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3 days ago

❓Do you like to know the plot twists/answers/ending before reaching the end of a book?

This question is prompted by 2 separate emails I received this week from readers. Both wanted to know how 2 very important plot threads were resolved before they got to the book in the series where the answers are revealed. As a reader, I enjoy the surprise of a twisty plot or ending, and the journey that takes me there, but I understand not every reader is like that. So which sort of reader are you? Do you read the last page before you actually reach it to see how the story is resolved, or do you like to get there when you the author wants you to arrive? ... See MoreSee Less

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I read as written. No skipping to last chapter. That being said, i dont like to figure out out the plot twist by the middle of the book. No matter where the plot turns, if the author fills the pages with f-bombs, i won't finish it.

Sometimes I skip parts of the book to have answers faster. But then I get back to where I was before skipping to read it all. 9 times out of 10, after reading properly, I realise I hadn't quite understood how the story really ended when I was skipping. It's been a long time since I did it. It's better to go step by step, trying to guess and let the suspense build until the outcome.

Reading the end before the book is spoiling the story. I hate spoilers because I'll just be waiting and wondering when it's going to happen instead of enjoying the journey of the characters. Also I think it's not fair to the author who put a lot of work into plotting out the arc of their book for how the story unfolds for their readers. If an author wants the end known then they'll start the book with that and the rest of the story is a flashback leading up to that point.

I love a good plot twist! Coming to the end of a book and realizing I was wrong about the ending can be the most incredible, jaw dropping moment! I love it when an author surprises me with the unexpected. This will play heavily in my deciding to purchasing more of the author's work/art! I let the author lead, considering the author's I read, they have definitely earned that respect for their craft. I may still have questions or disagree with how something happens, but that gives me a chance to discuss with the author and other readers.

I like the story to evolve and be kept in suspense but it’s when I don’t know the author I sometimes get a little stressed because I’m not sure how their characters evolve.

I use to until I read the Divergent series and completely ruined the series for me. It was the last time I did it 🥺

Never been a page skipper. Even through the boring parts. They’re there for a reason. I like being proven wrong in my suspicions.

I need the story to unfold as it's written. Especially the first time through, I live the story with the characters. Then knowing how it ends, I can recognise the hints that were given earlier.

No way! Especially not your books. They are so terrific! And never what I expect.

I have a very complicated relationship with spoilers. I hate hate HATE surprises, but most of the time, I can be sorta patient. But if I start getting the sense that something majorly bad is going to happen, something that I know will greatly upset me, I will turn to google and search for spoilers. If a character I love is going to die or lose their memory or get hurt in ways I can’t deal with, I want to be prepared. I do this with movies and TV shows too

I wait .. if I don’t want a to wait for the next book I don’t start a series. Once I start I can’t stop til the very end !!

I like to wait! Sometimes if there's an existing series, I might read all the blurbs of them beforehand!

I don’t like to read plot twists but I sometimes check if a couple gets together or not. I’ll scan a few phrases and then go back to discover how it works out. Never read enough to spoil the plot.

It depends. If I don’t really like the book or it’s just dragging on and on- I will skip to the end. But usually I like to follow along with the author.

Gone are the days that Authors weren't easily accessible to message these types of queries..Just read the book and discover the twists and turns as you go

I trust the author to write their stories the way they want them.

I don't understand the point of knowing how it ends. It takes the mystery away. Why bother reading it when you already know the outcome?

No reading ahead. I love becoming so engrossed with the story that it’s hard to put it down.

I wait for the surprise ( but I read very quickly) then later I reread & see all the bits that didn't occur to me by reading so quickly 😆.

I'm right there with you! I like to read along and see if I can figure out how it will all end up. I f I read the end first what fun would that be? I love your books and can’t wait until the Glass Library comes out. ❤️❤️❤️

I often guess what’s going to happen, but I’m along for the ride! I LOVE it when something happens I didn’t see coming but just as happy if it ends how I predicted it would. My favourite part of a book is actually the beginning. I think it’s because it’s full of possibilities? I rarely do re reads. Maybe because I know what’s going to happen and I’d rather go on a new adventure with a new book? So no! No reading the last page first here!!

I like it be led there by the author ✍️

I live inside the book. I let the story evolve. I do the same thing watching movies. Melting into a book is wonderful.

I never read the end first, it’s about the journey through the story not the destination!

I want to wait and see how it all unfolds. If you know how things finish, why read the book?

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CJ Archer author page updated their cover photo.

4 days ago

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eBook Links:
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3eLZhzb
Amazon UK & Europe: https://amzn.to/3sSgr6I
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/3PBRp4G
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3wFkMLU
Apple Books: https://apple.co/3sV1KzB
B&N Nook: https://bit.ly/3JOKSAO
Kobo: https://bit.ly/32V4XEr
Google Play: https://bit.ly/31rWFUk

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Omg! I got so excited! Then went to order and realized i already had lol...🤣🤣🤣🤣

How exciting! Will this be available on Audible?

Our daughter, a huge fan of yours, read in her book about this. She's thrilled! 🤓📚

A gorgeous frontispage Carolyn. Can't wait to read it. 😊

♥️ Will we get an audiobook too? 🤞🏻

Can't wait, I am soooooo excited!!!

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CJ Archer author page

1 week ago

‼️Apple Audiobook Sale‼️
Apple Books have included 3 of my audiobooks in their series starters sale. Get MURDER AT THE MAYFAIR HOTEL, THE WATCHMAKER'S DAUGHTER, and THE LAST NECROMANCER for just $1.99 in the US. Check it out here: ... See MoreSee Less

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