Every Day x One Day x Ghosts-esque!
This was a cute book and I had a nice time with it. I’m currently also reading Jojo Moyes’ We all Live Here’ and one of the storylines is almost word for word the same..?! But I love middle class suburban bliss (and sometimes lack thereof), so didn’t mind too much. I would have liked the ending of this to be a bit less rushed and more drawn out - these lovely characters deserved it, I feel!

I know how this ends explores main character, Meg, as she rebuilds her life after a break-up and a betrayal by one of her best friends and fiancé. The book starts with her trolling her best friend on instagram and trying to find her feet. Meg is endearing and open and raw. Her dating experiment to collect data leads her to handsome waiter Henry, the complete opposite of what she is looking for. Her premonitions give her glimpses of her future which excites and terrifies her at the same time. I know how this ends is a cute romance story of a woman who knows how her future ends before it has begun. An easy read.

My first 5 star read of 2025!

I simply could not put this book down. It caught my attention from the very beginning, and I found Margot an intriguing character to follow. The writing was simple, but gripping, and had such great emotional moments that made me tear up.

I loved seeing the change in Margot throughout the book, her opening up again, healing and learning to trust in herself, and in others, again. It was a beautiful journey to witness.

Both Henry and Winter were such lovely characters, and I loved seeing glimpses of their lives through Margot's eyes.

I also adored Margot's relationship with her granddad - that was, admittedly, where I cried the most. The friendships were also a highlight of this book, and I especially loved seeing all the girls heal and bond once again. It was very touching.

I did predict some of the more twisty parts of the book, but it honestly didn't take away from the ending at all.

Really really happy with this, and thank you NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this absolute gem!

Unfortunately I just couldn't get into this book. Other people seem to have loved it though, so I think it says more about me than the book! Personally, the tone/voice didn't engage me, and I stopped reading after a few chapters.

As a fan of Smale's Geek Girl series and having loved Cassandra in Reverse I was so eager to get into this book and it didn't disappoint.
I loved it from start to finish and enjoyed the main characters growth throughout the book.

I Know How This Ends is a contemporary romance which has a unique twist to it.
Margot is a meteorologist, who has gotten out of a long-term relationship, and goes on many dates using dating apps.
She also faces changes in her professional life.
Generally bored of the dates she has.
Though, she has a good bond with her grandpa, who is a lovely character and with her family.
As fitting for a meteorologist, she starts to have visions about one aspect of her life.
We have Winter and Henry as other characters, some colour purple, a sock or a squirrel (some insider jokes), and a good ending.
I predicted the ending, but I am not usually a romance reader.
4 stars and up for the romance genre lovers.
3.5 stars from me.
Plot 3
Writing 3 (clear, engaging, generally not on the nose)
Characterisation 4.5
Mood 4
I highly recommend this book and can't wait to read other books by Smale.
By the way, this book is quite visual/cinematic, which is a bonus.
Meg's grandpa, I love you.

This was easily a 5 🌟 read for me (and I'm not someone who gives them out often!)
It was just magical, from start to finish.

A FMC meteorologist? Fascinating.
The visions and time jumps? Que swooning and crying.
The relationship between her and her grandfather? SOBBINGGGGG 🥹
Margot, Henry and Winnie? Just beautiful.

And my favourite part of all? The change in Margot. She was so closed off and cold at the beginning that even I was struggling to connect with her. But as the story unfolded and everything became clear, she was someone I could sympathise with, and her softer side made me fall in love with her.(She was however very frustrating with her wishy washy behaviour towards Henry, although I undertsand why!)

This had it all for me. It was lol funny. It was also sad and healing. Their were great female friendships which I adored and I just had a great time whilst reading it.
Also the ending?? PERFECT! I won't lie, my heart was in my mouth the whole time but I'm just so happy that through all the storms a rainbow re appeared!