A review by readitall199
Bitter End by Jennifer Brown

4.0

I think the start of this book is slow, but the build up is excellent and as suspenseful as a thriller.

Alex falls in love with a student new to the school named Cole. He is a star athlete and handsome. There is a dark side to Cole that Alex doesn’t see. Alex’s childhood friends Zach and Bethany are uncomfortable around Cole.

Alex is trying to come to terms with the death of her mother when she was a young child. The events surrounding this are unclear. The trio have been planning a trip to Colorado- Alex’s mother died there and she believes closure can happen if she visits.

Coles behavior gets more erratic, and soon Alex’s friendships are jeopardized. After each time he abuses her, Alex justifies it. Soon he apologizes and the cycle repeats.