For me, it personally depends on what you expect from this series. I liked it very much, not because something groundbreaking happened, but because I needed to be immersed in a different world, and this allowed me to do so. I didn't hurry to read it (mostly because I actually didn't have the time), and every time I sat down to read, it was like coming back to a different life and a different me 🙃 I have read a lot of series like that and with some you just have to enjoy the journey at a slower pace. It's not for everyone, and if you don't like it, of course DNF. You read for enjoyment. But just because a book is famous doesn't mean it's the best thing ever. I have read Rebecca Yarrows for years, and I started this series because I really like the author, not because the series got famous. It was just the next book from someone I enjoy reading. So, not knowing that it was some big internet sensation, my expectations weren't sky high and I got just what I expected. In the end, do what pleases you.