A review by melc
Where I End by Sophie White

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Where I End is a beautifully written literary horror following the life of Aoileann, a young girl and her lonely life on an Irish island.   This accomplished novel explored issues surrounding motherhood and caregiving and what happens when you diminish in the giving of yourself.   The narrative voice of Aoileann is horrifyingly creepy and reminds me of Merricat in We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Both characters yearn for love and faced abusive, lonely childhoods. However, without the sister bond Merricat had, Aoileann's destruction of her family has a darker ending.  This was a thought provoking own voices novel but trigger warnings for those who are carers or have suffered from post partum depression.  This honest review is given with thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.