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adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
This book is so good!! It focuses a lot on the inner-monologues of the characters while also being action-packed. The chapters bounce between two POVs so you really get to know both characters. It’s almost freakishly real, especially after Covid, but not too similar to the point where it’s particularly disturbing (in my opinion). Some parts of this book are disturbing, such as violence, the general nature of the “super-flu”, and a lot of bodies, but it’s also a post-apocalyptic story so it kinda comes with the package. The romance is subtle and not the main focus of the story which is also nice because, for once, the conflict in the story does not revolve around being LGBTQ+. However, I do think it correctly addresses the concerns and conflicts that would arise as an LGBTQ+ person in the apocalypse. Overall, this book is well-written, emotional, balanced, and entertaining.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and Violence
Moderate: Gore, Child death, Homophobia, Murder, and Cursing
Minor: Antisemitism and Alcohol
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