I hate leaving books unfinished and have only done so 2 ...
930006
I can't make it through this book to save my life. It normally only takes me a few days to finish a book. I keep leaving this one and starting something else. I hate leaving books unfinished and have only done so 2 other times. This book will just not end! Ugh. Don't waste your time! Seriously!
2032838
I felt cheated when I realized I was reading a part of a book and that it would take reading two more like that to get the whole story.
1630643
I despise huge cliffhangers! I mean I get it- the book was free and she wants you to buy the subsequent books but COME ON. And without a publish date to even look forward to I will probably forget about the sequel and never read it.
3054088
I just found them... infuriating, I suppose.  I really dislike the "I know he's all powerful and I'm not but I'm going to do what I want anyway because I can't just sit here" mentality, and these books were full of that.  And full of obstacles to a happy ending that felt super contrived, like the books were just dragging on for the sake of writing more books.  I wound up skimming through the last 2 just so I could see what happened without being any more invested than I had to be.
3174467
Hate having to read another book to get the end of a story. Otherwise good read
1795355
I love the two main characters in the story so far. Four or five stars worth of enjoyment.
But I hate it when an author uses the end of a chapter to end the book in mid story, forcing you to buy their next book to find out what comes next. Minus two stars for that.
The sneak peek included in this edition simply confirms that this has occurred; it continues the story seamlessly, as if you had simply turned the page to the next chapter, rather than beginning a new book. Someone who started with "book" 2 would have no clue whatsoever what was going on.
Don't play games this way. Put the entire story in one book. And then, if you want, write a second book in the series that focuses on one of the characters who were secondary in the first book.
3487919
Don't you just hate it when its in multiple parts. Now I have to go and get the next two books. LOL.
867549
I have read, in quick succession, all three books in this series;  The Giver, Gathering Blue, and The Messenger.

I read them all in hopes of coming to a satisfying conclusion to the story - but in this I felt cheated!  The books are wonderful, don't get me wrong.  Exciting, fast paced, terrific stories and characters.  But on the last page (I have the kindle edition) I found myself repeatedly trying to page forward, as in each book it felt as if it hadn't ended.  Not simply because I wanted more - but because in each case, it felt unfinished....

One more page, one more paragraph - anything except stranding me in the middle of a story.  I thought this was simply to make me continue to read the sequel, but even the concluding book left me in a lurch.  I do not think I will be reading Lowry again any time soon.  Her lack of endings is just too frustrating for me!
51045
My only issue with reading this series is that I am sad when I finish because I know it will be a while before I get to read another!
405507
You can't finish a series without telling the end of the story .. thats dumb then I have to start a series of another book and read 3 books before I learn what happened at the end of the series I already finished.....angry
3002458
I hate cliffhangers! Is the author afraid that her next books won't sell so she has to give away the 1st one  so that you'll by the rest. Sorry I'll never buy another of her books.
2339714
I do not understand why a good writer would put out parts of a story and leave it unfinished, then proceed to do it again and again with more of  the same.  I really liked the story line, I got involved in the characters and then when I am really ready to dig in and enjoy the rest of the story she pulls the plug and says, " go on to the next one."  Well, I did and that book did the same thing.  I was disappointed to think I wasted all this time to try and sort out her various order and never did get to the meat of the story.  Give me an author that know what they want to tell, in a COMPLETE book, from start to finish, instead of all this dancing around with little short shots just to sell more volume.  I won't get sucked into another set like this, it is just too disappointing.  I think the author has a wonderful story -telling ability but she lost me from future reads with her marketing.
861374
I can often finish a book in an afternoon, but I've had this one for almost 2 months and haven't made it half way...  I've "picked it up" several times but can't make it more than a few chapters before giving up.  Don't think I'll bother to finish it.
1277698
Rarely do I leave a book unfinished. Even if a book starts out bad I tend to stick with it, but for some reason I couldn't seem to stick with this one. For me my main annoyance was the main character herself. She was constantly putting herself down often referring to herself as a "fat sausage" or as having "sausage lips." In addition there is definitely a religious aspect to it, pretty strong in the first few chapters and I'd expect it gets stronger. Sadly, I don't think I'll be finishing it.
3661159
So the second book of the series had the same issues with words that were misplaced, misused or not deleted when sentice changed order.  I can't believe I am the only one complaining about the shoddy editing!  To add to my frustration this book and the next one used the wrong characters' names several times!  These kinds of mistakes are not hard to miss if you are editing your own books or using someone who knows what they're doing!  As the first book the story and all of the characters old and new were enough to get me to go on to book 3. The ending of this book was a let down though. It didn't have any cliffhanger. It just kind of ended.  If I were not already invested in 1 and 2 I may not have gone for 3
1065827
Obviously there is a second book coming and I hate that the authors do that all the time.  I really liked the story but it went pretty fast and I think the author missed alot of opportunity for some good storytelling in this book.  For instance...they get to L.A.and the first day is explained and then all of a sudden it's 2 weeks later...Obviously the characters bonded tons in those weeks and I wish it would have been written so I could have gotten more involved with the characters. Don't get me wrong I did fall in love w the characters w how it's written now but I still think it was a major missed opportunity.
374170
I am so sad to finish this book. I've been sucked into Synthia's world. I don't want to leave it. I have 500+ books on my TBR list, yet I want to keep existing in Faery. The thought of leaving their world to go to another is unappealing. I'll do it. I need to read. And the next book in this series ins't coming out for some time. I think this may be my first book hangover. I get it now.