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A review by emmreadsbooks
This Is the Way the World Ends by Jen Wilde
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I'm honestly sad that I didn't like this book. Gossip girl? Good. Apocalyptic thriller? Good. LGBTQIA+ and autism rep? Great! But somehow when it was all mixed together, things fell apart. I think part of it was that we spend the entire time trapped in a sewing factory, when all of the really interesting things are happening outside of it. It's possible that this was trying to set up a sequel in some form, but I can't be sure. I did like the female friendships throughout, though we maybe could've done with 1 less. The plot itself felt too fantastical for me to get really invested in it though.
*Thank you to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*
*Thank you to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*