Endling

by Elicia Johnson

228 pages, Hardcover

Published April 21, 2026

About the author

When she isn't playing with words, you'll find Elicia with a drink in her hand on an adventure with her family. From the mountains to the sea and back to her farm, she's always looking for the most beautiful way to live.

Reviews

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking for a story that will give you all the feels, this is it! It will make you laugh, tear up, annoyed, excited, maybe surprised, also a bit creeped out, sad, and happy. I'm sure there are other feels I'm forgetting! The end made it worth it all!

"Like many things, the old tales are a container for truth. Stories are like baskets, woven with intricate language and beautiful ornaments to deliver truth to their recipient. Or like a tapestry, whose core of warp and weft runs strong and true throughout, though threads of mere adornment all but hide their existence."

I am grateful for this container of truth!

[Michael Petty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elicia Johnson’s ‘Endling’ is everything you could wish for in a spiritual, high-concept, steampunk adventure. With vivid imagery, memorable characters, and unique worldbuilding that continues to surprise, this is one novel you’d be a fool to miss out on. You won’t be able to put it down!

[Stefani Stoltzfus · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read this book... a lot of times. And I love it so much. I've been waiting to write a review until I have words for it, but honestly, just read it. It's the perfect easy, yet meaningful read. Go brew a cup of tea or coffee, sit down, and meet the most lovable control freak and see what it means to be loved on purpose - even if you're the last person on earth.

[Sarah Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It’s a very unique steampunk Christian allegory, and I love how it weaves mythologies and concepts throughout the book.

There were a few things that were a bit difficult for me to follow. I still don’t quite understand how old the main character was (late teens, 20s, 30s?) and that left me feeling ungrounded. I also had a hard time following the first few chapters because they jumped in time so much. Also, it took me about half the book to realize that Nico was reading the scrolls from Tino throughout the book.

Overall, however, this was a great and completely clean debut novel by Elicia Johnson. I’ll definitely read more from her as she publishes more! If you’re interested in allegories and a unique spin on mythology, I definitely recommend this book.

Clean for all ages, but I think the maturity of being 13+ years old will make the book more interesting and engaging!

[Faith Richards · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very easy to get into and the plot is easily followed. I enjoyed reading it, though I do think that the characters could have been fleshed out a little bit more. A good read though!