A review by enchantressreads
Until the Last of Me by Sylvain Neuvel
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
It’s very rarely that I’ll like the second book in a series and middle book of a trilogy more than the first. But Until the Last of Me is an exception to that rule.
Whatever I was missing in A History of What Comes Next comes to fruition in this book. There’s still some history missing, but to be fair, the main characters don’t know either. I just want to shake Neuvel at this point. Just tell me, I can’t take it any longer!
While A History of What Comes Next follows Sarah and Mia, Until the Last of Me follows Mia and her daughter Lola. It starts similar, where they’re still fleeing the Trackers, trying to remain hidden while also putting themselves into positions of power to help with space travel.
A once in a lifetime (literally) event comes through, and Mia knows this is her chance. She was feeling downtrodden, thinking she’d never do her part, until she learns of the planets aligning. She will do whatever it takes to take them to the stars.
This book felt less like an alternative history book and more actual science fiction. I liked both for different reasons, but I feel like we’re actually getting somewhere now. I can’t wait to see when the third one comes out. (I’ll be stalking Sylvain Neuvel on Twitter if you need me.)
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read this advanced review copy!
TW: death of parent, violence, animal death
Whatever I was missing in A History of What Comes Next comes to fruition in this book. There’s still some history missing, but to be fair, the main characters don’t know either. I just want to shake Neuvel at this point. Just tell me, I can’t take it any longer!
While A History of What Comes Next follows Sarah and Mia, Until the Last of Me follows Mia and her daughter Lola. It starts similar, where they’re still fleeing the Trackers, trying to remain hidden while also putting themselves into positions of power to help with space travel.
A once in a lifetime (literally) event comes through, and Mia knows this is her chance. She was feeling downtrodden, thinking she’d never do her part, until she learns of the planets aligning. She will do whatever it takes to take them to the stars.
This book felt less like an alternative history book and more actual science fiction. I liked both for different reasons, but I feel like we’re actually getting somewhere now. I can’t wait to see when the third one comes out. (I’ll be stalking Sylvain Neuvel on Twitter if you need me.)
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read this advanced review copy!
TW: death of parent, violence, animal death
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Animal death