The ironic thing about the charm of books is that it's difficult to describe in words. A good book is more than just a worthy read. For some, it's the quickest possible way to time travel, for some others it's the only form of escape their life grants, and for some more others, it's the cheapest alternative to therapy.

No matter the objective you pick up a promising book with, a great read will always leave your brain with a new flush of dopamine. But not all good books end up reaching their suitable readers because not all good books are talked about as enthusiastically and widely as those topping the bestseller list. And this trend has especially applied to some sequel books that were just as good, if not better, than the original ones, but somehow, failed to match the popularity of the prequel.

If you've been in pursuit of a riveting new read, but none of the ones making the rounds amongst the masses interest you, you came to the right place. Scroll down to discover 5 sequel books that were just as good, but only half as popular as the original ones.

Warning - Spoilers ahead. Don't say we didn't warn you.

1. Oliver's Story

Sequel To Love Story By Erich Segal

The original book of Love Story by Erich Segal was a record-breaking book in the romance genre. But the lesser-known, and highly underrated sequel to the original, Oliver's Story, carried the sense of closure a lot of people demanded after reaching the abrupt ending of the prequel. Love Story is a mushy, feel-good book that hits all the right buttons to invoke your inner romantic, but Oliver's Story is for those that prefer a pinch of practicality in their tales of romance. As the name suggests, Oliver's Story traces the life and grief of Oliver, after Jenny is no longer in his life.

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*Warning* - Spoilers ahead. Don't say we didn't warn you.

1. Oliver's Story

Sequel To Love Story By Erich Segal

Goodreads rating: 3.2/5

Warning - Spoilers ahead. Don't say we didn't warn you.

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