(Slight change to plans as I'm short on time and best
endings is easier to write up as I'm deliberately not saying much to avoid
spoiling anything. There are 10 shortlisted because there was no way I could
narrow it down to just 5!)
Best Ending
Curse of Kings by Alex Barclay - Lots of superb twists
in this one build to a brilliant climax.
Firewallers by Simon Packham - Stunning conclusion which I perhaps should have seen coming but
which took me completely by surprise.
LIGHT by Michael Grant
- I couldn't imagine how Grant could come up with an ending that would be
satisfying and complete so many excellent character arcs over this six book
series. I should have had more faith!
Love in Revolution by BR Collins - Staggering.
Rooftoppers by
Katherine Rundell - One of the most heartwarming endings for ages. (Thought
I'd done at least a mini-review of this but don't appear to have.)
The Gravity Between Us by Kristen Zimmer - Wasn't planning on having adult/NA books in the category but this is too good not to
include.
This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales - Amazingly good in every respect, including a fabulous
ending.
United We Spy by Ally Carter - The Gallagher Girls series roars to a phenomenal conclusion which
left me with my heart in my mouth and tears rolling down my cheeks. Not my most
photogenic moment, but worth it.
Wereworld: War of the Werelords by Curtis Jobling - Like Grant in LIGHT, Jobling pulls together
his various strands and ties up so many character arcs perfectly. Although I
still think he could get another couple of books out of the one or two loose
ends left...
You Don't Know Me by Sophia Bennett - The kind of ending that made me want to turn somersaults
down a crowded train carriage. (I resisted, but only just.)
I've only read two of these (This Song Will Save Your Life & You Don't Know Me) but I completely agree with their place here. I probably should move on to book 2 in the Gallagher Girls series really :)
ReplyDeleteAgain of the three books I've read from this list (Pantomine, This Song Will Save Your Life, You Don't Know Me) I absolutely LOVED the endings. All superb. Great list.
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