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Reviewed by Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite
The End of All Things by Eleanor Wells is the story of Emma, a young woman thinking about her life and the friendships that have shaped her past and ultimately who she has become. Set in Vermont, the narrative shifts between the present and her recollections of her high school days as she’s preparing to honor her childhood friend, Hanna. Through a series of flashbacks, the story covers how they met, supported each other, and grew apart while pursuing their own dreams. Emma’s journey is filled with some good and bad times, such as the comfort of being in familiar places, the worry associated with lost connections, and the ache that comes with moving on after loss. Her reflections are filled with moments of skating, acting, and shared childhood dreams as she finds ways to celebrate Hanna’s life and face her own.
What I appreciate most about The End of All Things by Eleanor Wells is that it didn’t sugarcoat what Emma was feeling. It genuinely showed her impression of her friend, and anyone can relate to their relationship. The loss she feels is real, and even if you’ve never felt that type of void, it’s relatable since everyone has had to deal with missing something or someone along the way. The book proves that stories like this don’t need to be grand to matter; sometimes the quietest memories can be the loudest ones. That honesty makes the author's voice stick with you long after the book ends. It’s a heartfelt nudge that even endings can offer light, if we’re willing to see it, and a reminder that even in the middle of absence and change, connection and determination can carry us forward..
