Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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As a follow up to my previous video on Book 2's that stepped it up, here are 10 that were a clear step down in my enjoyment from their respective Book 1's. Somehow I forgot to include a recent disappointment, The Tyranny of Faith by Richard Swan, which might win my award for biggest step down in enjoyment even over Crimson Guard.

I'd love to hear any and all agreements/disagreements in the comments, plus your own top choices for book 2’s that didn’t live up to their first books!

My Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/116395344-ben-k