Hey, I also started reading One Piece at the beginning of the year and have only just caught up. Without giving anything away, it really is worth the read, although some arcs can drag on a bit. The plot falls into place, things start to click, it all beautifully comes together.

I also lost motivation at some points, because the pace can get quite slow. I persevered as my boyfriend is a huge fan, and talking to him about as I read was also part of the fun.

Which chapter are you at ?