How It Ends

There are two sides to every story.

It’s friends-at-first-sight for Jessie and Annie, proving the old adage that opposites attract. Shy, anxious Jessie would give anything to have Annie’s beauty and confidence. And Annie thinks Jessie has the perfect life, with her close-knit family and killer grades. They're BFFs . . . until suddenly they're not. Told through alternating points of view, How It Ends is the story of a friendship from first meeting to breakup, set against a tumultuous sophomore year of bullying, boys, and backstabbing.

Catherine Lo makes her debut with an honest, nuanced tale about the intricacies of female friendship.

How does a friendship so perfect fall apart so completely?

• Alternating Points of View: Two former best friends. Two sides to every story. See the friendship—and the fallout—through the eyes of both shy Jessie and confident new girl Annie.
• Books about Bullying: A realistic look at the cruelty of high school, where jealousy and rumors can turn friends into enemies and lead to devastating consequences.
• Toxic Friendship: What starts as a perfect connection slowly unravels through secrets, backstabbing, and boys, exploring the painful line between love and jealousy.
• Teen Social Anxiety: A raw and honest portrayal of navigating high school with anxiety, from panic attacks in the hallway to the intense fear of being an outcast.

Inspired by 12 years working with at-risk teenagers as a teacher in a behavior support program, Catherine Lo is the author of  How It Ends. She lives in Ontario with her family.