This was not quite for me. I struggled to connect with the characters and the writing. I think it’s a really interesting concept and I encourage other to try it out, it just wasn’t right for me.

I was really excited when I read about this book. The topic of amnesia has always been very interesting to me. The sisterly bond was well developed and the secrets kept were treacherous.

I loved the premise and was excited to read the book. I found parts of it to be a bit confusing, especially towards the end. The pacing was a bit slow at times and felt like the book could have used a bit more editing. Overall, I enjoyed the story and writing.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Henry Holt & Co for providing me with an advance e-galley of this book in exchange for an honest review. Look for it now in your local and online bookstores and libraries.

I went into this book not really knowing anything about it, and the premise of a twin having to help the other with amnesia intrigued me right away. The story is told in through both twin POVs and alternating timelines, which was confusing at times, but helpful in the end. I enjoyed how the cult drama brought extra creepiness, and was thrilled with the twists that I did not see coming.

I’m not sure how a book about twins, memory loss, and a cult could be so boring, but alas here we are. This book is full of trigger warnings. I’m not sure if my brain is broken to no longer be shocked by so many things or if the writing missed the mark. Honestly, it may be a bit of both.

The cover is gorgeously creepy, but the story missed the mark for me as the pacing was too slow. Two stars. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read an eARC of this book!

Rating: 2.34 leaves out of 5
-Characters: 2/5
-Cover: 5/5
-Story: 1.75/5
-Writing: 3/5
Genre: Mystery, Horror, Suspense, Thriller
-Mystery: 3/5
-Horror: 0/5
-Suspense: 2/5
-Thriller: 2/5
Type: Ebook
Worth?: Eh

Want to thank Netgalley and publishers for giving me the chance to read this book.

The summary of the book sounded so good and mixed with the cover? Who wouldn't want to read this book? Well, that is as far as the excitement really went. The beginning was okay, it had me pumped and wanting to know more and then I kept reading and realized I wasn't fond the the twins. The mystery and suspense wasn't there for me as well. Then the ending? I really wish there was more EMPH with these characters and events because this book would have been a 4 or 5 if so!

A thrilling premise and stunning cover did not make up for the lack of coherent story. There was not much to like or grab on to with the twins Kat and Jude other than their cult past. Sab seemed the most normal and stable character even though he was thrown in without much purpose outside of prompting extreme emotions from Kat. Then he was discarded once his purpose was done. Sadly he wasn’t the only character that got this treatment. Kat herself just felt like she had no growth and kept trusting people even after being lied to. Which makes sense the first couple of times, but after a while you would think she wouldn’t walk into another unknown situation with a person from her past and trust them wholly. The change in POV left the flow feeling choppy and inconsistent and not just because of the unreliable narrator. There was so much plot in the synopsis that the twists didn’t have any weight or were alluded to enough. The back half of the book where the twists came in felt rushed and incomplete and really just ended with no real or full resolution to a couple of character plot lines. Overall the book fell short and left me wanting more.

Rounded up fro 2 1/2. When Kat wakes up from a coma, her twin sister Jude is at her side. Kate had been in a horrible accident, and her only memory of her past life is Jude. She’s going to need to trust her in order to carry on with her life. But can she? I read the beginning of this book in small chunks, and each time I returned, I had to remind myself who was who and what was going on. As the book progressed, I discovered that didn’t happen just because I was reading only a few pages at a time – the book really was that confusing. While this story was branded as a mystery/thriller, the writing was too flowery for that. I know this is a first novel, and I’ll probably give the author’s next novel a chance before deciding whether to move on to someone else. Many thanks to NetGalley, Henry Holt & Co., and the author for the ARC of this title.

I really enjoyed the writing style and the pacing. It's unique and I haven't read anything like it before. I would recommend this if you like suspense stories. Special Thank You to Abbott Kahler, Henry Holt & Company and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for a honest review.

Thank you to Net Galley and Henry Holt & Company for the chance to read and review this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
When Kat awakes from a coma, her twin sister Jude is the only one she recognizes. Jude tries to fill her in on their life and help her remember. The only problem is, Jude is not telling the truth. This is the story of what really happened before Kat woke up. There were some big surprises in this book, especially the end. I liked parts of this book, but sometimes it was hard to follow. I felt it was hard to really connect with any of the characters. It was just an ok book for me.

To be honest, i'm not even really sure why I didnt like this book, but it just didn't do it for me. I found it a little hard to follow along. It definitely was not for me. I was excited to start and then bored by the end. No connection to characters. Blahhh.

Two sisters who are mirror image identical twins share a tumultuous childhood. Their inventor Dad leaves one day and never returns and their Mother gets them involved in a cultish group. Now Kat has had an accident and can’t remember a thing and her sister, Jude, is filling in the blanks for her but everything is not adding up and she’s not sure who or what to believe about their past Twisty, creepy thriller!

Thank you to Henry Holt & Company for the ARC. #NetGalley #WhereYouEnd

This was sooo good. A slow burn and the ending 🖤 The connection of twins is crazy! When one twin wakes up without the slightest hint of what happened the last 20 something years, she has to relearn everything, except for her twin. But sometimes, things in the past should just be left there.

I was looking forward to reading this book because of it being Abbott Kahler's debut fiction book and the fact we grew up in the same town. I was looking forward to perhaps reading about familiarities of our hometown. This book did not disappoint for many reasons.

Where You End is about identical 22 year old mirror twins, Kat and Jude Bird. Kat and Jude are in a car accident in which Kat wakes up after being in a coma and all she remembers and recognizes is her twin Jude. Jude is piecing back her life for her but is everything she tells her the truth? And why is she lying? Through twists, turns and suspense, Kat starts to piece back her life. Will she love her sister as much as she thought she did? Will she love herself and Before Kat?

I hate to admit that it did take me a bit to really dive into the book and feel emotional connections with the characters but once I was able to invest in the story and characters, I couldn't put it down.....but it did take me about halfway through. I'm not sure if it was the writing style--I found myself at times having to reread some of the sentences to really absorb the story. The author used some historical perspectives, like the movements to expand human potential which was a trend in the 1970s (cults) to explain the upbringing of Kat and Jude which I did like learning about. I would certainly classify the book as eery, creepy and a thriller.

I highly recommend this book knowing you may need to give it some time--but I thought it was so worth it. And Abbott, I hope you write more fiction in the future. :-)

Thank you to NetGalley, Macmillan and Abbott Kahler for the advanced read.

Wow! What a delightful surprise this one was. I was so gripped by this story. I went into it with little to no expectations or knowledge of what it was about. I ended up tabbing/annotating this book and it has just really stuck with me. It deals with a lot of heavy topics. It was dark and haunting and also very emotional. I love the unreliable narrator and cult tropes. The events at the end were shocking and exciting. I always seem to be an outlier with my reviews, and I’m not sure what other people aren’t vibing with, but there was just something about this one that really impacted me. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes a dark, character-driven thriller. If you’ve enjoyed books from Mona Awad, Rachel Harrison, or Ashley Winstead, I think you’ll also really like this one. I would definitely read from this author again in the future!

After waking from a coma, the only thing Kat can remember is her twin sister, Jude. So it’s up to Jude to tell her about their past. But, as time goes by, Kat starts to wonder if what she’s been told is true. She sets out to figure out what really happened in their past and why Jude may not be telling her the truth about it.

Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing me with an advanced copy of this audiobook.

I think this one just wasn’t for me. It was perfectly well-written and plotted but the style just didn’t hook me and it’s a story where you need to be hooked. If domestic thrillers with a side of amnesia are your thing, definitely give it a read.

Where You End is a thriller with a unique premise, exploring themes that I had personally never read before. This story gripped me and kept me on the edge of my seat. Fell in love with the writing style.

Where you End
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What a great Thriller with all kinds of great twist. I couldn't stop reading. I had to kn I was what happened next. It was great story & characters that will hold you & draw you in. I really enjoyed & can't wait to read more from the Author. Sooo talented!!
Thank you NetGallery!