This book is being billed as a psychological thriller, and this book does not meet that mark in my humble opinion, however the story is extremely intriguing and left me satisfied at the end.

Gina is a professional dancer, while traveling through Europe, she has an accident and causes her to have amnesia and no recollection of the last year. Duncan is Gina’s husband, and cares for her and they decide to have a second honeymoon. However, Duncan we know is hiding something.

This is very short book, and I don’t want to give away this plot, so you can enjoy this. What this author provides a multi-layered story of two people that is like an onion. As Kirman, unpeels each layer with new details, you will get to know these two people intimately, culminating into an ending that will leave you very surprised and ultimately satisfied.

Thank you NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Interesting but not really my cup of tea. Well written I just personally couldn’t get into the story. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I did not care for Duncan or Gina. This made it hard to enjoy the story. I’m not a fan of the unreliable narrator.

This was okay. Definitely had potential, but it didn’t hook me. The ending was definitely a twist and one I did not see coming, but it was SO weird

While not a true page turner, The End of Getting Lost does keep you guessing as to who is helping who.Their rapid movements were a bit contrived, but it all comes clear in the end.

I'm feeling really bad that I couldn't rate this much higher. Domestic suspense is glutted with churned-out poorly-written drivel, to the point where I've pretty much stopped reading what used to be my favorite genre. This book promised to be better written and more intellectual and it certainly was and I thank the author and publisher for that. Kirman's prose doesn't contort itself to be "writerly" nor is it weighed down by laughably bad metaphors (an oddly common trait in this genre). The issue for me was that the plot wasn't really propulsive at all. We're halfway through before the "twist" occurs and once it's revealed, it's an eyebrow raiser but not a jaw dropper. Kirman writes in distant third person, which made it difficult for me to fully immerse in the characters' minds, and therefore be invested in what happened to them. The two leads just weren't, for me anyway, that compelling. I actually found myself mostly attached to Duncan's mother, and would have preferred a book about her. I was as irritated with her son as she was!

Those who enjoy a slow-moving, well-written story with some suspense elements should like this. Perhaps if the book hadn't been compared to Patricia Highsmith (please, publishers, stop with this. It does no one any good), I would have gone into it with more realistic expectations.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

An interesting read - neither life-altering or can’t-put-downable… might follow the author for backlist & future reads.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to review this book.

This wasn't a thriller and it bored me, but I kept ready because the writing was good.

If you like bildungsromans this is one for you, but if you want a strict plot with a beginning, middle, and end that make sense this isn't for you.

The story didn't feel cohesive and I felt like everyone was an unreliable narrator. If you want to read about a couple bouncing around Europe and occasionally having martial strife put this on your tbr.

A young dancer, a budding composer. This is the story of newlyweds Duncan and Gina, as they embark on their European honeymoon. The two are obviously in love, embracing spontaneity as they move from one beautiful city to another. Gina, though suffering from a memory lapse after a recent head injury, embraces the wild pace and breathless speed in which they travel. She is thrilled with Duncan’s newfound impulsiveness, as it finally matches her own free and creative spirit. She has always lived for the moment, immersing herself in art and dance and culture, convincing Duncan such a vagabond lifestyle is exactly what he wants, also. And he DOES want it if his Gina is there with him. But as their pace picks up, as Duncan pushes them thru Europe at a breakneck speed, Gina begins to question Duncan’s motives. Why is he so secretive? Why is he discouraging contact with friends and family? Until finally Gina, regaining her memory in bits and pieces, begins to question their relationship.
This story is about obsession and obsessive love. It is a breathless race from one place to another, a mad dash from city to city, a need to stay one step, indeed, one street, away from those that follow. What has Duncan done? What would someone do to get - and keep – the object of their obsession?
This mystery builds as it goes along. The farther in I got the more involved I became. I found myself holding my breath until the very end… And then thinking “Whaaaatttt???” Because yes, THE ENDING IS THAT GOOD. It left me thinking about the derangement of an obsessed person’s mind, and the lengths a person will go to keep what they want. Awesome read.
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for allowing me early access to this thrilling story! I will be talking about this new book on my Blog, thetatteredspine.com, closer to its release date in March, 2022!

I’m sorry that this book didn’t work for me, however much o wanted it to.. I tried several times but eventually gave up.

The End of Getting Lost is the newest book by Robin Kirman. The story takes place in 1996 and wouldn't be possible today with cell phones, or at least would be much more difficult to pull off. The story is told by the voices of Gina and her husband Duncan. After a head injury Gina has lost much of her memory and Duncan isn't very truthful about parts she forgot. I enjoyed reading it, but the story was fairly predictable. I want to thank NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for an early copy to review.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Gina has suffered a head injury which caused her some amnesia. Duncan is by her side and is acting like he has no care in the world. As pieces of the puzzle are coming together. Gina is not sure who she can trust. This book kept me guessing.

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When Gina wakes from a bad head injury while traveling in Europe, Duncan is there to take care of her and help her heal. As they travel, Gina begins to notice that her life with Duncan may not be all that it appears to be.

The ending will be a surprise!

Thank you to @netgalley for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.

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I was pulled into this book from the get-go. The two main characters were interesting and I was drawn into the story. I loved the multiple perspectives and the fact that I wasn't really sure what was going on. Highly recommend this one.

This was a fun read, with twists and turns every few pages. Gina, a ballerina, and Duncan, a composer, appear to be deeply in love. After suffering a severe injury to her head, Duncan spirits Gina away across Europe, while she tries to regain her memory. The story takes place in 1996, and that is why there are no cell phones or wifi to expose the truth, but there are lots of people who pop up looking for dear Duncan, and I was very curious as to why, and what the true story of this relationship was! It is a twisted tale, and an interesting story overall if you enjoy mysteries! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my arc of The End of Getting Lost.

Clever and compelling - a gentle page turner that keeps the reader wondering what the hidden motives are.

The End of Getting Lost
By Robin Kirman

This is a very interesting read – but a somewhat confusing book. What is it? Is it a love story, a whodunit, a thriller? Who are the "good guys" and who are the "bad guys"? Or ARE there any?

This is the story of two rather dysfunctional people – Gina and Duncan – who find their way to each other and possibly to a great love. It is told alternately from the perspective of Duncan and then Gina.

The story line is confusing. First Duncan has done the unthinkable and kidnapped his estranged wife, Gina. But then you realize that that might not be exactly what happened at all. Just who is orchestrating the action here?

I enjoyed the muddle quite a bit, but would have liked there to be more about how things played out with the other characters in the story.

Excellent book! First time reader of this author and I’m so glad I was granted access to this book. Looking forward to future books by this author!

This book was a ride ! It took me maybe 50 pages to get sucked in but after that it’s consuming and intriguing. I stayed anxious for Duncan not understanding why he was so pressed. The author did incredible in keeping me guessing the situation. The ending was perfection. It’s only missing a star because of the choppy beginning.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book.

I requested to read “The End of Getting Lost” as the premise intrigured me. What would it be like to forget the person you were married, especially when your relationship with him might be considered volatile?

The reader is introduced to this couple during their honeymoon where Gina suffers an accident that results in her losing her most recent memories. While her husband, Duncan, comes across as loving and helpful, it’s clear he is trying to hide something. Why else is he trying to keep Gina from contacting her loved ones?

The author takes the reader into the past, providing the background to both husband and wife and the events leading us to the present. Yet, it’s in the present where Gina and Duncan can be their most honest selves as they are given the chance to begin with a fresh slate.

If you like stories with unreliable narrators and unexpected twists and turns, this is your book as the novel shifts from Gina’s point of view to Duncan’s. I am not sure if I would categorize it as more of a mystery or a domestic thriller. I hesitate to call it a romance, though the reader can clearly understand the pull Gina and Duncan have to each other. While it takes you a bit to get into the novel, if you’ll willing to be patient, you will certainly enjoy the end result.

Three and a half stars.

My thanks to the author, NetGalley and Simon&Schuster for sharing this copy with me in exchange my honest opinions.