Ending Series

I finally got a chance to read Last Sacrifice this weekend! I wasn't disappointed, although it is a bit sad when series I love end. So, how do you think a book series SHOULD end?

Should the author wrap everything up in an epilogue that leaves no room for another book, like Jo Rowling did with Harry Potter?

Should the MC die? Although, in YA fantasy, that's not necessarily a series-ender (looking at you, P.C. Cast!). 

Should major plot arcs resolve, but the ending leave the characters in motion in the world?

HEA?

I know what I'm doing with the end of Soulmate, which is Ganzfield #6.  I hope to get the draft done this spring or summer, after a revision or two on #5. 


What's your preference? And what's your favorite last book in a series? (no spoilers, please!)

Series of Books

There's a great discussion at Reading Teen about stand-alone versus series of books.  Check it out here:
http://www.readingteen.net/2010/09/new-epidemic-is-sweeping-globe.html

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