The Ends of Things
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3.3
Sandra Chwialkowska
A propulsive literary debut, The Ends of Things is both a thought-provoking suspense and a meditation on female friendship and agency--perfect for fans of The White Lotus and authors like Catherine Steadman and Rachel Hawkins.She thought she had the perfect life ... until she met a stranger in paradise.Laura Phillips always wanted to travel the world but was too afraid to go it alone. So when her new boyfriend, Dave, invites her on a romantic getaway to the remote island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas, she jumps at the chance.As soon as they arrive at the Pink Sands resort, Laura and Dave are handed cocktails garnished with umbrellas and led to a luxurious suite. It's a lovers' paradise. But when they head down to the pristine beach, Laura notices an oddity among the sunbathing couples: a woman vacationing alone. Intrigued, Laura befriends the woman, Diana, and as they spend time together, Laura finds herself telling Diana secrets she's never shared with anyone.But when Diana unexpectedly disappears, Laura suddenly realizes how little she knows about this mysterious woman.The police suspect Diana may be in danger, and soon Laura herself becomes embroiled in the investigation. Her worries swiftly turn into obsession: Who is Diana? Where did she go? Is she dead? Murdered? As Laura races to find out what happened--and prove her own innocence--she quickly realizes that nothing in this sun-soaked paradise is what it seems, and it's impossible to know who she can trust. What started out as a dream getaway is turning into a terrifying nightmare ...Book discussion questions are available here: https: //s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/www.blackstoneaudio.com/docs/The_Ends_of_Things_Discussion_Guide.pdf
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Author
Sandra Chwialkowska
Pages
224
Publisher
Blackstone Publishing
Published Date
2025-01-14
ISBN
9798212985277
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"Everything about this book seemed so promising...<br/><br/>The Ends of Things by Sandra Chwialkowska has the premise of a woman befriending another woman on a vacation in the Bahamas, but the latter seemingly vanishes without a trace.<br/><br/>My biggest gripe with this book is how it's marketed as a thriller suspense but, without revealing too much, it really isn't. Had I known this, I might've DNF'd it, but I kept reading because I kept expecting something that wouldn't happen.<br/><br/>It is also difficult to sympathize with the FMC. The conflict introduced between her and her boyfriend, as well as the high school "trauma" she repeatedly references, do not feel like enough to justify her erratic behavior. What's concerning is the fact that she is supposed to be a good lawyer, but her actions are so questionable that this detail is hard to believe.<br/><br/>With that being said, if you are in the mood for a more pensive read based on female friendships lost and gained, then this may be the book for you. But if you are expecting a thriller suspense, the anticlimactic plot may leave you frustrated in the end.<br/><br/>Thanks to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.<br/><br/>The Ends of Things is available everywhere now."
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