Reviews

The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson

gabrielle_erin's review against another edition

2.0

All that build up, for NOTHING to happen. The writing was fun and sweet enough but like??? I invested so heavily, suspending all disbelief, to get not a single answer or resolution?? I cannot even put my finger on the moral of this story. And the fact that no one questions her hearing voices? Sorrows and prayers for this one.

intorilex's review against another edition

3.0

Expected more after reading We Are Ants. Could have been shorter but had good diverse representation

ohclaire's review against another edition

3.0

I was so excited to read this book from the first few pages, but afterwards, I just didn't love it. I really wish I did. I feel like it just wasn't the right time for me to read this book.

geosbooks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book definitely wasn’t what I expected! I was definitely expecting less philosophy and more action. But I really liked it! I found it brought up debates without being too preachy about them (except for maybe the end) and I liked that it didn’t assume that teenagers couldn’t have debates and thoughts about deeper issues. Personally, having questioned issues like religion and fate and what happens if someone is healed, especially from something like mental illness, I felt less alone reading this book. If you or a teen is going through that kind of struggle, I think this book a good thing to give them. I don’t know that it would make you or them happier, but there is comfort in knowing that others have similar questions. 

abnightshade's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

redbee9's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

shaylaw's review against another edition

inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

nedge's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

ksanfelice's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

1madchild's review against another edition

1.0

humm seems i missed the memo.

BOring!

throught the premise would be interesting kind of "the rest of us just live here vibe".
alas.

should have dnfs but wanted to know what happened, kind of statasfiying. mostly disapointing.

shut up about david combs for gods skake.