They all looked up book5/20/2023 ![]() Overall I enjoyed the writing style and the premise of this story, particularly in the beginning of the book. For adult readers, it feels wrong to read about such young characters being portrayed in such a way. For teen readers, it normalizes dangerous behavior. The sexualization of high school students is the main component that made this a book I have a hard time recommending. The second half was littered with violence and left sex as a main driving factor of many plot points. The first half of the book was full of hope and bittersweet moments. Unfortunately this book is not the kind of story I enjoy. This book flows well and can be read in a single sitting. It was fascinating to see how people from different cliques drop their labels and make unlikely friendships in the new atmosphere. The idea that an asteroid could come out of nowhere and end the world is utterly terrifying. The concept of the book is what drew me in. Revisiting the book as an adult, those scenes were increasingly uncomfortable. There was a lot of sexual content and violence that made it hard to read at times. ![]() At the time, I thought I was too much of a “prude” to appreciate the book. I first read this book when I was a high school senior myself. Chaos ensues as the general public react to the high probability of their deaths. An asteroid is heading towards Earth, threatening to put an abrupt end to their bright future plans. Four high school seniors from different walks of life are brought together in the wake of a natural tragedy. ![]()
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