Scourged

There was a darkness to the way the series wrapped up. That's not to say it wasn't fitting or satisfying... the book and the series don't end on what I would call the happiest of chapters. The more I think about it, there is wisdom in this. Closure is brought in a way fans are likely to find compelling in that they are perhaps more likely to feel satisfied knowing the characters are outer —at least most of them—still doing their thing without us tagging along for the ride.

Otherwise, how does the author of a long-running fan favorite draw threads to a conclusion likely to satisfy loyal readers? There will always be readers left wishing for more. Can one close out a series in a way that satisfies expectations while still clearly ending a serial? While not the happy ending I might have wished for all characters, I think these vital objectives were accomplished with rare grace and skill.