guylou 's review for:

I Think We've Been Here Before by Suzy Krause

4.0

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🌍💫 Huge thanks to author 𝗦𝘂𝘇𝘆 𝗞𝗿𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 for sending me a copy of this incredibly thought-provoking novel! 𝗜 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗪𝗘'𝗩𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 brings a quirky and heartwarming twist to the "end-of-the-world" scenario we’ve all heard before—but with a unique focus on human connection and the meaning of life when time is running out. The story follows Marlen and Hilda’s family in Saskatchewan as they process two shocking pieces of news: Marlen’s terminal illness and a cosmic event set to wipe out humanity in a few months. With the world in chaos, the family is forced to reckon with their past, face their present, and decide how to spend their final days. I loved how Suzy Krause crafted this fast-paced, engaging story. From Hilda’s prophetic art to her father’s mysterious visitor, every character felt so vivid and real. The storyline of Nora, the young woman in Berlin trying to find her way home to her family, added a beautiful layer of urgency and heart. Oh, and there’s a touch of romance too! 😍 This novel is as much about the relationships between these richly drawn characters as it is about the looming apocalypse. It touches on heavy themes of life and death but also sneaks in humor and warmth, making it a perfect book to spark conversation. If you love stories that make you think “What would you do if the world were ending?” while also giving you hope and heart, then this one’s for you!