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

3.0

On the Edge of Gone was an intriguing post-apocalyptic tale. In an over-saturated world of science-fiction, particularly dystopian stories, On the Edge of Gone was a somewhat refreshing take on the end of the world.

Firstly, I have to applaud Duyvis for writing such a beautifully diverse story. Our main character, Denise, is autistic and of mixed race (Dutch and Surinamese). Denise’s sister, Iris, is bisexual and transgender. And along the side, we have characters who are gay, Muslim, Jewish, and more.

I think it’s incredibly uplifting to see more stories featuring diversity like On the Edge of Gone. I cannot say enough how important it is for others to be able to see themselves properly represented in all forms of entertainment—books, television, film, etc. It helps those who feel unheard finally have a voice and a presence. It shows them that they aren’t alone.

I look at the sky and the dust that separates us from the stars that will be my home. I breathe in the night air, the rotten night air, and I miss,
I miss,
I miss.

For my full review of this diverse dystopian, click here: https://taylormaemarie.com/2017/04/12/on-the-edge-of-gone-by-corinne-duyvis-spoiler-free-review/