Cliffhanger Endings And Why Writers Use Them

Every once in a while, I’ll scan my reviews for reader feedback in hopes of finding ways I can improve future novels. I usually stick to middle-of-the-road reviews, because IMO reviewers who are “meh” about a book often offer useful feedback for authors who are willing to listen.

However, I recently happened to stumble across a negative review from a reader who complained about a “cliffhanger ending” in one of my latest novels. “Never again!” they cried, before detailing the extensive emotional ...