A review by khairun_atika
The Last Boy and Girl in the World by Siobhan Vivian

3.0

I was really looking forward to reading this from the blurb, but I had to say it was not as engaging as I expected it to be. It is still a good book to read though, what with the politics behind the salvation of a town in the face of a disaster, and the strong voice of the protagonist, Keeley Hewitt. Keeley is as real as a teenage girl could be - passionate, headstrong, caring, emotional, and just a little selfish at times. This is a beautiful story, nonetheless, on being brave to enough to let go and not just to move on, but to start over and be open to accept new beginnings. It is not easy to face what Keeley and her friends were forced to face in light of the torrential storm that was sure to destroy their homes. Still, it portrays a big difference between distracting yourself from what's coming, and embracing a future that awaits you.