All That's Left in the World Synopsis
What If It's Us meets They Both Die at the End in this postapocalyptic, queer YA adventure romance from debut author Erik J. Brown. Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera, Alex London, and Heartstopper by Alice Oseman.When Andrew stumbles upon Jamies house, hes injured, starved, and has nothing left to lose. A deadly pathogen has killed off most of the worlds population, including everyone both boys have ever loved. And if this new world has taught them anything, its 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 isnt adding up about Andrews story, and it could cost them everything. And Jamie has a secret, too. Hes 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, theyll 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 thats left in their world is the undeniable pull they have toward each other.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9780063054998 |
| Publication date: |
8th March 2022 |
| Author: |
Erik J. Brown |
| Publisher: |
HarperCollins |
| Format: |
Ebook (Epub) |
| Primary Genre |
Action Adventure
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Erik J. Brown Press Reviews
Tense, exciting, sometimes heartbreaking and always romantic, All That's Left in the World explores what it means to hold onto hope and humanity when the worst case scenario becomes reality. With characters you'll adore, and a fast-paced, mysterious plot that keeps you turning the pages as fast as you can devour them, this book is not to be missed. - Sophie Gonzales, author of Only Mostly Devastated
'Brown has somehow achieved a book that is romantic, hilarious, warm-hearted, hopeful, and page-turningly thrilling all at once. I was hooked from beginning to end.' - Dahlia Adler, author of Cool for the Summer
'A timeless love story that could not be more appropriate for this moment, All That's Left in the World is a thrilling, heartfelt, and beautifully written debut. - Tom Ryan, author of I Hope You're Listening
'Survival is core to the queer experience, and in All That's Left In the World, Brown takes that to apocalyptic extremes with the story of Andrew and Jamie. This is quintessentially brave, dangerous-in-the-best-way queer storytelling!' - Adam Sass, author of Surrender Your Sons
'All That's Left in the World is unfailingly riveting and hopeful. A timely exploration of survival, trauma, and love stitched together with sharp wit and bone-deep emotion. Erik J. Brown is an invigorating voice to watch out for. - Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running with Lions
About Erik J. Brown
Erik J. Brown wrote a book. Despite his inability to write a compelling author bio, Erik was selected as a 2021 Lambda Literary Emerging Writers Fellow. When not writing genre-blending books for young adults, he enjoys traveling and embarking on the relentless quest of appeasing his Shiba Inu. He lives in Philadelphia with his husband.
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