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A review by capesandcovers
The Prince & The Apocalypse by Kara McDowell
5.0
I requested The Prince & The Apocalypse on a whim, because the cover really caught my eye, and the premise seemed like something I hadn't seen before. I'm so, so glad I did, because this turned out to be one of my favorite reads of the year so far. I absolutely loved the relationship between Wren and Theo, and it really built up into a real connection despite taking place within a one week timeframe. McDowell balances the impending apocalypse with the levity of teenagers having control over their lives for the first time - and falling in love. I don't want to say too much because I think the story is more fun to go into blind, but I'm going to be thinking about this story and it's ending for a long time.
However, I will say, if you're looking for a serious book, skip this. The point is to be fun, and it requires a bit of suspension of disbelief. I've seen some people complain that it just wasn't believable in their reviews, which I found funny because the book is obviously not trying to take itself too seriously. If you're looking for a fun, fast read (seriously, I couldn't put this book down), definitely try picking this up. If you're even considering reading this at all, I'd really recommend it!
However, I will say, if you're looking for a serious book, skip this. The point is to be fun, and it requires a bit of suspension of disbelief. I've seen some people complain that it just wasn't believable in their reviews, which I found funny because the book is obviously not trying to take itself too seriously. If you're looking for a fun, fast read (seriously, I couldn't put this book down), definitely try picking this up. If you're even considering reading this at all, I'd really recommend it!