Should I end my first book in a cliff hanger?

by Sara Al-Khashlok
27th January 2014

I'm writing a book, but the problem is I don't know if I should end it in a cliff hanger. I'm really happy about my work but I thought if I ended it with a little mystery it would be interesting and maybe I could write a sequel? But I want to know if the readers like it first before I start the second book. Should I end it in a cliff hanger??

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No. Ending without any resolution cheats the reader. One story must end, even if another begins.

And it's a good luck from me. too :)

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Yes! Good luck!

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