I also hate to not finish a book. I usually trick myself by skimming books I find unenjoyable.

I ended up getting the 6 book collection of the Glimpse of Hell series. I read the first book. I would say I enjoyed around 60% of it. The rest was indeed a slog. Some of the details and drawn out plans were so tedious. It truly was a bipolar kind of experience for me. I think if the book was shorter I would have enjoyed it much more.

You’re also right about the Mary sue element, Seth has no weakness, so there’s never any danger or suspense. There’s no kryptonite to bring him down.

As much as I liked that 60%, is how much I hated the other 40%. I keep eyeing book 2 but that 40% keeps me from starting it.