I really like the dystopian setting (though I kind of have to leave my brain at the door like *why* would the East coast abandon everything east of the Mississippi in this scenario, they just do), and even though it is incredibly bleak, I like that it lets everyone be a messy character. I don't know if I'd seek out the continuation, but I wasn't bored while reading it. I do feel like I have an inkling about how this story will end once they find their mom, but that's not a bad thing. It's unique art and a unique setting and honestly that's all I needed.