It is too bad this type of story wasn't too your taste though I applaud your decision to read something that was obviously outside your comfort zone. The Not The Sun series is meant to be a full story arc, however, I felt it was too much content to cram into one book, so I separated it over a three part series. The cliff hangers and suspense that you mentioned was quite deliberate, to draw readers to the next chapter or story. I don't believe all trilogies must have a separate contained story (look at Star Wars, Part V or the Lord of the Rings). Maybe trilogies aren't to your taste? Anyway, I know that I cannot write a story that can appeal to every single reader out there…I doubt anyone can…but I enjoy hearing feedback from somewhat who normally does not read the kind of fiction I enjoy writing. Thanks for sharing your perspective