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Ending
Posted: 01 Jan 2022, 13:20
by Wesusa
A common trend permeating a great many of the reviews of "The Prodigy Slave" on the site revolve around its cryptic ending. I recently read through it, and although I enjoyed the book for the most part, I too was a bit confused by the ending. While I quite enjoyed its significance to the story and its nature of being a cliffhanger does induce some excitement for the sequel, I don't think it stuck the landing completely. It felt a bit abrupt and not cohesive enough. What did you think of the ending? Was it effective, or did it simply not need to happen?
Re: Ending
Posted: 01 Jan 2022, 13:57
by Kaitlyn Canedy
Wesusa wrote: ↑01 Jan 2022, 13:20
A common trend permeating a great many of the reviews of "The Prodigy Slave" on the site revolve around its cryptic ending. I recently read through it, and although I enjoyed the book for the most part, I too was a bit confused by the ending. While I quite enjoyed its significance to the story and its nature of being a cliffhanger does induce some excitement for the sequel, I don't think it stuck the landing completely. It felt a bit abrupt and not cohesive enough. What did you think of the ending? Was it effective, or did it simply not need to happen?
I found the ending abrupt and left very little regarding what to expect for the next book. I was unsure of which characters were involved in the ending, and I can say that the ending left me not wanting to finish the series. I do think the ending needed to happen, but the execution could have been better.
Re: Ending
Posted: 01 Jan 2022, 14:07
by Wesusa
Katie Canedy wrote: ↑01 Jan 2022, 13:57
Wesusa wrote: ↑01 Jan 2022, 13:20
A common trend permeating a great many of the reviews of "The Prodigy Slave" on the site revolve around its cryptic ending. I recently read through it, and although I enjoyed the book for the most part, I too was a bit confused by the ending. While I quite enjoyed its significance to the story and its nature of being a cliffhanger does induce some excitement for the sequel, I don't think it stuck the landing completely. It felt a bit abrupt and not cohesive enough. What did you think of the ending? Was it effective, or did it simply not need to happen?
I found the ending abrupt and left very little regarding what to expect for the next book. I was unsure of which characters were involved in the ending, and I can say that the ending left me not wanting to finish the series. I do think the ending needed to happen, but the execution could have been better.
Perfectly said. I found it abrupt and it really could have been done better. Whether or not I pursue the sequel is now up in the air. Thanks for the insight!
Re: Ending
Posted: 01 Jan 2022, 14:57
by Aubrie_Waters
I think this was a wonderful book; however, I agree. Personally, I thought that the ending was half-baked. Part of me thinks that the author wasn't sure how she wanted to end it, and that's why it's so abrupt. Overall, I feel like the ending changed tone and writing style completely. I can see how it can entice people to read the sequel, but it missed the mark for me.
Re: Ending
Posted: 01 Jan 2022, 15:48
by Salah bourouba
The ending that doesn't exceed people's expectations should not be made. Especially if the book was a master piece. It could kill the book dead and make the reader disappointed for it. As is the case for this book so I agree. The author should have been satisfied with only one book and not ruin it with a sequel
Re: Ending
Posted: 01 Jan 2022, 20:06
by OTrain D
I so loved and appreciated the ending. It was so unexpected yet so needed. From the middle of the book, I could tell that this wasn't a story to be told in one week. That is just me, I look ahead of things. But the plot twists succeeded to keep me in my toes at least and left me with my mouth agape.
Re: Ending
Posted: 02 Jan 2022, 00:03
by Purplesturv
Wesusa wrote: ↑01 Jan 2022, 13:20
A common trend permeating a great many of the reviews of "The Prodigy Slave" on the site revolve around its cryptic ending. I recently read through it, and although I enjoyed the book for the most part, I too was a bit confused by the ending. While I quite enjoyed its significance to the story and its nature of being a cliffhanger does induce some excitement for the sequel, I don't think it stuck the landing completely. It felt a bit abrupt and not cohesive enough. What did you think of the ending? Was it effective, or did it simply not need to happen?
I agree with you. The ending was very abrupt and didn't leave room for anticipation of the next book. I hope the author does better with the next book.
Re: Ending
Posted: 02 Jan 2022, 02:36
by Kirsi Cultrera
I loved the unpredictability of the ending. I did not see it coming and was completely surprised by it. Romance books tend to have a certain type of ending, and this was not typical, not at all! It left me totally confused and wanting to get my hands on the sequel as fast as possible to see how the story would continue. To conclude, I think the ending was a very successful cliffhanger.
Re: Ending
Posted: 02 Jan 2022, 08:04
by Paluk Pathania
Although the novel is amazing in my opinion, I thought the ending was a little rushed. As a result, I was a little taken aback. I believe the author could have done a better job on that.
Re: Ending
Posted: 02 Jan 2022, 09:46
by Muskan Upadhyaya
I completely enjoyed reading this book. I love the chemistry between Lily and James. I really don't have any feelings regarding the end of this book, though the end was quite abrupt but it didn't act as an hinder in the reading flow.
Re: Ending
Posted: 02 Jan 2022, 13:51
by Wesusa
AfraBrb wrote: ↑01 Jan 2022, 15:48
The ending that doesn't exceed people's expectations should not be made. Especially if the book was a master piece. It could kill the book dead and make the reader disappointed for it. As is the case for this book so I agree. The author should have been satisfied with only one book and not ruin it with a sequel
I definitely agree. The ending is the most crucial part of the story, because even if you have a bad start or bad middle, none of them are as detrimental as the ending. I think this book easily could've been a singular story.
Re: Ending
Posted: 02 Jan 2022, 14:08
by Wesusa
Aubrie_Waters wrote: ↑01 Jan 2022, 14:57
I think this was a wonderful book; however, I agree. Personally, I thought that the ending was half-baked. Part of me thinks that the author wasn't sure how she wanted to end it, and that's why it's so abrupt. Overall, I feel like the ending changed tone and writing style completely. I can see how it can entice people to read the sequel, but it missed the mark for me.
That's an interesting idea and it does clear up a lot of questions I had regarding the ending. I did think it felt out of place and really would have been fine as only one story.
Re: Ending
Posted: 02 Jan 2022, 14:13
by Wesusa
Paluk Pathania wrote: ↑02 Jan 2022, 08:04
Although the novel is amazing in my opinion, I thought the ending was a little rushed. As a result, I was a little taken aback. I believe the author could have done a better job on that.
Thats a great way to put it. The ending was not perfect but I suppose in the grand scheme of things, it could've been worse. Thanks for the insight.
Re: Ending
Posted: 02 Jan 2022, 15:02
by Marcel Cantu
Wesusa wrote: ↑01 Jan 2022, 13:20
A common trend permeating a great many of the reviews of "The Prodigy Slave" on the site revolve around its cryptic ending. I recently read through it, and although I enjoyed the book for the most part, I too was a bit confused by the ending. While I quite enjoyed its significance to the story and its nature of being a cliffhanger does induce some excitement for the sequel, I don't think it stuck the landing completely. It felt a bit abrupt and not cohesive enough. What did you think of the ending? Was it effective, or did it simply not need to happen?
I agree that the ending was abrupt and convoluted. Instead or providing a cohesive end it created problems with the attempt to be a cliff hanger.
Re: Ending
Posted: 02 Jan 2022, 15:45
by Stephanie Runyon
The ending left me hanging but I think it was intentional. It was a motivator to make you want to read the second book because the result could go in several different directions.