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A review by uwerethesun
All That's Left in the World by Erik J. Brown
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Thank you, NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review :]
This was one of my most anticipated releases of 2022 so you can imagine my excitement when I was given this arc!! Believe me when I say it exceeded my expectations, I’ve already pre-ordered this book because I just NEED a physical copy! I can already tell this will be one of the best books I read this year.
It’s giving The Walking Dead, but so much better considering there are no zombies, and it’s gay!
“I said I was willing to fight for him, but I want to live for him, too.”
I absolutely loved the writing of this book, I’ve been in a major slump, and yet this book had me hooked from the start! It’s fast-paced and easy to read despite the challenging topics its includes. At points, it’s incredibly tense and had me on the edge of my seat but it’s also so full of hope! Despite how gritty and emotional this book was it was also so heartfelt. I was gasping, laughing out loud (mostly at Andrew<3), and also crying...a lot.
The topic of the ‘Super-Flu’ was quite anxiety-inducing for me, given the world’s current state and the fact that this book seems to be set post-COVID. Although I think this fact just made me more invested, I found myself questioning how I would act in the stressful scenarios Jamie and Andrew were in. I also appreciated the pop culture references although others may not! Gay’s and Marvel references (even if Andrew said they’re for straight boys) what more could I need!
Now, in my opinion, the best part of this book was the characters! They were all so full of personality and incredibly unique, it was easy to love them all! I would love a sequel/spin-off book about the characters we met along the way (please) But of course, my favourite character was Andrew <3 I loved him from his very first chapter, with his pessimistic outlook and his use of humour to cope, I found myself relating to him a lot! I loved Jamie too, he was so sweet I just wanted to hug him. I got so attached to these characters, I even found myself incredibly upset when I finished the book and had to say goodbye to them. I’m hoping that, with the ending of this book, there will be some kind of sequel in the future!
In conclusion, I loved this book with all my heart. I desperately wish I could read it for the first time again, but I’m also certain I will be re-reading it in the future! This was everything I could’ve asked for and I cant wait to see what Erik does next :]
This was one of my most anticipated releases of 2022 so you can imagine my excitement when I was given this arc!! Believe me when I say it exceeded my expectations, I’ve already pre-ordered this book because I just NEED a physical copy! I can already tell this will be one of the best books I read this year.
It’s giving The Walking Dead, but so much better considering there are no zombies, and it’s gay!
“I said I was willing to fight for him, but I want to live for him, too.”
I absolutely loved the writing of this book, I’ve been in a major slump, and yet this book had me hooked from the start! It’s fast-paced and easy to read despite the challenging topics its includes. At points, it’s incredibly tense and had me on the edge of my seat but it’s also so full of hope! Despite how gritty and emotional this book was it was also so heartfelt. I was gasping, laughing out loud (mostly at Andrew<3), and also crying...a lot.
The topic of the ‘Super-Flu’ was quite anxiety-inducing for me, given the world’s current state and the fact that this book seems to be set post-COVID. Although I think this fact just made me more invested, I found myself questioning how I would act in the stressful scenarios Jamie and Andrew were in. I also appreciated the pop culture references although others may not! Gay’s and Marvel references (even if Andrew said they’re for straight boys) what more could I need!
Now, in my opinion, the best part of this book was the characters! They were all so full of personality and incredibly unique, it was easy to love them all! I would love a sequel/spin-off book about the characters we met along the way (please) But of course, my favourite character was Andrew <3 I loved him from his very first chapter, with his pessimistic outlook and his use of humour to cope, I found myself relating to him a lot! I loved Jamie too, he was so sweet I just wanted to hug him. I got so attached to these characters, I even found myself incredibly upset when I finished the book and had to say goodbye to them. I’m hoping that, with the ending of this book, there will be some kind of sequel in the future!
In conclusion, I loved this book with all my heart. I desperately wish I could read it for the first time again, but I’m also certain I will be re-reading it in the future! This was everything I could’ve asked for and I cant wait to see what Erik does next :]
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, and Gore
Moderate: Homophobia