It Will End Like This
It Will End Like This by Kyra Leigh, published by National Geographic Books on January 10, 2023, is a young adult fiction novel that delves into themes of horror and family dynamics. This 352-page book presents a contemporary take on the Lizzie Borden story, focusing on Charlotte, who grapples with the mysterious death of her mother six months prior. As Charlotte seeks answers about her mother’s passing, she finds an ally in her sister Maddi, who shares her suspicions that there is more to the story than what they have been told.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that explores the complexities of grief and the struggle for agency in the face of familial upheaval. As their father moves on with their mother’s personal assistant, Charlotte and Maddi confront their fears and uncertainties, questioning the roles they are expected to play. The story challenges them to decide whether to remain compliant or to embrace their anger and take control of their lives. This edition invites readers into a world where endings are rarely tidy, and the pursuit of truth can lead to unexpected revelations.
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“If you think you know how this one will end, I promise, you don’t.” —Kara Thomas, author of That Weekend and The Cheerleaders
For fans of The Cheerleaders and Sadie comes a propulsive thriller that reminds us that in real life, endings are rarely as neat as happily ever after. A contemporary take on the Lizzie Borden story that explores how grief can cut deep.
Charlotte lost her mother six months ago, and still no one will tell her exactly what happened the day she mysteriously died. They say her heart stopped, but Charlotte knows deep down that there’s more to the story.
The only person who gets it is Charlotte’s sister, Maddi. Maddi agrees—people’s hearts don’t just stop. There are too many questions left unanswered for the girls to move on.
But their father is moving on. With their mother’s personal assistant. And both girls are sure of one thing: she’s going to steal everything that’s theirs for herself. She’ll even get rid of them eventually.
Now, in order to get their lives back, Charlotte and Maddi have to decide what kind of story they live in. Do they remain the obedient girls their father insists they be, or do they follow their rage to the end?
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