I had high hopes for The Bitter End—the chilling cover and eerie summary promised an atmospheric thrill, but unfortunately, it didn’t deliver for me. The isolated winter cabin setting initially intrigued me, and the secrets held my attention early on. However, I struggled with the characters, none of whom I found relatable or redeemable.   The ending left me unsatisfied, and the themes explored weren’t to my taste—I read to escape reality, and this book felt more like a harsh reminder of it. While it wasn’t the story I’d hoped for, others might appreciate the dark and heavy tone. Unfortunately, this one wasn’t for me.