Tied up with a neat happy bow? No, satisfying? Yes.
583745
Is this the ending you desire, so that you can close the book with a smile on your face, say "I knew it", and file it in with all the other predictable happy endings? Not so much. Did I close the book, with a mystified look on my face, screeching "seriously?!?"... Not at all. The theme of the story is bigger than any of the characters individually, even with how well they are written. And I think that's the point of the ending. You aren't left entirely hanging and wanting, but it isn't handed over to you on a silver platter either, and isn't that the point of the whole series? Nothing is!! The main character of the story, the struggle, the suffering and loss and determination felt triumphant in the end, even if every character's storyline wasn't happily and neatly resolved. As much as I read to enjoy the escape and appreciate a tightly wrapped bundle of joy delivered to me at the end of a story, I can also appreciate a story that makes you climb, exhausted, and feeling fulfilled, if not entirely satiated. The ending feels true to the characters, and the story. And in that way, it truly satisfies.
4959991
This appears to be the same string that came with my Maid Marion/Rudder Bow,  Bushman Hickory Hunter. Yes, it has only a few windings for forming the end loops. Yes, they did start to unravel there with the first use of the bow. I solved this problem by using small electrical wire ties, pulled tightly around the bow string, just above where the the loop twists terminate. So far, so good, no more unraveling occurring. Still, I already ordered higher quality bow strings for replacements in the future.
3752693
I chose this rating because I love how the story was tied up into a nice little bow. there is a beginning, middle, anda true end; you're not left wondering what happens next.
1283138
First of all, let me tell you that this ending, while getting a lot of negative reviews is actually quite good.  If you take the story that is presented, the characterization which develops, the pacing, and overall movement, this is a very good book.  If you look at this book as merely a means to tie up a million loose ends, well, you are out of luck.  This series has been hindered with enough loose frayed ends to a million threads already.  I feel that this clean, streamlined approach to the ending left me more than satisfied about the primaries, and good enough about the tangents.  While there have been stories left unsaid in this ending, Troy basically said, let's finish this series, and let me write a good book at the same time.  His approach, I feel, was the only way to accomplish this goal.

Basically, the Legacy of the Force series teaches us that the Sith Lord gene always skips a generation, and that dark apprentices can sometimes be turned around.  It teaches us that 14 year old boys can sometimes find themselves in the difficult position of choosing between torture and seduction or keeping your integrity intact.  It teaches us that a lot of interesting ideas in the use of the force can sometimes fizzle out like fireworks which look great for a time, and then disappear.  It teaches us that Luke, indeed, has not suffered enough.  It teaches us that Han and Leia have also, not suffered enough.  It teaches us that Boba Fett has feelings, if not quite a heart.  It teaches us that having the biggest gun in the galaxy as a plot device is simply too powerful, and needs to implode itself.  It teaches us a lot of things, but I feel the most important lesson I learned is that I don't like multiple-author series.  They just don't work.  Stick with one author.  This is my new motto.

Still, I rate this book 4 stars.  As a stand alone book, it is a good read.  In terms of tying-up-loose-ends-expectations, it might not be all you dreamed it would be.  But if it did tie up everything, the book would have been a huge morass of bad writing.  Like staring at a mosaic, with each piece a detailed story.  Something that gives you a headache.  This series didn't deserve its loose ends tied up.  What it needed was a good book.

It got one.
2364376
A little hard to tie once if you have it wrapped around your head already.  Fixed that by making the knot/bow in advance then slipping it over my head.  It was slightly hot/uncomfortable but otherwise fine and worked well with my costume.  It stayed on all night without slipping which made me really happy.
3152790
nice and long, snagless and the braid feels nice in hand.
3247811
It was a fun read with a predictable happy ending. Not necessarily a real one because change doesn't occur the way it was written but. ..it was a nice resolution for a fun read.
1324509
I ordered this dress in read (for Christmastime), and I'm in love with it. The bow is removable - which I love. It's absolutely adorable?
420657
The last book of the series, it doesn't wrap everything up in a bow but does make you feel that it ended well. It makes you satisfied with the balance of good and bad, not a happily ever after but more like real life.
3912024
Chloe you wrapped it up in a neat bow! The secrets. Enemies... Kyle and Lee's story has ended but the Carter Kids series is just beginning! Happy, happy; joy, joy.
186376
This is really beautiful stuff, but don't pull too hard to tie a knot or bow or it will rip.
2259794
the osho bondage photos are always so satisfying.

a bit rambly, though.

but glad to have it.
3007637
Very pleased I finally found some bows like the groomer uses.
1352644
There's a tad bit of residue on the top where the packaging is, but I easily removed it with nail polish remover using a cotton ball and my nails. Of course, since this is my first bow it took me a while to string it (as I was confused and scared to break it) but it turns out to be really flexible. (Although you may need someone to pull the string up as you bend and hold down the bow to string it)
It seems super big, but really is the perfect size when the string is on. It has a 22 pound pull weight and is easy (for someone with like, poor upper arm strength)
I'm 5'7" and it comes up to my chin.
Anyways, I've posted pictures so you can get the jist of it ^-^ (I also posted before & after pics of the removal of the sticky residue)
1635697
I enjoyed this story because I still like a happy ending. The characters are not entirely predictable, and the interaction between the two MC is enjoyable.
3216985
Its rope, and its colorful. A little stiff, not floppy.
4489487
Likeable characters, good frustration, nice ending.