Peter OrullianReseñas

I'm honestly not much of a fan of quest fiction. You know -- Robert Jordan, J.R.R. Tolkien, Goodkind to some degree -- the kind where a guy gets an Epic Quest, leaves his small village, travels across the country experiencing trials and travails and usually getting chased in the process. It's a standard story structure. And that's what this is. Standard.

I honestly loved the writing, and it held me a lot longer than most quest fiction normally does -- I doubt I made it halfway through Eye of the World, and the only reasons I made it all the way through Lord of the Rings as a teenager were that I was running out of fantasy in the school library and the three books managed to finish every single one of my reading requirements for the year at once. It was a little darker and held a little bit more of the character-driven fantasy that I enjoy than most quest fiction does.

But it was kind of generic. I mean, it's been done before. All of it. The kids in the weird area that nobody lives in picked up and taken with no explanation across the country, being chased by creatures only out of legend.... I mean, you could hit plot point by plot point Jordan or Tolkien.

When I got halfway done with the book, I shut the covers, closed my eyes, and thought about it. Where were we going? What was going to happen next in the book? Is there any foreshadowing that would give me a clue or mysteries that I needed answered? And all I could see was the abyss yawning open in front of me.

It's an interesting book, but I just didn't give a shit. I've put it down and left it down with only the regret of a book unfinished, not with unanswered questions or a burning need to know what's next. And I think that's a little sad.

Too old school for me. Also, the author is "trying too hard". Good for WoT fans.

Yes, this is the second instalment in the Vault of Heaven Trilogy, and yes I have read the first book although I did not review it on here. Unfortunately though, for this book, it is not a standalone read and therefore the first must be read to make any sense of this one.

The main protagonists are many in both books, and their stories continue in this one; we see them grow from the children we first met in The Unremembered to adults that are still connected to their inner children at times. I usually go into great detail about my likes and dislikes of characters in the books I read, but with this cast of characters I felt the mixed emotions one has when confronted with Family and all the imperfections they bring with them. At times I just wanted to shake some sense into them and ask ‘why? Just why?’ and at others I was in my full cheerleading garb, pom-poms and all doing high kicks to spur them on. One thing I did find disappointing was the forced humour in the dialogue, this had come so easily in the first book as it does between friends, but in this one it seemed as if they were just trying to keep the humour going at all costs. I am hoping that this stilted humour is more a result of the events the characters have been through up to the end of this novel, and not an indication that the Author has lost his humourous pen. Rather than just continue expanding on characters from the first novel, the Author brings new ones into the storyline, and some that were introduced in Book One become integral to the storyline in this novel.

Unlike Book One, Trial of Intentions is up and moving from the very first chapter; the reader has moments where the pace slows down enough for them to calm their racing pulses before picking up and propelling them through to the very end of the book. Something I was pleased to find in this second instalment that was present in the first was a musical quality that accompanies the writing of this Author; in gentle areas easy listening folk music is brought to mind in the way the language is placed on the page and I found myself reading everything rather than skipping the ‘song’ sections as I do in Lord of The Rings or The Hobbit; even when the action really picked up it was as if somewhere just out of view there was a rock guitarist playing some riff to accompany the action. Whereas Clockwork Angels by Kevin J Anderson was music (an album of the same name by Rush) to words, this is a book that could be translated from words to music.

All of the major plotlines end on a cliff-hanger that leaves the reader waiting with baited breath for the final book in this trilogy, hopefully it won’t be as long as the wait has being for The Doors of Stone, book three of The Kingkiller Chronicle. Despite the cliff-hanger endings, unlike so many books that finish in this manner, this one does not leave the reader feeling that the book is unfinished and that the Author decided they’d had enough and sent it off to the publisher as is.

I highly recommend both this book, and the first in the trilogy, for those who love to read this genre. It was expansive, it was epic and it was rich with hidden things that come out when the novel was reread (I have to say I am on my fourth reading of this book). Like an onion with its layers, this second instalment added a depth and richness to the world in which it takes place, and I hope that the Author continues in this way in Book Three. I will definitely be waiting to read the next novel by this Author.

Fun worldbuilding, I like it because you can tell there is a lot more going on behind the scenes. The plot seemed a bit sudden, but maybe that was on purpose. Excited for book two.

Epic fantasy with many characters and many story lines at once. Great for people who miss the Wheel of Time.

Yes, this is the second instalment in the Vault of Heaven Trilogy, and yes I have read the first book although I did not review it on here. Unfortunately though, for this book, it is not a standalone read and therefore the first must be read to make any sense of this one.

The main protagonists are many in both books, and their stories continue in this one; we see them grow from the children we first met in The Unremembered to adults that are still connected to their inner children at times. I usually go into great detail about my likes and dislikes of characters in the books I read, but with this cast of characters I felt the mixed emotions one has when confronted with Family and all the imperfections they bring with them. At times I just wanted to shake some sense into them and ask ‘why? Just why?’ and at others I was in my full cheerleading garb, pom-poms and all doing high kicks to spur them on. One thing I did find disappointing was the forced humour in the dialogue, this had come so easily in the first book as it does between friends, but in this one it seemed as if they were just trying to keep the humour going at all costs. I am hoping that this stilted humour is more a result of the events the characters have been through up to the end of this novel, and not an indication that the Author has lost his humourous pen. Rather than just continue expanding on characters from the first novel, the Author brings new ones into the storyline, and some that were introduced in Book One become integral to the storyline in this novel.

Unlike Book One, Trial of Intentions is up and moving from the very first chapter; the reader has moments where the pace slows down enough for them to calm their racing pulses before picking up and propelling them through to the very end of the book. Something I was pleased to find in this second instalment that was present in the first was a musical quality that accompanies the writing of this Author; in gentle areas easy listening folk music is brought to mind in the way the language is placed on the page and I found myself reading everything rather than skipping the ‘song’ sections as I do in Lord of The Rings or The Hobbit; even when the action really picked up it was as if somewhere just out of view there was a rock guitarist playing some riff to accompany the action. Whereas Clockwork Angels by Kevin J Anderson was music (an album of the same name by Rush) to words, this is a book that could be translated from words to music.

All of the major plotlines end on a cliff-hanger that leaves the reader waiting with baited breath for the final book in this trilogy, hopefully it won’t be as long as the wait has being for The Doors of Stone, book three of The Kingkiller Chronicle. Despite the cliff-hanger endings, unlike so many books that finish in this manner, this one does not leave the reader feeling that the book is unfinished and that the Author decided they’d had enough and sent it off to the publisher as is.

I highly recommend both this book, and the first in the trilogy, for those who love to read this genre. It was expansive, it was epic and it was rich with hidden things that come out when the novel was reread (I have to say I am on my fourth reading of this book). Like an onion with its layers, this second instalment added a depth and richness to the world in which it takes place, and I hope that the Author continues in this way in Book Three. I will definitely be waiting to read the next novel by this Author.

Fast paced, highly entertaining read!

A solid 3.5 for me. Vague references to an some steel ingot took away a star (at the end of the story I still did not see it)... but the interplay between two different cultures (embodied in the two main characters) coming to some sort of middle ground and even settling into a sort of friendship was nice.

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POV's: Multiple
Narrative: Third Person, Subjective, Limited.

This is one of the most wonderful, beautiful, yet emotionally brutal fantasy books I've read in a long time. It is, in my eyes, pretty bloody gorgeous on multiple levels.

But, here's my honest opinion: this book is probably going to polarise readers opinions. I loved it, I think any anybody that loves to explore the nitty gritty workings within a fantasy world will love it and anybody looking for the fantasy genre to be flipped on it's back karate style will love it.

Anybody who is looking for it to follow the paths expected of a classic fantasy, like the essence of The Unremembered did, might possibly have slight conniptions.

This is less a sequential progression of The Unremembered, and more a tangential study of how this world works, why it works, and the discoveries that will shape it's future. The ending of book #1 will not have prepared you for the change of pace and tone that Trial of Intentions takes*. I love epic fantasy that takes the time to build functional worlds, so this sits extremely well with me, but it's in no way the generic, run of the mill sequel. As I wrote when I was reading this, Trial of Intentions is the book of exposition, that wasn't given much attention in The Unremembered.

Boiled down, it's book of politics and academics set within Vault of Heaven's fantasy world. There is no frantic adventuring, baseless wars or continuous fight scenes! The hero Tahn, is looking to astronomy, physics and mathematics to prevent the war. The Leagueman, Roth, is using political manoeuvring to commit the most horrendous civil atrocities and denying there will be a war. Wendra is taking lessons in music and sound to forge herself as a weapon and The Sheason are so busy internally combusting, they are blind to the reality that's going to tear them asunder.

All the factions are gearing up for battle (literally, there's even love for engineering here), but the sticky situations come from angles you probably aren't expecting after The Unremembered.

Parts of it are incredibly painful. Trial of Intentions uses suicide, and the dark emotional aftermath to create purpose and drive within some of the characters. There are scenes of self sacrifice that will have the hardest heart breaking. If the publisher leaves the authors notes in, you will see why Orullian has given so much time to it. It's not gritty, it would be a shame to name it so; it's dark, emotional and tear inducing. For anyone that's been affected by suicide, you'll immediately understand where parts of this novel come from. For those that haven't, you're about to learn why this is such a hard act to process and move forward from.**

As with The Unremembered, Trial of Intentions has great character progression. Some of the best is actually with the two characters sent off on what seems like a fairly inconsequential side quest at the beginning of the novel. The funny, rootdigging, side kick Sutter, probably develops more in this book than any of the other characters, and Mira, who starts out as the pixie lust chick in The Unremembered, is now mourning the loss of her heritage and the uncertainty of her future.

As an added bonus, we get to see some of the inner workings of the Quiet, through the eyes of a character that is simply struggling for his own race's survival. Some of the most poignant moments are during his scenes. I loved that nearly all the characters in the book are given the time of day to become three dimensional beings, rather than the usual slap dash side characters sometimes used to fill a chapter.

As much as I adored it, there are some parts of the book that I think may make some readers feel excluded from the narrative. I for instance, had a brain of holes when trying to imagine the physics/mathematics etc. sections in this book. I couldn't conceptualise it, so I frowned a lot during those sections, even though I loved the exposition and how it was being utilised. I think those not musically minded and can't conceptualise things like half tones and sound resonance etc. will find those sections frown worthy. Much of the book is explanatory on these subjects, and though they are fantasy based, they are still rooted in real world concepts that may be a bit too academic if the reader isn't in some way previously versed in them. On occassion, the book verges closer to an off world science fiction, than fantasy; the improbable rather than the impossible, being probable.


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Apart from my mathematical cognition not being up to par to keep up in some parts, I have no complaints. This is WoT and Stormlight Archives territory. So.. Sanderson-ish, but with less shard plate and prolonged battle scenes.. If you are of the less-is-more mind set, you might find this isn't really your cup of tea.

Harcopy Worthy? 4.5 times yes!

*The progression I am talking about is from The Author's Definitive Edition of The Unremembered. If that differs in some way from the original, I can't comment.

**If you or a loved one have been affected by suicide and would like to talk about it confidentially, please call Lifeline (Australia) on 13 11 14, or one of the hotlines on this list for local help: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html****

See the complete review posted on Book Frivolity. Check out other Fantasy and Historical Fiction ruminations there as well! Please note that this review is based on the Author's Definitive Edition, to be released on 7th of April 2015. I haven't read the original, so I can't comment on the whys and wherefores of that particular release.

POV's: Multiple
Narrative: Third person, subjective.

-'If you get the words right, you can go anywhere - Author proverb, taken as an expression of fancy.'

The Unremembered, in essence, is a book that breathes new life into the classic fantasy of yore. Break it down quickly and there is a desperate journey, some battles, a chosen one, a grumpy old wizard, a pixie lust chick and some corny joke cracking teenagers. However, what makes it break away from the norm, is that it is given a sense of keenness and emotional intelligence that creates a more relatable narrative. Everything has consequences, everybody is emotionally vulnerable and the good vs. evil isn't all that clear cut. The whole novel feels like a romp through your favourites; Belgariad, Riftwar etc, but it is richer in personality, feels more complex in it's expression of vulnerability. It's almost like wrapping yourself in the narratation, rather than simply reading it. I would say, immersive is the word I'm looking for.

I believe a lot of it comes from the depth of psychology Orullian was able to cram into the book. It sound strange to say it, but I enjoyed how emotionally painful some of this book was. There was no throw away lines to express despair and anguish, it was written so you feel it and understand it, just as you might experience it. As an example, Wendra is a singer that can express her emotional pain through song, and subsequently that pain becomes a source of magic. I did choke back ugly sobs at some points, because the imagery used to describe the way her pain rips from her and is melded into music and magic, is incredibly potent. It tugs at your soul, as do many other characters and plot points throughout the book. (Note: I found out after reading this, that Orullian is actually a singer/musician, so he has an unfair advantage in pulling our strings!).

The characters are classical fantasy tropers on the surface, but get a few pages in and that changes dramatically as the reality of the adventure starts to sink in. Tahn is a classic amnesiac chosen farmboy, until the backlash of his past becomes his present. Sutter is the classic jovial companion, until an event literally rips at his soul. And so it goes for all of them. Gorgeous character development in nearly all cases. There are also some little throw in scenes that add to that depth, just by creating a diversion from the journey and letting us into the characters mindset on how they deal with situations away from the main plot. Braethan with the burned widow was a little touch of beauty.

The magic systems of the various wielders (there are a few types in here!) is really nicely structured. I adored the Sheason's gifts. I know, having to give away chunks of your own life force to wield isn't exactly an adorable idea per se, but that sense of sacrifice to give life to power is really stunning. I was able to empathize with the magic wielders in The Unremembered, because they aren't just token magical tanks that pluck power out of the ether at will. In some ways, they are literally killing or purging themselves for whatever cause they set themselves to. That's dedication! And the Authors, creating magic through writing? Very cool.

The world building on the ground level was pretty classical. It isn't really a piece of grand architecture, but it is a limited narrative, so you can only rely on the experience of the characters to see the picture, rather than having information thrown at you in an omnipotent way. I have no objection to this type of building, but if you are looking for every type of meteorological and tidal phenomena explained in detail or every back story of the noble families told in minutia, it might be a sticking point.

The battle scenes were sufficiently brutal, but worded in a way that made them gritty yet beautiful at the same time, They weren't altogether technical, but it wasn't necessary to make them such.

I will admit it took a few chapters for this The Unremembered to settle for me. The introduction felt slightly off kilter, as you are thrown into the book after the adventure had started. I did feel somewhat adrift until everything started to come into focus a few chapters later, when the party is broken up and we get to meet the characters on an individual level. It also seemed to leave a gap in the relationship between the characters for a while, because you aren't privy to how or why they have met up until further along. It was the weakest part in my opinion, but quickly forgiven once it started to gather it's strengths.

Honestly, as I get older, The Unremembered is the type of fantasy I want to read. It has all the groundwork of my favorites before I got into the 'over 25's' age bracket, but with the emotional investment of a novel not all that often seen in this genre. So, if you love your epic fantasy adventure canon, but just need that extra something to make it a bit more D&M, this is really worth checking out! I'd suggest it for WoT fans that are looking for a bit more grit and edge (and don't want to reread the whole skyscraping series again!).

Harcopy Worthy? My giddy Aunt, yes!

There were many things I enjoyed about this fantasy novel, but more things I did not enjoy.
There is a fine line, I find with fantasy novels, between getting into the action too soon and getting into it too late. This novel got into it way too soon, and then never seemed to let up. It felt claustrophobic, like every chapter had to have something epic happen. There were very few "breathing" chapters that focused more on story, plot, character development, etc. It was just action scene after action scene.
Because of literally jumping into the action from the first page, it left very little room for me to care about the characters. It also made it very unrealistic. The old fantasy way of a random no one being plucked from obscurity to go on an epic quest, just doesn't work the same as it used to.
I think Orullian did a great job of world building, and clearly has a well thought out and detailed history of his world that plays beautifully in the book. And the overall story got me very invested about halfway through the book, making me want to continue.
Still, it all fell a little short for me. Most definitely not a top tier fantasy book for me, but entertaining enough.

I like the characters, but there is so much left untold, I felt like I was reading a Book 3 in a 6 book series. Some of it ends up being explained, but the great majority of it does not. I finished this in the hopes of ends being tied up, but it seems that just more loose ends appear. I understand setting up for a series, but you have to have some sense of completeness within a volume, or people are going to get frustrated and walk away. That's what I'm contemplating right now. I already have the second book, but am undecided as to whether to read it or not. Great potential, currently unrealized.

I like the characters, but there is so much left untold, I felt like I was reading a Book 3 in a 6 book series. Some of it ends up being explained, but the great majority of it does not. I finished this in the hopes of ends being tied up, but it seems that just more loose ends appear. I understand setting up for a series, but you have to have some sense of completeness within a volume, or people are going to get frustrated and walk away. That's what I'm contemplating right now. I already have the second book, but am undecided as to whether to read it or not. Great potential, currently unrealized.

An interesting discussion about the ways of the mal and the outsiders ways. This could have been much more gripping had the discussions been about certain situations rather than just generally. This was the first novella I read from tor. Will read more and see how they are.

Started reading it and quickly got engrossed into the plot. It had a decent speed and focused on developing the main plot.

After a few paragraphs the father's thoughts go on a tangent to what is happening around him. I couldn't care much about what all he is thinking of in the past. All I cared about was what is going on right now. So I trudged through it with effort. After a couple of paragraphs I decided to drop it. I've got very limited time and I don't want to spend it in tedious reading. Maybe the connect between his past thoughts and the current situation could have been better (maybe by telling us about past EVENTS that happened instead of only his FEELINGS.

Nevertheless, there's some pretty decent writing here and I hope to pick it up again soon.

This review is for the “Author’s Definitive Edition” of The Unremembered. What does this verbiage spell for the book, exactly? According to an interview I found, author Peter Orullian made a ton of changes for this re-issue, many of which were not just limited to minor adjustments like adding an excerpt or fixing a typo here and there, though there was certainly some of that involved too. In fact, there are significant differences between this and the original (but Orullian also assures that those who read the latter will be able to transition into the sequel just fine), like about fifteen thousand words added in, but even more cut out. So, unlike a lot of Author’s Editions, this new version is actually substantially shorter than the original. It’s all supposed to make a stronger book – trimming the fat, bolstering what needed to be bolstered, fixing the pace, improving character development, etc.

I’ve not read the original, so I can’t really speak to whether or not the Author’s Definitive Edition met its goals, but finding out all that information did make me curious about this book. It’s so rare that an author gets a chance to do this, and I wanted to see the end result.

The Unremembered opens with a god condemned by the rest of the pantheon for creating a world filled with terrifying creatures, upsetting the divine balance. As punishment, he is sent to live for eternity with his abominations in the Bourne. Thousands of years later, the focus shifts to the perspective of a villager named Tahn who encounters nightmarish creatures around his home and the lands of the Hollows. Mysterious strangers arrive in town, and one of them – an old man named Vendanj – warns Tahn of great danger. A tear between the realms has resulted in the evil things from the Quiet entering the world, putting everything in peril.

Together with his sister Wendra and his friend Sutter, Tahn sets off on a quest with Vendanj and the old man’s other companions, the Sodalist Braethen and the beautiful-but-deadly warrior Mira. Tahn has no idea where this quest will take him, but he is all too aware that the world is depending on him and his group to stop the darkness from swallowing up everything he knows and loves.

The Hero’s Journey immediately comes to mind. The Unremembered is exactly that, pulling in the familiar tropes in the genre for this traditional quest narrative. This makes it a tough book to review. On the one hand, many of the themes can be recognized as the conventional and rehashed ideas from well-known fantasy classics, and though I wouldn’t exactly describe the story as generic, I can’t exactly call it original either. On the other hand though, there’s a certain charm and appeal to reading a book that harkens back to the days of old-school fantasy, almost like slipping on a worn but comfortable and much-loved sweater. As with all books in general, I suspect how you feel about this one will entirely depend on the sort of mood you’re in.

Still, that’s not to say Peter Orullian brings nothing to the genre. I find his world and characters intriguing, and whether or not this has to do with the changes he made in this edition, I liked his writing style and found it flowed very smoothly. His world-building is deep and very detailed, and his characters – while playing a bit to clichés – are people you can relate to. After all, archetypes such as The Hero are popular because they resonate with us. Tahn is likeable in that role, and his companions also play out their respective parts nicely. Orullian fleshes out his characters and gives them individual traits that make them memorable, even if they are present in a derivative capacity.

Is The Unremembered perfect? No, but I still enjoyed reading it. It’s well-paced, probably much improved from the original version is my guess. Some scenes carry a lot of weight, and in these the author does a fantastic job with the atmosphere, highlighting tough choices and the consequences of making them. Sometimes, it can get very poignant and emotional in keeping tensions high and the reader hooked on every word. As well, at a certain point in the book, the story diverges into two different threads, which threw some variation into the mix.

Ultimately, I don’t know if I would recommend this book to everyone, but I imagine there will be fantasy readers who will enjoy it. If you’re looking for something wildly fresh and original, this probably won’t be it. But if you’re feeling nostalgic for some traditional epic fantasy reminiscent of The Wheel of Time or The Lord of the Rings, then it’s quite possible that this could work for you. Personally I thought this was a decent read, and I felt invested enough that I will most likely read the sequel.

This started out like a total rip off of the Eye of the World by Robert Jordan. Now I feel like Mr. Orullian is like the main character from Finding forester who used the start of his mentors story to create something of his own. I'm very much enjoying it now.

Now that I'm finished it does feel like there was too much borrowed as far as the plot goes but writing is good and the characters are interesting. Hopefully this moves off in its own direction in future volumes.

Alright, so despite my better judgement I'm giving this book a try. I try not to read new authors whom I know too much about concerning their religion or politics, mostly out of fairness to the author. I start looking for philosophical flaws and I find it taxing, but I'm giving it a go even though dude's a Mormon. I'll try to be objective, but...

Couldn't do it. I'm not going to rate it since I got through so little, but the writing is just too bad and Mr. Orullian insists on describing EVERYTHING. I don't want to hear about the third shake of the MC's piss. Get on with it.

An ok short story, though it treads no new ground. A desperate situation, dark magic and overcoming impossible odds are the themes.

In this case an evil army -- backed by sorcerers who suck the life force from living things -- can only be overcome by the ultimate sacrifice of the good sorcerers.

Not one of the best fantasy books that I have read but a good story line. Mostly my problem was the writing style, I found it rather boring and dragged on.

Have the come from a backwoods village, check.
Have wise old mentor seek out the chosen one, check.
Have an evil god/overlord imprisoned, wanting to break free, check.
Have a generic grunt race, check.

So I check off my epic fantasy checklist. I picked up The Unremembered because it was by a new author and the blurb sparked my interest. I’m just going to get this out of the way, as Wheel of Time fan; this borrows a lot from the eye of the world. That having been said, I found this to be an enjoyable book to a new saga.

The story: after fleeing from a velle, Than Junelle, meets two strangers at the local inn. One is Vendanj one of the Shesason, and Mira of the far. Who were looking for Tahn. So Tahn, his sister Wendra, and his best friend Sutter, as well as well as an inexperienced sodalist Brathen. They will embark on a journey to save the world and also learning about themselves.

The story has some impressive examples of world building. With some good description and some cool concepts. However, this results in the form of padding and just exists to add more pages than necessary, which slows down the pace of the story. On the other hand, pacing dose pick up in the last third

The characters are very engaging and have depth to them. Though can be moments of overdramatic dialog. You feel the relationships between them all, as well as some internal conflicts. Such as Tahn’s struggle to regain his lost childhood past; Vendanj’s willingness to use any means nessary to save the world; Wendra protecting a child she has effectively adoptive on her journey. And few characters solely exist as just a plot device or a means of exposition, and abide by Mark Twain rule #4 “They require that the personages in a tale, both dead and alive, shall exhibit a sufficient excuse for being there.”
And you feel the Tahn’s struggle into manhood or “the change.” as they call it.

With the wheel of time almost finished with the last of the books to go before it’s complete, and if you want the next epic fantasy saga. I woluld highly recommend The Vault of Heaven. It’s defiantly worth rembering.½

The best epic fantasy I've read all year, although I admit to not reading a lot yet this year. Reminded me how much I love a good epic fantasy. Great magic system. Lots of creativity. Great characterization and pacing. An interesting and complex story and world. Can't wait for more! Recommended.

I tried to muscle through b/c i do think there is merit in this book, but was ultimately unsuccessful. I think Orullian has talent but the structure was terribly disruptive. He split the stort into a number of threads then was insistent on ending every chapter in a cliffhanger. At some point i couldnt keep track of what was happening in each storyline as the connective threads were cut each time something was happening. Really killed momentum. Did the editors think we wouldnt keep reading unless there was a cliffhanger? This isnt tv, please writers, STOP treating your narratives like there are commercial breaks and week-long waits until the next episode. Tell a full story in a scene/chapter.