A haunting, beautifully written psychological novel about adolescence, obsession, and the fragile line between innocence and danger.
 
Thirteen-year-old Lizzie Hood and her best friend Evie Verver share everything—secrets, laughter, dreams, and the idyllic suburban world of their youth. But when Evie suddenly vanishes, Lizzie’s search for the truth unravels the dark undercurrents beneath their seemingly perfect neighborhood—and within her own heart.
 
In The End of Everything, acclaimed author Megan Abbott (Dare Me, The Fever) transforms the suburban coming-of-age story into a chilling psychological thriller. Through Lizzie’s eyes, we experience the loss of innocence, the complexities of female friendship, and the unsettling ways love and envy intertwine.
 
Abbott’s lyrical prose and unsettling insight capture the intensity of adolescence—its beauty, confusion, and volatility. As the mystery of Evie’s disappearance deepens, so does Lizzie’s understanding of desire, guilt, and the secrets that shape identity.
 
A gripping and elegiac novel, The End of Everything is both a mystery and a meditation on the irreversible moment when childhood ends.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A gorgeously written, character-driven psychological mystery.
Blends literary fiction with suspense and emotional depth.
Explores friendship, adolescence, and moral ambiguity.
Megan Abbott’s prose is lush, intelligent, and hauntingly precise.
Perfect for readers who love dark, introspective coming-of-age stories.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Celeste Ng, Emma Cline, and Tana French.
Readers who enjoy literary thrillers about adolescence and identity.
Book clubs exploring loss, desire, and psychological tension.
Anyone who loves fiction that’s both suspenseful and deeply human.
 
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Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng — secrets and emotional complexity in suburban life.
The Fever by Megan Abbott — female friendship and the power of fear.