English language
Published Feb. 18, 2022 by Blackstone Audio, Incorporated.
When Andrew stumbles upon Jamie's house, he's injured, starved, and has nothing left to lose. A deadly pathogen has killed off most of the world's population, including everyone both boys have ever loved. And if this new world has taught them anything, it's to be scared of what other desperate people will do . . . so why does it seem so easy for them to trust each other?
After danger breaches their shelter, they flee south in search of civilization. But something isn't adding up about Andrew's story, and it could cost them everything. And Jamie has a secret, too. He's starting to feel something more than friendship for Andrew, adding another layer of fear and confusion to an already tumultuous journey.
The road ahead of them is long, and to survive, they'll have to shed their secrets, face the consequences of their actions, and find the courage to …
When Andrew stumbles upon Jamie's house, he's injured, starved, and has nothing left to lose. A deadly pathogen has killed off most of the world's population, including everyone both boys have ever loved. And if this new world has taught them anything, it's to be scared of what other desperate people will do . . . so why does it seem so easy for them to trust each other?
After danger breaches their shelter, they flee south in search of civilization. But something isn't adding up about Andrew's story, and it could cost them everything. And Jamie has a secret, too. He's starting to feel something more than friendship for Andrew, adding another layer of fear and confusion to an already tumultuous journey.
The road ahead of them is long, and to survive, they'll have to shed their secrets, face the consequences of their actions, and find the courage to fight for the future they desire, together. Only one thing feels certain: all that's left in their world is the undeniable pull they have toward each other.
While there are some serious elements to this book, I found it quite enjoyable. As another review on here pointed out how much the book talks about smiling (negatively), the book actually did make me smile quite a few times.
It is a story about two teenagers just trying to survive in a post-pandemic world while also finding out who they really are.
I would recommend it if you are in to MM romances.
Writing reviews of books I loved is the hardest thing for me. How am I to summarize and explain how this novel gripped my attention, and my heart, from the first pages to the last? How I was at the edge of my seat during the adventurous and romantic parts, while the characters experienced violence and tenderness? How I yelled at the pages and pleaded with the author (strictly telepathically) to let something happen, or prevent something else? How I felt the weather, the emotions, and everyting else that was described in this book as if with my own body?
Impossible, really.
I found myself pleasantly surprised by this one! Earnest and heartfelt, and with a sense of humor that grew on me the longer I read it.
(If you’re an audiobook person, I highly recommend listening to this one. The performances are really top notch!)
I loved this book! Barely wanted to put it down. The perfect representation and everything. Hate and love in the world. The timing—as bad as the past years were—couldn’t have been better. And the amount of COVID being mentioned was perfect as well. What a joy it was to read this book—even with how dark it was.
Nope. I can't. If you love the word "smile" you're in for a treat, because this author uses it at least once a paragraph. And I can't stand it enough to finish. The ideas and characters aren't worth the anguish of stabbing myself in the eyes with rusty nails just to continue reading "smile, smiling, smiled, smiles" SHUT UP. Get a thesaurus for God's sake, and a better editor.
