What is the biggest cliffhanger that ever forced you to immediately buy the next volume? Let us know in the comments—but no spoilers!

You are left in limbo, staring at the back cover, wondering if the hero survived that explosion or if the villain actually told the truth for once.

That annoying pop-up is actually a compliment to the author. It is the digital equivalent of a standing ovation. It means you have lost yourself so completely in the world that the real world (and its payment methods) feels like an intrusion.

It means the characters are compelling. The plot is tight. The stakes are real.