Despite the inevitable end, the novel manages to remain hopeful throughout. I enjoyed the introspection and lack of action, which was a refreshing approach to the “end of the world” type of story of which we’ve seen so much of in YA lately. I also appreciated that it considered the time leading up to a cataclysmic disaster, rather than the aftermath. It’s thoughtful mood worked and was a great contrast to other novels.

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