.

It is tough.

Time to cast your vote for our next Fantasy/UF series to read as a group. The top 11 series have advanced to the final round.

Here’s the link to the poll:

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

Just a reminder that voting ends tomorrow.

And the winner is...

The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare!

Question for those planning to participate in reading this series. I found this statement in the series group listing:

from the author’s website - “There are three books in the Infernal Devices series: Clockwork Angel, Clockwork Prince, and Clockwork Princess. The Infernal Devices are often called a prequel series to the Mortal Instruments, but only because they take place in an earlier time period and contain some of the Mortal Instruments' characters' ancestors. You don't have to read the Mortal Instruments before The Infernal Devices. You don't have to read the The Infernal Devices before The Mortal Instruments. You can read them in any order."

Should we start by first reading The Infernal Device series, which is 3 books?

I had heard that it's better to read the first 3 Mortal Instruments before the Infernal Devices.

When in doubt I usually go with the publication order so I don't have to think too much about it, but I'm fine with whichever order you choose :)

I'm not sure if I should chime in because I am not sure I want to read this series. However, I have Clockwork Angel in my TBR and might give it a go if the consensus is a yes.

In all the research I did this morning, The Infernal Devices series is clearly defined as a prequel series, even though it was written three books in. My experience with other series where this has happened is that the author felt a need to provide background. Whether that enhances the reading experience before or after is what’s in question. However, it feels like it may be a bit disruptive to the reading experience to insert the prequel into the middle of the later series.

~ Giulia ~ wrote: "I had heard that it's better to read the first 3 Mortal Instruments before the Infernal Devices.

When in doubt I usually go with the publication order so I don't have to think too much about it, b..."

I stand corrected, Giulia! I should have known better🙄

Please see the discussion in the topic I opened for the two series.