Each week, The Broke and Bookish host a Top Ten Tuesday based on a certain bookish topic. Other bloggers are able to participate and post their own top ten list based on the topic.
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday topic is a Top Ten Best/Worst Series Enders. I’ll start with listing the worst ones because I want to end this TTT on a good note.
Please note that I don’t really finish a lot of series endings, so this list was a real struggle. :P
So here’s my list in no particular order:
The Worse/Meh Series Endings:
1. Requiem by Lauren Oliver
An open ending makes me feel like I read the entire series for no reason. I mean, there’s no absolutely no resolution! None whatsoever! That should be a crime.
2. If I Should Die by Amy Plum
I’ll say something about this one, but I’m worried that super-fans of this series would be offended, so I’ll rather keep my mouth shut. You can just read my Series Overview to get my overall thoughts on the series.
3. The Goddess Inheritance by Aimee Carter
This one was pretty meh. I think my review explains it a lot better than I can explain it right now.
4. Chosen At Nightfall by C.C. Hunter
After four long books filled with probably one of the worse love triangles ever that just wouldn’t end, the “solution” to the love triangle just angered me. Add a Mary Sue that became even more of a Mary Sue in this book and this series was just not for me.
5. Timekeeper by Alexandra Monir
I don’t know if this one is the last book in the series exactly, but I think it is. Anyways, after an excellent first book that I absolutely loved, Timekeeper, the sequel, managed to ruin the entire series for me in the worse way possible. Now, I can’t even stand to look at Timeless, the first book without shuddering and remembering Timekeeper.
6. Everlasting by Alyson Noel
Okay, the covers of this series is absolutely gorgeous, but the series overall was horrible and hard to read (not in the mentally hard to read way, but the painful hard to read way). Everlasting ended with the ending everybody could easily predict if they read the other five books in the series: Ever and Damen finally are allowed to have sex and does.
The Best Series Endings:
7. The Rising by Kelley Armstrong
I love how this one ended. It wasn’t a completely happy ending, but it was a good ending nevertheless. Plus, one of my favorite couples finally got together. Yay! :D
8. Smoke by Ellen Hopkins
Again, I don’t know if Smoke is really the last book in the Burned series, but I think it is, especially since Ellen Hopkins’ book series usually comes in twos. Anyways, thank goodness we finally have a good ending to reassure us and make us happy, especially after that heartbreaking ending in Burned.
9. Unbreakable by Elizabeth Norris
Okay, Unbreakable is both the worst ending a series can have because one of my favorite characters died (noo, Elizabeth Norris how can you do that to me?!), but at the same time, I absolutely love this series to death. :P
10. The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong
Another one of my favorite bookish couples. I hope this isn’t a spoiler because by now, everybody should have read this series (if you haven’t yet, then what are you waiting for?!), but Derek and Chloe are so darn cute together. I love how Chloe redeems Derek and Derek redeems Chloe – they really are the perfect fit. -sighs wistfully-
And now, I want to know, what are your top ten best/worst series enders?
I agree with Requiem! A HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. It started of good, but the ending had to ruin the whole series.
Celine Moredo recently posted…Stacking the Shelves (2)
I know! I feel like I read the entire series for absolutely no reason after that open ending. ):
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [53]
I had a hard time too because I have so many series I’m almost done with. It’s redonk. Requiem is one of the 6 on my list and it was a best for me. I actually am surprised that it was a favorite book of mine out of the trilogy because usually I hate open endings.
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Whoa, I’ve never met anyone who actually loved Requiem the best. I’m glad its open ending totally worked for you though! ;D
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [53]
Requiem is topping the worst ender almost everywhere. And Immortals series by Alyson Noel was terrible – I don’t know how I tolerated 6 books of bad writing for sake of that ridiculous sunshine-n-rainbows-n-unicorns ending.
Krutula recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Best/Worst Series Enders
I’ve seen one list where Requiem had the best ending.
I know! I somehow expected so much more from the Immortals series, especially with all its gorgeous covers!
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [53]
Yeah, i saw that list too. I was like – WHAT??? But then everyone is entitled to their own opinion I guess.
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I really struggled with this weeks’s Top Ten Post as there are so many series that I’ve started but haven’t finished. I want to read Lauren Oliver’s Delirium series but I’ve heard mixed reviews about Requiem.
Ciara @ Ciara Reads Books recently posted…TTT: Top 10 Best/Worst Series Enders
You’re not the only one who struggled with this Top Ten Tuesday post, I did too and I’m sure we’re not the only ones who did.
Eep, I recommend you to read Delirium and Pandemonium only and skip Requiem. o:
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [53]
I too was so disappointed in CHosen at Nightfall and Goddess Inheritance. I wanted the endings to be epic, and they were just so… blah. Not a good way to go out.
And – NO. Do not tell me that someone croaks at the end of Unbreakable. I just finished Unraveling two weeks ago (review up this Thursday), and absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVED it. I can’t imagine any of those characters that are left dying. :(
TTT @ Krista’s Dust Jacket
I know! The endings of them both were so blah and not exciting. ):
Ha ha, someone definitely croaks at the end of Unbreakable. I was pretty much in denial for awhile, reading the same pages over and over again.
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [53]
You’ve finished all 10 series?!?!? Jealous! I haven’t started all of those series, but I am AWFUL at finishing series, even just continuing on to the second book. I always seem to start the series and just give up after I’m done with the first book. haha
Nancy @ Tumbling Books recently posted…Review: Of Beast and Beauty
I’m making a list of every series I’ve finished/started/need to continue and the list is LONG. Wait until you see it Nancy.
It’s because there are so many series being published all at once! How can we read them all?
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [53]
I’ve seen Requiem on a lot of other lists. It makes me very hesitant to start Delirium which is on the shelf. I wish more people were satisfied with that series.
Becca @ Nawanda Files recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Best & Worst Book Endings
So far, I’ve only saw one person satisfied with the ending to the series. Who knows, maybe you’ll agree with that person Becca. o:
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [53]
My sister loved the Goddess Test novels, but I barely made it through the first one. I’m thinking I’ll stay away now!
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I enjoyed the first two well enough; the second one made me cry. The third and final one, however, was just plain boredom. There was no sense of panic whatsoever, which is bad, especially with a plot like that. :l
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [53]
I applaud you for finishing the Immortal series. I could barely get through the first three, let alone the whole series. Funny thing though, it wasn’t that I didn’t like the plot in those books, I actually I quite enjoyed the overall plot, but it was the characters where painful to read for. The worst was Ever, I can’t even say why, I just hated her.
This is why I am terrified to continue the Delirium series. Requiem has been on so many peoples Top Ten today. It seems like everybody hates it.
Kimberly recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday (36)
I read it all when I didn’t know any better, so… :P
Ha ha, Ever was SO annoying in the first book. I tried re-reading Evermore and couldn’t get past 1/3 of the book; Ever was that awful.
I also recommend that you skip Requiem Kimberly. The ending is not worth reading, trust me.
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [53]
I opted out of finishing both The Goddess Test and Until I Die as I was so disappointed in the second books! I need to work up the courage to try and finish more series!
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Ha ha, I wish I was like you and did the same thing! I wasted so much time struggling through The Goddess Inheritance and If I Should Die. I want that reading time back.
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [53]
Oh my god, people keep saying all these horrible things about Requiem today! I just read the first two books in the series two months ago and I’ve been dying to read the third one. I’m so upset that everybody keeps saying it’s awful :( I’m not sure if I even want to read it anymore haha
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I’ll recommend you to skip Requiem Miranda, but in the end, it’s your choice. I was skeptical of what other people were saying about Requiem too and read it anyways, only to agree with them all. Reading Requiem made me feel like I read the entire series for no reason.
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [53]
I forgot If I should Die! I was really disappointed in that ending :-( I didn’t know where to include Requiem–I wasn’t blown away but wasn’t my favorite either.
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I wish If I Should Die had a better ending instead of that sort-of open ending. :l
At least you don’t hate Requiem with a passion Kristen! Most people did.
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [53]
I haven’t read any of these, but I am seeing Requiem pop up quite a lot today. Looks like one to avoid as, like you, I’m not exactly a fan of the open ending.
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Yeah, almost everybody has Requiem on their list as one of the worst series endings ever.
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [53]
Requim *mad* I HATED this book. It spoiled the whole series for me – although I wasn’t such a fan of the books to begin with. This was just a horrible way to end a series.
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Yeah, Requiem basically ruined the series for me. The open ending made me feel like I read the entire series for no reason; it ended that badly. >___< Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [53]
I haven’t actually read most of these. ^^’ I’ve read the first two Born at Midnight books and actually liked them. Not loved, but liked. As for Alyson Noel’s books, I’ve borrowed the first two with a friend, felt iffy about the second, and when she told me not to even bother with the third I stopped. It takes them 6 books to finally do it?! I was already annoyed in the second one. I mean I know you shouldn’t rush it, but if it’s to break a curse that’s plagued you for hundreds of years? Just do it and break it and live happily ever after.
I’ve seen Requiem in pretty much every post today o.O Doesn’t make me more convinced to start the series tbh.
And I need to read a Kelley Armstrong book. It’s a crime that I’ve never read any of her novels.
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Carmen B. recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: best / worst series enders
I liked the first two books of the Shadow Falls series too…until I opened my eyes up to slut-shaming.
I know! SIX BOOKS. SIX BOOKS. (That deserves to be written twice. :P) I tried re-reading the first book again since I read the Immortals series when I was in 6th grade, but I could not get past the first book the second time. It was such a struggle.
If you really want to read the Delirium series, just read Delirium and Pandemonium and avoid the rest Carmen. o:
It is a crime! Her books are SO good and you’ll definitely love them! :D
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [53]
Yay for Unbreakable and The Reckoning! I looooved the end of Darkest Powers, because Dereeeeek <3333
And I've heard awful things about Requiem, I'm afraid to even pick it up O_O
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Oh my goodness, yes, Derek! <3<3<3<3<3
I love my boys moody and protective, just like him. ;D<3
Don't pick it up Jessi! I guarantee you, the book will make you MAD.
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [53]
HAHAHAHA at Everlasting. I got through the other five books in that series, and then I picked up the last one and just couldn’t do it. It was really heard to read because while reading every book you were just like: COME ON, just get together, already. And then there was the love triangle, and the EVIL love triangle, and just everything was so painful. So I returned it to the library, and have not not been able to get it out again. I don’t know if I will ever finish that series, to be honest.
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Ha ha, avoiding Everlasting will be the best thing to do Chiara. I’ll give you a hint: Ever finds a way to end that even no-sex spell (that much would be obvious) plus a way to not be immortal anymore. Guess what happens.
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [53]
SAME! Unbreakable was a good book but she just had to kill off my favorite character. Ugh. That really messed up the book for me!
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Ha ha, you should really talk to Amber @ Books of Amber! She’s so upset with that ending too like we are!
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [53]
I enjoyed The Reckoning a lot too! The relationship between Chloe and Derek was sweet. It’s also fast-paced and written well.
And yikes, Requiem would frustrate the heck out of me, especially since it’s not a standalone. Thanks for sharing!
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I know! And I also want a Derek of my own. <3
Ha ha, almost everyone has Requiem as one of the worst series ender on their list.
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [53]
I agree with Goddess Inheritance. I was so disappointed.
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Mhm! The ending felt too rushed and just not right. ):
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [53]
OH MY GOD. You just spoiled me of the ending of Unbreakable. o.O
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Requiem! It gave me a bad hangover after… then Allegiant by Veronica Roth. The ending was a bit unnecessary for me :D
Great post, Kelly.
-Dannielle
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My friend and I have a scale to rate book endings on when we’re telling each other about the book either of us just read.
I completely agree with Requiem having a horrible ending and that ranks lowest while Shades of Earth by Beth Revis is our top one because it ended so fabulously for such a great series. Everything else gets categorised in between. It’s a lovely system
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