I really enjoyed this book. It’s a quick read, packed with interesting characters and unexpected twists that kept me engaged from start to finish.

Absolutely brilliant! I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy, I will definitely be recommending it.

This was a beautifully written story about Margot and her quest for love and affection. We follow Margot in her life and discover the heartache and tragedies that befall her. I really looked forward to reading every new chapter of this book, wishing so much to learn about the characters, ensure Margot was doing well and find out what exactly and how the future comes to be. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone, it genuinely made me laugh and cry and cringe. I look forward to reading more of this author's work in the future. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to give an honest review of this e-book in exchange for an advanced copy

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for the advance reader copy of I Know How This Ends.

Margot is a meteorologist going through a breakup of a ten year relationship and trying to get back out on the dating scene. The goal 20 different dates with 20 different guys.

Then Margot meets date number 17 single dad Henry leading her life to take a completely different turn. She starts getting visions of the future of her relationship with Henry. The good, the bad and the ugly and there is nothing she can do to change these visions.

The question being how do you live in the present when you know how something is going to end.

Heartwarming, funny and emotional. I read this book at a low point and the message of the story really struck me. Is it better to have loved and lost or to never have had it at all? This was my takeaway from the book.

An easy well written page turner with emotion woven throughout the plot.

I would definitely recommend this book.

Following the collapse of a ten-year relationship, and the end of her promising meteorology career, Margot is struggling to rebalance her life. Getting by with a social media career teaching kids about weather, she’s currently raging through a series of on-line date meets, each worse than the last. After one particularly grim evening, she suffers an out of body experience, and for a fleeting moment sees herself with a man she doesn’t recognise.

Initially writing this off as stress-related wishful thinking, Margot is forced, as her visions reveal more aspects of their lives together, to accept that she is seeing the future or, at least a _possible_ future.

Before long she meets the man in her “visions”, and a specific incident happens exactly as foreseen.

Can she find ways to live inside a life she already sees unfolding? How far can she trust her own feelings under the influence of what she knows future Magot comes to feel? Can she let go of her anger, and her sense of humiliation, stop flinching from herself and open her life and heart again? And must she stop wearing navy blue in her attempt to “look French”?

I loved this; smart, absorbing, and laugh out loud funny.

Though the scenario may sound frivolous to some readers, the themes here are not trivial, and Smale’s approach provides a very engaging look at love, family, friendship, anger, pain and, self-esteem from an unconventional angle. Margot gets glimpses, but little context, and must do a lot of emotional work to make some sense of what she’s seeing. Whether a gift or a curse, it forces her to review her life, her lost love, shattered friendships, and her family, and begin to see their true value.
Is this a future she needs to build, or follow? Most likely, both.

I can’t wait to read Holly Smale’s Cassandra in Reverse, in which the protagonist finds she can travel into her past. Smale (a Sci-Fi Kinsella? Sorry…) has a rare gift for giddy, truthful, and revealing character humour, without it feeling like gag-writing, and she really makes you care what happens to everyone.

This book made me cry, several times. The relationship between the main character and her grandfather reminded me of my relationship with my grandad and was very poignant for me. That aside, this was a really good story with great characters. I loved it.

Margot is a successful meteorologist and about to get married when her life implodes, she breaks up with her fiance and has to leave work for an unpredictable role as a social media weather guru. After a series of disastrous online dates she meets Henry, not ideal boyfriend material on the surface but with whom she develops a connection. She then starts having short visions of her future at different periods, in which she seems to be with Henry and very happy. But questions remain- does she need to act to make these visions come true, or will they happen anyway? Can, or should, the future be changed? And are she and Henry really meant to be together? This is a charming love story with engaging characters and a witty, sparkling narrative. At first I found the visions device a bit intrusive and annoying, but it does get more meaningful as the story continues. There is lots of interesting exploration of key issues such as grief, parenthood, friendship and betrayal, and I loved the portrayal of Henry’s daughter. A great read.

Loved Cassandra in Reverse and loved this just as much. Margot is every bit as funny, compelling and excellently herself and Henry is a DELIGHT. Gorgeous on friendship, step-parenthood and romance, from the heady first weeks to the just-glimpsed future.

Oh this book. I loved it so much. I remember finishing Holly Smale’s first adult novel, The Cassandra Complex, with tears in my eyes, wanting to hug my phone, and I finished I Know How This Ends the same way.

So clever and romantic and funny, with such gorgeous characters and a proper grown-up romance with a proper grown-up (and hot) man (with a greying beard!).

And do not even get me started on the acknowledgments.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The concept of Margot, the protagonist, having visions of her future while trying to navigate her present life after a bad break up was really interesting. As much as we would sometimes like to know what the future holds, it doesn't come without its drawbacks and this gets explored beautifully in this book. It touches on a lot of current subjects like online dating, social media and that lives through the online lense often aren't what they seem to be. It's about love, forgiveness and taking risks - even when you know it won't end like you would want it to. It's a really lovely story that dips into the philosophical. Think sliding doors - but what if you already know the outcome? How will it change everything else if you start influencing your future?

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!