The God of Endings: A Novel

Jacqueline Holland

Mar 2023 · Sold by Flatiron Books

About this eBook

“A new kind of vampire story, and the result is a surprising and spellbinding tale.” —Laura Moriarty, New York Times bestselling author of The Chaperone

“Great for fans of Interview with a Vampire and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.” —Library Journal

Suspenseful and enchanting, this breathtaking debut spans history, weaving a story of love, family, history, and myth as seen through the eyes of one immortal woman.

Collette LeSange has been hiding a dark truth: She is immortal. In 1834, Collette’s grandfather granted her the gift of eternal life and since then, she has endured centuries of turmoil and heartache.

Now, almost 150 years later, Collette is a lonely artist running an elite fine art school for children in upstate New York. But her life is suddenly 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 for blood.

Combining brilliant prose with breathtaking suspense, Jacqueline Holland's 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?

Ratings and reviews

Another book I expected to really like, but it was still missing something. The premise is cool (vampire, live forever, etc.), and the story is a good read, but it's lacking just a few things to push it up for me. Definitely character driven, but I'm just not as interested in their thoughts/opinions as I should be to enjoy this book more. I would still like to learn more about this world and other characters.

I have struggled with this book review for a while now. Never has a book touched me like this. It’s a love hate. I feel like it should be read by high school or college literature classes. This is unlike anything I’ve read. I love any kind of vampire tale. But after this, I no longer want to be one lol. It’s a serious book. Collette had no choice. She had died from an illness when very young and was turned. After growing up, she runs a preschool from her home. She is older than I don’t know what

Wow!

About the author

Jacqueline Holland is a speculative and fantasy writer with an MFA from the University of Kansas. Her debut novel, The God of Endings, was an NPR, Reader's Digest, and Barnes and Noble Best of 2023. She lives in the Twin Cities with her two wonderful sons and a slightly savage cat. If you have a taste for unpopular opinions unapologetically expressed and vintage movie reels, you can follow her on Instagram @jacquelinehollandauthor. She is represented by Jennifer Gates at Aevitas Creative Management.