"By turns suspenseful and enchanting, this breathtaking first novel weaves a story of love, family, history, and myth as seen through the eyes of one immortal woman
Collette LeSange is a lonely artist who heads an elite fine arts school for children in upstate New York. Her youthful beauty masks the dark truth of her life: she has endured centuries of turmoil and heartache in the wake of her grandfather’s long-ago decision to make her immortal like himself. Now in 1984, Collette finds her life upended by the arrival of a gifted child from a troubled home, the return of a stalking presence from her past, and her own mysteriously growing hunger.
Combining brilliant prose with breathtaking suspense, The God of Endings serves as a larger exploration of the human condition in all its complexity, asking us the most fundamental question: is life in this world a gift or a curse?"--Goodreads blurb
Collette LeSange is a solitary private preschool teacher and artist with a dangerous secret. Her long and storied life is explored alongside a thrilling storyline about a student,, Max, whom she has grown exceptionally fond of. We go through isolation, wars, grief, and love with Collette all while anticipating the thrilling conclusion to her and Max's story.
This beautifully-debut novel was many things at once: historical fiction, paranormal fiction, thriller, tragedy, and horror. The writing was immersive and at times poetic, and the wonderful narration by Maarleveld just heightened the overall feel of the words.
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