The problem is when a series turns too bleak it becomes what are we reading for? Why are we investing in this if everyone is just going to die horribly? We read because we want them to overcome the odds. But if they simply aren't, then there's no point.

The problem is when a series turns too bleak it becomes what are we reading for? Why are we investing in this if everyone is just going to die horribly? We read because we want them to overcome the odds. But if they simply aren't, then there's no point.