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It's not always the author's fault. I get bored these days after about 3 books with the same characters. But I do feel that series-writing can become a bit of crutch for both authors and readers.
One thing is for sure: I don't give novel-length "mulligans" any more in a series. If you need to bore me with setup material and exposition (or seed-planting for later books) for a whole book, then you're not doing it right and you've lost me. Call me when you start an entirely fresh project. Lackluster installments means you planned/outlined too many books for your series.
My favorite writers these days impress me by being willing to leave obvious series money on the table and go off in entirely new directions. Often.
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