Page Turners: Ranking Book 2s

Second books in a series often carry the burden of deepening the story, building on characters, and raising the stakes set by their predecessors. In this list, we’re ranking the 2nd books from 15 different series to see which sequels excelled and which struggled. From classic fantasy epics to thrilling sci-fi sagas, let’s dive into how these middle installments shaped their worlds—and whether they truly lived up to their potential.

This ranker will feature fifteen books and will be updated accordingly until we get to that number in which another ranker will be made.

5-Star Ranking - Best of the Best
  • The Great Hunt, written by Robert Jordan in 1990.
4-Star Ranking - Top 10 Worthy

3-Star Ranking - Entertaining Read
  • Caliban Cove, written by S.D. Perry in 1998.
  • A Taste of Crimson, written by Marjorie M. Liu in 2005.
2-Star Ranking - Could've Been Better

1-Star Ranking - Total Trash


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