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A review by bookswithbreck
If Tomorrow Doesn't Come by Jen St. Jude
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
For me personally, this book was devastating (in a good way). I saw so much of myself in Avery it was like looking in a mirror. I think this book was beautifully written and inspired me to reflect on how I choose to live my life.
Though I feel very connected to this book, there are places where it fell a little flat for me. Throughout the book, it feels like there are moments where it struggles to decide whether to focus on the plot and how the characters are going to try and survive the end of the world or focus on Avery's character and use the end of the world as a device for her growth and development. I didn't really care for the plot itself, and felt as if the book was dragging in scenes where the author was less focused on Avery and more focused of the plot. Despite that, I felt really connected to the book and to Avery's story. It's rare that I feel so seen by a story :)
Though I feel very connected to this book, there are places where it fell a little flat for me. Throughout the book, it feels like there are moments where it struggles to decide whether to focus on the plot and how the characters are going to try and survive the end of the world or focus on Avery's character and use the end of the world as a device for her growth and development. I didn't really care for the plot itself, and felt as if the book was dragging in scenes where the author was less focused on Avery and more focused of the plot. Despite that, I felt really connected to the book and to Avery's story. It's rare that I feel so seen by a story :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt