So I just finished all three books that are currently in the Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead (the fourth book is scheduled to come out on 8/25/09), and here is my complaint. There is no happy ending. And no conceivable happy ending in sight. Do I expect every book to have a happy ending? Of course not. Some of my favorite books have bittersweet or downright depressing endings. But this time, I was looking for fluff. Not serious reading or great literature, just a quick read with an entertaining plot. Fluff, to me, includes a satisfyingly happy or, at the very least, ambiguous resolution (side note: is ambiguous resolution an oxymoron?). The end of the third book? NOT HAPPY*. Where's my warm fuzzy feeling that usually comes with fluff? Fuzz and fluff are relatives after all...
*Now, this is not to say that I am unhappy with the series as a whole...I liked it...I would consider reading it again...dependent on the outcome of the 4th book, which I am planning on reading. I hope my warm fuzzy feeling is not lacking this time, but I'll be sure to let you know...
Where's My Happily Ever After?
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I totally know what you mean. I am experiencing the same thing with the "House of Night" series. Maybe the continued drama is meant to keep you coming back for more?
Not everything can end with a neat, little bow. Of course, it's pretty depressing when you're looking for that and it doesn't happen.
I like when things end happy! I like neat little bows. I know its not true to life and that is why I like it. Too bad your books are a bit depressing. Looks like you need to read Jane Austen! :)
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