The God of Endings by Jacqueline Holland

Overall Rating: 4/5

Pages: 480

Genre(s): Fiction, Historical Fiction

Type: Standalone

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SUMMARY

Collette Le Sange, a private school kindergarten teacher, is left with a difficult decision when her long-lived façade begins to end... or is just beginning? With a complex history that spans back centuries, Collette must decide what makes life worth living, who she can trust to let in, and what lessons her past can still teach her.

REVIEW

The way Holland wove Collette's past experiences with her present experiences to create what I would call a "tapestry of time" had me captivated. Overall, The God of Endings was very well written. It had a fast pace until the last 100 pages or so, where things slowed down, but not uncomfortably so. The slow-burn mystery / impending sense of doom throughout the book kept me on the hook. Everything written had a purpose, which in my opinion, marks a well-written book.

The characters themselves were complex and exciting to read from Collette's viewpoint. There was also something so refreshing about a character that cannot die (I promise this is not a spoiler) - Who perseveres, throughout all things good and bad. There are many characters from this book that I still think about and wonder where their own stories would lead if given the chance.

God of Endings will likely not be someone's cup of tea if they want romance, fast action, or something to give you those warm and fuzzy vibes. I usually love my fair share of romance with my fiction, but this book was a perfect example of one that didn't need any. I think adding in a romance arc would have cheapened it, and I am very glad Holland didn't do it.

To sum up the way the book made me feel - sad, beautiful, raw, and longing for more.

I recommend!

11/17/2024