Of the popular fantasy series’s that I’ve read, most of them have had, in my opinion, either unsatisfying or cheap or just plain bad endings. I’ve started to think that perhaps I get so invested in the story that I dislike any ending no matter it’s quality, so I’m wondering if there are any popular fantasy series with conclusions that are almost universally loved. In other words, I’m looking for a fantasy series where the best book in the series is the last one.

For reference, all these series endings left me somewhat disgruntled:

Hunger Games- Just kinda depressing. Also was lacking the best part of the series- the actual “hunger games” that went on inside the arena.

Harry Potter- Resurrection part seemed cheap, Ginny + Harry seemed forced, and don’t even get me started on that cheesy ending where Harry’s son is named Albus Severus James Sirus Hedwig Potter or something.

Inheritance series- Honestly, Galbatorix was built up so much that I think no matter how he died, it would feel kind of cheap. Arya and Eragon not ending up together was pretty disappointing. Also, the fact that Arya ended up killing a shade and riding a dragon made Eragon’s deeds seem a little less special, if that makes sense.

A song of ice and fire- No ending.

Do you disagree with my opinion about the endings of the above series’s? Have you read a fantasy series and loved the ending? Let me know!