At the start of each new year, I write a post about my intended series reading — which series I want to start, which I want to finish, and maybe even some that I want to devour all in one big reading binge.

Now that we’re at the end of December, it’s time to check back in and see if I actually accomplished any of my series reading goals for 2025.

So how did I do?

In 2025, my priority series to read were:

Rockton series by Kelley Armstrong:

Status: DONE! I read the first book in this outstanding series toward the end of 2024 — and made my way through the six remaining novels plus the follow-up novella in 2025. I loved every moment! Kelley Armstrong has become a must-read author for me over the last few years. Fortunately, she has a spin-off series related to Rockton that I can look forward to enjoying in 2026.

The Mary books (Lady Janies series) by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows:

Status: NOPE! Not at all from lack of interest… but I just didn’t get around to these books in 2025. I’ll keep them in my reading plans for 2026.

Green Rider series by Kristen Britain: 

Status: ONE… AND MAYBE DONE. The Green Rider series consists of eight books (so far). I’d been wanting to give these books a try for a while now, and in 2025, finally read the first book. I really enjoyed it — and yet, I’m not exactly burning to keep going. Let’s consider this a maybe-someday series. I’m not saying never, just that it’s not a top priority at the moment.

A couple of duologies I’d considered reading:  

Status: NOPE. I thought I’d pick up either the Stolen Heir duology by Holly Black or the Gilded duology by Marissa Meyer (or both)… and just never found myself in the mood to do so. More maybe-someday books!

Maybes:

I mentioned a whole bunch of “maybe” series on my list for 2025… so how did I do?

Status: ONE OUT OF TEN! Despite good intentions, the only book here that I read is Children of Time — a book that’s been on my series-to-read lists for several years! I’m so glad I read it. This series will likely go back on my list for 2026.

Other than that, I’m not sure about the rest. I’m still interested — in some more than others — so you may be seeing at least a few pop up on my “maybe” list for 2026.

As always, I did end up reading other books from series in 2025. Meanwhile, I’m working on my reading plans for 2026. Let’s see if I can set some realistic series reading goals in the new year!

That’s it for my 2025 series reading. How about you?

Did you read any series in 2025? Any particular favorites?

Check back in January, when I’ll share my series reading goals for the new year.