That Tuesday Thingy #21: A Teaser from Splintered by A.G. Howard + Top Ten Series I Haven't Finished

Teaser Tuesday:

Teasers from the book I am reading.

hosted by MizB at Should Be Reading

Splintered

by A.G. Howard

Expected publication: January 1st 2013 by Amulet Books 

“Figured they’d put you in a hat,” I tease.

“Nah. Those are reserved for worms with wings.” I laugh and nudge his shoulders, unspoken permission to put me down.

He sets me onto the floor. “You look amazing.”

The teaser comes from an advance copy. The final copy may contain some changes.

Top Ten Tuesday:

hosted by The Broke & The Bookish

Top Ten Series I Haven't Finished 

1. The Vampire Diaries Series by L.J. Smith. Stopped at book 3. Although I am a huge fan of the TV series, I found the books lacking and ordinary. This is probably because I have read so many fang books that it feels like one is merely a copy of all the others. It seemed repetitive. And this series just wont end... 
2. Delirium Series by Lauren Oliver. Stopped at book 1. I am truly sorry to all you Oliver fans out there. I was so bored with Delirium that I found myself skimming just so I could finish the story. Skimming is not good.
3. Hush, Hush Series by Becca Fitzpatrick. Stopped at book 2. Again, I am sorry if you are a Fitzpatrick fan. While I think that Patch is one of the hottest literary boys ever, the plot just didn't do it for me. This is probably due to my aversion to angel stories.
4. Chicagoland Vampires by Chloe Neill. Stopped at book 3. I like this series, actually. The plot was very entertaining, and the characters are likable. But somehow, I lost interest in the story. Probably because I found out that a fourth and fifth book was going to be released. So, I lost the love.
5. Evermore Series by Alyson Noel. Stopped at book 1. I never really liked reincarnation stories. I have yet to find a reincarnation book that I like.
6. Wings Series by Aprilynne Pike. Stopped at book 2. Ugh. Laurel annoys me. 
7. Théâtre Illuminata Series by Lisa Manchev. Stopped at book 2. It feels like a middle grade read. 
8. Drake Chronicles by Alyxandra Harvey. Stopped at book 2. Another vampire series. (But this is actually one of the better ones.)
9. Dead Beautiful Series by Yvonne Woon. Stopped at book 1. I didn't like the story. Not really a fan of Zombies and the like.
10. Fallen Series by Lauren Kate. Stopped at book 1. Fallen is one of those books where I am still figuring out why it's so popular. 

And before I say ta ta, let me just say that I am a firm believer that a series should have an ending. I applaud authors who put an end to their stories. Just because the first few books are so popular, it does not mean that it should go on indefinitely. It doesn't matter how a story ends - happy ending, heartbreaking ending, or a bittersweet ending. Like all things, good stories must come to an end.