A review by booksdogsandcoffee
If Tomorrow Doesn't Come by Jen St. Jude

dark emotional informative inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

hank you Bloomsbury for an arc in exchange for an honest review. 

If you liked They Both Die At The End and the movie Don’t Look Up, If Tomorrow Doesn’t Come Is For You. 

What would you do if you only had nine days left to live, not only you but the whole world. In if Tomorrow Doesn’t Come Avery has been battling depression and suicidal thoughts all her life and on the day she decides to go through with it her best friend Cass (who she has been in love with her whole life) tells her there is an asteroid headed for earth and she needs to see her one last time. 

At the end of the world Avery learns to live not only others but finally for herself too. 

This book was written with such kindness and care for those suffering from depression and suicidal thoughts. St Jude also wrote a compelling love story between two best friends and religious trauma. My favorite part of this story was how much love Avery’s family has for each other. They way they care and show up for one another even though it is the end of the world. 

My only down side is that cass is Mexican and Indian, and there was one scene where another character was touching their hair with out consent. It was just added and not talked about why that was a bad thing. 

Cw
Homophobia
Bigotry 
Racism
Suicidal thoughts
Depression
Alcohol
Gun violence 
Violence
Suicide
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