A review by tokagelizard
On the Edge of Gone by Corinne Duyvis

adventurous emotional hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 At the end of the world, should only "useful" people get to survive? 

It's 2035 and the date of the comet strike is known. The lucky ones and the rich ones have permanent shelters or spaceships. When Denise and her mom are late to get to their temporary shelter, a twist of fate lands them aboard a private spaceship still on the ground for repairs. The ship only wants passengers who are useful. So autistic Denise needs to devise a way to get her and her addict mom permanently on the passenger list, as well as find her missing sister who is somewhere out there in the post-apocalyptic landscape. 

This was a gripping story with a unique and sympathetic protagonist. It was relatable and refreshing for me to see the world through the eyes of Denise and her autism. (I literally stayed up late 2 hours to finish it so it wouldn't be distracting me at work the next day.) 

The writing was excellent and the author really got me invested in the world, and I was not disappointed in the ending. 

If you are looking to pick up an exciting semi-sci-fi / apocalyptic story with human depth and diverse characters, I highly recommend this! 
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