A review by zoeelizabethk
The Last Gifts of the Universe by Rory August

mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

The Last Gifts of the Universe was at times sweet, reflective, tense, and mysterious as we follow two brothers and their cat as they investigate what has happened to their world. There's a secondary story going on that I really loved and was invested in. Ultimately I wasn't as invested in the main story and would have preferred the second story to be a larger part. I do recommend The Last Gifts if you're looking for a short sci-fi that explores the meaning of life and what it means to be human.