I’ve been captivated by this series from the first book, and I’m sorry to see it end. I have to give a shoutout to the cover designer – all three covers are so vibrant and well done.

This book begins where the other left off. Eve and Wren are critically injured, but make it back to Michael’s camp. Wren’s injuries are worse, and he’s unconscious for a few days while Eve settles into healing, camp life, and chores. When Wren wakes, he’s not quite the same. Blank spots riddle his memory, and he’s withdrawn for the most part. I was frustrated with Eve for not being there for him, but also annoyed with Wren’s actions/inactions even after he improves. Other than camp life, miscommunications, and incorrect assumptions, not much happens in the first several chapters. I started to worry about pacing.

And then everything takes off at warp speed. So much happens – strategic planning, rebellions, betrayals, revelations, reunions. Some characters get what’s coming to them, other deaths are mourned. Plenty of action, violence, blood – everything that tends to go hand in hand with rebellions.

I also enjoyed meeting new characters at the camp and admired how they were slowly rebuilding society. It wasn’t perfect, but no society is. And what a satisfying ending to this exciting trilogy. It was promising, hopeful, and gave a glimpse into the future of these characters. If you’re a dystopian fan, this is a series to add to your list.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

For spoiler reasons, I can’t tell you how Eve and Wren end up permanently escaping Compound Eleven and arriving in the camp full of compound outcasts in worse for wear conditions, but this is where we are at the beginning of Ending Eleven: Eve and Wren are injured, broken in mind and body, traumatized, and (in Eve’s case) suspicious of everyone around them. It’s not like she has it in here to trust easily.

And while Eve loves the outdoors, is trying her best to make allies and friends among the outcasts, and loves exploring the man-made constructions that once covered the world, she knows she has a mission to complete and promises she needs to keep. There is more than one obstacle standing in her way, though, and she needs those resolved or removed before she can make good on freeing everyone inside Compound Eleven and ensuring the “leadership” pay for their reign of terror.

So, listen to me.

I’ve enjoyed reading this trilogy so much because Jerri Chisolm is an underrated and talented as heck writer. Her world building is spectacular and her characters are terrific. She writes terrific, thought-provoking, and intelligent dialogue for the YA set.

There is an inherent issue with the Eleven trilogy, though overall it’s a terrific read in the YA dystopian genre. The issue? It’s too optimistic for its target demographic. Please take into account this is my opinion, and I’m middle-aged, but I found the ultimate ending (AKA, the epilogue) to be too optimistic for the events of the trilogy as a whole. As a matter of fact, I found most of the characters to be in too high of spirits in the last act of this book for the events that were happening and had happened.

But, I’d like to directly thank Jerri Chisolm for writing this trilogy, because it was a terrific read in a genre that often doesn’t take the time to hit all the beats or check all the boxes. I hope you go on to write more, and to write just as great.

I was provided a copy of this title by NetGalley and the author. All views, opinions, and thoughts expressed herein are mine and mine alone. Thank you.

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Ending Eleven was a good conclusion to the Eleven trilogy. The true winner here is the nostalgia this series creates from teenage days and the days of dystopian-like teenagers, coming of age and saving the world. This makes the whole series comfortably predictable, yet still exciting - and that is a tough thing to do in this kind of market right now.

This series is best read all together, one after another as this is just a 'good' conclusion. I'm looking forward to rereading it all as a whole before posting an official review to social media and retail outlets.

4/5 stars! This is the final book in the Eleven Trilogy. This is a dystopian YA fantasy novel and I was pleasantly surprised by it. This book is a return to the classic dystopian stories I grew up with, such as Hunger Games and Divergent. I think that's why I loved it so much. It wasn't overdone or trying to keep up with the development that YA fantasy has taken. I really enjoyed it, despite there not being a major cliff-hanger or shocking ending to the story.

I received an advance review copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Ah, here we are, at the end of the Eleven Trilogy, and I for one am sad to see it come to its conclusion, but very satisfied with the whole series. This installment in particular gave me a bit of a Hunger Games (or I suppose, Mockingjay) vibe, but that is not a bad thing! I loved that the stakes were high- perhaps even higher than the rest of the series, somehow, and it did not feel like anyone was safe.

Without giving much about the first two books away, I will say that this one picks up where the last one left off, and we're thrown right into the thick of it, with Eve suffering all kinds of hardship right off the bat. I love learning more about the world outside of Eleven, and was so glad we get to see more of it, too. There are a lot of great new characters introduced too, and much like Eve, I had no idea who was going to end up being worthy of her trust. So suffice it to say, it kept me guessing throughout.

The ending was definitely satisfying, but also realistically believable, which is kind of my favorite combo. Ultimately this book did a tremendous job of wrapping up the series, all while having a strong enough plot to keep the reader on their toes.

Bottom Line: Sad to see it go, so glad I had the chance to read it!

What an amazing end to one of the best dystopian trilogies I have ever read!

Sometimes I want to read something that gives me the same feelings I got when I first read The Hunger Games and the dystopian genre exploded. The explosion may have caused burnout among both readers and publishers and may have contributed to the genre disappearing for a while. I have the best time reading about dystopian worlds maybe because it reminds me that even though the world is pretty bad, it could also be worse. What I love most is that these books give us the most flawed characters that crawl out from the rubble to make heroic choices for the good of the world. Eve is one of them.

Spoilers ahead!

When I finished book one last year I really thought that book two would have been the end of it. She'd found a way to the surface and discovered the world above didn't kill her. Shed linked up with other survivors and found that an existence above the compounds was possible. But things were much more complicated than that. I should have known the bigwigs wouldn't just let their compound go. Wren had his own issues and those complicated things further, but to see him injured and without much of his memory killed me! Much like Divergent (one of my fav series), Eve has to contend with an enemy who threatens her new life and that added much-needed tension.

The ending is wholly satisfying and gave us much-needed closure.

Overall, I loved this series and I'm sad it's over. I hope to see more dystopian of this caliber in the future.

Eve and Wren successfully [more or less] escaped the horrifying caste system of the underground Compound Eleven. But don't the others still remaining deserve to know the truth about the planet, to erase lifetimes of lies? Don't others deserve to live aboveground too?

Dystopiana by its essence is bleak and despairing [otherwise it would be Utopiana] but it can be leavened when our characters can find hope and the intent for an improved future.

Conclusion to a YA SF Dystopian Trilogy.

It's a perfect ending to a brilliant series. The Eleven is one of the best dystopian trilogies I have ever read. There isn't a single boring moment and you can't help but love and root for the main characters. Since the moment I picked up book one, I have been a huge fan of Eve and Wren. I thoroughly enjoyed their journey and this exciting conclusion to, what has essentially been an epic adventure. It's a story of survival, resilience, and facing your worst fears with a brave heart and fighting spirit. Interestingly, I find each subsequent book to be better than the previous one. So, obviously, this one is my absolute favorite. It's been fun to watch Eve's character development and I admire the consistency of it. And it was exciting to witness all the twists and turns as they unfolded. Many times the story surprised me, but every time I enjoyed it. Overall, it's a very satisfying read and I'd definitely recommend it to fellow readers.

The final stop to our Eleven Trilogy – Ending Eleven by Jerri Chisholm is making me emotional that I get to enjoy it one last time. It was such a roller-coaster of action, love, and friendship all wrapped into a gritty, unforgiving surrounding that contrasted sharply with our wonderful characters.

Ending Eleven picked up right where we left our journey in Unraveling Eleven – with the cost of severe and life-threatening injuries, Eve and Wren make it out of compound Eleven. Not knowing if Wren will survive the gunshot he sustained and taking the time to nurse her own injuries, Eve is trying to cope with the shock and unfamiliar feeling of living outside.

Sunshine, fresh air, no violence seems to be the idyllic combination….but sooner rather than later, she realizes that freedom is nothing when people you care about are still in danger in the hostile underground compound you left behind. Not only that but the hard reality that regardless of where you go, there's always going to be darkness and violence you have to fight off.


“And despite the circumstances, I think to myself: not only does conflict exist everywhere in the world, above ground and below, but violence and darkness does, too.”

From all the books, I can say that Ending Eleven was the grittiest of them all, with a lot of heart-shattering moments to the moments you exhale the tension you didn't know you were holding.

I loved Eve's character in all the books but especially here, her strong will, resilience and good heart shined brighter than ever and although confused and lost herself, she was like a guiding light for all of them. Wren on the other hand went through a lot of emotional and physical turmoil that tested his character to the limit and was interesting to witness.

So happy that I hopped on the train for this journey and enjoyed every minute of it.

This is the third and final book in the Eleven Trilogy, and whew, what a finale. If you thought Eve and Wren breaking out of Compound Eleven was the hardest part of their escape, you haven't seen anything yet. Eve left a lot of people behind at the end of Unraveling Eleven, and now it's time to make things right.

I loved the character development in this final book. Eve had a lot of choices to make - big, ethical choices that could easily flip her new world for better or worse. And Wren is not the guy we met in Escaping Eleven - far from it.

Ending Eleven gave me the same thrill that I had when I first read Allegiant, the final Divergent novel. Chisholm packed a lot of dilemma and action into this resolution, and it was easy to forget that I was reading YA. It's hard to say if I would have made all the same decisions as Eve, but Eve's narrative kept me turning the page nonetheless.

With engaging writing, an action-filled plot, and the ultimate resolution to Eve and Wren's story arc, Ending Eleven is the conclusion this trilogy needed and fans of the series won't be disappointed.

Finally the Eleven trilogy comes to an end!
If you’re looking for a dystopia series then you can check this one out.

The plot continues right after the end of second book, I would suggest you re-read the second book if you forget the characters or what happens in the previous book otherwise you might get a bit confuse at the beginning.

I like how the world building expand to a new area, where it also show some remains of what happened in the past that forces the humans to live underground. It was also nice seeing how Eve and Wren trying to adapt with the way of camping life.

While this story is a lot more action-packed, I wasn't really satisfied with some of Wren and Eve’s decisions in this final book which makes them feel like a completely different characters unlike the first two books. I was also slightly disappointed not seeing them being a united front for most part of the story.

Overall, as a trilogy this is a good dystopia series. The epilogue gives the readers a glimpse of what happens after all that and it’s a nice touch but still left me wanting for something more.

I received an advanced review copy for free through Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Huge thank you to the author and publisher!

With tons of action, the adventure of Eve and the compound known as Eleven comes to an intriguing end.

Eve and Wren have been living outside, the place which should have been nothing more than scorched earth. Life on the surface is full of wonders and worth everything they've suffered so far. But now, they want to head back and help all of those, who are still suffering, to find their freedom. Not only isn't this an easy task, but the outside world has its own inhabitants and problems. Add Wren's inability to remember almost anything, and Eve is up against more than she's ever been before.

This is a series, which does need to be read in order, since each book builds on the events of the book before it. But no worries, it's an exciting read, which is sure to especially grab dystopian fans.

There's no time for boredom in this last installment as Eve and Wren not only learn about the surface but have a lot of goals and problems to deal with. I think it's almost more than before, and that all packed into one last book. There are many new characters added to the mix, and these aren't neglected on the personality end. It's an interesting new group and offers twists and turns, which keep the plot going. The two worlds also collide, giving a new playing field with new directions, and still, mixing in the old compound and its players. Add Wren and Eve's own issues, and it's a lot to pack in.

Dystopian fans will recognize some 'usual' elements and moments that this genre tends to have, including the general plot direction. This isn't a bad thing, since it doesn't disappoint, and the end does wrap everything up well enough. There were a few things, though, which seemed to get hit quick in the rush, which left some logical thin, but that didn't bother the rest of the story.

While there is romance, it definitely does not go near the realm of taking over the plot. Rather, Wren is battling massive wounds from the escape. Eve, interestingly enough, doesn't seem to care much, especially considering how attached she was to him before. Her head is on the compound and battle, which is also understandable, since there is so much excitement and tension involved. But it also was a little disappointing to see her shift (a little cold). Still, she is a character to root for and can't really be criticized considering everything she's up against.

This is a nice wrap-up to the series, and if anything, just should have been a little longer to flesh-out some moments, but this is still a fun read. Dystopian fans will want to pick this series up and are sure to enjoy it quite a bit. I received a DRC and enjoyed this last book quite a bit.

First off this is a good ending to the series. Often final books in a trilogy end up political and slow, but this, like the others, is packed with action.

This book is more focused on life above ground with the big battle for freedom at the end. There are a few new characters as well as some familiar faces. Daniel does make a reappearance, although I was so what disappointed with his ending, I guess I really hated him! What I did like though, was that the author wasn't afraid to kill a few people and the deaths were quite brutal at times.

Wren was a disappointment for me though. I still feel that the Wren in this book is not the Wren the author set out to create in book 1. There was definitely an undercurrent to Wren in book 1 and it feels like we missed something out. The result was that I never really liked Wren because he seemed to have this angry side.

The pace was ok. At times I did find it a little mundane and I get they need to build up the new world, but I did feel there was too much of walking around the city and looking at the chores rota.

Overall, I was pleased with the book. Book 1 was my favourite and book 3 almost made me think there was going to be a fourth book!

This was a satisfying ending to the Eleven Trilogy. There was quite a bit of action and conflict that kept the story moving. I felt like everything was wrapped up nicely. If you enjoyed The Hunger Games, I think you would highly enjoy this one as well.

Ending Eleven, by author Jerri Chisholm, is the 3rd and final installment in the authors Eleven Trilogy. Four generations ago, Earth was rendered uninhabitable, the sun too hot, the land too barren. Those who survived were forced underground, where civilization divided into compounds. In Compound Eleven, only the cruel survive. Fighting is entertainment, violence is a way of life, and hierarchy is everything. For the Primes who inhabit the fifth floor, life is comfortable. For the Lower and High Means and the Denominators who live on the floors below, it is anything but.

This story picks up right where Unraveling Eleven ended with Eve Hamilton and an injured Wren Edelman fleeing the Eleven compound to the world above that they discovered in the previous installment. What was supposed to be a massive hot zone, has since made a comeback, as nature tends to do when it is left alone, and now humans are able to live and thrive thanks to those like Michael. Her only error was leaving her mother behind. A mother who has never been the same since the Preme found out that she had an illegal son named Jack.

But with her mother left behind, and Wren hanging on by a thread, Eve has to make some choices. One of those choices is to return to Eleven and see if she can make her mother leave with her. One things turns to another and suddenly Eve discovers that there is a rebellion growing within Eleven. A rebellion that includes friends of her she also left behind hoping to return for them. Unfortunately for Eve, she also senses something is wrong with the group that she discovered, and now Wren seems to be a totally different person thanks to people who hate Michael.

Besides the fact that others are treating her with scorn because of her closeness with Michael, Eve is still hopeful that she was find her brother outside and save her mother. She also finds that she's willing to help the rebellion arm themselves which means going against Michael's determination to keep all weapons locked up while also searching the abandoned city which is now a mass graveyard. If you are a reader who loved the Hunger Games, or The 100, or even Divergent, you should read this series.

Eve is a character who has been through so much. From being taught by her father to fight when she was a young girl, to becoming a circuit fighter, to learning that everything she was told about the outside is a lie, to becoming the face of a rebellion, she never forgets that there are those who tried to take everything from her family, and did take her brother away. Eve struggled to reconcile the part of her that longs for a peaceful and quiet life. Eve's conflict with Wren was, in my opinion, unnecessary, but perhaps it is a sign of her growth that she doesn't totally fall to pieces when everything things to be changing.

While the first two novels were fantastic and I couldn’t put down, the final one was lacking. Saldy, it was a very predicable ending to the story.
Also, I couldn’t understand Eve. She talks of needing to help those she left behind, but her love (Wren) is in need and she just ignores this. I truly felt that she loved him and would have done anything for him but her priorities seemed to change in this novel.
The series as a whole was good with a unique storyline.

Ending Eleven is the beautiful conclusion to the Eleven Trilogy, it shows that every ending has a new beginning. This trilogy brings back nostalgia of the dystopian era, if you are a fan of Divergent, The Hunger Games or The 100, highy recommend to give it a go!

Through all 3 books, we witnessed the character growth of Eve. Although she went through a lot of traumatic experiences, she still possesses a strong willed mindset.

While settling down on the above ground, Wren and Eve both have revenge and justice on their mind. Battles unfold and justice were made.
There's a lot of interesting new characters being introduced to readers (definitely have a few new faves)
Not to mentioned Tuck (such a cinnamon roll character!) I'll just leave that here

The ending was a bit predictable, and honestly, it's not long enough for me (it's 267 pages)? 🤣🤔

“Ending Eleven” is a fitting and exciting ending to Jerri Chisholm’s Eleven trilogy. The pacing of this final installment is just perfect. It’s everything you want to read in a dystopian series.

Personal side note- I am notoriously bad with series. Often, I lose complete interest by the end of the 2nd book or early 3rd. This series was rare in that the second and third books were better than the first. So that’s high praise coming from me.

One of the main things I’ve loved about this series is the consistency of the characters. In this one, we see Eve’s character develop so beautifully as she deals with tragedy and trauma. Living most of her life as a fighter, she struggles to reconcile the part of her that longs for a peaceful and quiet life. There are no major alterations to her character, every change she goes through is true to the girl we were introduced to in the first book. I believe it’s often difficult for authors to accomplish this, so big kudos to Chisholm!

My chief complaint about this book is that it simply wasn’t long enough. There were scenes when large chunks of time were completely jumped over which sometimes made the book read more like a screenplay than a novel. Without revealing too much, I would have liked some more explanation/insight into Eve’s mindset and movements at several key moments; particularly, during one traumatic loss for Eve which happened so quickly and then was time-skipped to a different scene entirely, it gave me a bit of whiplash. The ending also seemed to be a large wrap-up or summary which, while mostly satisfying, still left me craving a little more detail. I also had hoped for more of a resolution with the storyline about Eve’s brother, Jack, as it held such a huge influence on Eve’s character and journey. It was a little unfulfilling for me in that area, but I also wasn’t surprised by it. I think this could have easily had an extra 50-100 pages and still maintained the same level of excitement. I was very surprised that it was under 300 pages.

Overall, a great ending to an amazing dystopian series and I’m so glad I got the chance to read this in advance of publication.

4.5/5⭐️

Thank you to Entangled Publishing and Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I have mixed feelings about this conclusion to the Eleven Trilogy. On the one hand, I liked the dystopian elements, the change in setting, and the action and suspense, but on the other, I didn’t love the character arcs, and I had questions about the plot.

I loved the concept of Eve and Wren adjusting to their new lives above ground while still trying to free those left behind. I’m also not surprised both want revenge, though that isn’t their primary motivation. I thought a lot of the new or newer characters were really interesting, especially the group Eve and Wren live with. They’re an eclectic group, all with mysterious pasts, and it’s interesting to see how they work together and form a little community. However, Eve learns quickly that this new world isn’t very different from her old one, as she witnesses power struggles, underhanded shenanigans, and some dangerous and complicated situations. I like the messages about humanity, survival, friendship, and more.

Eve’s actions sometimes confused me. I know she was fighting to help the people she left behind, but she was not there for Wren when he needed her most. I see how conflicted she is, but I don’t agree with many of her decisions, her short- sightedness, and her neglect of the person she supposedly cares for. When he has forgotten some of his memories, she doesn’t even try to help him remember even though she is the only one who knows his story. This is so different from how I thought she’d react to his injuries and amnesia. Wren changes a lot too, and it seems like jealousy and lack of communication, as well as the manipulations of other characters, lead him astray. Again, this felt like it conflicted with his character in the first two books, and the changes aren’t consistent with either of their characters.

Several parts of the plot left me frustrated too. For example, if Eve and Wren can sneak into Eleven, why can’t anyone else sneak out? Wren even manages to do it while still healing from his injuries, so why can’t anyone else? Why don’t the rebel leaders ask to go with Eve to see what it’s really like outside? That seems odd to me, especially considering how they control all other aspects of their life.

I enjoyed the series as a whole, but I thought this was just an okay ending to the series. I did like learning what happened to some of my favorite characters in the epilogue. It also briefly describes how the world has changed, which is so interesting. Thanks to Entangled Teen for providing me with a copy of the book. All thoughts are my own.

Thank you Netgalley and Entangled Teen for inviting and allowing me to read and review this book! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

"Even brave fighters have fears, Eve."

I was really sad when I realized I couldn't purchase Ending Eleven when it originally showed up on Amazon and Barnes and Noble last year. I was worried it wasn't going to be published but I'm so happy to have been able to read it now!

Ending Eleven is the epic conclusion to the Escaping Eleven trilogy. I really loved this conclusion and I think the epilogue is everything and more. I'm happy with how fast paced and action packed the story is. I love Eve as a main character and she reminds me a lot of Katniss from The Hunger Games. She is flawed and a talisman to the growing rebellion in Compound Eleven.

"With every end comes a new beginning, and I turn away from Eleven's ashes and point my face to the sun. Ready for mine."

While I did love the fast pace, it might have been too fast or maybe I was just so into the book it was over real quick... I know romance wasn't the highlight of the book I kind of wish Eve and Wren had at least another moment or two together. I do love their ending though.

Jerri Chisholm knows how to keep her readers engaged and invested in the characters and their stories. I'm absolutely looking forward to what comes next from Chisholm.

If you adored The Hunger Games, The 100, Divergent and Amy Tintera's books, you will enjoy the Escaping Eleven trilogy!

4.5 stars