Synopsis
Delphi has spent years working at a vast and iconic theme park in California after fleeing her childhood trauma in her rural hometown. But after the disturbing death of a beloved Hollywood starlet on the park grounds, Delphi is tasked with shuttering The Park for good.
Meanwhile, two siblings with ties to The Park exchange letters, trying to understand why people who work there have been disappearing. Before long, they learn that there’s a reason no one is meant to see behind The Park’s curtain.
What happens when The Park empties out? And what happens when Delphi, who seems remarkably at one with The Park, is finally forced to leave?
At once a novel about the uncanny valley, death cults, optical illusions, and the enduring power of fantasy, Reiche’s debut is a mind-bending teacup ride through an eerily familiar landscape, where the key to it all is what happens At the End of Every Day.
Review
Reading other reviews after the fact makes me feel better that I was confused the whole time. This book is weird and not really clear, but it is still a dark and enjoyable ride. I can't say much without spoiling the odd things that happen in this story, but if the synopsis has you curious, hop in!
If you don't mind a rollercoaster of a story (pun intended) and are okay with some things being unresolved/still up for debate, you will enjoy At the End of Every Day.
Thank you, Atria Books and Goodreads, for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Dates read: Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 1, 2023