A long time has passed since I requested this title and my tastes have changed. If I come back to it in the future I'll edit this review!

an amazing story about addiction, found family & finding yourself. i’m giving 3,5 stars but rounding up to 4. i wanted to relate to these characters a little bit more than i did.

I read this book in one sitting. The characters were so well developed that I didn't want to stop, reading just one more chapter to see what was coming up next, until I ended up staying up way past my bedtime.

Five people get trapped in the library during a freak winter storm, that basically buries the whole town. Nora was front and center the main character, a young passionate librarian, yearning to find a long lost brother. The story is written in third person, with each character having their own chapters, so rather than head hopping, the author gave them their inner dialog through different chapters. All characters were likeable and you find yourself worrying about, and admiring each one.

This book was so well written that the characters become real to you, and they stay with you well after closing the book.

Orphaned at a young age and witness to her brother’s decline into addiction, Nora Martinez has every excuse to question the fairness of life. Instead, the openhearted librarian in the small Colorado community of Silver Ridge sees only promise. She holds on to the hope that she’ll be reunited with her missing brother and does what she can at the town library. It’s her home away from home, but it’s also a sanctuary for others who, like her brother, could use a second chance.

There’s Marlene, an elderly loner who believes that, apart from her husband, there’s little good left in the world; Jasmine, a troubled teen; Lewis, a homeless man with lost hope and one last wish; and Vlado, the security guard who loves a good book and, from afar, Nora.

As a winter storm buries Silver Ridge, this collection of lonely hearts takes shelter in the library. They’ll discover more about each other, and themselves, than they ever knew—and Nora will be forced to question her brother’s disappearance in ways she never could have imagined. No matter how stranded in life they feel, this fateful night could be the new beginning they didn’t think was possible.

I must firstly apologise for the amount of time it has taken me to provide a review of this book, my health was rather bad for quite some time, something that had me in hospital on numerous occasions and simply didnt leave me with the time I once had to do what I love most.

Unfortunately that does mean I have missed the archive date for many of these books, so It would feel unjust throwing any review together without being able to pay attention to each novel properly.

However, I am now back to reading as before and look forward to sharing my honest reviews as always going forward. I thank you f0r the patience and understanding throughout x

I could not get into this book, ultimately it was not form me and I could not finish it. It may be one for other readers

"The Night of Many Endings" by Melissa Payne is a well-written story that luckily picks up the pace fairly quickly. I did struggle to connect with the very beginning of the book, as it began in a way that didn’t feel to me like it matched the book description, and left me hesitant about what was in store for Nora and the patrons of the manuscript library.
One of the book's strong points is character development. The main character Nora, the town librarian, was orphaned as a child and then had to witness her brother’s descent into addiction. Rather than making her bitter and unsympathetic to others, her life has led her to care deeply about the group huddled in her library during a blizzard. Marlene, Jasmine, Vlado, and Lewis all have struggles, and while they may not all be relatable for the reader, all of these men and women are worth rooting for.
The story's pacing is well-done, and maintains enough uncertainty about what might happen next to stay invested in where things are headed. The world-building in "The Night of Many Endings" is noteworthy, offering a setting that enhances the reading experience. While the book is good, for me it lacks that extra spark that could have made it stand out.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.

This book got such good reviews that I checked to make sure I was reading the same book. I picked this one up several times and tried to read it. I never got very far before getting bored. The 4th time I decided I was sticking with it. It was slow going. The story takes place mostly during one snowstorm so there are a lot of flashbacks, reminiscing, rehashing, etc. I just didn’t really like the main character either which didn’t help my interest in the story.

Who knew a library could serve as a shelter? Or isn't that the best place to be able to shelter? Between Nora, Lewis, Jasmine and Marlene this complicated tale fell a bit flat for me. Although the story was interesting it's not one that was for me. I was drawn to to the library setting, and the secrets between them.

Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for this copy of The Night of Many Endings by Melissa Payne.

A severe winter storm hits Silver Ridge, and five locals are forced to shelter in the town library, where Nora is the librarian and welcomes everyone with an open heart. Nora is no stranger to helping others, as she has spent her life trying to help her brother. And while the snow continues to fall hours, everyone stuck together begin to let their own walls and guards fall, to rely on each other to survive the night.

The first half of the book was a bit difficult to get through with all the different POVs focusing on their own story and reflections, but once the characters begin to interact in the second half, I found myself invested and rooting for them all.

I highlighted this book on my Booktube channel. The video can be found here: https://youtu.be/Vhsxktm3fWU

I appreciate the publisher allowing me to read this book. I really enjoyed reading it the plot was interesting and the characters made me want to know more about them. I highly recommend.

I haven't read anything by this author before, but did enjoy this book. It was a different type of book, more based on family dynamics and issues, but still a solid read.

This lovely novel is like The Breakfast Club, but with a motley group of the young, the old, and the in-between, stuck together in a library during a snow storm power outage. They all seem so different, until each of their stories reveals the pain that burdens their lives.

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I love stories with librarians. I always think they have such a big heart and are always so excited to share their love of reading with you! So when I find one set in a library, I'm always excited to read it!

This one had a bit of an interesting start. It was a bit overwhelming as I felt the whole cast of characters and information hit very quickly. But soon I found the rhythm of the story and I was sucked in! Although there were some heavy topics, I thought the end did a great job of pulling it all together for me.

A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

WOW. I went into this book blind and did not expect to be drawn in so emotionally to a book that, on a surface level, I didn’t really think I related to, but as you read more, you get so many profound and deep messages that are so relevant to any person on any walk of life. I view myself as an empathetic and very socially aware person, but this book opened my eyes in ways I didn’t know I needed. This is one of those books that will stick with me and I will be thinking about for awhile.

I thought this was a decent story but not a favorite. Probably one of those that I didn’t read at the right time. Thinking there was something missing

The Night of Many Endings is a great read and the cover is pretty cool! I was engaged from the start and enjoyed the reading experience.

The story is about people from different paths of life meeting each other under unforseen circumstances and how they grow towards knowing and liking each other.

The characters are well developed and relatable, I liked how throughout the book they seemed like normal people just going through life.

The book talks about drug addiction, grief, love and friendship. We see how it changes a person and everyone around them.

This is my first book by Melissa Payne, I liked her writing style and the ease with which the book takes you through so many lives.

If the blurb interests you, then you've got to give this one a try. The Night of Many Endings is a pleasant and insightful read.

Thank you Netgalley, publisher - Lake Union Publishing and author - Melissa Payne for the ARC

Heartfelt

necessary

powerful

poignant

About finding strength to tarry on.
The book looks and 'feels' cosy but actually deals with some hard hitting subjects and tackles mental health in a very real and relatable way

I selected this book because the library was the central location. As a huge reader, libraries are a big draw. Nora was an interesting character. She was such a giving person. But she did take on responsibility for her brother's choices and additions. She gave her time to help the homeless and addicted. When the storm hits the library has the remaining cast of characters stuck in the building. As the storm rages the 5 people slowly share their stories. How that one night helps change the folks is also a nice wrap up to the book. I felt the characters were a good mix with good stories to share. I liked the book.