It Will End Like This by Kyra Leigh
Published by Delacorte Press on January 4, 2022
ISBN: 0593375521
Pages: 352
Genres: Horror
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Maddi and Charlotte are living charmed lives: beautiful and popular, successful parents, fabulous beach house. Until their mother ends up dead. The girls are told she died because her heart stopped suddenly, but they are quick to suspect that there is more to the story, especially when their father ends up in a relationship with the much younger Amber, personal assistant to their mother.

Told from the alternating perspectives of both Maddi and Charlotte, as well as an unknown third narrator, this book is a fast-paced look at loss, grief, mental illness, addiction, and family dysfunction. As the book progresses, Maddi and Charlotte descend into ever-increasing depression and paranoia. Family secrets are uncovered, those they seek help from turn on them, and the future seems bleak, unless they can take matters into their own hands.

Based on the Lizzie Borden murders, this is a strong pick for any YA collection, and will especially appeal to readers who enjoy a good psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the end.

Reviewed by Lee Remick, York Middle School