A review by mjwilliamson
This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Incredibly well written with great character depth. Although there was a fair bit of exposition, it is understandable that, in their situation, the characters would choose to focus on certain things. I thought that the romance which developed in during the present was slightly unbelievable but Nijkamp really managed to capture the complexity of character and intertwining depth of relationships. And sadly it was terrifyingly chilling how realistic the story was. There are no happy endings in a story like this, and no one ever comes out unharmed. Don’t read this one before you go to bed. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Mass/school shootings, and Murder

Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Car accident

Minor: Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Car accident, and Death of parent