#Erik J. Brown

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If you like queer fiction and are into post-apocalyptic stories then PLEASE check out this book. I recently discovered it and it's my new favourite thing but it is not nearly well known enough. Its like the walking dead but without the zombies and more gay pining 🤣

It's funny, heart-warming, emotional and very gay. I literally devoured it in 2 days, even with a full time job. It really spoke to me in a way I can't communicate, It was like a book I didn't know I needed. I only wish I never had to finish it.

I think it's a crime that more people haven't had the pleasure of this book, so if you can, I cannot reccomend reading it enough.

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NEW YOUNG ADULT RELEASES! (MAY 28TH, 2024)

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HAVE I MISSED ANY NEW YOUNG ADULT RELEASES? HAVE YOU ADDED ANY OF THESE BOOKS TO YOUR TBR? LET ME KNOW!

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NEW STANDALONES/FIRST IN A SERIES:

The Redemption of Daya Keane by Gia Gordon

Flawless Girls by Anna-Marie McLemore

The Quince Project by Jessica Parra

Stay Dead by April Henry

Maelstrom: A Prince of Evil by Lorian Merriman

Don't Be A Drag by Skye Quinlan

NEW SEQUELS:

The Only light Left Burning (All That's Left in the World #2) by Erik J. Brown

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Happy reading!

[slaughter-books]

Day 12: JOMPBPC: Ombre

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Best Books I Read in 2022

In no particular order

Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor. Okay, I know I said "no particular order" but I think this was my #1 for the year. Starting with a misunderstood, nerdy bookworm, who ends up being the only one who can save the word, how can it get better? Maybe the fantasy, the interdimensional travel, the demigods... I'll absolutely reread this one again.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Magical realism, historical fiction, and a hint of the devil. What's not to love?

The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun. Hey, the first in the list that isn't a drama. In fact, this rom-com has it all: neurodiversity, secret relationships, 'let's fuck away our problems', and lots of queer representation!

The Chrysalids by John Wyndham. Oops, back to the serious books. I'm a sucker for dystopian novels, and knew I'd love this. If you can, listen to the audiobook read by Noah Reid; his narration is chef's kiss.

A Marvelous Light by Freya Marske. More historical fantasy with magical realism! Plus throw in some turn-of-the-century queer folks, and you're all set! At least I am, because apparently magical queer books are my jam.

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas. Okay, this fantasy doesn't have a bunch of queer representation, but it's got lots of smut! The latest in the Court of Thorns and Roses series, this one follows a different MC who is kind of a super bitch, and I kind of love it.

Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White. Oh good, back to the weird gay books. This post-apocalyptic horror stars a trans teen who revolts against the radical evangelical terrorists who unleashed a plague upon the world. This is a book that sinks it's teeth into you. And claws.

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab. More historical fantasy with interdimensional travel and magic! Not as gay, but just as interesting, and the second book has a strong female main character.

All That's Left in the World by Erik J. Brown. Another book about post-apocalyptic queer youths! This one is much less horror than the previously mentioned, but more heartwarming. Two teen boys trying to find their way in a post-pandemic work (not COVID, but a similar illness with a more drastic outcome).

Book Lovers by Emily Henry. Sorry to end this list with a heterosexual rom-com, but we do what we have to. A book about two people who love books, working on a book? With a bookstore?! Yes please!

Honorable Mention: Heartstopper, by Alice Oseman. This year I re-read the graphic novels, as well as some of the novels and novellas of the Osemanverse, and the Hearstopper Yearbook. Loved the show? You'll love the books even better. I don't know how Alice does it, but she created some of the best characters to ever live on the page.

[the-final-sentence]

And the really good food.

Erik J. Brown, from Lose You to Find Me

[pagesandpothos]

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Read #3: The Only Light Left Burning by Erik J. Brown

A fantastic follow-up to one of my favorite YA novels, All That's Left in the World. This has the same action-packed and post-apocalyptic drama as the first book along with some further character and relationship growth for Jamie and Andrew. There are also some really great new characters (along with many favorites from the first book).

Like the first book, I nearly read this in one sitting because I couldn't put it down. It's fun, fast-paced, and just as good as the original. I genuinely love this book and think it provides a fantastic ending for the duology!

[howtodrawyourdragon]

My copy of The Only Light Left Burning arrived!

[richardcaldwell]

Featuring Admiral Hickey (Wiggam) and Taylor (Skinner)

[bi4bihankking]

Kyoshi Novels Summary:

Avatar Kyoshi was a lesbian and no one was surprised. Also, you know, avatar things are happening so she better get on that.

All That's Left in the World Summary:

Jamie and Andrew are strangers, but they're two of the last people left alive. They don't know what they'll find on their dangerous journey ... but they may just find each other. A queer romance about courage, hope and humanity for fans of They Both Die at the End, The Hunger Games and Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda.

[rawmeataddiction]

Fuck tommy and gabe I need a book focused on Brad mother freaking Waldorf hes just a lil guy istg

[bookcoversonly]

Title: All That’s Left in the World | Author: Erik J. Brown | Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books (2022)

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Erik J. Brown, All That’s Left In The World 2022 2/5

I once read that people will DNF books mere pages into them if it’s not instantly entertaining. If that stands to be the more popular opinion in the reading world I don’t know how anyone managed to finish All That’s Left In The World by Erik J. Brown. The first ~150 pages of this book are boring. Maybe it just wasn’t the book I expected to read but the set up to the boys adventure was just too long. Adding in the fruitless trek to Alexandria and tragic past of Andrew which was set up to cause a great riff between our protagonists and yet caused…nothing. The plot seemed non-committal. Many things felt set up for nothing. Had the first hundred or so pages instead been put at the back end—telling the tale of Andrew and Jamison’s voyage back to find Henri, or maybe following through on the promise of tension between the settlements, then this review would be very different. Additionally, Andrews’s reveal would have served the book better if at least the reader knew early on. I feel it would have added more weight to the tension between him and Jamison. My final complaint is that the two protagonists sound exactly the same. I often got confused, unable to remember which perspective I was reading. Perhaps I just wasn’t paying attention because honestly there was so little happening prior to the clash with the Fort settlement that actually made me want to know what was happening. 

Overall this book was disappointing, I was looking forward too it after seeing the author promoting it on TikTok. Hell I even pre-ordered it (nevermind that I didn’t pick it up for months). It’s a great story! But too gentle in my opinion. For a post-apocalyptic setting the stakes felt low. Honestly though, I wouldn’t take my review too seriously (that goes for every review on this blog) as I’m not known for my taste. If you want a book that feels like fanfic of a better written story then this is for you. 

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Day 25: JOMPBPC: Books And Leaves

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[thedevilishbookmagpie]

I snort and whisper back, “I hate you.” “You love me.”

[withsomejam]

Dystopian Reads

I never felt drawn to dystopian books before. I have always been more of a thriller or gothic read kinda a girly. That was until I joined a bookclub. I touched on this in the post here, but I joined a bookclub hoping to meet some likeminded people and ultimately be introduced to other genres I wouldn’t typically pick myself. All of the below books are either bookclub reads or they’ve been…

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[All that's left in the world][Erik J. Brown]

Clicca qui per acquistare il libro Titolo: All that’s left in the worldScritto da: Erik J. BrownTitolo originale: All that’s left in the worldTradotto da: Alessandra Guidoni e Gianna GuidoniEdito da: RizzoliAnno: 2024Pagine: 448ISBN: 9788817184526 Che cosa rimane quando non hai più niente da perdere? Speranze azzerate e un umorismo nero con cui affrontare il mondo. Con questo bagaglio viaggia…