I know this story wasn’t meant to have a “happy” ending, qs I have been paying attention. I also accept that maybe even a “good” ending is a future without Targaryen hierarchy since their history of ruling is plagued with more deprivation than prosperity (my opinion). 

I’m honestly just bitter that I (likely) won’t get to read about the Targaryens bouncing back and returning to strength by way of the dragons making a comeback, seeing their families re-populate, etc. I became enthralled by the book series because of Targaryens, not any other House. GRRM wrote their history so intricately and I fell in love with the infamy, the lore, the mystery and the magic of House Targaryen, etc. I had high hopes for Jon and Dany to usher in a new era of pragmatic ruling. I didn’t care if one or both died, I just wanted them to hopefully reproduce and start the line again. 

It’s been stated that no matter how awful season 8 of GoT was, the ending was likely canon to what we can expect (if ever) from the ending of the book series too. And I am so disappointed by that. As mentioned, I understand that Targaryens are morally grey depending on who you ask, maybe better without, but I’m disappointed their story ends without a redemption arc (maybe). 

Please don’t jump me. 

Disappointed Over ASOIAF’s (likely) End