I legitimately didn't know it was broken. My subscription is $10.81 with tax and I find myself using it more and more every year.
I love the entire series being published at once. When I'm reading a book, I want to read the whole thing at my pace. Not be forced to read one chapter a week.
If they adopt a model with ads, I'll probably cancel. Nothing reminds me of how much I loathe people more than commercials.