A review by judeinthestars
Rabbits of the Apocalypse by Benny Lawrence

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

What the fuck did I just listen to? This story is brilliant, dark, so dark, but also hilarious. The narration is fantastic as well, despite a few strange pauses at times but I really didn’t care.

Casey’s sole goal in life is to keep her sister Emily alive and not pregnant in a dystopian world where that’s actually an achievement. She can count on her partner in crime Malice and that’s about it. The arrival of a mysterious but powerful cult-like army in their current village puts everyone in danger, especially when gorgeous genius Pax tries to escape and seeks refuge with Casey.

What’s right and wrong when everything is fucked up? Is a world running fast towards its end worth trying to change? Why are rabbits? So many existential questions will burrow in your brain like weirdly cozy bacteria and you know what? You’ll enjoy it. That’s how outstanding this book is. And sure, some things probably don’t make sense, I’m sure there are inconsistencies, but the story is so fast-paced, the banter so much fun, there’s so much depth underneath the wit, I didn’t have either the time or the will to mind. You can read—or, even better, listen to—Rabbits of the Apocalypse for the enjoyment factor alone or use it to entertain your brain cogs. Either way, if you’re into speculative fiction and love a cynical MC, look no further.

I received a copy from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

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