If the first book I read was so-so (not great but not terrible), I might read the next one if I could get it from the library and didn't have anything better ready to go. For example, if I'm next in line for a really good book on hold at the library I might read a so-so but available book while waiting.
If I thought the first book had problems but I didn't absolutely hate it, I would look for reviews of both the book and the series. If other people thought the first book wasn't very good but subsequent books got better I might try the next book.
If reviews indicate lots of people liked the book I didn't like, and that the rest of the series was similar, I would figure I just wasn't the intended audience and would not continue.
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